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Fairies, Ducks and a Ballerina, Oh My!
Here are some fun activities for the young and the young at heart. Salute some police, race some ducks, and also watch a show, a parade and a circus.
Have some fun with ducks, fairies and Angelina Ballerina. Also enjoy the excitement of the police parade and a circus.
- 13TH ANNUAL PAWCATUCK RIVER DUCK RACE
Where/When: Downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck and Donahue Park, April 30. The start of the fun and festivities in Donahue Park is 12 p.m.; 2 p.m. is the corporate race and 3 p.m. is the main race.
Why Go: In addition to duck races and prizes there is also food, entertainment, moon bounce, rockwall, face- painting, novelty sales, games,children’s activities and much more.
Price: Free admission; $5 to race a duck. - RINGLING BROTHERS AND BB CIRCUS
Where/When: Dunkin Donuts Center 1 LaSalle Square, Providence, RI Feb. 28 to May 31 (times vary, see website for details)
Why Go: Fun at the circus
Price: Prices vary. For a discount, use code RBBBMOM and save $5. It's good for shows on Friday 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. No double discounts, not valid on premium seats. (Discount thanks to Macaroni Kid Website) - AQUIDNECK ISLAND NATIONAL POLICE PARADE
Where/When: Middletown and Newport, May 1, starts 11:50 a.m. at the Hampton Inn, 317 West Main Road, Middletown, at the beginning of the parade route. It goes from the Hampton Inn to the Newport Police Department at 120 Broadway.
Why Go: A fun day and a chance to salute our law enforcement. There are a variety of groups in the parade including the band.
Price: Free - ANGELINA BALLERINA: THE MUSICAL
Where/When: Zeiterion Theatre 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, May 1 at 3 p.m.
Why Go: "A family-friendly show that will have the entire audience dancing in the aisles."
Price: Tickets $25, $20, $15 - BLITHEWOLD FAIRY FESTIVAL
Where/When: Blithewold Mansion, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI, May 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: "A spring play-day for all ages. Absorb the sights, sounds and smells of the garden at Blithewold during Daffodil Days. Fairy costumes encouraged."
Price: Free with regular admission: Adults $10/seniors $8/college students $8/kids ages 6-17, $2. You can pre-purchase tickets. Tiverton library also has a museum pass that allows up to 2 adults and 6 children under 18 for free.
