Happy Wednesday!

There’s SO much happening in our state this weekend, here are some of our top picks.

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Outdoor & Nature

🧘‍♀️  Yoga with the Animals
Friday 4pm • Roots Heaven Farm • Smithfield
Unroll your mat and strike a pose with mini goats and alpacas roaming nearby. It's the cutest way to de-stress and stretch out on the farm. Nature, movement and furry cheerleaders all in one!

🦇 Bats and Beers at Fisherville
Friday 7:30-9pm • Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge • Exeter
Bats, beers and a moonlit hike? Yes please. Bring a flashlight and a sense of adventure while you learn all about these nighttime critters. It’s weird, wonderful and wildly fun.

⛵53rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Saturday 10am-1pm • Port of Galilee • Narragansett 
Watch over a dozen dazzling boats set sail with blessings, cheers and a splash of friendly competition as they are sent off in style. Family-friendly fun starts at 10 am with demos and self-guided tours, and the boat parade kicks off around noon.

🌊 Aunt Carrie’s Shoreline Cleanup
Saturday 9am-11am • Aunt Carrie’s • Narragansett
Grab some gloves and join ORCA with Aunt Carrie’s, Surf Exchange Co and Clean Ocean Designs to spruce up the shore around this iconic ice cream spot. Plus, two lucky volunteers even score a free pair of Cariuma kicks! 

🚜 Open Farm Day
Saturday 9am-2pm • Butterfly Farm • Lincoln
Step onto this century-old farm for a hands-on day full of hay rides, perennial shopping and meet-and-greets with farm animals. A charming down-to-earth escape just minutes from Lincoln Woods!

Food & Drink

🍔 Summer Fun at Rocky Point 
Saturday 10am-3pm • Rocky Point Park • Warwick
Food trucks, free kids’ activities, and live tunes at this bayside gem. Grab your blanket, round up the crew and make it a chill summer Saturday by the water. 

☕ Garden Party Tea Time
Saturday 2:30-4 pm • The Old Grist Mill Tavern • Seekonk, MA
Sip, savor, and bask in charm by the pond with this elegant Saturday afternoon tea gathering. With garden-side vibes, fresh-brewed tea and delightful treats, it’s the perfect escape into elegance and ease.

🫐 Blueberry Festival and Outdoor Craft Fair
Saturday 10am-4pm • Fayerweather House • Kingston
Wander the lovely grounds, shop local crafts and treat yourself to blueberry-packed baked goods and a drink for just $5. Blueberry bites are served from 11am-2pm, get them while they're sweet!

🎄 Christmas in July Brunch
Sunday 10am-2pm • Newport Vineyards • Middletown
Holiday spirit meets summer sunshine at this festive brunch. Sip local wine, enjoy seasonal specials and toast to a merry midyear celebration with your favorite people. 

☀️ Shepherd’s Run Summer Market
Sunday 11am-4pm • Shepherd’s Run • South Kingstown
Shop local makers, sip summer drinks, and enjoy live music on the lawn at this sunny market by the vines. With food trucks, kids’ games and no ticket needed, it’s a perfect Sunday hang.

Entertainment

🥁 FirstWorks Summer Beats: Khumariyaan
 Friday 6pm • Roger Williams Park Dalrymple Boathouse Lawn • Providence
Immerse yourself in “hyper-folk intoxication” with Pakistan’s Khumariyaan. Come early for Food Truck Friday- grab a bite, bring a chair or blanket and let this evening of global rhythms and chill vibes sweep you away.

🎤 Dueling Pianos Friday Early Show
Friday 7:30pm • Top of Pelham • Newport
Two pianos, endless requests, and a whole lot of laughs. Sing along, raise a glass and watch the wild piano showdown unfold above the harbor.

🎙️ The Doo Wop Project
Saturday 7:30 pm • Stadium Theatre • Woonsocket
Step back in time with harmonies from Broadway stars as they “Doo Wopify” classics and modern hits in a feel-good musical throwback. Expect slick suits, tight vocals, and crowd favorites. Get ready to smile at this nostalgic yet fresh take on old-school rhythm and vibes.

🎧  Cafecito Social Club Volume III
Sunday 3-7pm • Cafe Ava • Cranston
Coffee, community and beats that make you move. This daytime dance party features Latin house vibes and seriously good lattes. Come for the drinks, stay for the rhythm.

🎶 Taylor Swift Trivia Night
Sunday  5pm • The Guild • Pawtucket
Shake it off and test your Swiftie smarts with friend group teams, iconic song clues and Taylor vibes. Come dressed in your Eras best, grab a drink and sing-along! Friends, fun and fearless facts await!

🎹 Ben Folds & a Piano Tour
Sunday 7-10pm • Historic Park Theater • Cranston
An unforgettable night of music with Ben Folds behind the keys. Expect heart, humor and plenty of sing-along moments in this cozy Cranston theater. 

Arts, Crafts & Culture

🦴 Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-4pm •Convention Center • Providence 
Step into the strange and wonderful with rows of skulls, bones, taxidermy, odd antiques and art that’s straight out of your spooky daydreams. Weird never looked so good!

🇨🇺 Noche Cubana
Saturday 7-11pm • Machines w/ Magnets • Pawtucket
Dance, dine, and celebrate Cuban culture at this lively night of music, art, food, and community. Kick things off with a salsa lesson from 8 to 9pm, then enjoy drinks, auctions and good vibes all while raising funds for critical medical aid to Cuba.

🐚 Seashell Wreath Workshop
Sunday 10am • Ocean House • Watch Hill
Build a beachy wreath surrounded by ocean views and salty air. This relaxed coastal workshop is the perfect way to bring a little seaside charm to your front door.

🎨 Brown Public Art Tours
Sunday 1pm • Brown University Campus • Providence
Take a breezy 40-minute stroll with enthusiastic student guides as they unveil the stories behind six of Brown’s coolest outdoor artworks. Rain or shine, it’s a free, fun dive into art, history and campus culture.

Rhody Kids

🧚 Fairy House Making
Friday 10:30-11:30am • Kinney Azalea Gardens • Kingston
Wander through magical gardens, hear a sweet story and craft a fairy-sized hideaway in the woods. A dreamy morning for little ones with big imaginations.  

🎪 Foster Old Home Days
All Weekend • Foster Fairgrounds • Foster
Join the town’s biggest weekend celebration for family fun, friendly competitions and tasty bites that bring Foster’s past to life! With $5 adult tickets (kids go free), it’s a nostalgic, small-town bash you won’t want to miss. 

🎬 Movies at Spring Lake Beach
Friday 7:30pm • Spring Lake Beach • Burriville
Grab a blanket, settle in by the water, and enjoy a free screening of Moana 2 under the stars. Popcorn, family fun and lakeside charm make this the perfect summer evening!

👾 Freeplay Family Day
Sunday 11am-5 pm • Freeplay Bar & Arcade • Providence
Bring the whole crew for a day of non-stop arcade action—skeeball, air hockey, pinball, you name it—all unlocked with one $12 entry per person. Family fun, nostalgic vibes and plenty of laughs await!

See you next week!