Arts & Entertainment
More To Do Than Barbeque Over Memorial Day Weekend
Shopping in Goddard Park, Live Music at the Greenwich Hotel, Horse Play in Saunderstown, and More
No idea what you’ll do for the long weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue with the best bets for how to spend your free time. Check out our picks for the local activities to hit and places to explore.
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If you want to get locally-grown food and produce before the East Greenwich Farmers’ Market opens officially next month, head over to the beautiful setting of Goddard Park to do your shopping.
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This time of year, you can expect to find fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, eggs, meat, seafood, flowers, beverages, spreads, baked and dry goods, specialty items and more. It’s one stop shopping at its freshest!
Where/When: ; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Why Go: The weather’s great, so you can get a walk through the woods or by the water in, too.
Pricing: Per item
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Where/When: Lounge; Friday, 9 p.m.
Why Go: Dan Lilley & The Keepers rock the house with original music on Friday.
Pricing: No Cover, 21 and over
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Where/When: 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd, Saunderstown, RI; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Who doesn’t love horses? Meet them and enjoy some horse play, including live music, cool equine demonstrations, food, drink, vendors, raffles and a silent auction to benefit the rescue and sanctuary.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Parking Lot; Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Show off yours and/or check out some cool cars while a DJ spins some tunes to benefit the East Greenwich Housing Authority's Self-Sufficiency Fund and Holiday Gift Program.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Showcase Cinemas, 1200 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI; Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
Why Go: Because laughter is the best medicine, and funny folks Kerry Louise and Chris Gay plan to bring it live.
Pricing: Tickets $10 each
Monday is Memorial Day, and our town’s patriotic annual steps off at 10 a.m. and concludes with ceremonies just north of Town Hall at the Post Office Cafe at 11 a.m. Enjoy the long weekend!
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