&nbsp;YOU ASKED FOR IT! 
The backpacks are packed, the lunches are made, and the kiddos are off to school… now it’s YOUR turn! &nbsp;Treat yourself to a little “me time” and dive into a morning of 
watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, and more to explore — no rules, no 
schedules, just you and some paint. 
Sip
 your coffee (in peace!), get a little messy, and create something just 
for you. Because that first day back deserves a celebration too! 
&nbsp;Wednesday, September 1st &nbsp;10:00am – 12:00pm &nbsp;$55 — includes all materials, coffee &amp; tea

Local Event: Back to School - Mom's Mixed Media Class

Washington County

Narragansett-South Kingstown

Rhode Island

Back to School - Mom's Mixed Media Class

 YOU ASKED FOR IT! 
The backpacks are packed, the lunches are made, and the kiddos are off to school… now it’s YOUR turn!...

The Joyce Restaurant & Pub

Join Poppy with her new show Jokin Off - it has 6 great comics all bringing their A game. Cory Gee headlines this bawdy show.&nbsp; Must be age appropriate.

Local Event: Jokin Off at The Joyce

Jokin Off at The Joyce

Join Poppy with her new show Jokin Off - it has 6 great comics all bringing their A game. Cory Gee headlines this bawdy show. ...

Historic Hale House

Hale House Open for the Season
Back by popular demand! This season, Hale House opens its doors on June 17 with an exhibit that debuted in 2025. “Marketing Matunuck” traces the rise of summer homes, hotels, and vacation culture in Matunuck through vintage postcards, maps, and memorabilia.

Open Hours: Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. from June 24 – September 2 or by appointment

Postcard courtesy of South County History Center

Local Event: Hale House Open for the Season

Hale House Open for the Season

Hale House Open for the Season
Back by popular demand! This season, Hale House opens its doors on June 17 with an exhibit that...

The Contemporary Theater Company

Melanie Benjamin joins us to discuss her new novel, The Windsor Affair. Described as “The Crown meets The Real Housewives," Benjamin's latest recounts a scandalous affair, a power struggle for the throne, and a sensational rivalry between an English queen and an American social climber. The Windsor Affair is the story of the Abdication of Edward VIII, and the two women at the center of it all. Feuding Windsor brothers and their wives: some things, it seems, never change. Melanie Benjamin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nine historical novels, including The Swans of Fifth Avenue, The Aviator's Wife, and The Children’s Blizzard. For more than fifteen years she has returned famous women to the center of their own stories. A theater-trained speaker, she lives in the Chicago area. Julie Gerstenblatt is the author of Daughters of Nantucket and The Stargazer of Nantucket, and holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University and has taught everything from middle school English to graduate studies. Her essays have appeared in Huffington Post and Grown &amp; Flown, among others. This event is free to attend, but registration is required – <a href="https://melaniebenjamin-wb.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://melaniebenjamin-wb.eventbrite.com</a>

Local Event: Melanie Benjamin In Conversation with Julie Gerstenblatt

Melanie Benjamin In Conversation with Julie...

Melanie Benjamin joins us to discuss her new novel, The Windsor Affair. Described as “The Crown meets The Real Housewives,"...

Melanie Benjamin In Conversation with Julie Gerstenblatt

Get ready to hand-build your very own spooky-cute ghost this fall! &nbsp;In this clay class, you’ll sculpt, customize, and decorate a 
one-of-a-kind ghost (pumpkin friends optional but highly encouraged )!
&nbsp;All Ages Welcome — no experience necessary! &nbsp;Customize your ghost and make it truly your own &nbsp;We handle all the firings — just bring your creativity
&nbsp;Saturday September 12th &nbsp;10:00 – 11:30am &nbsp;$55 per person &nbsp;Includes all materials, firings &amp; instructions

See you at the studio for some ghostly fun!

