EVENTS AT MAKERS
From live music to themed nights, if you’re looking for things to do in Wilmington there's always something exciting happening to spice up your visit to Makers Alley.
We’re now booking live music nights presented by the Queen live and local series! Check back often as we add more live events like tap takeovers, trivia nights, music bingo, and other specialty events, and seasonal celebrations with Oktoberfest in the fall. Add Makers Alley to your list of spots to catch live music in Wilmington!
ART LOOP: brian mills
Experience the Art Loop like never before at Makers Alley! We’re featuring work by local artists in a setting that’s anything but traditional. Skip the wine and cheese—grab a $5 beer and fry combo and enjoy great art in the beer garden.
dog days of summer party
celebrate the Dog Days of Summer at Makers Alley from 2–5PM! Bring your pup to our pet-friendly beer garden for $2 hot dogs, $5 Dogfish Head pints, and an $11 Tito’s Charity Crush. Enjoy pet-friendly giveaways, live music, and tail-wagging good times!
sunday fundays
Sunday Funday is on at Maker’s Alley with unbeatable specials! Good tunes, great food, and sunny vibes all afternoon!
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
TAP TAKEOVER: cape may brewing company
Wilmington, Delaware’s top beer garden, Makers Alley, is serving $5 featured beers for a special tap takeover on National IPA Day. Come sip, relax, and enjoy craft brews!
summer band jam 2025
Summer Band Jam 2025 is coming to Makers Alley! The annual battle of the bands event will span Saturday & Sunday and feature your favorite Delaware musicians. You won’t want to miss this!
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
Dungeons n’ Drafts
Get ready for an epic night of adventure at Maker’s Alley with Dungeons N’ Drafts! Grab a pint and roll the dice during this immersive, beginner-friendly D&D game—no experience needed. This is a ticketed event, so reserve your spot now and prepare for quests, crits, and cold brews!
music bingo
Music Bingo is back at Makers Alley! Join us in Wilmington, Delaware’s best beer garden for a night of music, drinks, and friendly competition.
LIVE & LOCAL: dave cudrak
join us for live music in the beer garden featuring Dave Cudrak! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local musicians that wilmington has to offer.
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
LIVE & LOCAL: noelle & jeremy
join us for live music in the beer garden featuring Noelle & Jeremy! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local musicians that wilmington has to offer.
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
trivia night
grab your thinking caps and put your knowledge to the test at our trivia night! whether you’re competing or offering moral support, swing by the garden and grab a drink (or two)!
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
SUNDAY FUNDAY: jd webb
Sunday Funday is on at Maker’s Alley! Enjoy live music from JD Webb from 2–5PM, plus unbeatable specials. Good tunes, great food, and sunny vibes all afternoon!
LIVE & LOCAL: vernon james jr.
join us for live music in the beer garden featuring Vernon James Jr! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local musicians that wilmington has to offer.
Thursday Night Trivia
grab your thinking caps and put your knowledge to the test at our trivia night! whether you’re competing or offering moral support, swing by the garden and grab a drink (or two)!
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
LIVE & LOCAL: skinner & spadola
join us for live music in the beer garden featuring Skinner & Spadola! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local musicians that wilmington has to offer.
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
ART LOOP: mike silva
Experience the Art Loop like never before at Makers Alley! We’re featuring work by local artist Mike Silva in a setting that’s anything but traditional. Skip the wine and cheese—grab a $5 beer and fry combo and enjoy great art in the beer garden.
Music Bingo
Music Bingo is back at Makers Alley! Join us in Wilmington, Delaware’s best beer garden for a night of music, drinks, and friendly competition.
Dungeons n’ Drafts
Get ready for an epic night of adventure at Maker’s Alley with Dungeons N’ Drafts! Grab a pint and roll the dice during this immersive, beginner-friendly D&D game—no experience needed. This is a ticketed event, so reserve your spot now and prepare for quests, crits, and cold brews!
Plus: take advantage of 3-hours FREE parking at the mid-town park garage. located at The 840 Orange street, all you have to do is register your car with AirGarage and ask a Makers Alley team member for the QR code to validate.
