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Happy Wednesday!

Are you team “I’m still summering” or “all the Fall things”? We LOVE this time of year and all it has to offer! Here are our top picks for this weekend’s events.

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Outdoor & Nature

🌿 Soulful Saturday at Lavender Waves Farm
Saturday • 12-5pm • Lavender Waves Farm • South Kingstown
Roam lavender fields with llamas and alpacas while enjoying over 30 holistic and handmade vendors. Add-on workshops include sugar scrub crafting, sound healing, and gemstone bracelets. 

🐾 Bark on the Beach
Sunday • 9:30-11:30am • Narragansett Town Beach
Celebrate a morning of coastal fun, community spirit, and tail-wagging excitement all while raising funds for animals in need! All are welcome for this pet- and family-friendly event rain or shine.

🚲 Guided Bike Ride & History Tour
Sunday • 10am • 45 Eagle St • Providence
Pedal the Woonasquatucket River Greenway with WRWC and a local historian! Explore Johnston’s 1691 Clemence-Irons House, plus riverfront parks, mills and more. Sliding scale $10–$30; bike rentals available.

🍃 Guided Walk: Osamequin Nature Preserve
Sunday • 1-2:30pm • Osamequin Nature Preserve • Barrington
Explore the late‑summer beauty of Osamequin with a guided walk led by Kathryn Beauchamp. Bring your camera and curiosity to discover the preserve’s marshes and woodlands alongside Hundred Acre Cove’s tranquil views. Free but registration required.

🌊 Misquamicut Beach Cleanup
Sunday • 4-6pm • 89 Atlantic Ave • Westerly
Join ORCA for a late afternoon beach cleanup at Misquamicut! Roll up your sleeves, help protect our shoreline, and connect with community- ocean views and good vibes included.

Food & Drink

🍻 Beer Garden City
Friday–Sunday • Times Vary • Garden City Gazebo • Cranston
Enjoy local brews from Proclamation Ale, music bingo, live tunes, and family-friendly vibes at this outdoor beer garden in Garden City Center! Free entry, first-come seating and dogs welcome!

🧀 Mac & Cheese Festival
Saturday  • 11am-1pm • Crafted Hope Brewing • East Greenwich
Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience at the 1st Annual Mac & Cheese Festival hosted by Crafted Hope Brewing! Enjoy cheesy creations from local chefs, perfectly paired with small-batch brews, plus live music and good vibes all around.

🍦 Ice Cream Making Classes at Gather
Friday–Sunday • Times Vary •  519 Atwells Ave • Providence
Craft your own pint of ice cream from scratch in this hands-on class led by a pro chef! Fun for families, friends, and flavor-lovers—learn the tastiest art form in town.

🍷 Sunday Wine Tasting: Tour of Italy
Sunday  • 6pm • Little Sister • Providence
Sip your way through Italy with this guided Sunday evening tasting at Little Sister. Explore a curated selection of Italian wines in a cozy, candlelit atmosphere that is perfect for aspiring connoisseurs and casual sippers alike.

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Entertainment

⛵ Newport International Boat Show
Thursday–Sunday • Times Vary • Downtown Newport • Newport
Walk docks teeming with debut sailboats and sleek powerboats, explore hundreds of marine vendors and level up your skills with tech talks and boating courses, all set against beautiful coastal scenery.

🎶 Sunday Girl: Blondie Tribute
Friday •  7–10:30pm • Pump House Music Works • Wakefield
Celebrate Blondie with this tribute show featuring iconic hits, deep cuts and covers of artists that inspired or were inspired by the band. All ages welcome. $15 at the door!

👑 Drag Bingo Extravaganza
Saturday • 7pm • 15 Exchange St • Providence, RI
Enjoy bingo, bold performances and big laughs with Providence’s sassiest drag queens! This high-energy event delivers free bingo cards, fabulous prizes and unforgettable fun. 

🎺 Bristol PorchFest
Sunday • 3-6pm • High Street from Walley to Byfield • Bristol
Sixteen porches. Twenty-six bands. One epic afternoon of live, local music all along historic High Street! Stroll, dance and soak up the sounds of the neighborhood during this free community celebration.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

🎨 Puff ‘n Brush: DIY Doormat Workshop
Friday • 5:30-9pm • 15 Warren Ave • East Providence
Get crafty and cozy at this 420-friendly DIY workshop where you'll design your own Fall or Holiday-themed doormat. All materials included-BYOB and bring your festive spirit!

📖 Local Authors Book Expo
Saturday • 10am-2pm • Barrington Public Library • Barrington
Celebrate Rhode Island’s literary talent at this free, family-friendly event! Meet local authors, discover new books across genres, enjoy signings and connect with the creative voices shaping our community.

🛍️ Small Mart: Ring Street Marketplace
Saturday • 11am-4pm • 139 Knight Street • Providence
Shop small, support local and discover something new every weekend! This laid-back outdoor market features a rotating crew of vintage vendors, artists, makers and food & drink purveyors all in the heart of Providence’s West End.

📚 Purrs & Pages Fundraiser
Saturday • 3-8pm • Providence Brewing Co • Providence
Cozy up with craft beer, books and feline fun at this community fundraiser for Ten Lives Cat Rescue! Expect local authors, cat-themed vendors, costume contests, giveaways and more-no ticket required!

✡️ Jewish Culture Fest
Sunday • 11am-4pm • Dwares JCC • Providence
Celebrate Jewish culture with live music, dancing, kosher eats, a beer garden, whiskey tasting, artisan vendors, a hands-on shofar factory, and a big KidZone! Free, family-friendly, and open to all!

Rhody Kids

🎈 Balloon Glow & Laser Show – Rhode Island
Friday & Saturday • 5-11pm • Washington County Fairgrounds • Richmond
Witness the sky come alive at this magical balloon glow and laser event! Enjoy tethered hot-air balloon rides, dazzling light shows synced to music, live DJs, food vendors and a kids’ zone full of family fun.

🎡 Misquamicut Fallfest Weekend
Friday–Sunday • Times Vary • Misquamicut State Beach • Westerly
Extend beach season at Fallfest! Enjoy rides, games, craft vendors, food trucks, family entertainment and live music by the shore. $10 online or $12 at the door—kids under 7 free!

🍁 Burrillville Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday & Sunday • 10am-5pm • Assembly Theatre • Burrillville
Celebrate the season with crafts, food, live music, pumpkin painting, photo ops, and more! Parents will want to stick around Saturday night for a beer tent, rock show with Jailbreak, and a laser light spectacular.

🍎 Phantom Farms Fall Fest Opening Weekend
Saturday & Sunday • 10am-3pm • Cumberland
Celebrate the season with hayrides, pumpkin painting, caramel apples, cider donuts, bouncy houses and more fall fun at Phantom Farms! Free admission; food, drinks & activities available for purchase every weekend through October 26th! 

🎉 Back to School Bash at Rocky Point
Saturday • 10 am-3pm • Rocky Point Park • Warwick
Celebrate the start of the school year with free kids’ activities, food trucks, a vendor marketplace, and DJ + karaoke fun at this family-friendly bash by Warwick Parks & Rec! 

See you next week!