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2026 Wings of Hope
Butterflies and tee shirts are still available, however must be purchased during the event. Online purchases have closed! See you on June 13th!
Please join us on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 9am-12pm for our Annual Wings of Hope at Milton Memorial Park with emcee Leah Rizzo from CoastTV and DelmarvaLife!
2026 Wings of Hope Event Details
FREE Family- Friendly Event / Rain or Shine
Event includes:
- A Free “Kids Zone” including Milton’s Clipper Express train rides conducted by Milton Lions Club, face painting, kids crafts & coloring zone, and kids-specific raffles.
- Local Vendors
- Raffle Basket Auction
- Butterfly/Pollinator Live Plants to purchase (butterfly bushes, lantana’s, etc.)
- And of course ending with the Live Butterfly release after the reading of all the honoree names
9:00am – Park opens for Wings of Hope. Check in to pick-up your pre-purchased items or make new purchases. Then explore the park to enjoy kid’s activities, shopping our vendors, entering in raffle auctions and buying native pollinator plants to take home.
10:30am – Wings of Hope Ceremony Begins
11:15am* – Live butterfly distribution (we will distribute the live butterflies at this time during the ceremony)
11:30am* – Reading of the honoree names followed by the Butterfly Release and the singing of Wind Beneath My Wings
(*times are approximate)
Tips for the day
Pre-purchase your butterflies, t-shirts, and raffles now at the link above.
You can make purchases at the event, but quantities may be limited for butterflies and t-shirts. Credit cards will be accepted but cash is always best the day of the event due to potential technical difficulties.
Bring chairs – some seating is available but best to have your own chair if you need one
Bring an umbrella and rain boots. This is a rain or shine event.
Bring water & sunscreen – Hydrate & protect your skin
Bring a non-perishable food item to drop off at the Milton Community Food Pantry vendor table
Event Map
Purchase Butterflies, Tee Shirts, and Raffle Tickets
Presenting Sponsor
Painted Lady Sponsor
Butterfly Sponsor
Chrysalis Sponsor
