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Happy Wednesday!

Halloween is on the way, and so is our first November weekend! We are rolling through the Fall season and want to help you make the most of it. Here is our list of the best events happening throughout Rhode Island this coming weekend.

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Outdoor & Nature

🕷️ Halloween Night at the Museum (21+) 
Friday • 7-11 PM • Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History • Providence
Explore eerie exhibits after dark with a costume contest, spooky scavenger hunt, and seasonal cocktails from Bodega on Smith. A thrilling adults-only Halloween adventure awaits! $20 tickets online.

🐶 Super Dog Adoption Day at Clark Farms
Saturday • 12–4 PM • Clark Farms • Matunuck
Meet over 300 rescued dogs and puppies ready for their forever homes! Enjoy food trucks, dog trainers, and on-site vets at this free, family-friendly event, rain or shine. Apply online for early entry!

🚴‍♀️ Sakonnet Coastal Bike + Stroll
Saturday • 9 AM-12 PM • Island Park • Portsmouth
Enjoy a free morning of car-free fun along the scenic Island Park & The Hummocks coastline! Walk, bike, roll or stroll anywhere on the route, bring the kids (and leashed pups!), and soak in coastal views with your crew.

Food & Drink

🍇 Harvest Festival at Greenvale Vineyards
Saturday • 11 AM–6 PM • Greenvale Vineyards • Portsmouth
Celebrate the season at Greenvale’s 26th Annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy live jazz by the Brian James Quartet, wine tastings, local artisans, firepits, food trucks, oysters, chowder, and Fall vineyard vibes for the whole family.

🧁 Wine & Cupcake Pairing Pop-Up at Newport Vineyards
Saturday • All day • Newport Vineyards • Middletown
Treat your taste buds to rotating cupcake creations infused with house wine, paired with a curated flight of four wines for a sweet-and-sippable experience. Perfect for date night or a fun girls’ outing!

🍸 Harvest Drinks: Gin & Cocktail Class at RI Spirits
Saturday • 4–5:30 PM • RI Spirits • Pawtucket
Celebrate autumn’s flavors with a hands-on gin and cocktail class at New England’s only queer-owned distillery! Enjoy tastings, snacks, and a bottle of Rhodium Gin to take home while learning seasonal mixology magic.

Entertainment

🎃 Halloween Fundraiser at The Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island
Friday • 7-11 PM • Westerly Yacht Club • Westerly
Join the fun for a cause! Costumes encouraged, live music by Sunday Gravy featuring Amie Coffey, raffles, and more, all to support local wildlife rehab.

🎬 Movies in the Courtyard: The Craft
Friday • 7 PM • RiffRaff Bookstore • Providence
Celebrate Halloween with an outdoor screening of The Craft! Come in costume for free popcorn, grab a drink from the outdoor bar, and cozy up under the stars. Bring your own blanket or chair!

⛸️ Rock N’ Spooky Rink Skate 
Friday • 9:30-11:30 PM • Boss Ice Arena • Kingston
Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night! Skate in costume and groove to Halloween tunes for a frightfully fun night on the ice. $5 students, $10 public, $5 rentals.

🎃 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Adults Only Night
Sunday • 6-10 PM • Roger Williams Park Zoo • Providence
Experience thousands of glowing pumpkins one last time at this 21+ night! Enjoy a welcome drink, cozy fire pits, and live music as you celebrate the end of spooky season without the kids.

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Arts, Crafts & Culture

🛍 Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair at Phantom Farms
Saturday • 9 AM-3 PM • Phantom Farms • Cumberland
Shop 40 local vendors, find handmade gifts, and soak up festive vibes at this holiday market! Stick around for the Third Annual Chili Cook-Off and enjoy a cozy day of cheer and local flavor.

🧘‍♀️ Day Retreat at Jala Studio: Yoga & Art
Saturday • 9 :30 AM-5 PM • Jala Studio: Yoga & Art •  Providence
Set aside a full day for yourself with an extended vinyasa and pranayama session, a walking meditation with matcha, a vegan lunch, reflexology and self-facial workshops. A deep reset without leaving the city.

🌿 Botanicals & Brews by New England Plant Expo
Saturday • 12-4 PM • Working Man Distillers • Pawtucket
Explore a vibrant marketplace filled with rare and exotic plants, botanical art, and handmade creations. With local food, craft beer, and family- and dog-friendly vibes, it’s the perfect day for plant lovers to grow their collections!

🔥 WaterFire Full Lighting and Salute to Veterans Torch Ceremony
Saturday • 4:30- 10 PM • Waterplace Park • Providence
Honor Rhode Island’s Veterans and active duty service members during this moving WaterFire lighting. Watch 150 torchbearers form a glowing Ring of Fire across the basin in a powerful tribute to courage and service.

Rhody Kids

🧙‍♀️ Halloween Party at The Sensory Play Place
Friday • 10 AM-12 PM • The Sensory Play Place • Smithfield
Kick off Halloween morning with open play, pumpkin decorating, spooky treats, and festive fun! Wear a costume for $5 off admission and enjoy a playful, not-too-spooky start to the day.

🚜 Tractor-Treat at Adams Farm
Saturday • 12-4 PM • Adams Farm • Cumberland
Keep the fall fun rolling with Adams Farm’s first ever Tractor-Treat! Kids can dress up, trick-or-treat around the farmyard, and enjoy one last cozy weekend before the season ends November 2.

🐔 Animal Adventures at Sweet Berry Farm
Saturday • 11 AM-3 PM • Sweet Berry Farm • Middletown
Meet hawks, owls, turtles, a fox, and more with the Amazing Animal Ambassador! Snuggle friendly goats, say hi to the farm’s chickens, and enjoy live music with Birdstick plus family fun all day long.

See you next week!