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Happy Wednesday!

A coveted three-day weekend is on the horizon and in case you haven’t caught on, we LIVE for the weekends over here. That said, we may have some rain in the forecast so double check before you head anywhere!

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Outdoor & Nature

🌿 Propagate at Proc: Hydroponic Workshop
Friday • 6pm & 7:30pm • Proclamation Ale Company • Warwick
Create your own hydroponic mason jar hanger while learning all about water-grown plants. Enjoy a free pint, macrame fun, and tasty pizza from W’s Wood Fired Pizza. $50 per person, two sessions available!

🐦 Migratory Bird Day at Napatree Point
Saturday • 8-9:30am • Napatree Point Conservation Area • Westerly
Join naturalists for a guided 2-mile walk celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. Spot coastal species, learn about their habitats, and enjoy a peaceful morning by the bay. Free program, ages 10 and up!

🎃 Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
Saturday • 9am-5pm • Frerichs Farm • Warren
See massive pumpkins, enjoy live music, and feast from food trucks at this beloved fall tradition. Watch the giant pumpkin drop, explore free kids’ activities, and take a spin on the Pumpkin and Dragon rides. Free admission, $5 parking!

🚤 Warren Walkabout on the Wharf
Sunday • 12-5pm • Warren Town Wharf • Warren
See Warren from the water with free 15-minute boat rides from Warren River Company. Snack on cheese and charcuterie cups from Wedge Rhode Island and enjoy a day of art, poetry, and waterfront fun!

🌊 Save the Bay Clean-Up at Roger Williams Park
Monday • 10am-12pm • Softball Fields at Roger Williams Park • Providence
Join Save The Bay and RWPC for a shoreline cleanup to help keep the park and waterways trash-free. Volunteers will pick up litter, record findings, and support a healthier bay. Ages 8+ welcome. Registration required.

Food & Drink

🦪 Fireside Oyster Hour at Weekapaug Inn
Friday • 5-6pm • SeaRoom at Weekapaug Inn • Westerly
Cozy up fireside with oysters, Champagne, and white wines while learning about oyster varieties and shucking techniques. All the flavor, warmth, and ocean vibes you crave in autumn. $85 per person

🐾 Paws & Potions Fundraiser with RI Cocktail Club
Friday • 7pm • The Elliotte on Park • Cranston
Sip for a cause at this Halloween-themed fundraiser supporting Ten Lives Cat Rescue. Enjoy cocktails, tarot readings, raffle prizes, and a live DJ while helping Rhode Island’s rescue cats find their forever homes. 21+ event!

🍇 50th Anniversary Harvest Festival at Sakonnet Vineyard
Saturday & Sunday  • Varying Times • Little Compton
Celebrate 50 years of harvest with family fun, live music, local vendors, wine, and fall activities. Enjoy pumpkin painting, hay mazes, alpacas, “Tent Talks,” and delicious bites all weekend long!

🍺 Oktoberfest at Tilted Barn 
Saturday • 1-5pm • Tilted Barn Brewery • Exeter
Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest Barn-style with brats, BBQ, turkey legs, waffles, live music, axe throwing, and stein-holding fun. Bring your crew, don your lederhosen, and toast to good beer and good times!

🧙‍♀️ Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch
Sunday • 10am, 1pm & 2:30pm • Black Sheep • Providence
Your favorite drag brunch is back and more magical than ever. Join the Sanderson Sisters for three spellbinding shows filled with laughs, glam, and Halloween fun. Seats vanish fast, so reserve now!

Entertainment

👻 Haunted Gallows at Richardson’s Sawmill
Friday & Saturday • 6:30-10pm • Richardson’s Sawmill • Burrillville
Dare to enter one of Rhode Island’s scariest haunted attractions on a 600-acre farm. Two terrifying experiences await those brave enough to face the gallows. Tickets $25- enter if you dare!

🎻 VSQ: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton & Beyond
Friday • 8pm • The Historic Park Theatre • Cranston
Hear pop dreams reimagined when Vitamin String Quartet brings Taylor, Bridgerton, and more to life on strings in a breathtaking evening of classical crossover magic. This is not your average concert-this is musical stardust!

🎤 An Evening with David Sedaris
Friday • 8pm • Veterans Memorial Auditorium • Providence
Laugh and think along with bestselling humorist David Sedaris as he shares new stories and social observations. Includes a book signing before and after the show.

