Happy Wednesday, Rhody-folk!

Here we are in March already, with tantalizing 38 degree days, and a possible 54 degrees today! I’m at the point where if we aren’t going to get snow, fine, then let’s get into to 50s and stay there. Alas, the weekend dips to a more seasonally-realistic low 40s, but with LOTS of sun. We’ll take it! 40’s and sunny is honestly fantastic light hiking weather.

The children, some of you ask? We are introducing a new section this week, Rhody Kiddies! We heard from some of you that you’d like to see what we can find, but at the same time, not the same usual “story times”. It’s a tough one. We’ll try our best and see what YOU think. Do drop us a line with ideas and kiddo feedback.

We also introduced “Staff Pick” to our favorite link of the week: check out the “cute mink.” Whichever link got the biggest “awwww” or “LOL” or “cool!” gets the Staff Pick label.

Community Happy Hour? The winning votes for an event were for a Happy Hour somewhere in the West Bay. That leaves us with, oh, 100+ options! Rhode Island may be lacking in square miles, but not in restaurants per capita. So today’s survey is titled: “Best Spot for a Rhody Weekender Happy Hour”. Click through and tell us the best places you know of.

But what about other events? For those that voted for “let’s take a poll” to create something else for Rhody Weekender readers, we’ll be tracking answers to that in our Reader Poll coming your way in a week or two!

Test your RI legal skill with this week’s Wicked Lil’ Trivia down below.

So now let’s get right to the lists and plan a fantastical weekend for you.

In This Issue

Plush Feast 🍴…
Feral Hunt 🌿…
Swift Jams 🪕…

Outdoor & Nature

🌳 Stroll the planks, fam: 10 Best Boardwalk Hikes in Rhode Island. Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown—ocean views, birdwatching bliss. Sakonnet Greenway Trail in Portsmouth—vineyard vibes, easy strolls. Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge in Bristol—marsh magic, quiet escape. Spring-ish hikes, anyone? Should be sunny and 40s!

🌱 Swap seeds, grow friends: Seed Exchange - Revive the Roots in Hope Valley, RI. Bring your extras, grab some new ones. Gardeners unite for a chill exchange. Spring planting just got spicier.

🍀 Parade & Eats: St Patrick’s Parade - Irish Food Menu by The Galley at Gilligan’s Pub in Providence. Parade kicks off at Smith Street and Hilltop Avenue, heads east, ends at the Rhode Island State House. Then feast—Irish eats in the parking lot. St. Paddy’s magic!

🌲 Craft critters, hunt rot: Amphibians and Beyond… in Providence. Frogs and decomposers steal the show. Play with clay, explore the park, get dirty. Hop on over.

🌿 Hunt snacks in the wild: Foraging Exploration Workshop at The Honey Shop in Woonsocket. Learn what’s edible out there—herbs, fruits, spices. Hands-on, delicious, a little savage.

Food & Drink

🍴 Bite into Newport nostalgia: Bar and Board Bistro in Newport. Sunday jazz nights pair perfectly with eclectic eats. Marble bar, Leopard Lounge, and cocktails that scream old-school cool. Your taste buds will thank you.

🥂 Toast to TV glory: Rhode Island PBS Wine Tasting in Providence. Wine, food, and a famous chef, all on March 28th. Providence’s finest flavors collide with PBS flair. This one will fill up fast. Grab tickets.

🎁 Gift yourself a glass: Buttercup Flower and Wine Bar in Wickford. Flowers and wine in a boutique mashup. Sip, shop, or design something pretty—your happy place awaits. Pop in.

🏆 Outsmart your buddies: Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge Trivia Night in South Kingstown. Themes change weekly, prizes up for grabs. Cocktails flow, food hits the spot—your trivia night HQ.

🥁 Tap into beer bliss: RI Craft Beer Week 2025 across Rhode Island. Craft beer galore, live tunes, and tasty eats at breweries everywhere. Get sipping—March 2025’s wildest week. Plan your crawl.

