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The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Trail Ambassadors welcome you to visit the Mowry Farm & Conservation Area. These two adjoining properties offer quite a bit for a short walk. We will go by the community gardens, around the fields, visit the farm animals, stop by the Woonasquatucket River, and see some ledges. The hike is short,…
Meet at the West Hill Dam parking area (518 East Hartford Avenue, Uxbridge). ~2 miles over graveled and rugged forest surfaces with mild inclines. *West Hill Jr. Rangers can earn credit. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Registration is not required. Wear sturdy footwear. Dress for…
The Blackstone Gorge : GPS Coordinates: N42 00.923 W071 33.165 66 County Street, Blackstone MA See this location in: Google Maps Meet at 6:00 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. launch From the North (Massachusetts, Worcester Area) Go to Route 146 South. In Rhode Island, take Exit 14 for Forestdale/North Smithfield. Turn left off the exit ramp and cross…
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 27th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series this summer! The six-week series, hosted on the Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum, will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers. Each evening will also feature a specially selected food truck.…
Big Drum PowwowAlgonquin Drumming, Native Arts & Crafts, Dancing, Story Telling, Children's Dances, Unity Dance, Native American Food. Host Drum Eastern Medicine SingersDrums By Invitation To Be AnnouncedVendors contact [email protected] By Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of the Pokanoket Nation & Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust Rain date August 4th,
The concerts and food truck nights continue throughout the summer on select Saturdays. June 15th, July 6th, August 3rd, and September 7th. Enjoy a dozen or more food trucks at each event from a rotation of over 65 food trucks. In addition to great food, there will be live bands and Trinity Brewhouse will be…
Holdin' Back the 60's Band brings to you the best of 60's music! Get ready to remember the good ol' days and sing and dance along to your favorites!Brickstone Kitchen is the food vendor.Bring your own chairs/blankets.For entry to concert:$15 cash per person 15 and older.Pay upon entrance (no reservations needed).Kids under 15 Free!No Rain…
Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for a hike to the Triad Bridge along the Blackstone River Greenway. This hike is approximately four miles over a paved surface with no inclines. Meet at the Blackstone River Greenway parking area at 1 Adams Street, Uxbridge, MA. All programs are free and open to the…
Please note you can not enter the boat ramp area before 6:00 or you will be charged an admission fee. Trip is suitable for all. Meet at 6 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. launch Douglas State Park, Douglas, Ma., Wallum Lake is located on the border of RI and MA., has crystal clear water, and is…
Come experience this free event series at the intersection of North Smithfield and Woonsocket near the Blackstone MA. border. LOCATION: 1409 Park Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Enjoy food from some of the best food trucks in the area.Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink. All food trucks accept cash, credit, and…
Enjoy some educational fun at Broad Meadow Brook, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats. Festivities include naturalist-led walks and workshops, live caterpillars, children's activities, garden tours, plant sale, and much more. Come in costume and win a prize! Ages 2 and under free. Registration is required. Register here.
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on this walking tour that examines Providence’s involvement in the American Revolution. The tour will consider how everyday people lived their lives in Providence as war changed the world around them. While visiting sites throughout the East Side, we’ll discuss themes like enslaved men attempting to gain freedom, refugees…
Lincoln's Hearthside House Museum's popular Garden Party for girls and their dolls, along with an adult, takes place on Saturday, August 10th on the grounds of the Great Road mansion. The experience takes guests back to 1904 to meet Samantha Parkington, an American Girl Doll character, as she enjoys summertime and garden activities. Mother/daughter team…
Presented by the International Harvester Collectors Chapter 18 New England Featuring 100 years of tractors, farm implements, and more e Waters Farm Members in good standing will receive a voucher for free admission Tractor Pull on Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 a.m. until finished. Admission $5.00. Kids free.
