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Captain Kidd's Pirate Day

A free, family-oriented pirate day at the Kalmar Nyckel shipyard, themed on Captain Kidd, with tall-ship tours, cannon demonstrations, a sword school and pirate crafts.

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Faire Atlas · Delaware

Pirate · Wilmington, DE

Captain Kidd's Pirate Day is a pirate festival in Wilmington, Delaware, with a listed date of May 29, 2027.

ProjectedFreeListing under review
When
Sat, May 29, 2027
One Saturday in late May (Memorial Day weekend)
12pm-4pm (per IN Wilmington and volunteer listing); ship tours 12:30-4pm
Where
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, Copeland Maritime Center
1124 East 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801 · New Castle County
Directions
Admission
Free
Organized by
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
Nonprofit
6th annual in 2026

What to expect

  • Kalmar Nyckel tall ship tours (12:30-4pm)
  • Cannon demonstrations and cannon drills for kids
  • Sword School and blacksmith demonstrations
  • Pirate storyteller, songs and pirate science
  • Pirate crafts and treasure hunts

Under review: a small one-day pirate family event rather than a full faire.

2026 Confirmed

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Projected from the 2026 pattern (manual review of the organizer pattern); not announced.

  • Sat, May 29, 2027

Good to know

Costumes
Pirate dress encouraged

Plan your visit

Parking
Free parking
Rain policy
Activities move indoors or under cover in rain

Nearby

Contact

Sources

Details checked against the faire’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.