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Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
The Farmers Market features a fantastic variety of local vendors, live music, house tours, lunch from Doris's Grill, and more! We hope you can join us! Watch for special events throughout the season! To learn more, visit https://www.danielsfarmstead.org/.
Rhode Island Folk Festival
Rhode Island Folk Festival
The RHODE ISLAND FOLK FESTIVAL is a FREE music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic, and Americana singer-songwriter acts in the Rhode Island area. The event takes place at the waterfront Rose Larisa Park in the town of Riverside in East Providence, Rhode Island - across from the National Historic Site Crescent Park Looff…
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
The St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center is home to North America’s largest collection of fresco paintings. Executed by a small hunchback, the Italian artist Guido Nincheri used members of the community as the models for the 475 faces that adorn the walls and ceilings that complete his masterpiece. In 2011, Yankee Magazine vote the…
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ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
Location: Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza | 50 Douglas Road Whitinsville, MA Grab your most comfortable lawn chair, your favorite peeps and your dancing shoes and join us out on the Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza for our 14th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 29 through August 31, 2 from 6:00-8:00 PM. In the event…
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Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
First Friday at Slater Mill September
First Friday at Slater Mill September
Join us for special evenings at Old Slater Mill. On the first Friday of the month (June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, and October 6), the mill will be open late with special programming. Concerts, movie nights, special tours, and more are offered on the first Friday evenings of the month from June…
River Bend East Songwriters Festival 2023
River Bend East Songwriters Festival 2023
The 2023 River Bend East Songwriters Festival will occur Friday, September 1st through Saturday, September 2 along the banks of the beautiful Blackstone River! This year's festival will start with a Friday evening multi-media event and continue on Saturday afternoon, September 2nd with our traditional showcase of the region's best singer-songwriters. FRIDAY: Entertainment starts at…
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Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
RI Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival
RI Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival
Action-packed all-day entertainment with exciting dragon boat races, cultural performances, authentic cuisine, and the popular dumpling eating contest all along The Pawtucket River! Sign up your team today!! Great for both club groups and companies/non-profits looking to promote their organizations to thousands of people in a fun and unique way! This event is made possible…
8th Annual Hot Rods on the Hill
8th Annual Hot Rods on the Hill
8th annual pre-1970 car show. Vendors, live music, food trucks, pinup competition, pin striping competition, and valve cover racing.
River Bend East Songwriters Festival 2023
River Bend East Songwriters Festival 2023
The 2023 River Bend East Songwriters Festival will occur Friday, September 1st through Saturday, September 2 along the banks of the beautiful Blackstone River! This year's festival will start with a Friday evening multi-media event and continue on Saturday afternoon, September 2nd with our traditional showcase of the region's best singer-songwriters. FRIDAY: Entertainment starts at…
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Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
The Farmers Market features a fantastic variety of local vendors, live music, house tours, lunch from Doris's Grill, and more! We hope you can join us! Watch for special events throughout the season! To learn more, visit https://www.danielsfarmstead.org/.
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
The St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center is home to North America’s largest collection of fresco paintings. Executed by a small hunchback, the Italian artist Guido Nincheri used members of the community as the models for the 475 faces that adorn the walls and ceilings that complete his masterpiece. In 2011, Yankee Magazine vote the…
Explorer River Tour
Explorer River Tour
Take a relaxing cruise along the Blackstone River on the Blackstone Valley Explorer 40-passenger boat. In celebration of its 30th-anniversary this year, they have added special guest speakers 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆! Rides depart at 1 pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Get your…
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Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
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Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
1 event,
Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
2 events,
Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has a new theme, so stop by often! Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome.
