Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum

Join the Daffodil Society of Rhode Island and Blithewold to experience the breadth of colors, forms, and sizes now available in daffodils! Daffodil enthusiasts proudly display their flowers individually and in arrangements as they compete for awards and share their enthusiasm. The display will begin in Blithewold’s historic Carriage House Welcome Center and continue with floral arrangements placed throughout the Manor.
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Show is open to the public, and all daffodil enthusiasts, from novice to experts are invited to participate.&nbsp; As an approved American Daffodil Society Show, there are national awards to win, from historic collections to a children’s division!

Local Event: Daffodil Delights:  The Daffodil Society of Rhode Island  Show

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Daffodil Delights:  The Daffodil Society of...

Join the Daffodil Society of Rhode Island and Blithewold to experience the breadth of colors, forms, and sizes now available in...

Daffodil Delights:  The Daffodil Society of Rhode Island  Show

It all starts with a cookie…a tree cookie! A slice of a Blithewold tree trunk serves as the foundation to start building your fairy house. Delight the fairies in your yard with a beautiful home, created from an amazing assortment of natural materials, just in time for their Earth Day celebrations!
Supplies and materials provided. Feel free to bring any special shells, pine cones, or special rocks you wish to include.
Ages 6 to 12. An adult must accompany children. Space is limited to 1 adult per child.
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Registration required, sessions are limited to 30.

Local Event: Fairy Houses

Fairy Houses

It all starts with a cookie…a tree cookie! A slice of a Blithewold tree trunk serves as the foundation to start building your...

Hone your pruning skills with board-certified master arborist Paul Fletcher. Following a 45-year career in arboriculture, Paul now volunteers his time to care for Blithewold’s vast array of shrubs and trees in the living collections, managing their care and promoting improved growth and aesthetics. This small-group, outdoor format allows participants to experience seasonal and species-specific best-pruning practices. Attendees will learn to identify pruning needs and goals while safely making proper cuts with the correct tools. Our goal is to increase your confidence in undertaking small pruning projects on your own landscape.
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Registration is required. Each class is limited to 10 people.

Local Event: Proper Pruning with Arborist Paul Fletcher

Proper Pruning with Arborist Paul Fletcher

Hone your pruning skills with board-certified master arborist Paul Fletcher. Following a 45-year career in arboriculture, Paul...

We invite you for Tea in Blithewold’s festively decorated Dining Room, a place where fine meals have always been served to cherished guests. Gather with friends and exchange stories while delighting in a cup of tea, freshly baked scones with clotted cream, and a three-tiered tray filled with sweet and savory treats. Simply luxurious! Come in, sit down, relax, and enjoy the moment.
The price includes admission to the Manor and Grounds, so plan to leave time for a stroll!

Local Event: Spring Afternoon Tea

Spring Afternoon Tea

We invite you for Tea in Blithewold’s festively decorated Dining Room, a place where fine meals have always been served to...

Join Director of Horticulture Dan Christina on a tour through the diverse collection of Narcissus (Daffodils) at the peak of Daffodil Days. Participants will view unique and uncommon cultivars and species, observe planting strategies for woodlands and gardens, and learn about the growing characteristics of the 100-plus varieties shown in the accredited American Daffodil Society Display Garden. This is a walking tour and includes a handout.
This is a walking tour across the property. Please dress and plan accordingly.
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Tour size is limited to 20. Preregistration is required.

Local Event: The Narcissi:  Daffodil Tour

The Narcissi:  Daffodil Tour

Join Director of Horticulture Dan Christina on a tour through the diverse collection of Narcissus (Daffodils) at the peak of...

Join Environmental Educator Connie Ganley for a perfect Arbor Day project: a home for pollinators! Did you know that trees need pollination to produce fruit and nuts? Learn how they provide the planet with plants, flowers, vegetables, and trees. You can help keep pollinators like bees and butterflies healthy by creating a haven to live and raise their young. Place your creation in your yard, and watch who moves in! Using repurposed containers and natural elements, fashion a one-of-a-kind art piece to bring joy to your garden.
This workshop is for ages 6 to 12; an adult must accompany children.
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Registration is required. Space is limited to 1 adult per child.

Local Event: Pollinator House Workshop

Pollinator House Workshop

Join Environmental Educator Connie Ganley for a perfect Arbor Day project: a home for pollinators! Did you know that trees need...

Bristol Public Works

Keep Bristol Clean will host its 37th annual town-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event will begin at the Bristol Department of Public Works, 111 Mt. Hope Ave, Bristol, RI, where refreshments will be served. Participants will receive supplies and then set out to various locations around Bristol to collect litter. The cleanup will take place rain or shine.
Volunteers are needed for the success of this community effort. You may adopt a spot to clean up by letting organizers know when you arrive, or you may elect to be assigned to a location in special need. Many of Bristol’s open space, natural areas, and coastal areas will be addressed this year. Long sleeve shirts, long pants, and closed toe shoes are suggested. No pre-registration is needed.
Keep Bristol Clean is being organized by the Bristol Conservation Commission with help from the Bristol Department of Public Works. This event is proudly sponsored by BayCoast Bank, the Office of the Governor’s Litter Free Rhode Island initiative, and Dunkin’ Donuts. Please show your support and join us on Saturday, April 25 to Keep Bristol Clean.

Local Event: Keep Bristol Clean 37th Annual Town-wide Cleanup Day

Keep Bristol Clean 37th Annual Town-wide...

Keep Bristol Clean will host its 37th annual town-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event...

