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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ikea stores across UK have free family events this summer – including outdoor cinemas, kitchen raves and Funland days
Plus, how to survive six weeks of the school summer holidays FUN DAY Ikea stores across UK have free family events this summer – including outdoor cinemas, kitchen raves and Funland days LET'S face it, a trip to the ikea Markethall followed by a plate of meatballs ni the restuarant is a day out in itself. But the furniture stores are turning themselves into full-on family attractions this summer, with a range of free events including outdoor Disney cinema, quizzes and 'Roomset raves.' 4 Ikea stores offer different events across their stores - most of which are free Credit: IKEA 4 At Wednesbury, Ikea has an outdoor cinema experience with £1.95 ice creams Credit: IKEA Win one of 8 incredible holidays to the Caribbean, Mexico and Greece by voting in The Sun's Travel Awards - enter to win here And until August 15, this includes a free outdoor cinema at Ikea Wednesbury, near Birmingham. The outdoor cinema experience features a giant inflatable movie screen, comfy seating and headphones to enjoy the film. The films being played are Disney classics - so are suitable for all ages - and it is completely free to go to. Read more on travel inspo SHOW BOAT I tried new Omaze-style draw for superyacht holidays & lived like a billionaire Whilst you're there, you can also grab one of Ikea's new ice cream flavours for just £1.95. If you aren't close to Wednesbury, then there are plenty of other stores with events. For example, at the Cardiff store you could head to a car boot sale on the last two Sundays of August and September, attend an adults-only Sip and Paint, or a kids hot air balloon workshop. Again, all of these activities are free to do. Over in Gateshead, there are quiz nights for the family where you are asked Ikea trivia and have to solve home decor brain teasers, with prizes up for grabs. UK Basks in Glorious Sunshine: Thousands Flock to Beaches as Heatwave Hits Several other locations including Edinburgh, Lakeside and Croydon also have quizzes. Heading to Ikea during the day and want to tire out the kids? Well then head to Funland which features in several Ikea stores, which includes indoor and outdoor play space, activities, selfie pods, face painting and music. Or you could head into a 'Roomset Rave' which could see you quite literally dancing in the kitchen. Pretty much all of the stores also have craft sessions, which could involve building a hot air balloon, personalising your storage boxes, or creating a cardboard city. There are even family paint and sip sessions at the Reading and Sheffield stores (though in the latter, kids must be 16-years-old or over). Some of the events do require booking, but pretty much all of them are free. One thing worth bearing in mind though, is that to attend a lot of the events you will need an Ikea family card. But this is also free to get and will earn you rewards and offers on things in store. How to survive six weeks of school summer holidays IF you are struggling with the six week summer holidays, you've come to the right place... BATTLING BOREDOM: Despite hours of activities and playdates, if your kids are already complaining there's nothing to do, parenting expert Liat Hughes Joshi says: 'Don't feel you have to organise every second of the holidays. Kids benefit from boredom and learn to make their own fun. 'Boredom can trigger creative and imaginative play but you need to encourage kids to get used to not being told how to spend their time. 'Ride out the pleas of boredom. Counter it with comments such as, 'What do you think you could do?' and maybe have a list of 'I'm bored' activity ideas on the fridge.' SCREEN OVERLOAD: It's tempting during the holidays to rely on a digital babysitter but don't let them gawp their whole summer away in front of a screen. Liat says: 'It's unfair to expect older kids to power down but it's important to set some ground rules. 'Set family tech rules together. If you're often distracted by your phone, follow the rules too. Maybe tell the kids they aren't allowed any screen time until they've done set chores, some exercise, or a board game. 'Are there times when you'd like to ban screens completely? Perhaps during dinner or when they have friends over to visit. 'Tech is a battleground for parents, but you have to set boundaries. Stand firm and be prepared to be unpopular.' TOO MUCH TOGETHERNESS: You love your kids, but being with them 24/7 can be exhausting. Do not feel guilty if you need a bit of downtime. Liat says: 'If you're juggling work and household tasks as well as occupying the kids, it's normal to start feeling overwhelmed or jaded and in need of some peace. 'If you can't afford or don't want to send your kids to all-day camps, look for free kids' workshops so you can get on with jobs or have a break for a couple of hours. 