Local Event: Ghostly Fun- Clay Class

Ghostly Fun- Clay Class

Get ready to hand-build your very own spooky-cute ghost this fall!  In this clay class, you’ll sculpt, customize, and decorate...

The Dahlia Patch

Spend a beautiful day surrounded by dahlias, local art, music, food &amp; more!
📅 Saturday, September 12 ⏰ 10AM–4PM 📍 The Dahlia Patch Flower Farm | 120 Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich, RI
✨ Pick Your Own Dahlias 🎨 Local Artisans 🎶 Live Music 🥪 Local Eats &amp; Sweets 🍋 Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
Bring your friends, stroll through the flowers, shop local, grab a bite, and enjoy a beautiful day at The Dahlia Patch! 💕🌸

Local Event: Dahlia Days Art Market

Dahlia Days Art Market

Spend a beautiful day surrounded by dahlias, local art, music, food & more!
📅 Saturday, September 12 ⏰ 10AM–4PM 📍 The Dahlia...

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

Book Launch of my new book, I Belong in the Game. - a novel for adults and young adults. Summer, 1974. In a mill town where dreams feel as worn as the red brick buildings, a nine-year-old girl refuses to stay small.
Raylee Montour lives for baseball—the crack of the bat, the dust of the infield, the promise of a game that doesn’t yet want her. Too young. Too different. And most of all, a girl. But when a landmark court ruling cracks open the doors of Little League, Raylee dares to believe she might finally claim her place on the field.
Raised by a devoted father haunted by loss, Raylee grows up straddling worlds: between childhood and fierce independence, between her Mohawk heritage and a town quick to judge, between the memory of a mother she barely knew and a future she’s determined to shape. Her closest ally is Micah, her gentle, music-gifted neighbor, whose bruised home life hides behind quiet loyalty and a miraculous ability to make a piano sing after hearing a song only once.
As Raylee battles bullies, injustice, and the limits others place on her, she discovers that courage comes in many forms—standing up for a friend, daring to love what you love without apology, and finding your voice in a world that prefers your silence. With the help of an unconventional teacher, a steadfast father, and a heart too big to back down, Raylee begins to understand that talent is only part of the fight. The rest is believing you belong.
Set against the changing social landscape of the 1970s, Raylee
is a tender, powerful coming-of-age story about friendship, resilience, found family, and the quiet, revolutionary act of letting a child become exactly who she is meant to be.Book is available at my book launch, Amazon, and my website: www.tamstales.net

Local Event: Book Launch

Book Launch

Book Launch of my new book, I Belong in the Game. - a novel for adults and young adults. Summer, 1974. In a mill town where...

Laurel Lane Country Club

Calling all Rebels! Join your fellow South Kingstown High School graduates to celebrate 50 years since graduation with a special evening at the Laurel Lane Country Club. Tickets are $76 per person, and you can connect with the group on Facebook or via email for more details.

Local Event: 50th Reunion Class Of 1976

50th Reunion Class Of 1976

Calling all Rebels! Join your fellow South Kingstown High School graduates to celebrate 50 years since graduation with a...

Bark on the Beach is Animal Rescue Rhode Island's annual one-mile walk-a-thon at Narragansett Town Beach, bringing together animal lovers and their pets for a morning of community, fun, and purpose.
Every step helps provide food, medical care, behavioral training, enrichment, and shelter for more than 500 homeless animals who rely on ARRI each year. Participants can walk as individuals or teams, enjoy local vendors, activities, prizes, and fundraising incentives all while making a direct impact on the lives of animals in need.
Join us Sunday, September 13th 9:30-11:30 AM at Narragansett Town Beach. <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/event/barkonthebeach2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register today!</a> Whether you're walking with your dog, in honor of a beloved pet, or simply because you believe every animal deserves a second chance, Bark on the Beach is an opportunity to make a difference, one step at a time.

