Outdoor & Nature

🦅 Become an Osprey Guardian! Join the Osprey Nest Monitoring – Volunteer Training at Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol. Learn to collect data on Osprey nests and support conservation efforts. No experience needed. Make a difference in local wildlife preservation!

🐝 Cultivate a pollinator paradise: Rhode Island's Native Bees: Best Gardening Practices for Pollinators at Rochambeau Library, Providence. Learn to use native plants and floral diversity to support bees, rethink your lawn, and adopt gardening practices that benefit native pollinators.

💎 Discover Earth's Hidden Gems! Attend the March Mineral Madness Open House at Providence's Museum of Natural History. Explore rare minerals and crystals rarely displayed. Bring your own rock for identification. Ideal for curious minds! Free with museum admission.

🏃 Race Through Scenic Middletown! Sign up for the Aquidneck 10k, a road race showcasing the beauty of Aquidneck Island. Run alongside beaches, through wildlife refuges, and past historic sites. All fitness levels welcome. Register early to secure your spot!

🌸 Celebrate Spring's Arrival! Visit The Farmer's Daughter in South Kingstown as they reopen for the season. Explore greenhouses filled with vibrant spring bulbs and unique foliage. Discover curated gift shops with beautiful decor. A gardener's paradise awaits!

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Food & Drink

🌿 Ready to shop in the jungle? Pawtucket Farmers Market continues at Jordan’s Jungle. Celebrate local farmers and artisans amid vibrant greenery and community vibes. Don't miss this weekly highlight of Pawtucket’s spring and summer!

🎉 Dive into gluten-free goodness: GFree Fest 2025 at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Experience a weekend filled with gluten-free food, drinks, and learning opportunities. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free options—you’ll love it.

🔥 Craving marshmallow moments? Smoke & Sweets returns to Apponaug Brewing Company, Warwick. Gather around fire pits, enjoy specialty s’mores and smoky flavors, and savor longer evenings by the river. Honestly, I’m totally down for this! Had me at marshmallows.

🍽️ Savor farm-fresh comfort: Celestial Café in Exeter. Check out the amazing farm fresh menu for this weekend at Celestial Cafe, they're offering a "Farm Meal” featuring several local farms and vineyards! $65 per guest, call for reservations!

🍅 Craving local flavor? Hangry Kitchen in Pawtucket offers inspired cuisine sourced from Rhode Island’s farms, fisheries, and artisans. Every bite supports sustainability, community, and seasonality—experience food with purpose. The owners are running the show hands-on. From a reader: “YOU MUST GO HERE!”

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Entertainment

🍷 Sip, savor, and sway: Live Music at Ellie’s, Providence. Let the soulful melodies of Jealani & Emmet elevate your weekend. Pair fine wine and delicious shareable dishes with live vocals and guitar vibes.

🩰 Leap into Beatlemania: Ballet Meets the Beatles from Ballet RI. Experience fresh, compelling choreography set to the Beatles' beloved classics, reimagined for the ballet stage. Witness a memorable fusion of music and movement. What a mix! Looks great. Get tickets now!

🎬 Celebrate a screen legend: Life Gave Us Lemmon at Jane Pickens Theater, Newport. Honor Jack Lemmon’s 100th birthday with three iconic films highlighting his timeless comedic genius and captivating on-screen presence. Cinematic nostalgia awaits! Can you guess the 3 iconic films before you click? “ABC” anyone?

🎤 Blast off nightly at Galactic Theatre: Galactic Theatre in Warren offers karaoke Wednesdays, songwriter open mic Thursdays, and monthly stand-up comedy. Experience electrifying live music and delicious cocktails—your new go-to entertainment hub. Catch the Shane Fitzgerald Band at Galactic Theater Fri. 21 see Instagram—check them out, great vibes!!

​🎻 Experience cello mastery: An Afternoon with Noémie Raymond at Core Memory Music, Wakefield. Join acclaimed cellist Noémie Raymond and pianist Zhenni Li-Cohen for a captivating recital featuring works by Rebecca Clarke, Christian Thomas, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.​ Small, informal setting—reserve soon! Limited seating!

Arts, Crafts & Culture

🎨 Unleash your creativity: Wheatpaste Workshop & Poster Sale at WaterFire Arts Center, Providence. Learn the art of wheatpasting from La Linterna's master printers and paste up a poster of your choice. All materials provided. Very cool workshop idea!

🎨 Paint with purpose and passion: Painting for a Purpose in Warren. Enjoy a relaxing evening creating abstract art with unique tools. Half of proceeds benefit Thrive Outside’s youth nature programs. Grown-ups only! Scroll down and look for “Painting for a Purpose” since we can’t link directly to it.

🎨 Ready to paint the town? Paint Party with Faye Silvia invites you to The Collaborative Lab in Warren for a creative night. Create a stunning landscape painting while enjoying refreshments. Materials included. No experience necessary.

☕ Ever painted with coffee? Coffee Painting Workshop at Wickford Art Association offers an aromatic, artful experience. Sip, socialize, and learn coffee-based painting techniques from Terry. Your next masterpiece will be brewed to perfection!

🖍️ Master pastel painting magic: Pastel Painting with Beth Goulet at MoonStone Art Studio, Warwick. Learn techniques, create your masterpiece, and enjoy a fun, inspiring afternoon. Supplies provided—bring snacks, drinks, and your creativity!

Rhody Kiddies

🧘‍♀️ Seeking mindful kid-friendly fun? Mindful Movement Yoga for Kids at The Sensory Play Place. Ms. Cara leads a playful yoga class designed for kids 3-7. Gentle poses, calming stretches—bring a mat and smiles!

🤸‍♂️ Jump into toddler fun: Little Leapers Learn & Play at Sky Zone Providence. Designed for ages 6 and under, this program offers instructor-led activities and open play to boost motor skills and social interaction.

🩰 Looking for fun and fitness? Empowered Movement in Barrington offers engaging dance classes for all skill levels, and offers “Groovin’ with my Grown-Up”. Join this class and discover the joy of dance for the whole fam.

🧗‍♀️ Little climbers ready to ascend? Climbing Club Jr. at Central Rock Gym Warwick offers playful, instructed climbing classes for ages 3.5–6. Learn basic climbing and safety techniques in a supportive, exciting environment. Membership provided!

Rhody Moments

• 😂 “And the award for the most Rhode Island vanity plate ever goes to”, just head over to Reddit and find out LOL.

• 🌅 Check out this shot of Matunuck Oyster Bar at dawn, during a harvest. Guaranteed, a view you’ve not seen before. Stunning. And now I want oysters for dinner.

• 🌉 Hands down the best video on the Washington Bridge fiasco, by Practical Engineering on YouTube. See exactly what happened politically and structurally. Such a great video! Amazing photography and first class graphics to explain it all. You’ll be a bridge expert by the end.

Rhody Homes & Land

Here’s something rare in RI: 46 wooded & elevated acres, chock full of endless possibilities! Imagine creating your own private retreat, or a peaceful family estate, surrounded by nature and wildlife, or your own private hiking paths. Local farm stands, shopping centers, and highways—all close by. But where is it? CLUE: northwest. Where else are you going to find this much land in one shot? Take a look.

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