'Seeking a spell of quiet every now and then doesn't make you a bad parent — in fact it will probably make you more positive and enthusiastic when you are with the kids.' SCHEDULING CONFLICT: Schedules can go out the window during holidays, but late nights and early mornings can mean tired and unhappy children. Dr Tamara Bugembe, paediatrician and founder of says: 'Children get grumpy, test boundaries and become challenging when routines are broken. 'Sticking to some kind of routine during the holidays is a good idea. 'We release hormones at different times of the day and when regular meal times and bed times are broken, it causes dips and peaks in mood. 'Holidays are about having fun but an early night once or twice a week will make everyone happier.' EXCESS ENERGY: Make sure kids get out in the fresh air to tire them out — and make them healthier and happier. Dr Bugembe says: 'Sunshine also tops up vital vitamin D levels which helps improve bone strength and energy levels in children. Our levels run low in winter so let the kids stock up in warmer weather. 'Letting them run around in shorts and a T-shirt is the best way to top up. Make sure they're wearing sun cream, get outside and have fun. 'Encourage them to try healthy habits such as cycling and walking. They'll hopefully get hooked and want to carry them on when the weather gets colder.' Still looking for things to do this summer? These are the five free days out for your kids – and you don't need to be on benefits. Plus, the 10 days out in the UK that cost less than a pint from free-to-visit lidos to cheap cinema mornings. 4 Most stores have craft sessions too Credit: IKEA
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ikea stores across UK have free family events this summer – including outdoor cinemas, kitchen raves and Funland days
Plus, how to survive six weeks of the school summer holidays FUN DAY Ikea stores across UK have free family events this summer – including outdoor cinemas, kitchen raves and Funland days LET'S face it, a trip to the ikea Markethall followed by a plate of meatballs ni the restuarant is a day out in itself. But the furniture stores are turning themselves into full-on family attractions this summer, with a range of free events including outdoor Disney cinema, quizzes and 'Roomset raves.' 4 Ikea stores offer different events across their stores - most of which are free Credit: IKEA 4 At Wednesbury, Ikea has an outdoor cinema experience with £1.95 ice creams Credit: IKEA Win one of 8 incredible holidays to the Caribbean, Mexico and Greece by voting in The Sun's Travel Awards - enter to win here And until August 15, this includes a free outdoor cinema at Ikea Wednesbury, near Birmingham. The outdoor cinema experience features a giant inflatable movie screen, comfy seating and headphones to enjoy the film. The films being played are Disney classics - so are suitable for all ages - and it is completely free to go to. Whilst you're there, you can also grab one of Ikea's new ice cream flavours for just £1.95. If you aren't close to Wednesbury, then there are plenty of other stores with events. For example, at the Cardiff store you could head to a car boot sale on the last two Sundays of August and September, attend an adults-only Sip and Paint, or a kids hot air balloon workshop. Again, all of these activities are free to do. Over in Gateshead, there are quiz nights for the family where you are asked Ikea trivia and have to solve home decor brain teasers, with prizes up for grabs. UK Basks in Glorious Sunshine: Thousands Flock to Beaches as Heatwave Hits Several other locations including Edinburgh, Lakeside and Croydon also have quizzes. Heading to Ikea during the day and want to tire out the kids? Well then head to Funland which features in several Ikea stores, which includes indoor and outdoor play space, activities, selfie pods, face painting and music. Or you could head into a 'Roomset Rave' which could see you quite literally dancing in the kitchen. Pretty much all of the stores also have craft sessions, which could involve building a hot air balloon, personalising your storage boxes, or creating a cardboard city. There are even family paint and sip sessions at the Reading and Sheffield stores (though in the latter, kids must be 16-years-old or over). Some of the events do require booking, but pretty much all of them are free. One thing worth bearing in mind though, is that to attend a lot of the events you will need an Ikea family card. But this is also free to get and will earn you rewards and offers on things in store. How to survive six weeks of school summer holidays IF you are struggling with the six week summer holidays, you've come to the right place... BATTLING BOREDOM: Despite hours of activities and playdates, if your kids are already complaining there's nothing to do, parenting expert Liat Hughes Joshi says: 'Don't feel you have to organise every second of the holidays. Kids benefit from boredom and learn to make their own fun. 'Boredom can trigger creative and imaginative play but you need to encourage kids to get used to not being told how to spend their time. 