Local Event: Animal Rescue Rhode Island: Bark on the Beach

Animal Rescue Rhode Island: Bark on the Beach

Bark on the Beach is Animal Rescue Rhode Island's annual one-mile walk-a-thon at Narragansett Town Beach, bringing together...

Providence Marriott Downtown

Roger Williams University School of Law Providence Law School Fair
Thinking about law school? Join Roger Williams University School of Law for the annual Providence Law School Fair, where you'll have the opportunity to explore legal education and connect with representatives from more than 40 ABA-approved law schools from across the United States.
The event begins with a Law School Admissions 101 Panel from 12:00–1:00 p.m., where admissions professionals will provide an overview of the law school admissions process and answer general questions. Following the panel, attendees are invited to meet one-on-one with representatives from participating law schools during the Law School Fair from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

For additional information and to register, visit: <a target="_blank" href="https://law.rwu.edu/events/providence-law-fair" rel="nofollow noopener">https://law.rwu.edu/events/providence-law-fair</a>
Or contact the RWU Law Admissions Office at 401-254-4555.

Local Event: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair

Providence County

Providence

RWU Law Providence Law School Fair

Roger Williams University School of Law Providence Law School Fair
Thinking about law school? Join Roger Williams University...

Wakefield Books

David Farrell joins us to sign copies of his new book&nbsp;Dead in the Water: The Real Story of Nathan Carman, in which we follow the author’s team as they dissect Nathan’s final voyage, extract exclusive testimony, and assemble evidence from around the world – it’s truly the inside story of Nathan Carman’s crimes from the maritime lawyer who solved his multimillionaire mother’s disappearance at sea and his even wealthier grandfather’s shooting death in bed. David J. Farrell, Jr. received his primary maritime education and initial Coast Guard licensing in Chatham, Massachusetts. A graduate of Duke Law School, he was a maritime casualty trial lawyer for forty years. A past president of The Maritime Law Association of the United States, he received the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant’s Distinguished Public Service Award, and served as a legal advisor to the U.S. State Department and U.S. Coast Guard at UN International Maritime Organization meetings. No registration required for this in-store event.

Local Event: David Farrell Book Signing

David Farrell Book Signing

David Farrell joins us to sign copies of his new book Dead in the Water: The Real Story of Nathan Carman, in which we follow...

Create a priceless keepsake for your child or pet with our hand, foot, or paw print ornament workshop! 
In this 20-minute session, your child or pet will get to make their own 
clay ornament, which will then be painted by our expert artists. 
We offer a variety of designs to choose from, including a gnome, 
reindeer, Santa, mistletoe, Grinch, polar bear, cardinal, gingerbread 
person, holiday tree, and snowman. 
Footprints are for ages 3 and under only.
Book your 20-minute session at <a href="https://rebekahcookart.com/hand-foot-ornaments/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://rebekahcookart.com/hand-foot-ornaments/</a>

Local Event: Hand,Foot and Paw Prints in Clay

Hand,Foot and Paw Prints in Clay

Create a priceless keepsake for your child or pet with our hand, foot, or paw print ornament workshop! 
In this 20-minute...

Get ready to create stunning, one-of-a-kind stoneware using our gorgeous peacock technique! &nbsp; Every piece turns out totally unique, just like a peacock’s plumage. 
Choose
 from a variety of stoneware pieces as your canvas, then layer on 
jewel-toned glazes in deep blues, greens, and earthy tones for that 
signature shimmering peacock effect or create your own color palette. 
&nbsp;Saturday, September 19th &nbsp;2:00pm – 4:00pm &nbsp;$20 workshop fee + cost of pottery piece
No experience necessary — we’ll guide you through the technique step by step!
Come spread your creative feathers and make something beautifully wild.

Local Event: Stoneware Pottery Painting

Stoneware Pottery Painting

Get ready to create stunning, one-of-a-kind stoneware using our gorgeous peacock technique!   Every piece turns out totally...