3 events,
Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
Back to School Movie Night
Back to School Movie Night
State Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) and his family are hosting a Back-To-School family movie night at Waters Farm in Sutton. The featured movie will be The Super Mario Bros. Admission is free and will begin at 6:30 p.m. The movie will start around 7:30 p.m. Ice cream will also be available, courtesy of Country Montessori.…
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Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
15th Annual Green Festival
15th Annual Green Festival
Pascoag Utility District and the Town of Burrillville’s Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up to hold the 15th Annual Green Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00-1:00 PM at the Stillwater Mill Center -100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville RI 02830. The event is free to the public! The Festival has something for everyone! Learn…
Tea and Hat Party
Tea and Hat Party
Join the Grafton Historical Society for a special tea and hat-making party. You supply the hat, and we supply the flowers, ribbon, feathers, netting/tulle. Reservations and information graftonhistory@gmail.com or 508-839-0000.
Saturday Evening River Cruises
Saturday Evening River Cruises
Enjoy a 50-minute journey along the Blackstone River and relish the serenity and beauty found along the way through Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Learn about this interesting landscape…enjoy a chance glimpse at the river wildlife that inhabits this tight urban area…and discover why this geography attracted settlers and industries to the Blackstone Valley. Saturdays…
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Pawtucket Arts Fest
The Pawtucket Arts Festival celebrates the City’s creative and cultural life by presenting vibrant arts events throughout the month of September to Pawtucket residents and visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. We collaborate with local and international producing partners to present dance, music, theatre, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts that evoke the City’s historic legacy…
Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
The Farmers Market features a fantastic variety of local vendors, live music, house tours, lunch from Doris's Grill, and more! We hope you can join us! Watch for special events throughout the season! To learn more, visit https://www.danielsfarmstead.org/.
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
The St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center is home to North America’s largest collection of fresco paintings. Executed by a small hunchback, the Italian artist Guido Nincheri used members of the community as the models for the 475 faces that adorn the walls and ceilings that complete his masterpiece. In 2011, Yankee Magazine vote the…
Explorer River Tour
Explorer River Tour
Take a relaxing cruise along the Blackstone River on the Blackstone Valley Explorer 40-passenger boat. In celebration of its 30th-anniversary this year, they have added special guest speakers 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆! Rides depart at 1 pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Get your…
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Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has a new theme, so stop by often! Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome.
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North Smithfield Great Pumpkin Festival
A Time-Honored Fall Festival in Northern Rhode Island. For event updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/NorthSmithfieldPumpkin/.
Foamy Fantasies at Old Slater Mill
Foamy Fantasies at Old Slater Mill
Providence art band Portal Rental presents THE MAGIC CAR WASH: a fun, multi-sensory experience hosted out of the back of a box truck. Viewers of all ages will be invited to enter the portal: a mini-theater simulating the mesmerizing feeling of being in a car going through a car wash. Find or lose yourself in…
Saturday Evening River Cruises
Saturday Evening River Cruises
Enjoy a 50-minute journey along the Blackstone River and relish the serenity and beauty found along the way through Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Learn about this interesting landscape…enjoy a chance glimpse at the river wildlife that inhabits this tight urban area…and discover why this geography attracted settlers and industries to the Blackstone Valley. Saturdays…
Pirates on the Blackstone
Pirates on the Blackstone
Are you ready to become a pirate for some swashbuckling fun? Excitement, surprises, shanties, and a super-fun dance party are all in store for you aboard The Explorer. Trips run on Saturday nights from Sept. 9th – Oct. 28th, 2023. September trips depart at 6:30 & 7:30 PM October trips depart at 6 & 7…
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Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
The Farmers Market features a fantastic variety of local vendors, live music, house tours, lunch from Doris's Grill, and more! We hope you can join us! Watch for special events throughout the season! To learn more, visit https://www.danielsfarmstead.org/.
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
The St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center is home to North America’s largest collection of fresco paintings. Executed by a small hunchback, the Italian artist Guido Nincheri used members of the community as the models for the 475 faces that adorn the walls and ceilings that complete his masterpiece. In 2011, Yankee Magazine vote the…
Explorer River Tour
Explorer River Tour
Take a relaxing cruise along the Blackstone River on the Blackstone Valley Explorer 40-passenger boat. In celebration of its 30th-anniversary this year, they have added special guest speakers 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆! Rides depart at 1 pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Get your…
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Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has a new theme, so stop by often! Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome.
