November Happenings

MARKET NEWS | EVENTS | FEATURED LISTINGS

"Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have.”

As November rolls in and the coastal breeze carries a familiar, quiet chill, our daily rhythms naturally turn inward toward warmth, family, and gratitude. In real estate, we spend so much of the year focused on the next horizon—buying, selling, staging, or searching for what’s down the road. But this season offers a welcome reminder to pause and appreciate the sanctuary right in front of us: the spaces where memories are made and the relationships that truly make a house feel like home.

Above all, this month reminds us just how deeply grateful we are for you—our clients, friends, and community. Getting to celebrate with so many of you at our Client Appreciation event this past October was a true highlight of our year, and seeing familiar faces, sharing laughs, and catching up in person meant the world to our entire team. Take a look at the video below for a quick recap of the evening! Thank you for trusting us with your real estate journeys, and may your homes be filled with peace, warmth, and joy this Thanksgiving season.

As always, if I can help you with any of your real estate needs, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Hope you enjoy this month’s Happenings!

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Dive into the 40-year history and fresh new flavors of Fenwick Island's iconic Ocean Side Pizza! Rob and Hilary sit down with us to share what it's really like to take over a beloved pizza shop—and survive the busy summer season with three young boys in tow. We cover their modern interior renovations, the local love for the famous Gringo Pizza, and how they are changing the game with scratch-made meatballs and homemade vegan and gluten-free options. Be sure to subscribe to catch every new episode exploring the people and places of Coastal Delaware!

Local Happenings of Note in November

There are many events happening throughout the area, we are hoping you will do your own exploring and research to find what is best for you and your schedule. Here are a few events of note:

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Nov 01–08 | 38th Annual Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival; Rehoboth Beach and Lewes area theater venues, DE; Annual film festival featuring independent films, international cinema, documentaries, and filmmaker Q&As; Ticket prices vary by screening; rehobothfilm.com

Nov 06 | Historic Lewes First Friday Community Night; Historic Lewes Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes, DE; Free community gathering featuring the Sussex Tavern, live music, and evening museum campus access; Free; historiclewes.org

Nov 07 | Rehoboth Art League Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show; Rehoboth Art League, 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach, DE; Annual juried craft fair showcasing jewelry, glass, ceramics, and unique handmade holiday gifts; $5 entry (free for members and children under 12); rehobothartleague.org

Nov 07 | Winter Wonderland Holiday & Craft Fair; Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Pkwy, Ocean Pines, MD; Indoor artisan fair featuring more than 50 local crafters, holiday decorations, and baked goods; Free; oceanpines.org

Nov 07, 14, 21, 28 | Historic Lewes Fall Farmers Market; Lewes Elementary School Parking Lot, 820 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE; Saturday morning producer-only market featuring fall harvests, winter squash, greens, meats, and fresh baked goods; Free; historiclewesfarmersmarket.org

Nov 11 | Veterans Day Commemoration Service; Veterans Memorial Park, 11440 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD (serving DE/MD coastal communities); Annual ceremony honoring military service members with color guard, guest speakers, and wreath laying; Free; oceancitymd.gov

Nov 18 | Town of Berlin Christmas Tree Arrival; Atlantic Hotel, 2 N Main St, Berlin, MD; Community tradition welcoming the arrival and placement of the town's giant Christmas tree; Free; berlinmd.gov

Nov 19 – Jan 02 | Ocean City Winterfest of Lights; Northside Park, 200 125th St, Ocean City, MD; 58-acre walk-through light festival featuring thousands of animated displays, a 50-foot animated tree, and hot cocoa; $6 for ages 12 and older (children 11 and under Free);oceancitymd.gov

Nov 20 | Shanty Night at the Sussex Tavern; Historic Lewes Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes, DE; Monthly evening of maritime singing, authentic tavern cheer, and traditional sea shanties; Free admission; historiclewes.org

Nov 21 | Pre-Thanksgiving Farmers Market; White Horse Park Marketplace, 239 Ocean Pkwy, Ocean Pines, MD; Special holiday market offering farm-fresh ingredients, local turkeys, pies, and holiday tabletop provisions; Free; oceanpines.org

Nov 21–22 | Holiday Shoppers Fair; Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD; Expansive holiday marketplace featuring over 120 vendors selling handmade items, artwork, and gifts; $4 for adults (children under 13 Free); oceancitymd.gov

Nov 26 | The Bank of Ocean City Bethany-Fenwick Turkey Trot; Bethany Beach Bandstand, 99 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE; Thanksgiving Day 2-mile untimed fun run/walk loop through downtown Bethany Beach with a boardwalk finish, costume contests, and pie prizes benefiting the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company; $30 registration; bethanyturkeytrot.com

Nov 27 | Rehoboth Beach Tree Lighting & Sing-Along; Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, 1 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE; Traditional post-Thanksgiving community gathering featuring holiday carols and the lighting of the city tree; Free; rehobothbeachde.gov

Nov 27 | Ice Ice Berlin & Town Tree Lighting; Downtown Main St & Artisans Green, Berlin, MD; Over 30 custom ice sculptures displayed throughout town, Santa arrival, and tree lighting at 6:00 PM; Free; berlinmd.gov

