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Being Queen with Sassy Bee
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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Earn your wings as you learn how to be Queen Bee! With activities, crafts and more, resident beekeeper, 'Sassy Bee'¿the original Queen Bee herself¿will make sure you're ready for your crown. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, pelase call 302-761-6963.
$6 per person
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Park after Dark
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Join us after hours to explore the nocturnal side of Bellevue!
All ages are welcome. Dogs allowed but must be leashed.
Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046.Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Fishing 101
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Kid Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Our naturalists will teach you the basics of fishing and how to make the best of your time at the pond. All equipment will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own if you want! Drop-off program. Ages 7 - 10. Check in at the pond. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-761-6963. $12 per child Prices: Public: $12.00 |
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Murder Mystery
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Special Event Tour |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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We need your detective skills! Come and play along on our annual Murder Mystery. Unravel the story by watching our cast of characters, snoop for clues around the historic mansion, and compete for prizes. This night will be one to remember! Must be 18 or older. Light refreshments will be provided. Online pre-registration required. Prices: General Admission: $35.00 |
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Junior Adventures
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Kid Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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Junior Adventurers will shadow our naturalists, exploring the park to learn all there is to know! Each week will bring something new and include time for crafts, stories and games. Drop-off program. Ages 5 - 7. Registration ends 48 hours prior to the program.
$10 per child per session
Themes:
March 9 - Owls
March 23 - Worms
April 6 - Flowers
May 4 - Bees
May 18 - Frogs
Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Fall Equinox Celebration
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Cozy up around the campfire as we explore folklore from around the world that tell tales of the fall equinox - and we will share what science has to say about it too! Guests are permitted to bring their own snacks - smores fixings and skewers will be provided.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046.
$8 per person
Prices: Public: $8.00 |
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Private Wagon Rides & Campfire
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Hayride Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Relax on a leisurely wagon ride through the Bellevue grounds, see all the beauty that the park has to offer in Fall. Afterward, enjoy a cozy campfire. Both the wagon and the campfire are limited to a maximum group of 20 adults or 25 for a mix of adults and children. The wagon has benches, and the ride will be about 50 minutes. The wagon ride is followed by an hour at the campfire, tended by a staff member. Guests are encouraged to bring their own refreshments for the campfire. Accessible Wagon available upon request. Accessible Wagon available upon request. Prices: Group: $150.00 |
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Caramel Apple Making & Wagon Ride
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Hayride Tour |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Get into the Fall spirit by making delicious, caramel-coated apples, topped with your favorite sweets! Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely, evening wagon ride through the park, and finish it off with a nice warm campfire. Guests will have one hour at the fire and are encouraged to bring their own refreshments to enjoy around it. Food other than the caramel apples will not be provided for the fire. If someone in your party has a food allergy please let us know in advance. Park in the main parking lot, and sign in at the Arts Center. Ages 2 and up. Prices: Public: $15.00 |
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Halloween Wagon Rides
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Hayride Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Dress in your Halloween best and join us for a fun and relaxing fall wagon ride around the Bellevue grounds. Enjoy the sights of the park the autumn winds blow, and Halloween is just around the corner. After your ride you are welcome to warm up and hang out at our campfire. Guests will have one hour at the fire and are encouraged to bring their own refreshments to enjoy around it. Food will not be provided for the fire. Park in the main parking lot and sign in at the Arts Center. Prices: General Admission: $8.00 |
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Fall Foliage Wagon Rides
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Hayride Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Fall is a beautiful time of year in the park! Join in on a leisurely wagon ride through the park to admire the fall foliage and see what's happening this time of year in the park. After your ride you are welcome to warm up and hang out at our campfire. Guests will have one hour at the fire with the other visitors on their wagon and are encouraged to bring their own refreshments to enjoy around it. Food will not be provided for the fire. Park in the main parking lot and sign in at the Arts Center. Tickets required for everyone ages 2+, space limited. Prices: General Admission: $8.00 |
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Group Wagon Ride
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Hayride Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Relax on a leisurely wagon ride through Bellevue grounds. Afterward, enjoy a cozy campfire. 20 people per wagon. Call the front office to reserve: 302-761-6963. ADA Wagon available upon request. $130 per wagon with 1 hour at the campfire included. $50 for an extra hour at the campfire.
Fridays: 5 - 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 7 p.m.
Prices: Public: $130.00 |
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Dining Through History
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Historic Tour |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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On this delicious tour, you'll discover the story behind Bellevue State Park as you dine! Guides will take you through the first floor of two iconic locations: the Arts Center/Music Garden and, for the main course, Bellevue Hall itself. Throughout the night, you'll enjoy appetizers, a main course and dessert.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046.
