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Auburn Heights After Hours

Join us for scenic views, craft brews and games to amuse!

Join us for scenic views, craft brews and games to amuse! Explore our picturesque grounds after hours with a different food truck, featured exhibiting group and other fun activities.

May 19: Trains Galore! 
Guests can indulge in dining car-themed fare from Katering by Chef Anthony Carnevale II, such as a typical meal you would find on the Southern Pacific Railroad. Inside the Marshall Steam Museum, guests can explore special train displays, including an exhibit on vintage railroad china.

June 16: Cycles and Chords 
How did people ride around on those bicycles with the enormous wheels? Discover how with Delaware's Highwheel Bike Club, the Wheelmen, who will demonstrate a variety of early bicycles around the site! Then strike a chord with new music exhibits inside the Marshall Steam Museum and the Auburn Heights mansion (for a donation).
Featured food truck: Ennis BBQ

July 21: Antique Motorcycles 
View a special display of working antique motorcycles by the Antique Motorcycle Club of America and have fun listening to performances by Hockessin’s School of Rock.
Featured food truck: Dixie's Down Home Cooking

August 18: Dog Days of Summer 
Experience the dog days of summer with the Dog Training Center of Chester County! They will have outdoor dog training demonstrations, such as nose work and musical freestyle. Plus enjoy other fun activities for our furry, four-legged friends (who are welcome at our After Hours events!).
Featured food truck: The Munchy Machine

September 15: Auburn Heights Invitational antique auto show preview
Join us this month for a sneak peek at our annual Auburn Heights Invitational event. This year’s theme is rumble seats and guests can enjoy viewing several cars with this fun feature.
Featured food truck: The Hungry Spork

Date & Time

3rd Thursday

May 19, 2022 through Sep 15, 2022

5:00PM - 8:00PM

Location

Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve - 3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, DE, 19736 3000 Creek Road Yorklyn 19736 DE US

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More Info

Event Website

302-239-2385

Admission is $6 age 13 & up; $3 age 6-12, Members & children under 5 free

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