Keep Bristol Clean 37th Annual Town-wide Cleanup Day

Join Blithewold as we celebrate our arboretum’s 100th anniversary and historic trees. This festival promises a day of entertaining, family-friendly nature crafts, scavenger hunts, a photo booth, workshops, and more. Don’t miss special performances by the internationally acclaimed <a href="https://www.pricklethorn.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Professor Pricklethorn</a> and a sapling giveaway generously sponsored by <a href="https://www.bartlett.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Bartlett Tree Company</a>. Local food trucks <a href="https://redsri.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Red’s Kitchen</a> and <a href="https://www.sebspizza.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Seb’s Woodfired Pizza</a> will be on hand, selling delicious treats.

Local Event: Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day

Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day

Join Blithewold as we celebrate our arboretum’s 100th anniversary and historic trees. This festival promises a day of...

Bristol Art Museum

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 1 to 4 p.m. Fees: $85 Members / $95 Non-Members


Do you want to explore your creative side? Do you want to experiment with colors without fear of making a mistake? Come join me in this easy, magical, and relaxing adventure into the world of freedom and creativity, after which you will get a masterpiece created by your own hands.

We aren’t going to learn how to paint or try complex techniques but observe how the paint lives and reacts on the fabric, directing it wherever our imagination wants the paint to go. During this master class, you will tap into your creativity and grow your unique Flower, a symbol of feminine beauty and divine blessing.

<a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/store/p466/Magic_Colors_%26_Flowers%3A_Silk_Painting_Workshop_with_Lidia_Mikhaylova.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Those interested in this class may register here.</a>

Local Event: Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk Painting Workshop with Lidia Mikhaylova

Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk Painting Workshop...

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 1 to 4 p.m. Fees: $85 Members / $95 Non-Members


Do you want to explore your creative side? Do you...

Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk Painting Workshop with Lidia Mikhaylova

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from March through May, for fun (and educational) hands-on learning at Blithewold! This year we will offer programs in science, history, and art. 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. Between sessions, there is plenty of time to enjoy a nice picnic or run out some energy on the Great Lawn. Check our website for more information on our monthly themes and activities.
This is a drop-off program designed for Ages 8 – 13. An adult chaperone is required to remain on the Property for security.
Students are to check in at the Visitor Center, and one adult chaperone must remain on the property until pickup. Please bring a lunch, a refillable water bottle, and dress for the weather, as we often take our lessons outside! Lunch will be enjoyed from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Adult chaperones and younger siblings are welcome to picnic on the Grounds with the students.
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April 28 – How to measure &amp; calculate the value of Trees 
May 26 – Letterboxing workshop

Local Event: Blithewold Homeschool Days

Blithewold Homeschool Days

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from March through May, for fun (and educational) hands-on learning at Blithewold!...

George Hail Library

Learn the Witch Dance! Join us as the Hooded Owl Witch Dancers of Rhode Island will offer a free class in this popular dance activity.Since launching in Germany a decade ago, witch dancing has become a global phenomenon. Attracted by the simple dance moves and opportunity to dress up, women around the world&nbsp;of all ages and abilities are starting local witch dance troupes. The class is not rigorous and no prior dance experience is necessary. Just come prepared to have fun and ’Shake Your Booty’. Bring a broom (or a stick) and wear comfortable shoes

Local Event: Hooded Owl Witch Dance Troupe

Hooded Owl Witch Dance Troupe

Learn the Witch Dance! Join us as the Hooded Owl Witch Dancers of Rhode Island will offer a free class in this popular dance...

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fees: $35 Members / $45 Non-Members


Join Providence-based artist Kim Arthurs (@moonersmakes) in a hands-on Intro to Cyanotype workshop. A cyanotype is a historical, alternative photographic blueprint process that uses ultraviolet light-sensitive iron salts, and produces a negative of an object or image through contact-printing, typically using sunlight as the source of exposure, and developing the image in water. In this workshop, students will learn the history and science of the cyanotype, and make their own 5"x7" (x2) cyanotype print. The first 5"x7" print will be pre-treated with cyanotype solution by Kim, and ready to be printed in this workshop. The second 5"x7" print will be blank, and treated with cyanotype solution by the student during the workshop for them to make a second print on their own at home after this workshop. Students will have access to an assortment of locally foraged botanicals to choose from for their cyanotype print, and are also welcome to bring their own botanicals/materials to create their composition. Students will first create their composition on pre-treated 5"x7" paper, then print their cyanotype using ultraviolet light, wash their print, and let it dry. Once dry, the cyanotype print is complete and archived. Next, students will learn how to treat their own paper with cyanotype solution. Students will then have a new 5"x7" cyanotype that is ready to be printed with whenever they are ready to make their second print at home, after this workshop.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/store/p469/Introduction_to_Cyanotype_with_Kim_Arthurs.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Those interested in this class may register here.</a>

Local Event: Introduction to Cyanotype with Kim Arthurs

Introduction to Cyanotype with Kim Arthurs

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fees: $35 Members / $45 Non-Members


Join Providence-based artist Kim Arthurs...

Historic Warren Methodist Church

Indulge in a traditional New England feast featuring authentic Johnnycakes served with sausage, a fresh fruit cup, coffee, and juice. This community gathering is open to all with tickets priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children; please order in advance online.

Local Event: May Johnnycake Breakfast

May Johnnycake Breakfast

Indulge in a traditional New England feast featuring authentic Johnnycakes served with sausage, a fresh fruit cup, coffee, and...

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