Happy Wednesday, Rhode Islanders!

We’re Rob & Sara and we’re pumped to take over the Rhody Weekender from Doug & Mary who created such a great community asset. We look forward to helping you make the most of every weekend in Rhode Island!

Let’s get right to what’s going on this weekend!

Outdoor & Nature

🎶 Jeffrey Foucault at Norman Bird Sanctuary
Friday • 7pm • Middletown
Acclaimed singer-songwriter under the open sky. Bring a chair or blanket and soak in the folk.

🫐 Blueberry Picking at Rocky Point
Saturday 7am-3pm • Sunday 7am-12pm • Warwick
Hit the blueberry patch and then head for a stroll. We did this last weekend and had a blast!

🧘‍♀️ Vinyasa & Vines at Greenvale Vineyards
Saturday • 10am • Greenvale Vineyards • Portsmouth
Flow through an all-levels yoga class overlooking the vines, then sip wine, grab lunch from a food truck, and enjoy live music by the river.

🗺️ Downtown Park Wayfinding Kickoff
Sunday • 12pm-7pm • Providence
Celebrate 200+ colorful banners along the riverfront with free performances, art, free oyster tastings, kayak rides, dance workshops, and more!

Food & Drink

🚚 Food Truck Friday
Friday • 5pm-9pm • Roger Williams Park Carousel Village • Providence
30+ food trucks, local beer, and live music in a family-friendly park setting. Free entry!

🦪 Shark Week Oyster Roast
Friday • 6-9pm • Narragansett Brewery • Providence
Get a bucket of grilled oysters, cold Gansett beer, and all the fixings at this laid-back New England-style roast. Tickets include 30 oysters and two brews!

🐶 Pints for Pups
Friday • 6-9pm • Phantom Farms Brewing • Cumberland
Dog-friendly day of beer, games, raffles, and pet vendors. Benefits The Hotel For Homeless Dogs.

🍻 The Great American Craft Beverage Festival
Saturday • 12pm-3pm & 5pm-8pm • Bally’s Twin River Resort Casino • Lincoln
Sip regional wines, spirits, ciders, and meads across two tasting sessions—with early VIP access, live DJs, a beer garden, mixology demos, and celebrity guest Erik Estrada!

Entertainment

🛼 Queer Roller Disco Night
Friday • 6pm-9pm • The Guild • Pawtucket
Family-friendly skate night with music, lights, and good vibes. BYO skates or rent on site.

⚽️ Rhode Island FC vs. Hartford Athletic
Saturday • 4pm • Centerville Bank Stadium • Pawtucket
Cheer on RI’s pro soccer team in their second season. Tickets start around $20.
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🎥 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Saturday • 9pm • Misquamicut Drive-In • Westerly
Outdoor movie night by the beach. Gates open at 6:30pm — bring chairs, snacks, and the crew.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

🩰 Newport Dance Festival
All Weekend • 7:30pm nightly • Great Friends Meeting House Lawn • Newport
Outdoor performances from national and international dance companies. Bring a blanket or chair!

🪴 Bonsai Bar at Titled Barn
Friday • 6-8pm • Tilted Barn Brewery • Exeter
Drink, prune, and pot your own bonsai! A fun, beginner-friendly night out with friends, no experience needed.

🌈 Party with Pride
Saturday • 6-10pm • Roger Williams Park Zoo • Providence
Evening Pride celebration with live entertainment, drinks, and animals. All ages welcome!

🍷 Sip and Dip Ladies Night Glassblowing
Saturday • 6:30-9:30pm • Blackstone River Glass Center • Cumberland
Skip date night and blow off steam, literally. Learn to make your own drinking glass in this hands-on workshop led by pro instructors.

🇵🇷 Puerto Rican Bay Fest
Sunday • 12pm-6pm • Providence Innovation District Park • Providence
Live music, DJs, food, dancing, and a family-friendly celebration of Puerto Rican culture.

Rhody Kids

🦖 Fossil Frenzy Family Fun
Saturday & Sunday • 9:30am-3:30pm • Museum of Natural History • Providence
Hands-on fossil stations, scavenger hunts, and activities for dino-loving kids. Included with admission.

👑 Disney Hits Princess Breakfast
Saturday • 9am-12pm • United Skates of America • Providence
Sing along with your favorite princesses over a magical breakfast buffet. Costumes encouraged!

🐐 Goat Hikes or Pet + Cuddle Events
All Weekend • Multiple Times • Gather Farm • Johnston
Take a guided hike with goats through the fields and forest, then hang out in the pen for snuggles with the herd — including 5 playful babies! For ages 8+.

See you next week!