'Ride out the pleas of boredom. Counter it with comments such as, 'What do you think you could do?' and maybe have a list of 'I'm bored' activity ideas on the fridge.' SCREEN OVERLOAD: It's tempting during the holidays to rely on a digital babysitter but don't let them gawp their whole summer away in front of a screen. Liat says: 'It's unfair to expect older kids to power down but it's important to set some ground rules. 'Set family tech rules together. If you're often distracted by your phone, follow the rules too. Maybe tell the kids they aren't allowed any screen time until they've done set chores, some exercise, or a board game. 'Are there times when you'd like to ban screens completely? Perhaps during dinner or when they have friends over to visit. 'Tech is a battleground for parents, but you have to set boundaries. Stand firm and be prepared to be unpopular.' TOO MUCH TOGETHERNESS: You love your kids, but being with them 24/7 can be exhausting. Do not feel guilty if you need a bit of downtime. Liat says: 'If you're juggling work and household tasks as well as occupying the kids, it's normal to start feeling overwhelmed or jaded and in need of some peace. 'If you can't afford or don't want to send your kids to all-day camps, look for free kids' workshops so you can get on with jobs or have a break for a couple of hours. 'Seeking a spell of quiet every now and then doesn't make you a bad parent — in fact it will probably make you more positive and enthusiastic when you are with the kids.' SCHEDULING CONFLICT: Schedules can go out the window during holidays, but late nights and early mornings can mean tired and unhappy children. Dr Tamara Bugembe, paediatrician and founder of says: 'Children get grumpy, test boundaries and become challenging when routines are broken. 'Sticking to some kind of routine during the holidays is a good idea. 'We release hormones at different times of the day and when regular meal times and bed times are broken, it causes dips and peaks in mood. 'Holidays are about having fun but an early night once or twice a week will make everyone happier.' EXCESS ENERGY: Make sure kids get out in the fresh air to tire them out — and make them healthier and happier. Dr Bugembe says: 'Sunshine also tops up vital vitamin D levels which helps improve bone strength and energy levels in children. Our levels run low in winter so let the kids stock up in warmer weather. 'Letting them run around in shorts and a T-shirt is the best way to top up. Make sure they're wearing sun cream, get outside and have fun. 'Encourage them to try healthy habits such as cycling and walking. They'll hopefully get hooked and want to carry them on when the weather gets colder.' Still looking for things to do this summer? These are the five free days out for your kids – and you don't need to be on benefits. Plus, the 10 days out in the UK that cost less than a pint from free-to-visit lidos to cheap cinema mornings. 4 Most stores have craft sessions too Credit: IKEA
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Things for teens to do at the Delaware beaches, what to know about 2025 curfews
In the summertime, local teens gather at the Delaware beaches to meet friends or make new ones, while teens of tourist families often venture out on their own, looking to interact with people their own age. What's not to love about coming of age with sandy feet, the smell of saltwater and the sound of waves crashing? Well, teens are quickly bored. As any adult likely remembers, the beach can only entertain for so many hours of the day, and then there are the hours after dark to fill, as well. In recent years, crowds of teens gathering in public areas at night has become a problem for police. Fortunately, there's plenty for teens to do at the Delaware beaches. Here's a list, as well as what to know about teen curfews as you head to the beaches this summer: Amusement parks are fun for any age, and there are always at least a few of the high-thrill rides teens crave. The iconic Funland is the Delaware beaches' only amusement park. For teens, here's the Gravitron, the SuperFlip and the Sea Dragon, plus many other rides, all of which cost very little to ride. If your teen can drive, or if you're willing to drive them, Trimper Rides in Ocean City, Maryland, is right over the southern Delaware border. It has the Tidal Wave rollercoaster, complete with loops and drops, and about 20 other rides. There are three water parks at the Delaware beaches: Jungle Jim's and White Water Mountain, both in Rehoboth Beach, and Thunder Lagoon in Fenwick Island. Jungle Jim's, on Coastal Highway right next to the Rehoboth exit, is the largest and has a wave pool. It's $50 a day for teens. There's also mini golf and batting cages in the park. Parking, lifeguards and more: What's changed at the Delaware beaches this year White Water Mountain is located behind the Midway Speed Park off Coastal Highway and features "rapid tube slides." It's $37 a day. Go-karts, bumper boats and mini golf are right next door. Thunder Lagoon in Fenwick is located off Coastal Highway right at the Delaware/Maryland border. Tickets are $28 for two hours and $34 for four hours. Thunder Lagoon also has go-kart and mini golf next door. There are a plethora of arcades at the Delaware beaches. Here are some to choose from: Lefty's Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Blvd., Lewes, Shore Fun Family Fun Center, 108 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach Captain's Quarters, 35297 Atlantic Ave., Millville Zelky's Beach Arcade has three locations in Rehoboth Beach: 5 N. Boardwalk, 115 S. Boardwalk and in Tanger Outlets Bayside. The Movies at Midway is a multi-theater complex located at 18585 Coastal Hwy. in Rehoboth Beach. Also be sure not to miss movies offered for free on several Delaware beaches. Check town websites for updates. Movies at the Beaches: Dewey, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island bring back popular movies on beach series for 2025 The Delaware beaches have long dealt with throngs of restless teens causing trouble on summer nights. June is especially chaotic due to freshly-out-of-school kids, colloquially known as "Junebugs," descending on the beach towns. Incidents in recent years have brought the issue to the forefront, causing police to take a harder stance and several towns to enforce curfews. Delaware beaches: Speed limits reduced on Route 1 from Dewey to Fenwick as part of proposed safety measures Dewey Beach may be the most affected by unruly teen crowds, who are too young to access to the bars. "Often times underage kids are at a loss for structured activities and they end up loitering outside bars and other restricted venues," Dewey Beach Police Chief Constance Speake said in a 2024 town newsletter. "Some bring alcohol in back packs and gather on the beach." Teens often coordinate large get-togethers via social media, which results in small-town police departments being swamped by complaints related to public drinking, public urination, loitering, fights and disorderly conduct, Speake said. Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach all have an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for those under 18. Fenwick Island's curfew is midnight to 6 a.m. More on curfews: How late can my teen stay out this summer? Delaware curfew laws at a glance Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@ or on Facebook. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What can teens do for fun at Delaware beaches? Plus, curfew info
USA Today
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The way miniature golf has shaped the history of this beach resort town is no small matter
A beach vacation is often about nostalgia, and few know that better than Matt Weiner. When Weiner's father, Chuck, opened the first of three arcades in Rehoboth Beach 40 years ago, young Matt spent summers in the family-friendly business on the north side of the boardwalk, then known as Dolle's Arcade. At age 7, he was wearing a change belt and walking around, handing out quarters to players for the coin-operated games. The arcade, now called Zelky's Beach Arcade North, is a part of the Dolle's Candyland building on the boardwalk, slated to become part of the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel project. Demolition of the arcade and the former Dolle's Candyland building (the candy store moved in 2021 to Rehoboth Avenue) and several other businesses is expected by this fall. In its place, retail and restaurant areas will be constructed along with a four-story, 60-room hotel that will span the boardwalk between Rehoboth and Baltimore avenues. Zelky's north arcade will return to a bigger space when construction is completed, and Grotto Pizza, a partner in the hotel, will move to the Rehoboth Avenue corner in what was once Dolle's. The development comes on the heels of the recently opened two-story Rehoboth Beach Patrol building and public restrooms on the boardwalk at Baltimore Avenue that were under construction for 18 months. Tourists and locals grumble that current and future modernization plans in the downtown area, which still features buildings dating back to the 19th century, are erasing the rich and vintage character of Rehoboth. Rehoboth Beach entertainment: A quick history of the iconic amusement park Funland As general manager of the three Zelky's Beach Arcades ‒ two on either side of Rehoboth's mile-long boardwalk and one off the Coastal Highway at the bayside Tanger Outlets ‒ Weiner understands that his businesses and others at the beach are where lifelong memories are often made with family and friends. And in Rehoboth, there's a whole lot of history in miniature golf. So when the Weiners had a chance to acquire the former Ryan's Mini-Golf course and building that housed it near Funland, they grabbed it. Zelky's Rooftop Terrace Mini-Golf Course, located above their South Arcade near Delaware Avenue, brings a new entertainment attraction to the thriving business while preserving a piece of Rehoboth's historical charm. The oceanfront course opened Memorial Day weekend. Delaware entertainment: Enjoy arcades and VR at 10 Delaware places this summer There are other Rehoboth mini-golf courses off the Coastal Highway, Delaware Route 1, at places like Jungle Jim's and Nick's Mini Golf, a year-old dinosaur-themed course in an old former Capital One Bank on Old Landing Road. But Zelky's is the only remaining miniature golf course in downtown Rehoboth since