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ROOTSTOCK – REVIVE THE ROOTS
Festivities kick off at 12 PM with bands starting at 12:30. Rootstock’s musical lineup features 8 bands from Providence’s local scene as well as acts from around New England. This year Revive the Roots welcomes to the stage: Big Brute, The Whelks, Sun Urchins, Convinced Friend, Number One Babe, Hopper, and winners of Motif Magazine's…
CANCELED: Hopedale Day in the Park
CANCELED: Hopedale Day in the Park
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Plans are underway for a juried art show, a student art show, music, craft vendors, a petting zoo, reptile show, music, and food and game booths from local organizations.
Saturday Evening River Cruises
Saturday Evening River Cruises
Enjoy a 50-minute journey along the Blackstone River and relish the serenity and beauty found along the way through Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Learn about this interesting landscape…enjoy a chance glimpse at the river wildlife that inhabits this tight urban area…and discover why this geography attracted settlers and industries to the Blackstone Valley. Saturdays…
Pirates on the Blackstone
Pirates on the Blackstone
Are you ready to become a pirate for some swashbuckling fun? Excitement, surprises, shanties, and a super-fun dance party are all in store for you aboard The Explorer. Trips run on Saturday nights from Sept. 9th – Oct. 28th, 2023. September trips depart at 6:30 & 7:30 PM October trips depart at 6 & 7…
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CANCELED: Antique Tractor, Truck & Car Show
CANCELED: Antique Tractor, Truck & Car Show
>>DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Farmers Market (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Live Music, Doris's Kitchen, Beer & Wine.
Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market
The Farmers Market features a fantastic variety of local vendors, live music, house tours, lunch from Doris's Grill, and more! We hope you can join us! Watch for special events throughout the season! To learn more, visit https://www.danielsfarmstead.org/.
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
The St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center is home to North America’s largest collection of fresco paintings. Executed by a small hunchback, the Italian artist Guido Nincheri used members of the community as the models for the 475 faces that adorn the walls and ceilings that complete his masterpiece. In 2011, Yankee Magazine vote the…
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Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has a new theme, so stop by often! Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey at Southwick’s Zoo
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey at Southwick’s Zoo
Witness a spectacular display of craftsmanship as thousands of intricately carved jack-o’lanterns illuminate the night. From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique story that will ignite your imagination. Marvel at the skilled artistry that goes into each hand-carved pumpkin, showcasing intricate designs that bring to life your favorite animals and beloved…
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The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey at Southwick’s Zoo
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey at Southwick’s Zoo
Witness a spectacular display of craftsmanship as thousands of intricately carved jack-o’lanterns illuminate the night. From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique story that will ignite your imagination. Marvel at the skilled artistry that goes into each hand-carved pumpkin, showcasing intricate designs that bring to life your favorite animals and beloved…
Haunted Gallows
Haunted Gallows
This year’s Haunted Gallows features two attractions: First, The Dark Fair will send you on a journey through an abandoned carnival, which will make you wonder what is really being played with! The games? Or you? Next, Bathsheba’s Woods will send you deep into the forest to explore local lore and a time period when…
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POSTPONED: Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show
POSTPONED: Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show
>>THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st Tractors, Regional Music, Food Trucks, Scenic Hayrides, Historic Barn Tours, Pony Rides, Audubon Raptors, Makers & Doer Vendors, Educational Activities, Games & More Parking Fee $10; No admission Fee Rain Date Sunday, October 1
Art & Music Makers Festival
Art & Music Makers Festival
This is NOT your average craft fair! Artist demonstrations, hands-on art and craft making, artists and musicians selling their wares, and more! Live music with Blackstone Valley Quartet, Ash & Eric, and Afro Latin Drummer Cornell Coley, who will perform and lead a drum circle with festival participants! This FREE event is one you won't…
Octoberfest
Octoberfest
Save the date! Oktoberfest 2023 at the German American Cultural Society of RI (GACSRI) is right around the corner! Join GACSRI for two full days of celebrating the Bavarian tradition of the Wies’n in Pawtucket!