Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum

We are often asked how we store our dahlias at the end of the season. In this class, the horticulture gardens staff reveal tips and tricks, including how to dig them, when and how to split them, and storage methods. Come learn from our experiences and leave empowered to store your favorite dahlias so you will have them for years to come.&nbsp;
Demonstration only, no tools necessary. Attendees will leave with a piece of one of Blithewold’s dahlias to take home.
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Preregistration is required.

Local Event: How to Split and Store Your Dahlias

Bristol County

Bristol-Warren

Rhode Island

How to Split and Store Your Dahlias

We are often asked how we store our dahlias at the end of the season. In this class, the horticulture gardens staff reveal tips...

Quinta Gamelin Community Center

Discover the joy of painting in this engaging Watercolor Workshop, designed to teach you the basic techniques needed to create stunning masterpieces. Led by the talented and enthusiastic artist Daisy Gilmore.This workshop promises to be a delightful experience for both beginners and seasoned painters.Supplies needed:&nbsp;
<ul><li>Watercolor paints</li><li>Watercolor brushes</li><li>Watercolor paper: 140 cold press&nbsp;</li></ul>4 sessions $100.00&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Drop-in $30.00To register: Stop in or call 401-253-1611. Payment must be made upon registration to reserve your spot.

Local Event: Fall Watercolor Workshop

Fall Watercolor Workshop

Discover the joy of painting in this engaging Watercolor Workshop, designed to teach you the basic techniques needed to create...

George Hail Library

Come join this group of Italian language learners and have a chat in Italian.We will talk about our families, places to visit in Italy, and of course, food! What’s your favorite Italian meal? Did you grow up in an Italian household? What are some of your memories from growing up Italian? All levels are welcome. Non vedo l’ora!!<a href="https://oslri.libcal.com/event/17837984" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register on our events calendar!</a>

Local Event: Italian Conversation Group

Italian Conversation Group

Come join this group of Italian language learners and have a chat in Italian.We will talk about our families, places to visit...

Linden Place Ballroom

Experience an intimate speakeasy setting with cocktail table seating for an unforgettable night of Soul, Jazz, and R&amp;B. Sip on delicious drinks served by 2 Gals in the elegant ballroom atmosphere. Tickets are available for $20.00 for members and $25.00 for general admission plus a small processing fee.

Local Event: Alexus Lee

Alexus Lee

Experience an intimate speakeasy setting with cocktail table seating for an unforgettable night of Soul, Jazz, and R&B. Sip on...

Ocean State Montessori School

Visit the Ocean State Montessori School at our annual Open House, which kicks off admissions for the 2027-2028 school year.
Our Fall Open House will be held on Saturday, November 14th, from 9 to 11 am.
Prospective families will have an opportunity to tour the school, learn about our admissions process, discover the benefits of a Montessori curriculum and more!
Visit our website to begin exploring: <a href="https://www.oceanstatemontessori.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.oceanstatemontessori.org/</a>

Local Event: Ocean State Montessori School Open House

Providence County

East Providence

Ocean State Montessori School Open House

Visit the Ocean State Montessori School at our annual Open House, which kicks off admissions for the 2027-2028 school year.
Our...

In this class you will learn the ancient art from of Kinusaiga Fabric Painting. Fabric will be used as a design element to create a vibrant holiday design. You will also frame your artwork to complete your masterpiece.&nbsp;Kinusaiga is a traditional Japanese art from that translated to "silk picture".&nbsp; It is a stitch-free craft where you create detailed, textured, quilt-like pictures by tucking fabric scraps into carved or scored grooves on a base.&nbsp;You will need to choose your design at time of payment&nbsp;
<ul><li>Grinch</li><li>Santa</li><li>Cardinal&nbsp;</li><li>Snowman</li></ul>Cost is $58 which includes all materials to create your artwork and the 8 x 8 frame.&nbsp;To register call 401-253-1611, be prepared to pay by phone, or stop by the center to pay in person.

Local Event: Holiday Kinusaga Workshop

Holiday Kinusaga Workshop

In this class you will learn the ancient art from of Kinusaiga Fabric Painting. Fabric will be used as a design element to...

Free! A jazz show from Al Testa Trio.Al Testa is a musician with more than 13 years' experience who has played as lead trumpet with musical groups throughout Rhode Island. The event will feature selections from jazz, light rock, movie and show themes and a little doo-wop.
Made possibly by a grant from the Jay Barry Cultural Arts Centers

Local Event: Al Testa Jazz Trio

Al Testa Jazz Trio

Free! A jazz show from Al Testa Trio.Al Testa is a musician with more than 13 years' experience who has played as lead trumpet...

