Exploring Delavan

08/31/2026

Scarecrows on Parade is Back!
Businesses, organizations, nonprofits, families and everyone in between help us bring the 2026 Scarecrows on Parade to life!
It’s time for our annual Scarecrow Contest! Build your own creative scarecrow and help us transform Downtown Delavan into a festive fall display during Scarecrow Fest.
Prizes awarded for:
• First Place | $50
• Best Non-Profit | $50 to Charity
Whether you go spooky, silly, creative, or completely outside the box, we want to see your scarecrow!
Register today and join the parade of scarecrows! 🍂🎃
https://linktr.ee/CityofDelavan

08/31/2026

🎒DDHS & DD Tech students and families, join us for our Back-to-School Open House and get ready to kick off another great year in ! 📸 Important: All students are required to attend and have their photo taken and receive their student ID badge during the Open House.

📅 Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Delavan-Darien High School & DD Tech

👉 While you’re here, you can also:
🍎 Meet the teachers
🏫 Tour the building
🎒 Get ready for the first day of classes
We can’t wait to welcome our DDHS & DD Tech Comets back! 💙💛☄️

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

04/28/2026

04/04/2026

🎉 The Countdown Continues… Cinco de Mayo in Delavan 🇲🇽

We’re getting closer 👀

Delavan knows how to celebrate, and Cinco de Mayo weekend is one of the biggest parties of the year. From incredible food and live music to the parade and community energy—it’s something you don’t want to miss.

If you were there last year, you already know.
If you weren’t… this is your year.

📍 Downtown Delavan

Stay tuned… we’ve got more to share as we get closer 🔥