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How to Find Mom Friends in Wilmington, DE

because making mom friends shouldn't be the hard part of parenting

By Leslie Hudson, Wilmington-New Castle Macaroni KID Publisher March 19, 2026

The whirlwind of spring sports, activities, holidays, trips, and fun hasn’t even started yet, and many of us are feeling overwhelmed. No wonder we’re tired... moms make 1,000+ decisions a day.  

Looking to meet awesome Delaware moms? We've gathered a list of organizations, events, and creators that offer online and IRL events to foster new friendships and build your parenting village.


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Parenting Support & Resources


Health & Wellness


4/15 Spring Reset at Whispering Oak Mansion

Macaroni KID and bloom daily planners are proud to sponsor this event. Tickets can be purchased here. 


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@mackidnewcastlede #ad This is your chance to unwind, express yourself, and embrace the season of growth. Join @Coastal Alchemy, @Whispering Oak Mansion, and MacKID for a beautiful women’s gathering designed to help you clear what no longer serves you and gently bloom into your next season. Write, Release & Bloom is a guided journaling and meditation experience created to nourish your nervous system, spark clarity, and reconnect you with yourself — beyond the roles you carry every day. Tickets are $35 and include some incredible @bloom daily planners products! Better yet, make it an overnight for even more of a reset! πŸ–ŠοΈπŸŒ³πŸŒ¬οΈ #wilmingtondelaware #visitdelaware #delawareparents #wilmingtonde ♬ original sound - Your Delaware Mom Friend

Parent & Me Playdates


Macaroni KID's Mom Mix & Mingles

Over the next few months, we've partnered with local small businesses to create mindful meetups to help you ease out of hibernation mode. Looking to meet awesome Delaware moms? Join us for fun, chats, and making new friends in person! We hope to see you there!


4/16: MK Mom Mingle at Bath House



sound bath at the bath house

Slow down with meaningful conversation, guided “speed-friending,” meditation, and a restorative sound bath. Purchase tickets here




@mackidnewcastlede No wonder you’re tired... moms make 1,000+ decisions a day. Join us and @bathhousede for an evening just for #momsofdelaware. Slow down with meaningful conversation, guided “speed-friending,” meditation, and a restorative sound bath. Enjoy snacks you didn’t have to make, connect with other moms, and leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and supported. Spots are limited. Tag an overstimulated mom below πŸ‘‡ #MomLife #wilmingtondelaware #motherhood #delawareparents ♬ original sound - Mr. Moon

5/14: Spring Mom Mingle at Bellefonte Cafe


mom mingle

Think of it as speed dating for mom friends in a stress-free, welcoming atmosphere.  Purchase tickets here.



Social Outings


Ready for grown-up outings? Look for "Without The Kids" events on our calendar. Or add your own!