Kalmar Nyckel Foundation’s 6th annual Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day returns with free ship tours, cannon and blacksmith demonstrations, treasure hunts, and pirate crafts.
Captain Kidd's Pirate Day 2026
Event Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Event Time: 12pm - 4pm
Volunteer Shifts: Morning shift 11:00am-2:30pm; afternoon shift 2:15pm-5:00pm
Location: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Target Attendance: 1000 - 1,200
Roles for volunteers include:
No event experience necessary! We'll provide detailed instructions and brief tutorials on the day of the event about how to fulfill roles effectively.
Volunteers will be sent directions and parking instructions for the event
To learn more or to volunteer with family or friends, please contact: Kat Peterson, Associate Director of Education by email edu@KalmarNyckel.org or call 7447.