Tower Hill Brewing Co.

Get out your legwarmers and your acid-washed denim and join us for a special 80s-themed book release party for Wicked Wanted Widows, the third installment of the popular Widows series from authors Vanessa Lillie, Kimberly Belle, and Cate Holohan. Our partner <a href="https://www.bookabreak.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Book A Break</a>
 is planning a totally rad event, complete with sparkly 80s crafts, 
trivia, themed cocktails, and of course, you'll get to meet and mingle 
with all three authors, and get your copy of Wicked Wanted Widows a day prior to its release.&nbsp;
Tickets now available! &nbsp;<a href="https://www.bookabreak.org/retreats/p/vip-release-party-wicked-wanted-widows-august-24th" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bookabreak.org/retreats/p/vip-release-party-wicked-wanted-widows-august-24th</a>

Local Event: Book A Break 80s Themed Release Party for Wicked Wanted Widows

Washington County

Narragansett-South Kingstown

Rhode Island

Book A Break 80s Themed Release Party for...

Get out your legwarmers and your acid-washed denim and join us for a special 80s-themed book release party for Wicked Wanted...

Book A Break 80s Themed Release Party for Wicked Wanted Widows

Kinney Azalea Gardens

Spend a beautiful summer evening at Kinney Azalea Garden&nbsp;as we welcome <a target="_blank" href="https://thehonkband.com/home" rel="nofollow noopener">The Honk</a>, a Rhode Island-based quintet performing an engaging mix of original Americana, jazz, country, folk, blues, and funk. Featuring guitar, mandolin, bass, percussion, keyboards, viola, and violin, The Honk's dynamic performances combine exceptional musicianship with thoughtful songwriting and an inviting stage presence.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m., giving guests time to explore the gardens, grab a refreshment, and settle in before the music begins. The evening opens at 5:15 p.m.&nbsp;with local singer-songwriter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/benhokemusic/" rel="nofollow noopener">Ben Hoke</a>, followed by The Honk&nbsp;taking the stage at 6:00 p.m.

This concert is proudly sponsored by <a target="_blank" href="https://whalers.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whalers Brewing Company</a>. Craft beer from Whalers Brewing, along with other refreshments, will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Professional sound is provided by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thevirgilco-op.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Virgil Co-Op Production,</a> ensuring an outstanding listening experience. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather with family and friends, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live local music in one of Rhode Island's most beautiful garden settings.

Local Event: Summer Concert Series Featuring: The Honk

Summer Concert Series Featuring: The Honk

Spend a beautiful summer evening at Kinney Azalea Garden as we welcome The Honk, a Rhode Island-based quintet performing an...

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...

Please RSVP at <a href="https://halehouseri.org/event/plein-air-painting-demonstration/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">halehouseri.org/event/plein-air-painting-demonstration/</a>

Local Event: Plein Air Painting Demonstration

Plein Air Painting Demonstration

Please RSVP at halehouseri.org/event/plein-air-painting-demonstration/

South Kingstown abounds in public monuments, markers, and memorials,&nbsp;many hidden in plain sight, dedicated to all kinds of events and people. This talk provides an illustrated virtual tour and illuminates some of the history behind each one.
Jessica Wilson served as Local History Librarian at Peace Dale Library for 22 years, hosted numerous local history public programs, and created a Timeline of South Kingstown history for the Town's 300th Anniversary in 2023.&nbsp;
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Kingston Free Library
2605 Kingstown Rd
Kingston, RI 02881

Local Event: Monuments and Memorials of South Kingstown

Monuments and Memorials of South Kingstown

South Kingstown abounds in public monuments, markers, and memorials, many hidden in plain sight, dedicated to all kinds of...

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

Wakefield Books hosts Alyssa Maxwell to discuss her new Gilded Newport mystery, Murder at Rosecliff. When a troublemaking party crasher is found dead in a fountain during an elegant soiree in Newport, Rhode Island, newspaper editor Emma Cross Andrews must clear her own society reporter from suspicion of murder. Confronted by a mysterious stranger at a Newport's event of the season, cub reporter Ethan gets unwittingly drawn into a web of intrigue involving the blackmail of one of Newport's elite. Coming to the aid of their luckless cub reporter, Emma and Derrick must sort through the white lies and blackened reputations to discover the identity of the true killer. Alyssa Maxwell is the acclaimed author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries and the Lady and Lady’s Maid Mystery series. Growing up in New England and traveling to Great Britain fueled a passion for history, while a love of puzzles of all kinds drew her to the mystery genre. This event is free to attend, but registration is required: <a href="https://alyssamaxwell-wb.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://alyssamaxwell-wb.eventbrite.com</a>

Local Event: Alyssa Maxwell Author Talk with Wakefield Books at The CTC

Alyssa Maxwell Author Talk with Wakefield Books...

Wakefield Books hosts Alyssa Maxwell to discuss her new Gilded Newport mystery, Murder at Rosecliff. When a troublemaking party...

Alyssa Maxwell Author Talk with Wakefield Books at The CTC

St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

Fundraiser featuring renowned Artists Anne Packard and Erica Harper. We will be selling limited edition Giclee prints signed by both artists. The event will benefit The Liberian School for Needy Children providing Education and meals. Your purchase will be a beautiful reminder of the donation you made to the school.

