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Santa Claus prepares to welcome guests to his house during last year’s inaugural opening. The house has a new location this year on the Town Common.
The Santa House is back in downtown Bristol
Relocated this year to 240 High St. next to the historic Bristol Statehouse, the Bristol Santa House aims to be even more accessible. more
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Zoo lit up for 'Holiday Lights Spectacular' every night
Roger Williams Park Zoo is hosting its Holiday Lights Spectacular – an annual walk-through experience featuring festive, larger-than-life dazzling displays. Tthis year’s event is even … more
Jazz concert this Friday at Linden Place
This Friday, January 26, Greg Abate and his trio (bassist Paul Del Nero, drummer Gary Johnson, and pianist Matt DeChamplain) will perform songs from The Great American Songbook, classic jazz, be-bop … more
Beach Polo returns to Second Beach this weekend
Newport Polo will partner with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center for the return of beach polo as part of the Newport Winter Festival. Over 1,000 spectators are expected. Arrive … more
Winter Wonderland lights up Slater Park
The Pawtucket Winter Wonderland is Rhode Island's largest holiday festival and display. Set up on 30 acres within Slater Park, it is made up of 650 decorated Christmas trees, more than 100 light … more
Audubon hosting school vacation week fun
Nature crafts are each day, a nature story is at 10 a.m., and animal interviews are at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Special programs for children are at 1 p.m. for children 6 and older. Space is limited. … more
Newport Classical presents pianist Eric Lu
Continuing its commitment to ongoing year-round programming, Newport Classical presents its next Chamber Series concert featuring pianist Eric Lu. Described by the Guardian as “a veritable poet … more
Joining Rep. McGaw (second from right) as special guests during Thursday’s House session were parade organizer Chuck Kinnane (right), this year's parade grand marshals David and Diane MacGregor, and John Sperduti, treasurer (not pictured).
Kinnanes honored as world's shortest St. Paddy's Day parade nears
State Representative Michelle McGaw  (District 71, Tiverton, Little Compton and Portsmouth) had special guests when the House celebrated St. Patrick's Day Thursday: Organizers of the world's … more
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Farmers Market is back outdoors
The year-round Mount Hope Farm farmers market is back outsdie, in the South Pasture in southern Bristol, every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, … more
Hunter Music Series presents Becky Bass
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and the family for this year's Hunter Music Series on the grounds on the Lippitt House Museum.  Two-time New England Urban Music Award winner Becky Bass will … more
Cozy autumn fires and tasty treats at Blithewold
Enjoy fireside afternoons at Blithewold mansion. on Cuddle up by the fire and roast marshmallows overlooking the Great Lawn. They provide chairs, s’mores kits and a well-stocked, low-smoke fire … more
Comedian Ashley Gutermuth will headline Comedy for Conservation at Greenvale Vineyards on Friday, April 21.
Aquidneck Island Earth Week returns this month
AQUIDNECK ISLAND — With more than 40 events, this year’s Aquidneck Island Earth Week (AIEW) will be the biggest yet.  more
Paul De Luca, aka “Mr. Paul,” explains his educational chess program for young students in the conference room at the Leonard Brown House at Glen Farm. He’s hoping to revitalize his chess camp for kids ages 4-10 starting next Monday, Aug. 7. He’s also hosting an informational program for parents this Saturday at the Brown House.
He wants young kids to love chess as much as he does
PORTSMOUTH — Paul De Luca loves chess. Known as “Mr. Paul” to his students, he’s been playing the game for “30 to 40 years” and has been teaching it to … more
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‘Holiday Lights Spectacular’ at the zoo
The annual spectacular transforms the 40-acre zoo into a mesmerizing display of over 3.5 million illuminated lights. Guests can revel in the joy of the season amid larger-than-life displays, radiant … more
Summer stories at Whitehorne House Museum
Newport's Whitehorne House Museum will be hosting a summer story program on Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. through August 26. Kids can listen to a storybook reading and complete a themed craft … more
Full moonrise walk at Mount Hope Farm
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust for a full moonrise walk. Meet in the parking lot below the barn. After a brief intro, walk down the paved road, passing the duckpond enroute to Cove Cabin. … more
Diners are served during last year’s annual community dinner in Little Compton.
Volunteers needed for LC Community Dinner
What’s quickly becoming a treasured Little Compton tradition returns in two weeks, when hundreds of residents from across town gather at the Commons for the fourth annual Community Dinner. … more
The Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit is coming to Portsmouth on Tuesday, Oct. 24. It will be stationed at Clements’ Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wreaths Across America exhibit visits Portsmouth Oct. 24
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit has been honoring veterans all over the country, and now it’s making a stop in Portsmouth on Tuesday, Oct. 24. more
Harvest Festival on Sunday at Glen Park
This Sunday, Oct. 15, the Portsmouth Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Harvest Festival with live music by The 40, a bounce house, face painting, Circuit games with candy prizes, a … more
Puddingstone music series continues with 'Celli for Two'
This Sunday, January 28, join Puddingstone for an inspiring afternoon with soulful cello music as well as a selection of gorgeous paintings from Katie Swatland's "Paris Collection," all of which to … more
East Providence 'Touch a Truck' event is Saturday
The East Providence Chamber of Commerce hosts its 16th "Touch a Truck" event this Saturday at the Chamber's huge parking lot. Ther beloved family-friendly event will feature more than 30 vehicles, … more
Marchers make their way down Main Road in Adamsville during last year's inaugural running of the 'World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade.'
Adamsville parade is Saturday, and it's still short
If the Irish saying goes that 'Two people shorten the road,' does a whole parade of people do the same? Adamsville will find out Saturday afternoon. Adamsville’s World's Shortest St. … more
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Cider Social and craft marketplace at Wilbor House Museum
This Sunday, Oct 15, the Little Compton Historical Society will host its annual Cider Social. This is the last chance to see this year’s “Inspired Craft” exhibition! In … more
Events all take place at Burr's Hill Park
Warren's summer concert and movie series start this week
A summer full of music and family fun begins on Thursday with events at Burr's Hill Park. more
'Fire at the Fort' on Friday night
The Fort Adams Trust and Newport Winter Festival invite the public to "Fire at the Fort" on  Friday Feb 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a  family friendly, Cajun themed event with live music … more
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