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!
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. 🍁🌽💀
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
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.
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.
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.
sunday fundays
Sunday Funday is on at Maker’s Alley with unbeatable specials! Good tunes, great food, and sunny vibes all afternoon!
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.
sunday fundays
Sunday Funday is on at Maker’s Alley with unbeatable specials! Good tunes, great food, and sunny vibes all afternoon!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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 fundays
Sunday Funday is on at Maker’s Alley with unbeatable specials! Good tunes, great food, and sunny vibes all afternoon!