Subscriber Poll:

You voted for a Rhody Weekender Happy Hour, now we just have to find a place to put it! I’ll contact the most-suggested places in this poll and figure out the logistics. Your job is to click through and fill out the simple 2 question survey.

Entertainment

🎸 Crank up the sonic chaos: Exploding Zones // Demonstration Tapes // Future Stories at Myrtle Neighborhood Bar in East Providence. Three acts bring the weird and wild. Music night that’s pure fire. Get in on it.

🎵 Who’s picking the best strings?: Stone Soup Coffeehouse: Steve Allain, Chris Monti and Peter Avitable at the Music Mansion in Providence. Three acoustic pros drop chill tunes. Sip coffee, soak in the sound. Spring’s mellowest hangout.

🎼 Get lost in basslines: Borealis Coffee Co. - Live Music: Tom Casale & Friends in Riverside. Tom and pals bring captivating jazz. Coffee flows, music soars—your night’s set. Swing by.

🎻 Classics in a barn: Grace Note Farm Welcomes Yunwen Chen, cello with Elias Dagher, piano in Pascoag. Cello and piano duet perform Debussy, Weber, and more. Stunning sonatas in a rustic spot.

🪕 Pick some bluegrass gold: Pumphouse Four Bridges | Bluegrass in Wakefield. Quartet jams traditional and original tunes. Fiddle, banjo, bass, mandolin—winner vibes all night.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

🍷 Who’s snagging free wine?: Art Show - March 13 in Woonsocket. Furniture meets art with a side of drinks. Local talent and metal magic—an artsy kickoff. Reserve your spot early.

☀️ Print with sunlight vibes: Sun Prints: Creating Cyanotypes Workshop in Jamestown. Artist Andre Lee Bassuet leads a 6-hour cyanotype crash course. All supplies included—make blue magic.

✂️ Ink up some swag: AS220 Screen-printing with Lizzy Sour in Providence. Learn the ropes from a local pro. Quick, budget-friendly, and totally dope. Join now.

🔥 Melt glass, spark romance: Date Night Glassblowing in Woonsocket. March 14 couples’ night—blow glass, sip drinks. Books fast, so snag your spot quick.

🗺️ Trace the green legacy: Museum of Newport Irish History in Newport. Irish immigrant stories in pics and relics. Wander through—March’s cultural gem. Visit now.

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Rhody Kiddies

🎨 Create with tiny tots: Story Art Time for Ages 2-4 in Cranston. Saturday mornings burst with book-inspired art. Fresh themes weekly—little hands get messy and smart.

🧵 Weave some kiddo wonders: Wonder Weaving Workshop in Cranston. Monthly Friday night class for ages 6+. Spots vanish fast—grab one or save for later.

🪢 Bounce off the walls: Toddler Time at Rock Spot Climbing in South Kingstown. Climbing joy for tiny adventurers. Saturdays rock—bring the tots. Join in.

🦈 Dive into playtime dreams: SharkBay Toddler Time in West Warwick. Indoor wonderland for kids up to 6. Saturdays fuel imagination—wild fun awaits.

Rhody Moments

🐿️ This cute little Mink popped up during last week’s Napatree Point Winter Seabird Walk. Look at him! Instagram. ✅ STAFF PICK

🍜 The best soup in Rhode Island? I never thought to ask but…the more you know. Lots of great answers on Reddit.

🥩 Is this a mis-steak? The best steak in Rhode Island. So I don’t know if we have copy cat listings of “best whatever in RI” or what, but I’m here for it. Let’s see the beef, on Reddit.

Wicked Li’l Trivia

Community Links

• Thinking of the need to support organic farmers working hard on regenerative farms, which is the future. So I’m giving a shout out to Pat’s Pastured in East Greenwich. Go buy some stuff from them!

• Volunteer Orientation - River Haven Sanctuary in North Kingstown. Orientation on March 8th for animal lovers. If you love pigs, horses, donkeys, goats, and other farm animals and yearn to spend more time with them in nature, this is just for you: feed, clean, bond—make a difference.

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