Happy Wednesday!

Anyone else feeling the Winter doldrums yet? If you’re looking for a good excuse to break up the stretch, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a curated list of weekend events around Rhode Island to help make the days feel a little shorter and a lot more fun.

Outdoor & Nature

🦭 Seals and Sea Ducks on Prudence Island
Friday • 9:45 AM–4:45 PM • Prudence Island • Narragansett Bay
Join RI Audubon and spend the day exploring winter wildlife by van and foot. Search for sea ducks, waterfowl, and harbor seals while enjoying scenic island views on this guided, adults-only nature adventure.

🐦 Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk
Sunday • 8–10 AM • Norman Bird Sanctuary • Middletown
Start your morning with a peaceful guided bird walk through the sanctuary. Spot winter birds, learn from expert guides, and enjoy quiet coastal trails. Meet in the main parking lot. Free to attend.

🦆 Winter Duck Walks on the Seekonk River
Sunday • 2:00–3:30 PM • Blackstone Field • Providence
Bundle up and explore the river with expert naturalist Dan Berard as you search for ducks, loons, and raptors. Every walk is different as winter wildlife shifts with the season.

Food & Drink

☕ Public Coffee Cupping at Borealis Coffee Company
Friday • 4–5:30 PM •  Borealis Coffee Company • Riverside
Taste coffees side by side and learn to spot unique aromas and flavors. A welcoming intro to cupping for casual drinkers and coffee lovers alike. Free and informative.

🍨 Ice Cream Making Class at Gather Café
Saturday • 3 PM & 5 PM • Gather Café • Providence
Become the ice cream maker in this hands-on class led by a professional chef. Create a custom pint from scratch, learn the science behind the scoop, and enjoy a sweet hour of family-friendly fun.

🍾 Bubble & Brunch at Gooseneck Vineyards
Sunday • 11 AM–1 PM • Gooseneck Vineyards • North Kingstown
Kick off brunch season with bubbles and a delicious menu by Newport Chowder Company. Sip prosecco mimosas or seasonal spritzes alongside seafood chowder, shrimp cocktail, and baked French toast in a cozy vineyard setting.

🌶️ Rhode Island Hot Sauce Expo
Sunday • 12–5 PM • Narragansett Brewery • Providence
Turn up the heat with bold local hot sauces, spicy bites, and a fan-favorite blind tasting competition. Sample everything from mild to fiery and warm up winter with flavor-packed fun.

Entertainment

🎤 Next Stop Comedy at Newport Craft Brewing
Friday • 8–9:30 PM • Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. • Newport
Laugh the night away with a fresh lineup of stand-up comics in a relaxed taproom setting. Great for date night or a fun night out with friends and no drink minimums make the laughs even better.

🔍 CLUE: Live on Stage at PPAC
Friday- Sunday • Times Vary •  Providence Performing Arts Center • Providence
Step inside Boddy Manor for a fast-paced whodunit packed with laughs, twists, and suspects galore. Based on the classic film and board game, this clever comedy mystery keeps you guessing to the final reveal.

🖤 Emo Yoga at Long Live Beerworks
Sunday • 1–2 PM • Long Live Beerworks • Providence
Flow, sweat, and sing your feelings out to emo and pop punk favorites. This all-levels yoga class brings the angst, the stretch, and the vibes, plus a beer or NA drink to cheers after class.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

✨ Warm Lights & Winter Nights Workshop
Friday • 6:30 PM • The Rustic Rhode Makers Studio • Warwick
Cozy up for a creative night making glowing winter lanterns and warm décor. Perfect for crafting beautiful seasonal pieces and hanging out with friends during a cosy Friday evening of hands-on fun.

🖼️ Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Celebration at RISD Museum
Saturday & Sunday • RISD Museum • Providence
Honor Dr. King’s legacy with free museum admission, art-making, gallery exploration, and creative activities that invite reflection on freedom, expression, and community. A thoughtful art-filled weekend for all ages.

📚 Book Swap at The Space
Saturday • 12–3 PM • The Space • Providence
Bring a book or two and leave with up to four new reads at this all-ages book swap. Browse, mingle with fellow book lovers, and give stories a second life. $5 RSVP required.

Rhody Kids

🪨 Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History
Saturday & Sunday • 10 AM–4 PM • Museum of Natural History & Planetarium • Providence
Dive into Earth’s story with hands-on rock activities, topographic paper mountain fun, puzzles, crafts, and family geology quests. Catch a Cosmic Collisions planetarium show too (tickets required)

🧠 MLK Jr. Day Weekend Youth Workshops at RICM
Saturday–Monday • Times Vary • Rhode Island Computer Museum • North Kingstown
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with hands-on STEAM workshops for ages 8–13, including robotics, coding, game design, engineering challenges, and creative tech projects. Engaging, educational, and perfect for curious young minds.

🎧 Baby Beach Brunch at Ocean Mist
Saturday • 10 AM–12 PM • Ocean Mist • Matunuck
A kid-friendly rave before nap time. DJ Simsima spins favorite children’s hits for dancing, wiggling, and beachy brunch vibes. No cover. Big energy, tiny dancers welcome.

See you next week!