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!
makers alley tailgate
Cheer on the Birds all football season long with game-day specials right here in our beer garden at Makers Alley!
mad elf pop-up bar
Step into the holiday spirit at Makers Alley’s Mad Elf Pop Up Bar, a limited winter takeover sponsored by Tröegs Brewing Co.! This festive hideaway is only open on Friday’s and Saturdays from 5-11 PM, running from November 29th until December 27th. Each weekend brings something new, including raffles for Tröegs swag and prizes, $6 featured mad elf brews, and more holiday specials to be announced. If you love great beer and holiday fun, this is the place to be.
Drink Specials: $6 featured Tröegs Beers including: Mad Elf & Mad Elf Blends, Blizzard Hops, Grand Cacao, Mad Elf Grand Cru.
Ugly Sweater Crawl | Out & About
Join Makers Alley for the Ugly Sweater Santa Crawl in partnership with Out & About Magazine! One $5 cover gets you access to every participating venue in Wilmington and supports the West End Neighborhood House. Bring a toy to donate at any stop, grab your wristband at your first location, and enjoy free admission for the rest of the crawl, there’s no official starting point, so begin wherever the holiday spirit takes you. Throw on your ugliest sweater, gather your crew, and swing by for our exclusive drink specials you can only access as part of the crawl.
Drink Specials: $6 Surfside cans, $8 rail mixed drinks, $10 Stateside Sabrinas (vanilla-infused stateside vodka and espresso martini mix)
holiday trivia night
Celebrate the season with a little friendly competition! Check out our holiday-themed trivia night, win some prizes, enjoy some beer, and holiday cheer! We’re offering 25% off our award-winning burgers and 25% off wings.
holiday music bingo
Jingle all the way through our music bingo “holiday edition”! Test your festive song knowledge and compete for prizes throughout the night. While you play, enjoy 25% off our award-winning burgers and wings, the perfect combo for a merry night out!
mad elf night | troegs brewing co.
Join us for Mad Elf Night with Tröegs Brewing, the OFFICIAL launch party of the Mad Elf Pop Up Bar at Makers Alley! We’re kicking things off with exclusive raffles, limited-time drink specials, and a lineup of your favorite festive Tröegs favorites. Expect big flavor, holiday mischief, and a few surprises throughout the night!
ugly sweater tap takeover | troegs brewing co.
Break out your holiday gear for our Ugly Sweater Tap Takeover with Tröegs Brewing Co! They’re taking over the beer garden with $5 featured beers, 25% off our award-winning burgers, and 25% off wings. Plus, try out our NEW winter drink menu!
Drink Specials: $5 featured Tröegs Beers
makers market | small business saturday
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Makers Alley in Wilmington Delaware! On Saturday, November 29 from 1-6 PM, our indoor-outdoor beer garden hosts local vendors offering handcrafted goods and artisan products. Shop small while you sip on our makers mark featured drinks. The Makers Market is perfect for holiday shopping and supporting local businesses!
cheersgiving | thanksgiving eve specials
Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve at makers alley’s Cheersgiving event in downtown wilmington delaware! Enjoy early opening at 12 PM, $5 drafts, $4 green tea shots, and $12 gobblers in our indoor-outdoor beer garden.
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)!
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.
brews for the brave | VETERANS WEEK SPECIALS
⭐brews for the brave at maker’s alley⭐
we’re honoring the heroes who’ve served our country with cold beer, good company, and a whole lot of gratitude 🍻
beginning veteran's day and all week long, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy $5 drafts alongside our featured beer i got your six ipa 💪
bring your friends, share a pint, and let’s raise a glass to those who’ve served
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | makers alley tailgate
makers alley is opening up for monday night football! stop by and cheer on the birds as they play against the green bay packers.
enjoy our game day specials including:
$5 Beers (Miller Lite, Garage Beer, Broad Street Brewing, trash talk ipa)
$10 Cheesesteaks
25% Off Wings
Plus: Take advantage of 3 hours FREE parking at the Midtown Park Garage (840 Orange Street). Just register your car with AirGarage and ask a Maker’s Alley team member for the QR code to validate.
tap takeover | bell's brewing
join makers alley in downtown wilmington for a bell’s brewing tap takeover on november 6. enjoy $5 featured beers, 25% off wings and burgers, and cozy backyard vibes all night.