Nov 28 | Dewey Beach Holiday Tree Lighting; Fifer’s Orchards Lot, 20024 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE; Annual community celebration with music, sweet treats, and lighting of the tree; Free; townofdeweybeach.com

Nov 28 | Merry Marketplace Opening Day; Berlin Welcome Center Lot, 14 S Main St, Berlin, MD; Outdoor holiday artisan market featuring hot roasted chestnuts, warm beverages, and craft shopping; Free; berlinmainstreet.com

Nov 29 | Sea Colony Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk; Freeman Fitness Center, Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, DE; Annual holiday 5K walk/run through the Sea Colony community benefiting Special Olympics Delaware and the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company; $30 pre-registration / $35 day-of; seacolony.com

EARLY DECEMBER EVENTS

Dec 03 | 55th Annual Berlin Christmas Parade; Main St, Berlin, MD; Historic evening parade featuring more than 80 marching bands, fire engines, floats, and community groups; Free; berlinmd.gov

Dec 03 | Town of Millville Holiday Tree Lighting; Evans Park, 32517 Dukes Dr, Millville, DE; Evening celebration with train rides for kids, bonfires for roasting s’mores, Santa visits, and the park tree lighting; Free; millville.delaware.gov

Dec 04 | Historic Lewes First Friday Community Night; Historic Lewes Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes, DE; Festive December edition of First Friday with colonial Christmas decor, warm tavern drinks, and caroling; Free; historiclewes.org

Dec 04 | Fenwick Island Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; Cannon Street Park Gazebo, 800 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE; Community tree lighting following the town council meeting, with cookies and hot cocoa; Free; fenwickisland.delaware.gov

Dec 05 | 94th Annual Lewes Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade; Savannah Rd to 2nd St, Lewes, DE; Beloved community parade featuring bands, classic cars, decorated floats, and Santa, concluding with caroling at the Zwaanendael Park tree; Free; leweschamber.com

Dec 05 | Bethany Beach Holiday Happenings & Town Tree Lighting; Bandstand Plaza & Town Hall, Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE; Day of coastal festivities including trolley and tractor rides, holiday crafts, hot cider, and the bandstand tree lighting; Free; townofbethanybeach.com

Dec 05 | South Bethany 5th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting; Town Hall Fitness Park, 402 Evergreen Rd, South Bethany, DE; Annual neighborhood gathering with live festive music, snacks, and holiday cheer; Free; southbethany.delaware.gov

Dec 05 | Merry Marketplace; Berlin Welcome Center Lot, 14 S Main St, Berlin, MD; Weekly holiday market offering artisan crafts, hot chocolate, and fresh roasted chestnuts; Free; berlinmainstreet.com

Dec 05 | Winter Arts & Crafts Show; Ocean City Music Pier / Convention Center, Ocean City, MD; Regional holiday craft showcase featuring local artists, handmade ornaments, and gifts; Free entry; oceancitymd.gov

Many venues offer a year-round schedule of concerts:

Check out their complete listings!

Bethany Bandstand Events - Bandstand performances continue through September and October on Friday and Saturday nights.

Freeman Stage - an outdoor performing arts venue located in Selbyville, DE and is home to more than 70 live performances each summer. Including a diverse range of genres like theatre, concerts, dance, comedy, children’s shows and much more.

The Listening Booth - We’re Listening, is a 501c3 organization that is focused on combating loneliness through the arts, most notably original music, songwriting and storytelling. Offering opportunities for musicians and songwriters under our venue name, The Listening Booth. Check out the schedule!

Salted Vines - Events and Live Music Series

Recipe of the Month: Creamy Orzo Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach

Credit: Julia’s Album

This creamy orzo pasta is packed with veggies (roasted butternut squash, spinach, and garlic)! The recipe takes only 30 minutes and is perfect for busy family weeknights when you're craving comfort food on a cold Fall night.

Yield: 5 servings | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

Ingredients

Roasted butternut squash

12 oz butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper

2 tablespoons fresh thyme (leaves only, no sprigs)

Orzo

.5 cup orzo uncooked

5 cloves garlic minced

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

2.5 cups chicken stock

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

5 oz spinach fresh

½ cup heavy cream

salt and pepper

fresh thyme

Directions

Roast Butternut Squash

Preheat the oven to 400 F.

Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spread it in one layer, without overcrowding.

Roast in the preheated oven on the middle rack at 400 F for 20 or 30 minutes. Remove from oven.

Proceed with the rest of the recipe while you roast the squash.

Orzo

To a large, high-sided skillet, add 1.5 cup of uncooked orzo, 5 cloves of minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the orzo on medium heat, stirring, for about 3 minutes until browned.

Add 2.5 cups of chicken stock, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning to the skillet with orzo. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 or 10 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan, until the orzo is cooked through.

Add spinach, and stir it in until it wilts on low-medium heat.

Add ½ cup of heavy cream, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.

Assembly

Add roasted butternut squash to the cooked orzo. Top with fresh thyme.

Enjoy! :)

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