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Happy Wednesday!

We are getting excited for the first official weekend of Fall and it’s going to be EPIC. Enjoy this week’s list of curated events throughout the state.

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Outdoor & Nature

🐦 Providence Birding Adventure
Saturday • 9-10am • Roger Williams Park • Providence
Join Audubon naturalists for a free bird banding demo and guided walk in Roger Williams Park. Learn how bird tracking supports migration research while exploring this vibrant urban habitat. Registration required!

🌳 Sunset Farm Trail Walk
Saturday • 10:00am-12:00pm • Sunset Farm • Narragansett
Join the Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust for a gentle 1.5‑mile loop through Sunset Farm. Take in scenic views of farm fields, Champlin Cove overlook and farmstead history-leashed dogs welcome.

🌿 Tree Care Volunteering at Miantonomi
Saturday • 10am-12 pm • Miantonomi Memorial Park • Newport
Help weed and mulch trees in Newport’s largest forest with NTC! Tools, good vibes and lunch provided by local sponsors. Bring gloves, water and dress for the weather. See you in the trees!

🦅 Birds of New England with Zach Adams
Saturday • 11am-12pm • Norman Bird Sanctuary • Middletown
Author Zach Adams shares insights from his stunning new field guide Birds of New England. Enjoy a talk, Q&A and time to explore the sanctuary trails. $10 members / $15 non-members.

Food & Drink

🍷 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Thursday–Sunday • Times Vary • Rosecliff & Marble House • Newport
Sample world‑class wines, stellar cuisine and exclusive seminars with chef‑curated dinners, tastings and a Sunday brunch jazz buffet. Don’t miss Marcus Samuelsson’s Vintner Dinner and intimate chef conversations.

🍔 Butterfly Farm Burger Bash
Friday • 5-8pm • Butterfly Farm • Lincoln
Sink your teeth into farm‑fresh burgers, chips and drinks, plus live music by Jack Babineau and lawn games for the whole crew. Well‑behaved dogs are welcome on leash!

🍺 Oktoberfest at The Guild
Saturday & Sunday • Times Vary • The Guild • Pawtucket
Celebrate Oktoberfest with exclusive beer releases, German-inspired eats, stein hoisting, live music (Future Dads + Tuba Frau) and limited-edition merch all weekend long! Prost!

🦑 RI Calamari Festival & Cook‑Off
Saturday • 11am-5pm • Veterans Park • Narragansett
Sample massive amounts of calamari from RI favorites as chefs battle it out in multiple categories! Food trucks, beer garden, live music, family fun and squid‑tastic vibes by the sea. Free for ages 12 & under.

🦪 Ocean State Oyster Festival
Saturday • 1-8pm • 195 District Park • Providence
Sip, slurp, and celebrate RI’s oyster culture! Sample oysters from local farms, enjoy live music, beer & wine and learn about estuary conservation through fun demos and exhibits. Supporting the local shellfish industry and Narragansett Bay.

🍏 30th Anniversary Cider Fest
Sunday • 12-5pm • Newport Vineyards • Middletown
Raise a glass to three decades of flavor! Enjoy award‑winning house ciders, live music by Real Weird Band, food stations, dessert and cider bars, lawn games and fun for all ages. 

🦞 Lobster & Littlenecks Shell-ebration
Sunday • 3-6pm • Harbor Lights • Warwick
Grab your bib for an all-you-can-eat seaside buffet featuring lobster, littlenecks, BBQ chicken, chowder and summer sides! Multiple ticket options available. Rain or shine. Advance tickets required-don’t miss it!

🔥 Summa Sizzla at Tiverton Farmers Market
Sunday • 10am-2pm • Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area • Tiverton
Celebrate the season’s final sizzle with grilled meats, seafood, veggies & vegan delights, live tunes from Backwards Hats, local artisans and free parking near the playground! Free for all, come hungry!

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Entertainment

🎤 Pinky Patel: Hello My Priends Tour
Saturday • 3pm • Comedy Connection • East Providence
Catch viral comedian Pinky Patel on her much‑anticipated tour! Expect hilarious commentary, glam‑cave vibes, and big laughs. Free parking, no large bags, please leave your food & drinks at home.

🎉 Brunch, Laugh & B‑I‑N‑GO Back to the 80’s!
Sunday • 10:30am-2:30pm • Hometown Tavern • Warren
BINGO, brunch, and big laughs with an 80’s theme! Dig out your neon and get ready for comedy bingo with Doreen Collins, outrageous prizes and a buffet brunch that’ll take your Sunday up a notch. Tickets $29.

🎸 The Rush Tribute Project
Sunday • 7pm • Historic Park Theatre & Event Center • Cranston
Relive the power‑trio energy of Rush as this tribute band plays hits from across their 40‑year career. Vintage sounds, expert musicianship and light show extravaganza for die‑hard fans and newcomers alike.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

📍 Wayfinding Project Kickoff
Sunday • Times Vary • Waterplace Park & 195 District Park • Providence
Join the “You Belong Here” celebration in downtown Providence! Explore 200 new cultural banners, enjoy food, family‑friendly fun, art, dance, and community activations along the riverfront. Free and all are welcome!

🎶 Rootstock Music & Arts Festival
Sunday • 12-6pm • Mowry Commons • Smithfield
Celebrate 5 years of music, nature, and creativity at this community-powered fest! Enjoy live bands, art workshops, hands-on nature walks, local food, share talks, and pick-your-own flowers. Pay-what-you-can entry! 

🎨 Mosaic Workshop at Pothos Plant Shop
Sunday • 3-6pm • Pothos Plant Shop • 198 Ives St, Providence
Create a one-of-a-kind mosaic plant pot with artist Mia Schon in this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn to tile, grout, and design—no experience needed. Ages 12+ welcome. All materials included.

🛹 Lighthouse Skatepark Grand Opening
Sunday • 2-8pm • 351 Harris Ave • Providence
Celebrate community, skating, and new beginnings at the long-awaited Lighthouse Skatepark Grand Opening! Enjoy music, raffles, games, and a potluck-style hangout—bring a dish or just bring yourself. Free entry; donations welcome!

Rhody Kids

🍎 37th Annual Apple Festival
Saturday–Sunday  • 10am-4pm • Johnston Memorial Park • Johnston
Celebrate the season at this beloved 2-day fest featuring 60+ craft vendors, food trucks, and family fun in the heart of Johnston! Perfect for all ages- bring the crew and enjoy the Fall vibes!

🍁 Exeter Fall Festival
Saturday • 10am-3pm • Yawgoo Valley Ski Area • Exeter
Celebrate the season with pumpkin painting, face painting, food trucks, magic shows, raffles, crafts, carnival games, and more! Free admission (activity tickets: 6 for $5).

🎃 Great Pumpkin Festival
Saturday • 11am-5pm • North Smithfield High School Grounds • North Smithfield
Join in autumn’s beloved tradition with pumpkin picking, hayrides, seasonal treats, live music, craft vendors, games for all ages, and a festive community vibe that cheers on the season!

🎉 Cranston Fall Festival
Saturday • 12-8pm • Mulligan’s Island • Cranston
Enjoy a full day of family fun with 100+ artisan vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, police demos, carriage rides, live music and fireworks to end the night! Free admission & parking! 

🐰 Xen’s Critters Petting Zoo
Sunday • 11am-12pm • Sensory Play Place • Johnston
Cuddle bunnies, chickens & more during this hands-on animal show! Kids can hold, snuggle and learn with staff from Xen’s Critters. Babies under 1 attend free with a paid sibling.

See you next week!