EVENTS AT MAKERS
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LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE? MAKERS ALLEY IS YOUR GO-to beer garden for live entertainment, weekly events, and seasonal pop-ups in the heart of downtown wilmington. from live music to trivia nights to interactive experiences and craft beer events, there’s always something happening.
join us for live & local, our live music series presented by the queen theater, featuring local artists every saturday throughout the summer. test your knowledge at trivia night, sing along at music bingo, or explore our rotating events like brewery tap takeovers, beer tastings and pairings, paint nights, and more.
throughout the year, makers alley hosts some of wilmington’s most popular seasonal events and pop-ups including oktoberfest celebrations, halloween and holiday themed pop-up bars, and more. whether you’re meeting friends for drinks or planning a night out, our indoor-outdoor beer garden offers one of the best event experiences in wilmington delaware.
dungeons & drafts
Roll for initiative at Makers Alley! Join Dungeons & Drafts for a beginner-friendly evening of Dungeons & Dragons, great food, cold drinks, and epic adventures.
music bingo
Music Bingo in Wilmington, DE at Makers Alley—match songs, win prizes, and enjoy beer garden vibes.
live & local: kevin burns
Spend your Saturday evening with live music from Kevin Burns from 6–9 PM at Makers Alley, Wilmington's favorite indoor-outdoor beer garden.
Thursday Night Trivia
Grab your team and join Brennan and Dan for Trivia Night at Makers Alley on Thursday, May 28 at 6 PM for drinks, laughs, and friendly competition.
live & local: lori citro & the accidentals
Spend your Saturday evening with live music from Lori Citro & The Accidentals from 6–9 PM at Makers Alley, Wilmington's favorite indoor-outdoor beer garden.
red. white & bbq | 4th of july in the beer garden
Spend your 4th of July in the beer garden with BBQ specials, $5 Yuenglings, live music from Samuel Mousley, and an easy walk to the Riverfront fireworks.
tap takeover: big oyster brewing
Celebrate summer with a Big Oyster Brewing Tap Takeover at Makers Alley featuring six specialty brews for $7 each plus 50% off burgers.
Thursday Night Trivia
Grab your team and join Brennan and Dan for Trivia Night at Makers Alley on Thursday, May 28 at 6 PM for drinks, laughs, and friendly competition.
Match Day Kickoff Event
Join Makers Alley for their Match Day Kick Off Event! The evening will feature drink specials including $5 Michelob Ultra drafts, $6 Stella Artois drafts, and $6 NÜTRL Vodka Seltzers while fans gather to celebrate the start of a month of international soccer competition. Guests can also put their skills to the test in a shuffleboard competition with prizes awarded throughout the event. Whether stopping in for the drinks, the games, or the matchday atmosphere, Makers Alley is the place to kick off the excitement.
music bingo
Music Bingo in Wilmington, DE at Makers Alley—match songs, win prizes, and enjoy beer garden vibes.
tap takeover: nepenthe brewing
Nepenthe Brewing takes over the taps at Makers Alley on Thursday, June 4 at 6 PM with $7 featured beers and half-priced burgers.
live and local: 2step acoustic
Join us Saturday, May 30 for Live and Local featuring Wilmington duo 2Step Acoustic performing crowd-favorite hits from every era at Makers Alley.
Thursday Night Trivia
Grab your team and join Brennan and Dan for Trivia Night at Makers Alley on Thursday, May 28 at 6 PM for drinks, laughs, and friendly competition.
Live and Local: John & Augie at Makers Alley
Join us Saturday, May 23 from 6–9 PM for Live and Local with John & Augie, bringing acoustic and electric classic rock, folk, Americana, and blues to the beer garden.
Our Night Out
Our Night Out returns to Makers Alley on May 21 at 6 PM for an inclusive LGBTQ+ community gathering focused on connection, conversation, and fun.
Live and Local: The Williamsboy at Makers Alley
Join us at Makers Alley on May 2 from 6–9 PM for Live and Local with The Williamsboy, bringing raw storytelling, grit, heart, and hope to Downtown Wilmington.
Cinco de Makers
Cinco de Makers brings festive food and drink specials to the beer garden with street tacos, Mexican beers, makeritas, flavored margs, and palomas.
trivia night
Trivia Night in Wilmington, DE at Makers Alley—test your knowledge, win prizes, and enjoy the beer garden.
Rainbow Records Record Store Day Pre-Party
Join us for a record store day pre-party! rainbow records will be stopping by the beer garden with their iconic record bus offering over 1,500 records for sale. plus we will be hosting live performances by lowercase roses and redbirds.
free to attend for all ages!
red, white, and brew loop 2026: presented by out and about
Celebrate America 250 with the Red White & Brew Loop on April 11 at Makers Alley. One $5 cover gets you into multiple Wilmington nightspots for a festive night out.
live & local: jeff timlin music
Live music in Wilmington, DE every Saturday at Makers Alley’s beer garden, in partnership with The Queen Theater.
music bingo
Music Bingo in Wilmington, DE at Makers Alley—match songs, win prizes, and enjoy beer garden vibes.
live & local: skinner & spadola
Live music in Wilmington, DE every Saturday at Makers Alley’s beer garden, in partnership with The Queen Theater.
tap takeover: St. Bernardus Brewery
Sip something special at Makers Alley on April 2 at 6 PM with a St. Bernardus Brewing tap takeover featuring $6 brews and beer garden vibes.
trivia night
Trivia Night in Wilmington, DE at Makers Alley—test your knowledge, win prizes, and enjoy the beer garden.
cookies on tap: girl scout cookie & craft beer pairing event
Cookies on Tap brings together craft beer and classic Girl Scout cookies for a one-night tasting event at Makers Alley. Each ticket includes six curated cookie and beer pairings featuring IPAs, pilsners, porters, and stouts. Sip and snack your way through the tasting in Wilmington’s only indoor-outdoor beer garden. It’s the perfect excuse to gather friends and try something new.
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.
tap takeover | first state brewing co.
Join us at Makers Alley Beer Garden on Thursday, March 5 at 6 PM for a tap takeover featuring local favorite First State Brewing. Spend your evening in Wilmington’s go-to outdoor beer garden enjoying fresh craft pours, warm fire pits, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for gathering with friends.
Enjoy $5 featured beers plus 25% off wings & burgers — the perfect pairing for a laid-back night of great food and cold craft brews.
Featured First State Brewing Pours
Triangle Theory — Lager
Photonic Drift — Hazy IPA
Neapolitan Nightmare — West Coast IPA (collab with Autumn Arch)
Dragon Dreams — Pineapple Upside Down Cake Pastry Sour
First State Wit — Witbier
Makers Alley’s outdoor beer garden offers plenty of seating, glowing fire pits, and a dog-friendly atmosphere, making it the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy Wilmington’s craft beer scene.
Bring your friends, bring your pup, and settle in for a cozy night of local beer, comfort food, and beer garden vibes.
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)!
tap takeover: dogfish head | keep the pint night
Makers Alley is raising a glass with a Dogfish Head tap takeover as part of Wilmington Beer Week and the citywide toast celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Guests can enjoy a featured local beers, join the toast happening across Wilmington, and take home a commemorative pint glass to remember the night. With a lineup of specialty pours from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and a lively beer-week atmosphere, it’s the perfect excuse to grab friends and celebrate together. Come sip, toast, and be part of a citywide moment.
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)!
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.
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)