the first one opened about 95 years ago. "People complain about the loss of nostalgia, and what's more nostalgic than mini-golf at the beach?" Weiner said as he stood in the middle of the renovated retro pink-and-green course, which has breathtaking, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the beach and the boardwalk. "It's a step into history. It's a step back in time. People are seeing the changes [around town] and longing for what was," he said. Zelky's knows and embraces Rehoboth's history The history of the site of Zelky's Beach Arcade South has deep roots in Rehoboth. It was one of the original plots carved out by the Rehoboth Beach Camp Meeting Association, an outdoor religious arm of the Methodist Episcopal Church that formed between 1871 and 1873. The site was purchased by J.E. Searles in July 1873. The boardwalk at that time was only 1,000 yards long and had 8-foot-wide planks laid on the sand. But as the camp meeting era began fading in Rehoboth, the popularity of the town as a seaside resort began to rise. By 1884, the boardwalk had become over 1 mile long, and it was dotted with prominent amusements like Horn's Pavilion, which had a pier that extended 150 feet into the ocean. The pier, destroyed in a 1914 storm that ripped up the boardwalk, had shops, a bowling alley, casinos, a dance hall, a movie theater and a merry-go-round. The present-day Zelky's Beach Arcade South site changed hands several times until the 1930s, when an amusement park called Playland was opened by the families of Rudolph Dolle and Thomas Pachides, who owned the Dolle's candy store. The Playland site once had a Ferris wheel and an arcade. After it was wiped out by the devastating storm of 1962, the property was purchased by Joseph Ryan. Several stores operated on the site, including Pete's Famous Luncheonette and Ryan's Gems & Junk, a souvenir shop that sold suntan lotion, beach umbrellas, jewelry, T-shirts and hermit crabs. Delaware entertainment: Escape the heat in an arcade, bowling alley, ice rink or other fun spot In 2013, the Weiner family took over the Surf Side Arcade, next to Funland on the south end of the boardwalk. The business became known as Beach Arcade South. After several expansions, it merged with the Playland Arcade in 2017, and the name was changed to Zelky's a year later. The building, leased to another family who ran Ryan's Beach Shop since 1997 and home to Ryan's rooftop mini-golf course, was sold to the Weiners in 2024. Zelky's took over the entire 115 S. Boardwalk building, and Weiner said this past winter the family began making plans to renovate and rebrand the rooftop mini-golf course. History of mini-golf in Delaware Miniature golf courses have been around the United States since the mid- to late 1920s. The first arrivals in Delaware were in 1930 in Wilmington, according to News Journal archives. Mini-golf courses planted at Delaware Avenue and Harrison Street and in Shellpot Park had 18 holes with bunkers, sand traps, water holes and rippling greens. An indoor "Tom Thumb" course known as Tri-cee opened at 4202 Market St. But by 1931, there was a waning interest in the game in Wilmington, and city miniature golf managers blamed the Depression, according to a Sept. 10, 1931, story in The News Journal's then-Every Evening edition. The game, however, continued to thrive at Delaware beaches. The appeal isn't hard to understand. Miniature golf might not be The Masters, yet rabid fans of all ages take it seriously when it comes to sinking putts and avoiding wacky obstacles. The chance for a hole-in-one, on every single hole, is an advantage miniature golf has over its older sibling, real golf. Practice doesn't really help your game. Children can outscore adults, even if adults are trying. When the Rehoboth Beach Sports Center, one of the town's earliest amusement parks that became Funland in 1962, opened in the 1930s on the boardwalk, it included a miniature golf course. It's long gone. Other mini-courses in the downtown area sprang up, including some on the boardwalk like Dentino's at Baltimore Avenue, one at First Street and Baltimore Avenue, and the former Sea View on Laurel Street and the boardwalk. Out on the Coastal Highway, the former Sports Complex had two well-known courses, Indiana's Trail and Sir Goony's Golf. The site on Country Club Road became the current Jungle Jim's in 1998 and still has two courses. Weiner believes there have been at least three other mini-golf courses at and around the Zelky's Beach Arcade South location on the boardwalk since the first one around 1964. Golfing moved to the rooftop of the site after a new building was erected in the late 1970s, Weiner said. Old Pro Golf operated a popular circus-themed course that included acrobats, clowns, and a gorilla. The rooftop eventually became home to Ryan's Mini Golf course. The simple course, close to the ocean, and the nearby boardwalk action had sentimental charm for several generations of players. They could sit in a yawning hippo's mouth – it was encouraged – or pose next to the goofy gorilla, monkey, giant ant, turtle, rocket ship, and pink elephant statues and post photos to Ryan's Facebook