Join us at the George Hail Free Library for a gathering of artists of all kinds. This cozy night of community will feature an open-mic for musicians, poets, writers, and anyone else compelled to take the stage!Performers will have approximately 5 minutes each. To secure a performance spot, email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:apappashorii@georgehail.org" target="_blank">apappashorii@georgehail.org</a>. Please include your name and the type of performance you will be sharing. Day-of sign-ups will also be available.&nbsp;
Those not performing are encouraged to attend and enjoy the show from the audience! Light drinks and snacks will be provided.&nbsp;
Are you an artist of the culinary variety? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:apappashorii@georgehail.org" target="_blank">apappashorii@georgehail.org</a>&nbsp;to sign up to cook or bake something to share with your community!

Local Event: Open Mic

Open Mic

Join us at the George Hail Free Library for a gathering of artists of all kinds. This cozy night of community will feature an...

Bristol Art Museum

<a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/store/p484/Woven_Hearts_%26_Reindeer_with_Elwood_Donnelly.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Woven Hearts &amp; Reindeer with Elwood Donnelly</a> Thursday, November 19th, 2026 | 1-3pm Fees: $55 Members / $65 Non-Members $10 Materials Fee Payable to Instructor Day of WorkshopTo register, please visit <a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html#reindeer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html#reindeer</a>

Local Event: Woven Hearts & Reindeer with Elwood Donnelly

Woven Hearts & Reindeer with Elwood Donnelly

Woven Hearts & Reindeer with Elwood Donnelly Thursday, November 19th, 2026 | 1-3pm Fees: $55 Members / $65 Non-Members $10...

The holidays are a time to experiment a bit by offering wines that aren’t part of your typical celebration. Aperitif, anyone? Join us on the brilliantly decorated Breakfast Porch as we taste various wines that can enhance your holidays, including sparkling and dessert wines. We’ll also discuss options for pairing these wines with items on your holiday menu.
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Class size is limited to 12. Registration

Local Event: Wines for the Holidays with Lynda Gaines

Wines for the Holidays with Lynda Gaines

The holidays are a time to experiment a bit by offering wines that aren’t part of your typical celebration. Aperitif, anyone?...

The holidays are a time to experiment a bit by offering wines that aren’t part of your typical celebration. Aperitif, anyone? Join us on the brilliantly decorated Breakfast Porch as we taste various wines that can enhance your holidays, including sparkling and dessert wines. We’ll also discuss options for pairing these wines with items on your holiday menu.

Local Event: Wines for the Holidays

Wines for the Holidays

Join Terry Converse, professional floral designer, as she leads you through her creative process of designing decorations for our Big Manor House Christmas Tree! Learn how to create beautiful, woodland-themed decorations using natural materials foraged from the grounds. Add a piece of Blithewold, and a touch of nature, to your home for the holidays!
Materials are included. Program is appropriate for ages 16 and older. Reservations are required.

Local Event: Woodland Decorations Workshop with Terry Converse

Woodland Decorations Workshop with Terry Converse

Join Terry Converse, professional floral designer, as she leads you through her creative process of designing decorations for...

<a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/store/p488/The_Color_of_Taste_-_RED%3A_Paint_Pomegranate_on_Silk_with_Lidia_Mikhaylova.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Color of Taste - RED: Paint Pomegranate on Silk with Lidia Mikhaylova</a> RESCHEDULED to Saturday, November 21st, 2026 | 1-4pm Fees: $85 Members / $95 Non-MembersTo register, please visit <a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html#red" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bristolartmuseum.org/classes-950378.html#red</a>

Local Event: The Color of Taste- RED: paint Pomegranate on Silk with Lidia Mikhaylova

The Color of Taste- RED: paint Pomegranate on...

The Color of Taste - RED: Paint Pomegranate on Silk with Lidia Mikhaylova RESCHEDULED to Saturday, November 21st, 2026 | 1-4pm...

The Color of Taste- RED: paint Pomegranate on Silk with Lidia Mikhaylova

Enjoy a special holiday self-guided tour of Blithewold with a glimpse into the past. Meet members of the 1910 Blithewold household staff as they discuss the many ways they prepared the Manor and grounds to entertain guests and decorate the Big Tree for the first time! Learn how they juggled those duties while packing for the family’s New Year’s travel plans. Experience the Manor with only the soft glow of holiday lights as thousands of ornaments on dozens of Christmas trees reflect the flicker of candlelight and firelight.
Arrival times are 5 PM and 6:30 PM. Arrival time is chosen when registering.

Local Event: Christmas Preparations with the 1910 Household Staff

Christmas Preparations with the 1910 Household...

Enjoy a special holiday self-guided tour of Blithewold with a glimpse into the past. Meet members of the 1910 Blithewold...

Christmas Preparations with the 1910 Household Staff

Just in time for the Holidays! Learn the tips and tricks to creating beautiful food arrangements to tempt and amaze your guests. Genie will demonstrate some of her special techniques and assist you as you assemble a small board of your own to take home. Call them charcuterie, cheese boards, or grazing tables, once you know how to pair foods and use knife, and design skills, you’re on your way to creating delicious works of art of any size for any occasion.
We will be using a variety of foods.