⚽ Rhode Island FC Fan Appreciation Night
Saturday • 7pm • Centreville Bank Stadium • Pawtucket
Cheer on Rhode Island FC as they take on the Tampa Bay Rowdies and celebrate the fans who make it all possible. Enjoy giveaways including team posters, mini balls, and luggage tags from Breeze Airways!

🎶 Motown Tribute- Shadows of the 60’s
Saturday • 7:30pm • Stadium Theatre • Woonsocket
Get ready to groove as Shadows of the 60’s channel The Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, and more in a dazzling salute to Motown’s golden era. Expect classic hits, sharp choreography, and pure soul magic.

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Arts, Crafts & Culture

🍕 Columbus Day Weekend Festival on Federal Hill
Friday—Monday • Varying Times • Atwells Avenue • Providence
Join 40 years of flavor, music, and celebration in Providence’s Little Italy. With 80+ food, art, and retail vendors, live entertainment on three stages, chef demos on the Galbani Cooking Stage, and a full parade on Sunday, this festival is a feast for all senses.

📚 Book Nook Workshop at The Rustic Rhode
Friday • 6:30pm • The Rustic Rhode Craft Studio • Warwick
Create your own magical mini world with a cozy pumpkin or spooky skeleton theme. All supplies are included, just bring your creativity. $45 per person and limited spots available!

🎨 RISD Craft
Saturday • 10am-4pm • Benefit Street • Providence
Explore handmade fine art and design from over 120 RISD alumni and students. Stroll Benefit Street, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship that make RISD world-renowned. Rain or shine!

🎨 Scituate Art Festival
Saturday–Monday • Varying Times • Village Green • North Scituate
Celebrate Rhode Island’s most iconic fall festival filled with fine art, crafts, antiques, live music, and local flavors. Wander colorful booths, meet talented makers, and soak up autumn charm all weekend long. Free admission!

🎶 Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at PRONK!
Monday • 11am-5pm • Southside Cultural Center • Providence
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with live music, art, and community at PRONK! 2025. Experience a vibrant mix of street performances, activism, and culture honoring Indigenous voices. Free and family-friendly fun for all!

Rhody Kids

🏰 Haunted Mansion Movie Night at the Park
Friday • 6pm • Crescent Park Looff Carousel • Riverside
Enjoy a spooky family night with a screening of Haunted Mansion, free popcorn, and carousel rides before the movie. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray for a cozy evening under the stars!

🦖 Jurassic Quest: Dino Adventure
Friday-Sunday • Times Vary  • Rhode Island Convention Center • Providence
Step into a giant dinosaur exhibit with life-size animatronics, fossil digs, dino rides, and interactive experiences. Meet baby dinos, test your paleontology skills, and walk among the giants. BIG fun for the whole family!

👻 Spooky Sensory Bash
Saturday • 9:30-11:30am • Little Learners at Play • Cranston
Let your little monsters mix, pour, and play at this hands-on Halloween sensory event. Create sensory kits, enjoy snacks, and explore open play fun. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Spots are limited!

🍂 Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Saturday & Sunday • 10am-4pm • Butterfly Farm • Lincoln
Celebrate the season with pumpkin picking, hayrides, farm animals, and local vendors. Enjoy food trucks, a bouquet bar, and tree tagging for the holidays. Free admission and family fun all day!

📚 Rhode Island Reading Festival
Saturday • 10am-5pm • Providence Public Library • Providence
Celebrate the joy of reading at this inaugural all-day literary festival! Expect author panels, storytimes, book signings, kids’ events, and more. Free and open to all, come get your page on!

👑 Princesses in the Pumpkin Patch
Sunday • 1-2pm • Appleland Orchards • Smithfield
Meet Belle, Snow White, and Rapunzel for singing, dancing, and storytime magic among the pumpkins. Kids can dress up, enjoy games, get glitter tattoos, and take home a princess gift bag. A truly enchanting fall afternoon!

🎸 Children’s Concert: Aaron Larget-Caplan’s New Lullaby Project
Sunday • 2:30pm • Emmanuel Church • Newport
Enjoy a gentle afternoon of classical guitar, storytelling, and sweet melodies from the New Lullaby Project. A perfect family concert filled with warmth, creativity, and musical wonder.

See you next week!