Happy Wednesday!

Hope you are having a lovely week and are taking it slow before the bustle of the holidays begin! Whether you are looking for festive fun or something low-key, we’ve got you covered with the best events happening around the state this weekend!

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Outdoor & Nature

🌲 Flannel in the Forest Hike
Saturday • 8:30–10:30 AM • Crandall Family Preserve • Westerly
Pull on your favorite flannel and enjoy a cozy 2-mile fall hike through colorful leaves and rhododendron groves. Warm up afterward with a hot drink, a snack, and great company at the swamp overlook.

🐦 Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk
Sunday • 8–10 AM • Norman Bird Sanctuary • Middletown
Join naturalists for a peaceful morning walk through the sanctuary’s trails as you spot resident and migrating birds. All levels welcome, just bring your curiosity and enjoy this free guided outing!

🌿 Wreath Making at The Farmer’s Daughter
Sunday • 2 PM • The Farmer’s Daughter • Kingston
Create a lush holiday wreath using fresh mixed greens and a velvet bow in this festive hands-on class. Enjoy complimentary wine, cider, and treats while crafting with friends, family, or co-workers.

Food & Drink

🥧 Pies for Hunger Bake Sale
Saturday • 8 AM–1 PM • Matriarch Boutique • Newport
Eat pie and support a great cause! Browse delicious baked goods with all proceeds benefiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Newport. A sweet way to give back this holiday season.

🍷 30th Anniversary Wine Tasting Celebration 
Saturday • 3–6 PM • Newport Vineyards • Middletown
Raise a glass to 30 years of exceptional winemaking at this upscale tasting event! Enjoy five curated stations of estate wines + small bites, a winemaker barrel tasting, live music by The Jules Mann Trio, and take home a commemorative glass. 

🦃 Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Market
Sunday • 10 AM–2 PM • Tiverton Middle School • Tiverton
Celebrate the start of the holidays with over 45 local vendors offering cranberry-infused treats, fresh produce, handmade gifts, live music and more! Free and open to all, perfect for holiday shopping and fun.

Entertainment

✨ Sparkling Lights at The Breakers Opening Night
Friday • Times Vary • The Breakers • Newport
Experience a glittering half-mile path of holiday lights, illuminated displays, and festive music before touring the mansion’s lavishly decorated interiors. Enjoy seasonal treats and drinks as this Gilded Age icon shines for the holidays.

🎄 “Elf The Musical” at The Stadium Theatre
Nov 21–23 • Times Vary • The Stadium Theatre • Woonsocket
Buddy the Elf’s heartwarming holiday adventure leaps from screen to stage! Expect festive fun, Broadway flair, and plenty of Christmas cheer perfect for families and friends.

🎵 The Wailin’ Jennys Live in Concert
Sunday • 7 PM • The Park Theater • Cranston
Experience the stunning harmonies of Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody, and Heather Masse as The Wailin’ Jennys bring their internationally acclaimed folk sound to the stage. A beautifully intimate and unforgettable live performance.

😂 SMUT Comedy Night at High Motor
Saturday • 8 PM • High Motor Bar & Grille • Pawtucket
Catch a stacked lineup of local comedians for a night of big laughs and good vibes! Featuring Giancarlo Biondino, Mark Anthony Lewis, Brieana Woodward, and more. Tickets just $10.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

🎺 Jazz Night at RiffRaff
Friday • 6 PM • RiffRaff Bookstore & Bar • Providence
Settle in for a vibey evening of live jazz with Vincent Ama and Sam on trumpet and keys. Enjoy great drinks, cozy vibes, and support the RI Youth Poetry Ambassador program. No cover, first come first served.

🎁 The Good Trade Makers Market 
Saturday & Sunday • 11 AM–5 PM • WaterFire Arts Center • Providence
Discover nearly 100 independent makers under one roof! Shop handmade goods, meet artisans, and enjoy a drink on entry with your ticket. A weekend of craft, community, and local flair, not to be missed.

🌿 Plants, Pots & Pints at Narragansett Brewery
Saturday • 12–7 PM • Narragansett Brewery • Providence
Sip a pint while browsing tropicals, houseplants, and unique pottery with Pothos Plant Shop. Plant experts will help you choose, pot, and take home the perfect new addition.

Rhody Kids

🐍 Free Family Fun Day: Scales, Scales, & More Scales
Saturday • 10 AM–3 PM • Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium • Bristol
Enjoy a free day of crafts, nature stories, woodpecker wing painting, and animal interviews. Don’t miss the 1 PM “All About Snakes” session with hands-on fun for ages 6 and up. Family-friendly and no registration needed!

🔬 Pawtucket STEAM Pop-Up
Saturday • 10 AM–12 PM • Centerville Bank Stadium • Pawtucket
Dive into a free, family-friendly STEAM celebration with hands-on activities in robotics, art and design, drones, coding, esports, and innovation labs. Explore science and creativity together during RI STEAM Month!

🎉 Harbor Creative Arts 5th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday • 3–5 PM • Harbor Creative Arts • North Kingstown
Celebrate five colorful years of creativity with an art show, hands-on projects, new merch, and fun surprises from local businesses! Bring a gift card for a teen in need and snag a raffle entry. Let’s party artsy-style!

🕹 FreePlay Family Day
Sunday • 11 AM–5 PM • FreePlay Bar Arcade • Providence
Enjoy unlimited arcade fun with the kids, including pinball, skee ball, air hockey, and retro games all set to free play! Admission is $12 per person. Family fun guaranteed,  last entry at 4 PM.

See you next week!