Local Event: Pop up Gallery

Narragansett Pier

Pop up Gallery

Fundraiser featuring renowned Artists Anne Packard and Erica Harper. We will be selling limited edition Giclee prints signed by...

The Dahlia Patch

Spend a beautiful day surrounded by dahlias, local art, music, food &amp; more!
📅 Saturday, August 29 &amp; 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, August 29 & Saturday, September 12 ⏰...

Fall
 is calling! Come spend some of your day with us painting your very own 
pumpkin pottery — jack-o-lanterns, cozy pumpkin platters, mini pumpkin 
candle holders, and more! &nbsp;It’s the perfect way to get into that autumn spirit while creating decor you’ll love year after year.
Saturday,&nbsp;August 29th &nbsp;11:00 am– 4:00 pm <a href="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/svg/1f4cd.svg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> 344 Main St., Wakefield, RI &nbsp;$20 event fee + cost of pottery
<a href="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/svg/2728.svg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> We’re open all day for this one — there’s no specific workshop time, so sign up and stop by whenever works for you
 between 11 am and 4 pm! Come right when we open, swing by on your lunch
 break, or pop in later in the afternoon — it’s all up to you. 
&nbsp;No experience needed — pick your piece, grab a seat, and paint at your own pace. Great for solo visits, friend hangouts, or family fall fun! 
Workshop
 fee includes: your studio fee, instructions, light refreshments and 
beverages.*Pottery piece is paid for the day of the event.

Local Event: Fall Pumpkins and Pottery Event - All Day  at Rebekah Cook Art

Fall Pumpkins and Pottery Event - All Day  at...

Fall
 is calling! Come spend some of your day with us painting your very own 
pumpkin pottery — jack-o-lanterns, cozy pumpkin...

Fall Pumpkins and Pottery Event - All Day  at Rebekah Cook Art

Wakefield Books

Padma Venkatraman joins us to sign copies of her new children’s picture book Faraway Friends. It’s a joyous occasion when you get to visit family in another country after a long time apart. But sometimes it takes a while to connect. In award-winning author Padma Venkatraman’s picture book debut, this family finds a unique way to bridge generational, linguistic and cultural barriers through the power of creative play, and Nicole Wong’s evocative illustrations bring this story to brilliant life. Padma is the internationally acclaimed author of such books as The Bridge Home, Safe Harbor, and A Time to Dance. She is the winner of WNDB’s Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature and numerous other awards and honors, from Canada to Spain to Japan. Her books have been featured in the New York Times and Washington Post; and her poems have been published in Poetry and nominated for the Pushcart Prize. No registration required for this in-store event.

Local Event: Padma Venkatraman Book Signing at Wakefield Books 

Padma Venkatraman Book Signing at Wakefield Books 

Padma Venkatraman joins us to sign copies of her new children’s picture book Faraway Friends. It’s a joyous occasion when you...

Saugatucket Park

Wakefield Books Pop-Up at The Ocean State Renaissance Faire, 11am to 5pm. We’ll have a selection of mystical, magical books, tarot cards, and more at our pop-up shop at Rhode Island’s only Renaissance Faire, which will be held at Saugatucket Park in Wakefield. Partake in live entertainment, local vendors, costume contests, mermaids, pirates, magic, and more! More information on the Faire at https://www.osrenfaire.com/

Local Event: Wakefield Books Pop-Up Bookshop at Ocean State Renaissance Faire 

Wakefield Books Pop-Up Bookshop at Ocean State...

Wakefield Books Pop-Up at The Ocean State Renaissance Faire, 11am to 5pm. We’ll have a selection of mystical, magical books,...

Wakefield Books Pop-Up Bookshop at Ocean State Renaissance Faire 

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

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! 💕🌸

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

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...

Art Play Learn Online

Take an art-creation journey each week that helps you develop your art technique and your artistic expression. Each week there will be a theme which will result in following instructor-led guided art and then adding your own personal artist spice to it using a variety of art media.Some examples from the past have been a guided drawing of an endangered animal with students' individual ideas of the landscape that animal might live in. The landscape ideas are formed using the Socratic Method of asking them questions that do not necessarily have to be answered out loud- but can be. Just letting those questions bounce around your head will help ideas form and get curated. In addition to learning art techniques and expression, students gain knowledge about the theme through fun facts, and games.
Recommended for Ages:10 – 12 yrs&nbsp;FridaysSep 18, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026 (12 classes)12:00pm - 12:55pm EDT&nbsp;Location: Online via &nbsp;Zoom&nbsp;Instructor: Teresa (Sedano) Davis&nbsp;Capacity: 9 students&nbsp;Enroll now at: <a href="https://www.artplaylearn.com/music-art" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.artplaylearn.com/music-art</a> or <a href="https://www.artplaylearn.com/tutorials" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.artplaylearn.com/tutorials</a>

Local Event: Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online)

Prince George's County

Bowie

Maryland

Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class...

Take an art-creation journey each week that helps you develop your art technique and your artistic expression. Each week there...

Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online)

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...

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...

Charlestown

Richmond

Newport County

Jamestown

Providence Metropolitan Area

Exeter

Newport

Hopkinton

Kent County

East Greenwich

Middletown

Westerly

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.

New London County

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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St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 72 Central St, Narragansett, 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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