Local Event: Holiday Charcuterie Skills Workshop with Genie Correia

Holiday Charcuterie Skills Workshop with Genie...

Just in time for the Holidays! Learn the tips and tricks to creating beautiful food arrangements to tempt and amaze your...

Holiday Charcuterie Skills Workshop with Genie Correia

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from October through June, for fun (and educational) hands-on learning at Blithewold! Each month, we explore intriguing topics in the arts, history, horticulture, environmental science, and climate change.
Indoor and outdoor learning experiences complete our curriculum, which aligns with RI, MA, and CT state standards. Check our website for more information on our monthly themes and activities.
This drop-off program is designed for ages 8 – 13. Students check in at the Welcome Center. Please bring a refillable water bottle and dress for the weather, as we often take our lessons outside!
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Monthly Program Topics:&nbsp;
October 27: Blithewold’s Champion Trees – What makes them Champions? November 24: Rising Seas and Climate Change – Learn about our new berm and how climate change affects plant, insect, and bird breeding cycles. March 30: What Are Textiles? History and Methods of Creation – Make a textile project to enjoy! April 27: Archives Tour with the Curator – Learn about the collection items stored behind the scenes and how they’re handled and cataloged with our new curator, Kristen Costa. May 25: Nature Journaling – Learn to capture your time in nature by drawing and writing in a book or journal for future enjoyment. June 29: Pollinators and Native Plants – Find out why pollinators are so important to the world and how to provide the food and habitat they need to survive.

Local Event: Blithewold Homeschool Days

Blithewold Homeschool Days

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from October through June, for fun (and educational) hands-on learning at...

Colt State Park

<h2>🦃 Footsteps, Feast, Football! East Bay Turkey Trot 2026</h2>
Trot First, Feast Later! Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with fresh air, beautiful bay views, and a great cause at the annual East Bay Turkey Trot through scenic Colt State Park! 
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, taking a breezy Thanksgiving walk with family, or rocking your best holiday costume, everyone is welcome to run, walk, or trot!

Local Event: East Bay Turkey Trot 2026

East Bay Turkey Trot 2026

🦃 Footsteps, Feast, Football! East Bay Turkey Trot 2026
Trot First, Feast Later! Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with fresh...

Crowne Plaza - Warwick, RI - Grand Ballroom

Now in its 10th year, (SBS SHOP RI) Small Business Saturday SHOP RI, the all-under-one-roof, pop up mall will host more than 150 vendors ranging from award-winning graphic artists, and photographers, to designer crafts, jewelry, gourmet food items and other home-made specialties. Among the small businesses are: local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Veterans, women and minority-owned businesses including people with disabilities, representing a culturally diverse population as well as a wide range of unique gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season. There’s something for everyone. Free. Convenient shopping - and parking. Fun for the family.

Local Event: Small Business Saturday Shop RI

Kent County

Warwick

Small Business Saturday Shop RI

Now in its 10th year, (SBS SHOP RI) Small Business Saturday SHOP RI, the all-under-one-roof, pop up mall will host more than...

Enjoy a glimpse of what it was like to be a guest of the Van Wickle family during the holidays. Sip a welcome mimosa and indulge in a special afternoon tea served in Blithewold’s beautifully decorated Manor, featuring a live performance by Chelley Knight’s Quartet! Jazz Tea includes admission to tour the Manor and grounds, so be sure to leave time for strolling.
Chelley Knight’s Quartet: Chelley Knight (vocals), Brendan Keogh (bass), Tim Lee (drums), and Nick Filippo (keys).
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions at the Jazz Tea.
Please read through the information below before making your reservation.
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Important Information:
We have limited seating at this time to 10 tables, 4 maximum per table. Only parties of 4 or less will be accepted.
We currently can’t accommodate any food allergies.
The price for Jazz Brunch includes admission to the manor and grounds, so be sure to leave time for strolling!
Unfortunately, we are unable to take individual payments for each member of a group. Payment must be made for the entire party at the time of registration.
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The price for the brunch included admission to the Mansion and Grounds, so be sure to leave time for touring! Pre-registration is required.

Local Event: Holiday Jazz Tea

Holiday Jazz Tea

Enjoy a glimpse of what it was like to be a guest of the Van Wickle family during the holidays. Sip a welcome mimosa and...

Blithewold Garden Manager Betsy Ekholm shares design ideas and assembly tips with the horticulture team to guide you in creating a one-of-a-kind wreath. You will be provided with a wide variety of plant materials, some pre-cut from Blithewold’s collection of unique evergreens.
Please bring pruners and gloves if you have them.
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Preregistration is required. This class is limited to 12 people.

Local Event: Wreath-Making Workshop

Wreath-Making Workshop

Blithewold Garden Manager Betsy Ekholm shares design ideas and assembly tips with the horticulture team to guide you in...

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Barrington

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Portsmouth

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Massachusetts

Tiverton-Little Compton

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Ocean State Montessori School Open House

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Ocean State Montessori School, 100 Grove Ave, East Providence, RI

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