5 Events That Are Practically A Rite Of Spring In Rhode Island

Even though April is known for its rainy days, it’s also the time when people in Rhode Island start getting off the couch and jumping back into community events and activities.

Some events are practically a rite of spring — Opening Day for Minor League Baseball, farmers markets, Earth Day observances and action projects, and the start of the expo and festival season in Rhode Island.

We’ve rounded up some springtime events in Rhode Island to get you out of the house in April.

• Coastal Cleanup at Sail Newport, April 11
• Navigating the Narrow: Watercraft Safety Event, Narragansett, April 18
• Fishing Moon Thanksgiving, Exeter, April 18
• 19th Annual Spring Silent Auction, Warwick, April 9
• A Bug's World at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, Starting April 11

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