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Blue Ball Barn


Blue Ball Barn

This extraordinary barn, progressive in its environmental design, is the home of the Delaware Folk Art Collection. Visit the permanent and rotating art exhibits, or tour our displays highlighting the history of the barn and surrounding landscape. Renovations have created a multifunctional conference, special event and gallery space featuring meeting rooms, a large banquet room and a secluded courtyard.

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Upcoming Events

Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

10:00 AM

Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free!

Add to Calendar 7/16/2024 10:00:00 AM 7/16/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free! Alapocas Run

Art in Action: Linocut Printmaking

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

6:00 PM

During this workshop, participants will learn about the fundamentals and history of different types of printing from teaching artist and printmaker Charlotte Holt. Design and carve your own linocut print to take home. All materials will be provided, no experience is necessary. Ages 13 and older. Registration equired, $20 per person.

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Add to Calendar 7/17/2024 6:00:00 PM 7/17/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Art in Action: Linocut Printmaking During this workshop, participants will learn about the fundamentals and history of different types of printing from teaching artist and printmaker Charlotte Holt. Design and carve your own linocut print to take home. All materials will be provided, no experience is necessary. Ages 13 and older. Registration equired, $20 per person. Alapocas Run

Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

10:00 AM

Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free!

Add to Calendar 7/23/2024 10:00:00 AM 7/23/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free! Alapocas Run

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

6:00 PM

Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person.

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Add to Calendar 7/23/2024 6:00:00 PM 7/23/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Introduction to Rock Climbing Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Alapocas Run

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Thursday, July 25, 2024

6:00 PM

Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person.

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Add to Calendar 7/25/2024 6:00:00 PM 7/25/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Introduction to Rock Climbing Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Alapocas Run

Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

10:00 AM

Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free!

Add to Calendar 7/30/2024 10:00:00 AM 7/30/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free! Alapocas Run

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

6:00 PM

Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person.

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Add to Calendar 7/30/2024 6:00:00 PM 7/30/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Introduction to Rock Climbing Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Alapocas Run

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Thursday, August 1, 2024

6:00 PM

Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person.

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Add to Calendar 8/1/2024 6:00:00 PM 8/1/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Introduction to Rock Climbing Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Alapocas Run

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Saturday, August 3, 2024

9:30 AM

Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person.

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Add to Calendar 8/3/2024 9:30:00 AM 8/3/2024 11:30:00 AM America/New_York Introduction to Rock Climbing Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Alapocas Run

Art in Action: Painting with Tea

Saturday, August 3, 2024

1:00 PM

Join us at the Barn for this two hour workshop where you will learn how to paint a rose using nothing but brewed tea and a paintbrush. All materials are provided, this workshop is suited for beginners and advanced painters alike. Participants will leave with a 5" x 7" painting that is a handsome conversation starter. Registration required, $10 per person.

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Add to Calendar 8/3/2024 1:00:00 PM 8/3/2024 3:00:00 PM America/New_York Art in Action: Painting with Tea Join us at the Barn for this two hour workshop where you will learn how to paint a rose using nothing but brewed tea and a paintbrush. All materials are provided, this workshop is suited for beginners and advanced painters alike. Participants will leave with a 5" x 7" painting that is a handsome conversation starter. Registration required, $10 per person. Alapocas Run

Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

10:00 AM

Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free!

Add to Calendar 8/6/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/6/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free! Alapocas Run

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

5:30 PM

Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person.

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Add to Calendar 8/6/2024 5:30:00 PM 8/6/2024 7:30:00 PM America/New_York Introduction to Rock Climbing Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Alapocas Run

Touch a Truck

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

10:00 AM

Join us at the Can-Do Playground to see and touch the special machines and vehicles that the Delaware State Parks maintenance team and more use to keep our parks beautiful. No registration required. Free!

Add to Calendar 8/7/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/7/2024 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Touch a Truck Join us at the Can-Do Playground to see and touch the special machines and vehicles that the Delaware State Parks maintenance team and more use to keep our parks beautiful. No registration required. Free! Alapocas Run

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Thursday, August 8, 2024

5:30 PM

Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person.

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Add to Calendar 8/8/2024 5:30:00 PM 8/8/2024 7:30:00 PM America/New_York Introduction to Rock Climbing Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Alapocas Run

Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

10:00 AM

Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free!

Add to Calendar 8/13/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/13/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Nature on the Go- Can Do Playground Nature on the Go is a weekly program where we explore different aspects of our natural world and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. No registration required. Free! Alapocas Run

Story on the Go

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

10:00 AM

Drop by the Storybook Trail and join a naturalist in exploring stories and nature with hands-on activities based on the story of the month. No registration required. Free!

Add to Calendar 8/14/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/14/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Story on the Go Drop by the Storybook Trail and join a naturalist in exploring stories and nature with hands-on activities based on the story of the month. No registration required. Free! Alapocas Run

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Saturday, August 24, 2024

9:30 AM

Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 8/24/2024 9:30:00 AM 8/24/2024 11:30:00 AM America/New_York Introduction to Rock Climbing Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please note that it is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon before the program date. $30 per person. Alapocas Run