Gardner’s Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852

Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the 4th Annual Paddle for Progress RI event as we paddle Wickford Harbor for breast cancer. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to breast cancer research and care in RI!
Donate or REGISTER NOW and bring your own kayak, SUP, canoe, or rowboat. This is an inspiring and fun paddle in Wickford Harbor for paddlers of all abilities. The meeting point is Gardner’s Wharf, 170 Main Street, North Kingstown, RI. Meet at the public parking lot at the end of Main Street in North Kingstown.&nbsp;
Weather Date: Sept 27, 2026
Let’s turn Wickford Harbor&nbsp;PINK&nbsp;for breast cancer research and care in RI!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.paddleforprogressri.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.paddleforprogressri.org</a>

Local Event: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI

North Kingstown

2026 Paddle for Progress RI

Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the 4th Annual Paddle for Progress RI event as we paddle Wickford Harbor for breast...

Local Author Glenn Morrow Book Signing at Wakefield Books, 10am to Noon, for his new novel Lighting Is Everything. Glenn Morrow is the celebrated author of two previous works of fiction: Things Beloved and Vacation and Other Tales of Enduring Love. He has worked as a teacher, advocacy journalist, editor of Storytelling Magazine, and technical writer. He believes that fiction should be a gift that offers humor, hope, and clarity. He resides and replaces lightbulbs in North Kingstown with his wife Deborah. Lighting Is Everything begins with a lightbulb joke. The porch bulb that Jerry and Franny are unable to reach is changed by a total stranger who proceeds to change their lives. Their quiet family home is abruptly upended and filled with movie lighting, illuminating a very different reality, with consequences both richly comic and deeply troubling. Light, in all of its manifestations, is the golden thread woven throughout that builds in emotional and spiritual resonance. No registration required for this in-store event.

Local Event: Local Author Glenn Morrow Book Signing at Wakefield Books

Local Author Glenn Morrow Book Signing at...

Local Author Glenn Morrow Book Signing at Wakefield Books, 10am to Noon, for his new novel Lighting Is Everything. Glenn Morrow...

Local Author Glenn Morrow Book Signing at Wakefield Books

Fall has officially arrived, and it’s time to get glazed and grinning! &nbsp;Join us for our Pumpkin Pottery Painting Class
 — pick your ceramic pumpkin, then add your choice of color: classic 
jack-o’-lantern orange, speckled white, moody blue-greens, and more!
Whether you’re going for spooky, silly, or straight-up elegant, there’s a pumpkin (and a palette) for every vibe. 
All Ages Welcome
&nbsp;Saturday, September 26th &nbsp;12:00pm – 4:00pm &nbsp;$20 event fee + cost of pottery &nbsp;Includes light refreshments, coffee, tea — BYOB welcome!
&nbsp;SPECIAL OFFER: Bring a friend and get $5 off your pottery!

Local Event: Pumpkin Palooza

Pumpkin Palooza

Fall has officially arrived, and it’s time to get glazed and grinning!  Join us for our Pumpkin Pottery Painting Class
 — pick...

Courthouse Center for the Arts

Jack &amp; Diane still run wild, Pink Houses still glow at the edge of a Small Town, and Hurts So Good still stings sweet. Paper In Fire plays these Mellencamp staples with grit, swing, and heart. Six seasoned musicians are here to R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A., making the house go Crumblin’ Down to an Authority Song, and showering Rain on the Scarecrow before a Cherry Bomb explodes into the burn of Paper in Fire. It’s a true sing-along night for-lifers and new fans alike. 
All ages. No outside food &amp; drink. Full bar and plentiful free parking onsite. Come see why the Courthouse has won #1 Live Music Venue three years running across 2023, 2024, and 2025!

Local Event: John Mellencamp - Paper in Fire 9/26/26 SAT 7:30PM

John Mellencamp - Paper in Fire 9/26/26 SAT 7:30PM

Jack & Diane still run wild, Pink Houses still glow at the edge of a Small Town, and Hurts So Good still stings sweet. Paper In...