The East Providence Historical Society invites you to an opening reception celebrating Onna Moniz-John's work. This event will coincide with Victory Day on August 12. The East Providence Historical Society is proud to announce the exhibition of East Providence's own Onna Moniz-John and her unparalleled collection of local and national Black heritage artifacts. This exhibition…
Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for a hike along the Rabbit Run Trail at Upton State Forest. Meet at the CCC Camp parking area at 205 Westboro Road, Upton, MA. This hike is approximately 2.5 miles over a graveled surface with moderate inclines. All programs are free and open to the public.…
Trip is suitable for all. The launch is at the end of Indian Trail in Chepachet (Glocester) RI. Keech Pond is a 129 acre pond that is state managed. One third of the trip on Keech Pond is private, wooded land. The rest of the trip goes by waterfront homes. You can explore the various…
Gather with astronomers to view the night sky. For August 16: Observing Start: 20:00 Sunset: 19:47 Moon: waxing gibbous in Sagittarius Planets: Venus (set 20:37), Saturn (rise 20:43)
The Whitin Community Center’s 10th Annual Cars In The Park (CITP) will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10am-3pm, in our beautiful 7.5 acre Whitin Park, 60 Main Street in Whitinsville, MA. Cars In The Park is a car, truck, and motorcycle show with Best In Show, 25 Trophies, Door Prizes, Show Dash…
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and ValleyCAST will present an informative and interactive afternoon of history at Alternatives' Whitin Mill in Whitinsville, MA. During the 1940s, many workers in the Blackstone Valley mobilized to contribute to the war effort. In historic Whitinsville, MA, the Whitin Machine Works was transformed by the war, with changes…
Counterfeit CASH -A tribute to the man in black, Johnny Cash. A cover band that will have you dancing and reveling with the chugging guitar rhythms. Great outdoor concert at Douglas Orchard and Farm..Fun for the whole family.Bring your own chairs/blankets.Food is available from Brickstone Kitchen$10 cash per person 15 and older.Pay upon entrance (no…
Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for a hike along the Coffeehouse Loop at Douglas State Forest. Meet at the Wallum Lake Park Road parking area (42.02208199227878, -71.77170508516109). This hike is approximately three miles over a compacted graveled surface with mild inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for…
Join the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club for a trip at Spring Lake in Burrillville. Meet at 5:45 p.m., launching promptly at 6:00 (note the earlier time due to the earlier sunset). Join us for a short paddle around Spring Lake and then a gathering at Julie and Steve's waterfront home for pizza and a party!…
Join a Park Ranger for a guided bike ride along the Blackstone River Bikeway. Guided rides begin at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays in July and August. Tours are between 5 and 12 miles in length and are offered at varying locations. Bikes and safety equipment are not provided and must be brought by participants. These…
Join us for our first-ever Restaurant Week Kickoff celebration! Enjoy a night of exciting music, entertainment, and a preview of the amazing flavors our city's restaurants will offer from August 23 to September 2.
Make Art in the Park with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! Free art activities - Saturdays, July 13 - August 24, 2024. All supplies will be provided. Open to all ages (no registration). Runs 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (drop-in anytime, free). Hosted at Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI
Join Blackstone Heritage Corridor Trail Ambassador Ernie for a guided hike at the Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge at the Rhode Island Audubon Society headquarters. Powder Mill Ledges is home to 100 acres of habitat graced with deep woodlands and interesting rock outcroppings. In addition to hiking and bird watching, it is an ideal winter…
A "mini" psychic fair will take place on the grounds of Lincoln's Hearthside House Museum, a feature that is accompanying "The Joy & Wonder of Miniatures" exhibit inside the museum, giving guests the option of doing both, or just selecting one or the other. This is a one-day only event. Special guest "Mary Todd Lincoln,"…
Learn to fish with us this summer! Join Park Rangers and volunteers at the Kelly House Barn, a short walk down the towpath from the Kelly House Museum. Catch some fish, learn about the river, and earn a Junior Angler badge. All fishing materials and bait are provided. Activities available from 1:00 PM - 4:00…
Join us for a paddle around Slatersville Reservoir and a stop after the paddle to nearby Gator's Pub to celebrate the end of another successful season. Trip is suitable for all. Meet at 5:45 p.m. for a 6 p.m. launch Slatersville Reservoir and the Branch River- North Smithfield (Slatersville) 41° 59.223' N 71° 36.035' W See…
NOTE: The August 28 ride is CANCELED. Join a Park Ranger for a guided bike ride along the Blackstone River Bikeway. Guided rides begin at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays in July and August. Tours are between 5 and 12 miles in length and are offered at varying locations. Bikes and safety equipment are not provided…
Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley. During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60 minutes long. Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on…
Join us for Salsa Night! Free salsa lessons, live music, performances, food trucks, and more. Location: Roosevelt Avenue Bridge, Central Falls, RI Rain date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
FREE EVENT!!! 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! For more info, visit dragonboatri.com. This event is made possible thanks to the Luke Charitable Foundation and is produced by Blackstone Valley Tourism Council to showcase Asian culture and reacquaint…
The Douglas Farmers Market is a wonderful weekly farmers market held at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum in Douglas. It is the perfect stop on a summer Saturday morning to cross paths with others from the community and get your local produce and other artisan goods. The market will run from June 15 to August…
The 2024 River Bend East Songwriters Festival will occur over Labor Day weekend Friday, August 30th through Saturday, August 31st outside at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860, along the banks of the beautiful Blackstone River! The festival will "kick off" Friday evening with a multi-media event and continue…