BREWS BEFORE BOOS halloween party
it's getting spooky in the beer garden👻
join us for our BREWS BEFORE BOOS makers halloween party on friday, october 31 beginning at 6 pm!
don't worry, its all treats and no tricks with a night full of fun including:
🎧 A live DJ spinning your favorite beats
🍬 adult trick-or-treating with halloween themed shots
🥇 A costume contest with prizes for the best looks
don't forget to step inside the makers SPOOKeasy, our exclusive pop up event! In partnership with Angry Orchard’s Friday the 13th promo, enjoy:
🍎 Angry Balls - $9
🎃 Pumpkin Beers - $8
🍏 Angry Orchard - $6
halloween trivia night
Step into Maker’s Alley for Halloween-themed Trivia! Sip on spooky spirits and test your knowledge of the Sanderson sisters for a frightfully fun night.
our night out - halloween edition
it's getting spooky in the beer garden👻
join us on thursday, october 16th for Our Night Out - Halloween Edition!
so grab your ghouls, throw on your best costume, and join us for an LGBTQ+ friendly night of music, drinks, and spooky vibes🎃
black and brewers fest
Join us at Maker’s Alley on Oct 11, 2–5PM for Black & Brewed Delaware’s Black and Brewers Fest featuring tastings from Black-owned breweries, live music by Devon Aaron, and $20 mugs supporting Black & Brewed DE.
Makers Alley SPOOKeasy
🎃✨ Introducing the Spookeasy — an exclusive pop-up event at Makers Alley! ✨🎃
Starting October 10, join us Fridays & Saturdays, 5–11 PM for spooky season vibes in our hidden haunt.
In partnership with Angry Orchard’s Friday the 13th promo, sip:
🍎 Angry Balls – $9
🎃 Pumpkin Beers – $8
🍏 Angry Orchard – $6
Step into our beer garden decked out in full fall glory — mums, hay bales, corn stalks & haunted charm await. 🍁🌽💀
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!
TAP TAKEOVER: liquid intrusion brewing company
Wilmington, Delaware’s top beer garden, Makers Alley, is serving $5 featured beers for a special tap takeover celebrating black brewers. Come sip, relax, and enjoy craft brews!
makers goes munich oktoberfest
Experience an Oktoberfest celebration like never before at Makers Alley Beer Garden in Downtown Wilmington, Delaware! Enjoy Live music, good food, and your favorite craft beers.
trivia night with dan & brennan
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)!
LIVE & LOCAL: brian turner
join us for live music in the beer garden featuring Brian Turner! grab an ice-cold craft beer, relax in our outdoor space, and vibe to the best local musicians that wilmington has to offer.
back to school: teacher's night
Calling all teachers! Congrats, you survived the first few weeks of school! Now trade lesson plans for lagers and grading for good times at Makers Alley.
music bingo with dan & brennan
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!
ART LOOP: velvet poindexter
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.
makers alley tailgate
Cheer on the Birds all football season long with game-day specials right here in our beer garden at Makers Alley!
GAME DAY TAP TAKEOVER: broad street brewing
Wilmington, Delaware’s top beer garden, Makers Alley, is serving $5 featured beers for a special tap takeover kicking off Philly football with Broad Street Brewing. Come sip, relax, and enjoy craft brews!
last call labor day party
Send summer off in style at Maker’s Alley with our Last Call Labor Day Party! Enjoy unbeatable specials all day long.
harry potter trivia night
Step into the wizarding world at Maker’s Alley for Harry Potter–themed Trivia! Sip on magical specialty cocktails, score 10% off if you’re dressed in costume, and compete for enchanting prizes—first place wins a $50 Maker’s gift card and the coveted Helga Hufflepuff’s Cup trophy.
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.