WinterHawk Vineyards

Wakefield Books hosts Ann Hood In Conversation with Rosanne Annoni, to discuss Rosanne’s new book, Unfolding the Heart. Spanning decades of grief, motherhood, cancer, and healing, this memoir explores the messy beauty of a life lived with courageous self-inquiry. For spiritual seekers, healing professionals, or anyone navigating loss, midlife change, or a desire for inner truth, Unfolding the Heart is a cathartic, hopeful story of letting go, leaning in, and discovering that spiritual path isn’t somewhere far away—it’s right here, within. Rosanne Annoni was a successful psychotherapist for thirty-five years in the Bay Area before becoming an ordained teacher of the Diamond Approach in 2000. She has taught students and mentored teachers in the United States, the UK, and the EU. In 2024, she was awarded an Emerging Writer Fellowship from Aspen Words. Ann Hood is the author of more than a dozen books of memoir and fiction, including the best-selling novels The Book That Matters Most, The Red Thread, and The Knitting Circle. Winterhawk Vineyards is a beautiful, picturesque local winery tucked away in a wooded grove in West Kingston, Rhode Island. This is a ticketed event, and ticket price includes a glass of wine. <a href="https://annhoodrosanne-wb.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://annhoodrosanne-wb.eventbrite.com</a>

Local Event: Ann Hood In Conversation with Rosann Annoni at Winterhawk Vineyards

Ann Hood In Conversation with Rosann Annoni at...

Wakefield Books hosts Ann Hood In Conversation with Rosanne Annoni, to discuss Rosanne’s new book, Unfolding the Heart....

Ann Hood In Conversation with Rosann Annoni at Winterhawk Vineyards

Will Henry joins us to sign copies of his new Wallace the Brave Adventure, All Hands on Deck! Snug Harbor, Rhode Island, is a paradise for childhood exploration—and home to the motley, good-natured cast of kids in the award-winning daily comic strip Wallace the Brave. In this full-color collection, Wallace chases big dreams: riding a giant ammonite down a 100-foot wave, turning his bathtub into a ball pit, and finding out whether the cracks in the school walls lead to another dimension. Joining him are best friends Spud, Amelia, and Rose. Will Henry is the creator behind Ordinary Bill and Wallace the Brave, both distributed on GoComics.com. His professional career began with his strip Room Mates, which was published in The Daily Campus during his time at the University of Connecticut. He draws his inspiration from everyday life and in the age of the smart-phone, he aims to re-create a world in which kids “still collect bugs and fly kites and eat ice cream cones upside-down.” No registration required for this in-store event.

Local Event: Will Henry Book Signing at Wakefield Books

Will Henry Book Signing at Wakefield Books

Will Henry joins us to sign copies of his new Wallace the Brave Adventure, All Hands on Deck! Snug Harbor, Rhode Island, is a...

Whalers Brewing Company

Join Wakefield Books at Whaler's Brewing for our next Grown-Up Book Fair! Thursday November 12, 5 - 8pm.It’s just like the Scholastic Book Fair you loved as a kid, but with grown-up books and grown-up beverages. No registration required.

Local Event: Wakefield Books Grown-Up Book Fair at Whaler's Brewing

Wakefield Books Grown-Up Book Fair at Whaler's...

Join Wakefield Books at Whaler's Brewing for our next Grown-Up Book Fair! Thursday November 12, 5 - 8pm.It’s just like the...

Wakefield Books Grown-Up Book Fair at Whaler's Brewing

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Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

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Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Stonington-Mystic

Connecticut

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

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Wednesday, September 2

Jokin Off at The Joyce

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7:30 PM

The Joyce Restaurant & Pub, 195 Main St, South Kingstown, RI

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RWU Law Providence Law School Fair

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Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence, RI

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Jokin Off at The Joyce

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