page. Kitschy plastic flowers decorated planters. Picnic tables with umbrellas to sit and rest may not have provided much shade when the sun was blazing, but the ocean breezes were cooling. The beep-beep-beep of the kiddie rides from nearby Funland and the cackles of swooping seagulls also added pleasant background music while putting the par 2 and 3 holes. The cash-only course was also one of the cheapest in Delaware's sand towns. The end of one chapter, the beginning of another While some might not like it, Weiner says there has always been change in Rehoboth. Go to the Rehoboth Beach Museum and you can witness it yourself. A historically accurate diorama of Rehoboth Avenue from 1910, created by historian Paul Lovett, portrays how much the oceanside town has transformed in the past 115 years. The fascinating miniature model of the city depicts the railroad that once ran down Rehoboth Avenue, a service that continued until the mid-1960s. (Parking meters weren't installed until the 1960s.) The head of the main Rehoboth Avenue thoroughfare, where the bandstand now sits, was once grassy (it was paved in the early 2000s). Lovett has said the city then was as busy as it is today. Some Rehoboth visitors may not know the famous, giant Dolle's orange sign, now on the side of the Rehoboth Museum, wasn't always a part of Rehoboth's landscape. It wasn't erected on the boardwalk until after the March storm of 1962. Weiner's family looks toward the future, but always has a respect for the past. The pink elephant logo for Zelky's three arcades is based on Tusko, a 1950s-era elephant coin-operated kiddie ride that is owned by the family. Retired due to a damaged leg, the elephant ride is now stored in Weiner's home. Weiner said he is hoping to find another Tusko to put in one of the arcades. Zelky's arcades also offer old-school, throw-back 20-cent skeeball games, because the Weiner family understands that tradition is important to visitors. Weiner said he sees the same people coming into the arcades who have been vacationing at the same time every year for several decades. They expect continuity. "On the Fourth of July, I know to expect to see the same people," he said. When creating the new rooftop miniature golf course, Weiner again looked to the past and said he was inspired by photos of old-school Rehoboth courses in the archives of the Library of Congress and the Delaware Public Archives and old postcards. He planned the classic wooden golf course and installed the same kind of artificial turf that is used on football fields. Hot pink umbrellas dot the course, which now features a castle, a lighthouse and a grandfather's clock. "Think of it like a really nice garden in the 1930s and 1940s," he said of the new course. Most of the former figurines from the Ryan's Mini Golf era departed with the former owners, Weiner said. Gone is the grinning mouse statue at the boardwalk level, welcoming players to the upstairs rooftop course, as is an open-mouthed shark that was over the wooden staircase leading up the stairs. The dolphins on the rooftop, a longtime landmark for the mini-golf location, are in storage. They are owned by the Ryan family, Weiner said. What has remained is the pink elephant figurine from the Ryan's Mini Golf era. It was recently given a professional paint job and awaits photos with golfers. Pink was chosen as a central theme because it's Zelky's signature color. "It pops," Weiner said, and helps create the vintage, nostalgic feeling of a mini-golf experience. He said he hopes to add tower viewers, the coin-operated binoculars commonly found at scenic lookouts, so visitors can see further out into the ocean. And more attractions could be coming in the future. Delaware entertainment: Things for teens to do at the beaches, what to know about 2025 curfews At the 18-hole mini-golf course, which opens daily at 11 a.m., weather permitting, and now accepts credit cards, Weiner hopes families will pick up a club, pick out a ball and stroll back in time. "You're a VIP up here," he said, admiring the view. Patricia Talorico writes about food, restaurants and Delaware history. You can find her on Instagram, X and Facebook. Email ptalorico@ Sign up for her Delaware Eats newsletter. Want to look back at Rehoboth Beach's rich history? Every Tuesday this summer at 11 a.m. at The Rehoboth Beach Museum, 511 Rehoboth Ave., local historian Paul Lovett, who created a diorama of the resort town in 1910, offers complimentary talks about the history of Rehoboth Beach. The museum is next to Grove Park, which features a farmers market every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Curious about the history of Rehoboth Beach's boardwalk and the iconic buildings that line it? Jean Brolund offers Walking Tours of Rehoboth that are a gentle 90-minute stroll around town highlighting the history and its important landmarks. Parking passes for the tour are provided when meters are operating. Bring water and comfortable walking shoes. Tour groups, open to 12 people, meet at 9 a.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Admission is $10. Upcoming tours are July 10, July 24, Aug. 7 and Aug. 28
