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

Please join us on October 4 for a special 10:15 Morning Prayer service. Together with our furry friends, we will honor St. Francis of Assisi and his love for creation.
This short service of morning prayer will be filled with the familiar hymns and prayers rooted in our Anglican tradition as well as an opportunity for each pet to receive an individual blessing from Fr. Craig. This wonderful and boisterous service is a perfect opportunity to celebrate our furry friends, who provide us with unconditional love and companionship. We hope to see your pets (and their humans) there!

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals

Washington County

Narragansett-South Kingstown

Rhode Island

Blessing of the Animals

Please join us on October 4 for a special 10:15 Morning Prayer service. Together with our furry friends, we will honor St....

Mews Tavern

Wakefield-Peacedale RI

Trivia Tuesday

The Joyce Restaurant & Pub

Come enjoy a phenomenal night of comedy at the Joyce Restaurant and and the new Showroom upstairs. Poppy Champlin puts together these shows and has a good one cooking for the 7th.&nbsp; Tyler Hittner headlines some of RI's best opening comics Brett Davey- Carolyn Comeau - Craig DePena and Jenn Richey - Always fresh always funny.

Local Event: Jokin Off at The Joyce

Jokin Off at The Joyce

Come enjoy a phenomenal night of comedy at the Joyce Restaurant and and the new Showroom upstairs. Poppy Champlin puts together...

Narragansett Pint Night

Celebrate autumn on Aquidneck Island with a free, family-friendly outdoor cultural celebration! The 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival returns to historic Touro Park in Newport on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Hosted by the Japan-America Society of Southern New England, Inc. (JASNE), this open-air festival honors the long-standing Newport-Shimoda Sister City connection and local heritage dating back to Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s historic 1854 expedition.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
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 <li>Live Performances:
 Thunderous taiko drum sets and dynamic martial arts demonstrations throughout the day.</li>
 <li>History Tent: Explore fascinating maritime history and trade connections in partnership with the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Wareham Historical Society, and Five College Center for East Asian Studies.</li>
 <li>Youth Crafts Pavilion:
 Hands-on origami paper-folding, traditional brush calligraphy, kite-making, and a popular Kimono photo station.</li>
 <li>Cosplay Parade &amp; Contest:
 The 2nd Annual Cosplay Parade kicks off at 12:30 PM (assembly at 12:15 PM under the tent next to the Commodore Perry Statue). Costumed participants of all ages—and pets—are welcome!</li>
 <li>Food &amp; Artisan Market:
 Taste authentic Japanese-inspired street food from regional vendors and browse handcrafted items from local artisans.</li>
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EVENT DETAILS:
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 <li>Admission: FREE and open to the public</li>
 <li>Weather: Rain or shine</li>
 <li>Location: Touro Park, 5 Touro Park St W, Newport, RI</li>
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<ul>
 <li>Website: <a href="https://www.jasne-janafa.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.jasne-janafa.org</a></li>
 <li>Facebook Event Link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jasne.janafa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/jasne.janafa</a></li>
</ul>
Supported in part through Discover Newport; Japan Foundation, New York; BankNewport; and the National Association of Japan-America Societies.
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Local Event: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport!

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2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is...

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Events and Things to Do in Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

Sunday, October 4

Blessing of the Animals

OCT

4

10:15 AM

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

Wednesday, October 7

Jokin Off at The Joyce

OCT

7

7:30 PM

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

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Sunday, October 4

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Saturday, October 17

Thursday, November 5

Blessing of the Animals

Jokin Off at The Joyce