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
Red, White, & BBQ
Kick off your holiday weekend at Maker’s Alley with our Red, White, & BBQ celebration! Enjoy mouthwatering food and drink specials and live music!
TAP TAKEOVER: big oyster brewery
Wilmington, Delaware’s top beer garden, Makers Alley, is serving $5 featured beers for a special tap takeover. Come sip, relax, and enjoy craft brews!
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
LIVE & LOCAL: tavair dominque
join us for live music in the beer garden featuring Tavair Dominque! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local musicians that wilmington has to offer.
Rainbow Records Presents: eastern elk & gray mount
Rainbow Records is coming back to Makers Alley! Enjoy 24 beers on tap while enjoying two local bands, Eastern Elk and Gray Mount. The Rainbow Record Bus will also be on-site featuring over 1200 records for sale. This event is free to attend, plus, 3-hours of free parking available at the Mid-Town Park Garage next door.
Thursday Night Trivia | PRIDE EDITION
Trivia Night returns to Maker’s Alley with a special Pride-themed edition! Join us for our monthly Thursday night tradition—this time celebrating LGBTQ+ history, icons, and pop culture. Grab your crew, enjoy local brews, and get ready for a night of colorful questions and good vibes.
phillies $2 tuesdays
Swing by Maker’s Alley for $2 Tuesdays during every Phillies game! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $5 Miller Lite pints, and $15 pitchers while you cheer on the Phills.
LIVE & LOCAL: lucy uke
join us for live music in the beer garden featuring Lucy uke! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local musicians that wilmington has to offer.
JUNETEENTH LIVE & LOCAL: devon aaron
Celebrate Juneteenth at Maker’s Alley with a special edition of our Live & Local music series! Join us in the beer garden for an evening of great vibes and powerful performances featuring Devon Aaron of Black & Brew Delaware. Enjoy local brews, good company, and soulful sounds as we honor freedom, culture, and community through music.
Music Bingo | PRIDE EDITION
Music Bingo is back at Makers Alley! Join us in Wilmington, Delaware’s best beer garden for a night of music, drinks, and friendly competition.
Ladybug 'She Rocks' Beer Launch Party
Ladybug Beer Launch Party - Try out Wilmington Brew Works Ladybug 'SHE ROCKS' Beer at the Official Launch Party at Maker's Alley, presented by The Queen! Free entry and free women-powered music from hometown favorite, Katie Dill!
Thursday Night Trivia
grab your thinking caps and put your knowledge to the test at our trivia night! whether you’re competing or offering moral support, swing by the garden and grab a drink (or two)!
Our Night Out: LGBTQ+ Friendly Event
join us for a lgbtq+ friendly event in the beer garden! Makers Alley in Wilmington, Delaware is your neighborhood beer garden for craft beer lovers, offering an indoor-outdoor space with flavorful bar bites, fire pits, and a fun, welcoming vibe.
LIVE & LOCAL: the detours
join us for live music in the beer garden! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local bands that wilmington has to offer.
Music Bingo
Music Bingo is back at Makers Alley! Join us in Wilmington, Delaware’s best beer garden for a night of music, drinks, and friendly competition.
LIVE & LOCAL: john rogers & augie parodi
join us for live music in the beer garden! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local bands that wilmington has to offer.
Cinco de Mayo Weekend
Makers Alley is bringing the fiesta to the beer garden for Cinco de Mayo Weekend! Join us Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd for $2 street tacos, $3 beers, $4 High Noons, $5 house margs, and $6 flavored margs!
PLUS, live music on Saturday from John Rogers & Augie Parodi as part of our Live & Local series presented by The Queen.
TAP TAKEOVER: troegs independent brewing
Wilmington, Delaware’s top beer garden, Makers Alley, is serving $5 featured beers for a special tap takeover. Come sip, relax, and enjoy craft brews!
Thursday Night Trivia
grab your thinking caps and put your knowledge to the test at our trivia night! whether you’re competing or offering moral support, swing by the garden and grab a drink (or two)!