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Bristol Yoga Studio will be leading outdoor yoga sessions every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. on the picturesque grounds of Blithewold Mansion. Bring water and a yoga mat for this relaxing and … more

8/2/22

Marathon, half-marathon and 5K run through scenic Newport

Newport hosts stunning marathon, half-marathon and 5K road races this weekend. Newport Rhode Races partners with the annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival for the races, which will pass along many of … more

4/11/23

Aquidneck Growers Market is every Saturday morning

Aquidneck Community Table's winter growers' market occurs weekly on Saturdays from 9 am to noon at Stoneacre Garden in Newport. Aquidneck Community Table’s Growers Markets provide … more

1/10/24

Audrain Newport hosting annual Concours and Motor Week

The third annual Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week welcomes the world’s most exclusive auto brands and car collections back to Aquidneck Island for four days of special events, … more

9/29/22

The Barrington Farmers Market will take place on Thursday, July 13, at St. John’s Church. The market runs from 4 to 7 p.m.

Nearly three dozen vendors booked for Barrington Farmers Market

The Barrington Farmers Market will offer something for just about everyone this week. The market, set for Thursday, July 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Church, will feature nearly three … more

7/12/23

A full lighting of Waterfire on Saturday night

Waterfire returns to the capital city with a full lighting this Saturday night, Aug. 19. The lighting will begin at 7:40 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until midnight. On-shore … more

8/16/23

Mount Hope farmers market is Saturday

Mount Hope's year-round farmers market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, and more each week as well as listen to live music in … more

1/10/24

Harvest Fair taking place all weekend in Middletown

For over 45 years, the Norman Bird Sanctuary has brought visitors from far and wide together for a celebration of the harvest season through its annual Harvest Fair. The event is a fall favorite on … more

9/28/22

AIDS Run/Walk for Life 5K

Calling all runners, walkers, and other supporters across the state! Don your red capes and join the AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI)’s Superhero 5K Run/Walk for Life on Saturday, May 6 … more

5/3/23

Strawberry Social is Sunday in Tiverton

The Tiverton Farmers’ Market is turning three years old on June 25 and will celebrate with the third annual Strawberry Shortcake Social on Sunday. Strawberry shortcake with whipped cream will … more

6/20/23

Tiverton Farmers Market is every Sunday

Occurring weekly on Sundays, the Tiverton Farmers Market is a local Farmers Market situated right smack in the middle of this cozy town of Tiverton, RI. Connecting the community to fresh & local … more

1/10/24

Italian Festival in Newport on Saturday

Touro Park in Newport is the site of the popular Festival in the Park, taking place this Saturday, Oct. 1. The festival is part of the larger 2022 Newport Festa Italiana . On Saturday, from 11 … more

9/29/22

Newport Restaurant Week launches with 60 restaurants, 10 days

Newport Restaurant Week begins Friday, April 14, with 60 different restaurants from around the region taking part. Restaurant Week deals include BOGO, prix-fixe offerings, gift cards promotions and … more

4/11/23

Gardening with the Masters tour is this weekend

The 2023 URI Master Gardeners tour is a go-at-your-own-pace look at 17 impressive vegetable and herb gardens, pollinator and rain gardens, unique hardscaping, native plants and more around the state. … more

6/20/23

Audubon hosts a nighttime 'Froggy Foray'

Audubon Society of Rhode Island invites visitors to “Explore Nature at Night,” with a program Thursday, July 13. Per Audubon: “Exploring the trails in the evening, under a sky full … more

7/12/23

Art Fair in downtown Bristol on Saturday

Downtown Bristol will once again host the State Street Art Fair this Saturday, Sept. 16. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., vendors with fine art, textiles, blown glass, pottery, jewelry, wood-working and more … more

9/13/23

Newport Restaurant Week continues through the weekend

The 17 th annual Newport Restaurant Week begins this Friday, Nov. 3, and continues through Nov. 12. Featuring ten days of culinary experiences, the event offers a variety of deals and discounts, … more

11/8/23

11th Hour Racing Team’s sailboat, Mālama, which means “to care for” in Hawaiian, will make its debut on Narragansett Bay following a transatlantic crossing from its training base in Concarneau, France, to its Rhode Island hometown.

Week-long event celebrates ’round-the-world racer and ‘blue planet’ initiatives

11th Hour Racing will host a free week-long, ocean-themed initiative in Newport, from June 12 to 18, to celebrate 11th Hour Racing Team’s return to Narragansett Bay, the organization announced … more

6/7/22

Unique musical performance on Sunday at Tiverton Four Corners

This Sunday, the Tiverton Four Corners Art Center hosts performer Sean Gaskell, on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the … more

9/28/22

Fire spinners from last year’s Holiday Festival dazzle a crowd. Festival-goers can expect more of their impressive displays on Friday during two shows occurring at 5:15 and 6:15 at 39 Baker St.

Warren Holiday Festival kicks off Friday

Lights, captivating performances, and fun for all ages is right on the horizon. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/23/22

Festival brings huge Christmas market and block party to downtown Bristol

The Bristol Christmas Festival, described as a "European-style Christmas Market – Through the eyes of a child," will fill the downtown district with vendors, singers, dancers, carolers and more … more

12/8/22

Audubon hosting walks, talks and activities for kids

Don't know what to do with the family during the school vacation break? Come to Audubon for winter fun for all ages. There are special programs taking place both Thursday and Friday, Dec. 29 and 30. … more

12/28/22

Westport's new middle high school open for tours Saturday

If you haven't taken a tour through Westport's new Middle High School, Saturday's a good chance. The cutting edge school, which opened in September 2021, is now firing on all cylinders, with … more

1/19/23

Downtown Bristol hosts 'State Street Festival' on Saturday

The Bristol Merchants Association is hosting its popular "State Street Festival" this Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair features more than 70 local vendors, artists and … more

4/12/23

Carnival returns to the Bristol Town Common this weekend

The Rockwell Amusements carnival is on the Bristol Town Common as part of the annual Fourth of July celebration. There are rides, games and carnival food. WHAT: Annual carnival WHEN: June … more

6/20/23