Beach Chatter - Celebrate Father's Day

If a visit to the Delaware Beaches is in your plans for this summer then don't miss the Beach Chatter, a weekly post that will make sure you are prepared for your trip with weather updates, calendar events, and other useful tips to make your trip to the beach, a successful one.

WOW! The weather has been absolutely awesome this past week at the beach with low humidity, a slight breeze, and not a cloud in the sky. I was even able to turn off the AC!!

Unfortunately, today the clouds have made an arrival, but that is always the perfect time to play some board games with the family, take a shopping trip to Tanger Outlets where you never pay sales tax, enjoy a game of mini golf, or catch a movie.

On the bright side, if you are visiting the beaches this weekend you are in for some gorgeous weather!

Could that forecast be any more perfect for a visit to the beach?

If you are looking for some activities besides burying your toes in the sand and soaking up some sun, here are some thing you may be interested in enjoying during your visit.

Friday {June 18th}

• The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, comprised of the best professional musicians and led by Maestro Julien Benichou, will be performing at the Freeman Stage in Fenwick Island, DE. Hear stunning performances of the great classics and other popular favorites. FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.freemanstage.org
• 'Plenty O' Problems', a steel drum band, will be performing at the Bethany Beach Bandstand at 7:30pm.

Saturday {June 19th}

• The 7th Annual Seaside Train Show will be held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. There will be over 120 tables of trains and train-related items for the family to enjoy. Tickets are $5 and children 10 and under are FREE! For more information, call Bill Mixon at 302.537.5557 or John Hodges at 302.682.4652
• Always wanted to learn how to skimboard like those cool guys and gals on the beach? Join experts from Alley Oop for a FREE skim clinic at the beach in Dewey. Meet at the Beach on New Orleans St, Dewey Beach DE at 10am. For more information call Alley Oop at 302.227.7087
• The Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the "Commodores," presents the finest in America's truly original music. A specialty unit of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C., the group features 18 of the Navy's top jazz and "big band" musicians. Under the leadership of Chief Musician Philip M. Burlin, the Commodores combine the best of jazz and popular music. They will be performing at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand at 8pm. FREE admission! More Info: http://www.rehobothbandstand.com

Sunday {June 20th}

• Maryland Community Band will be performing at Rehoboth Beach Bandstand at 8pm. FREE concert for all.
• Diamond State Concert Band will be performing at Bethany Beach Bandstand at 7:30pm. FREE concert for all ages. Bring your beach chairs because there is limited seating.

Don't forget to pack your dad in the car when you come to visit this weekend.
There's plenty of fun things for your dad to enjoy at the beach on his special day.

For the Fisherman:
Charter and headboats leave daily starting at 5 a.m. and return early in the afternoon after a day of seeking mako sharks, wahoo and billfish, among many other types of fish. Headboats operate on a first-come, first-served basis while smaller charter fishing boats take reservations well in advance. Check out the complete list of Delaware & Maryland charter and headboats to make your reservations for dad {or hubby} today!

For the Golfer:
The beaches have many beautiful golf courses for your dad {or hubby} to play on to celebrate his day. Many courses are open to the public, but do require reservations for tee times.

For the Adventurer:
Is your special guy always looking for the next adventure? Perhaps he would enjoy parasailing over the ocean or maybe jumping waves on a jetski.

For the Sports Guy:
Maybe dad {or hubby} would prefer to just sit back and watch his favorite sport while enjoying his favorite drink. Nicola Pizza just opened a relaxing and comfortable sports bar on the second floor of their new location right on the Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Definitely a winner for the sports guy on his special day.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

Check out Surviving the Sandcastles calendar for updated events happening during your visit!

So what are you waiting for? Grab your towels, beach umbrella, and boogey board and come make some waves!

Mel lives in Bethany Beach, Delaware and shares information to make your family's Delaware beach visit as painless and fun as possible at Surviving the Sandcastles. She also blogs about this, that, and everything else at Mel's Box of Chocolates.