$35 per person Prices: Public: $35.00 |
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Winter Solstice Celebration
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Cozy up around the campfire on the darkest night of the year: The Winter Solstice! We will share what science has to say about it, as well as folklore from around the world. Guests are permitted to bring their own snacks - smores fixings and skewers will be provided.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046.
Prices: Public: $8.00 |
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Night Owls
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Put your big ears and eyes on, we're searching for owls! $5 per person. Meet at the Arts Center. Walk with us after hours and put on your big ears and eyes, we're searching for owls!
Register Online or by calling: 302-761-6963 Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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Bellevue Full Moon Hike
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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What's happening in the park under the light of the full moon? Join the naturalists for an adventure into the park to learn about the wildlife that we can see and hear in the dark. We will also admire the moon itself and discover a little bit about how moonlight comes to shine down on us. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. Register online. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Coffee, Tea and Pastries with Sides of History and Nature
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Historic Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join our naturalists on the Arts Center Patio for coffee or tea while we discuss Bellevue's history and nature. After, enjoy a stroll through the park to visit different historic and natural sites. Weather Permitting. Register online or call 302-761-6963. Meet on the Arts Center Patio.
$8 per person
Prices: Public: $8.00 |
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Jingle Belle Wagon Ride
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Hayride Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Enjoy a festive, old-fashioned wagon-ride that's decked with holly and bells! After riding throughout the park, hop off to enjoy a warm campfire.
Guests will have one hour at the fire, and are encouraged to bring their own refreshments to enjoy around it. Skewers will be available upon request. Food will not be provided for the fire.
Park in the main parking lot, and sign in at the Arts Center.
Ages 2 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046.Prices: Public: $15.00 |
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Sap to Syrup
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Maple sap versus maple syrup, what makes them different and how can sap become syrup? Discover the history and science behind making maple syrup, explore a sugarbush, and then enjoy a syrup tasting to learn more about this delicious confection. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Bingo on the Go!
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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We're bringing a classic game to Bellevue, and giving it a twist! For this version, all bingo spots are things you can find in the park, and the first 3 players to find BINGO win a prize! So, with your coats on and clipboards in hand, follow the naturalist, and let the game begin!
Meet at the Arts Center. Players recommended to be ages 12 and up, though all are welcome. Kids under 6 are free. Leashed pets allowed. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046
Prices: General Admission: $5.00 |
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Bellevue Grounds Twilight Tour
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Evening Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Our grounds have a lot to say for those brave enough to listen. When the sun goes down, our guides will take you to Bellevue's most historic sites and reveal the lives that once walked there.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046. $12 per person Prices: Public: $12.00 |
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Bunny Egg Hunt
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Kid Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Rabbits don't really have eggs, but our special Bellevue bunnies do! Come join the search! Bring a basket and meet on the patio behind the Arts Center. Ages 2-8, $6 per child. Must register online, no walk-ins accepted. Begins promptly at 1:00. Prices: Child: $6.00 |
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Paranormal 101 in Bellevue Hall
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Historic Tour |
3 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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With over 150 years of history, Bellevue Hall has plenty of spooky secrets to share. Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators for an interactive Paranormal 101 where you will learn the tools of the trade, followed by a paranormal investigation of the mansion with the DSGI crew! Must be 18 or older to participate. Light refreshments provided. Register online. Prices: General Admission: $35.00 |
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Bellevue Hall Paranormal Tour
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Evening Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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At nearly 200 years-old, Bellevue Hall has plenty of spooky secrets, and Bellevue naturalists will be joined by Diamond State Ghost Investigators to unveil the history and the scares. Do you dare to join along?
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046.
$35 per person
Prices: Public: $35.00 |
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Painting by the Pond
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Art Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Spending time observing and recording by hand what you see is an excellent way to further connect with the details of nature and see our ecosystem in action. Painting is a fun way to observe and record the world around us. Join us as we spend a relaxing afternoon painting by the Bellevue Pond. Learn about the history behind painting and drawing outside and how painters and illustrators have impacted our understanding on the world around us. Basic materials provided, though you are welcome to bring your own. A lawn chair is recommended. Pre-register online. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Bellevue Hall Guided Tours
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Historic Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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From the glamorous du Ponts of the Gilded Age to the eccentric philanthropist who first built his mansion here in the mid 1800's, Bellevue Hall is a testament to its varied architectural and personal history. Come discover the beauty of this historic home on a guided tour, the 3rd Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise specified). We will explore the mansion itself and its interesting quirks, as well as stories of the folks who lived and worked here. This tour will cover the exterior, ground floor, and some of the second floor of the mansion. Register online. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |