Community Church of Providence

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at Community Church of Providence. Director Mike Barnicle will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Providence County

Providence

Rhode Island

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Farm Fresh Rhode Island

Stop by Farm Fresh Rhode Island on Wednesday, September 30, for Amenity Aid's 10th Annual Health + Hygiene Spectacular! Kicking off at 5:30 pm, this signature fundraiser for Rhode Island's only hygiene bank will include a signature drink, food, a cash bar, amazing raffle prizes, an ice-cream sundae bar, and an inspiring speaking program to uplift the community. 92 PRO FM's Bekah Berger will help bring together community members, businesses, and supporters for an evening of fun, connection, and impact. Each ticket purchased provides necessities—like soap, shampoo, and tampons—to our Rhody neighbors in need. Spots are limited. Get your tickets today!

Local Event: 10th Annual Health + Hygiene Spectacular!

Kent County

Warwick

10th Annual Health + Hygiene Spectacular!

Stop by Farm Fresh Rhode Island on Wednesday, September 30, for Amenity Aid's 10th Annual Health + Hygiene Spectacular! Kicking...

Learn about the evolution of passenger travel to Lock island from the 1800's to the modern era.

Local Event: Steamboats to Ferries:  The Story of the Block Island Boat

Steamboats to Ferries:  The Story of the Block...

Learn about the evolution of passenger travel to Lock island from the 1800's to the modern era.

Steamboats to Ferries:  The Story of the Block Island Boat

Author, historian, SSHSA member, and former purser Gregory Abbott&nbsp;has been captivated by ships since his high school summer job aboard the&nbsp;Yankee&nbsp;that went to Block Island. Learn about the evolution of steamships and passenger travel, from the 1800s to the modern era of the ferries to Block Island.October 3, 2026,&nbsp;Doors open at 10 a.m. ET, Presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. ET.&nbsp;

Local Event: Presentation: Steamboats to Ferries:  The Story of the Block Island Boat

Presentation: Steamboats to Ferries:  The Story...

Author, historian, SSHSA member, and former purser Gregory Abbott has been captivated by ships since his high school summer job...

Presentation: Steamboats to Ferries:  The Story of the Block Island Boat

Warwick Center for the Arts

Celebrating 40 years of Rhode Island art. The 40th Annual Rhode Island Open brings together work by artists living or working across the state, selected by juror Richard Whitten, Professor of Painting at Rhode Island College. Opening reception and awards Thursday, October 8, 6–7:30 pm. On view through November 21. Free.

Local Event: 40th Annual Rhode Island Open Opening Reception

40th Annual Rhode Island Open Opening Reception

Celebrating 40 years of Rhode Island art. The 40th Annual Rhode Island Open brings together work by artists living or working...

The 40th Annual Rhode Island Open opens Saturday, October 10 and runs through November 21, open Wednesdays–Saturdays, 12–5 pm. One of the state's longest-running open calls for artists, the exhibition features work by artists 18 and older living or working in Rhode Island, juried by Richard Whitten, Professor of Painting at Rhode Island College. Free admission. Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 401-737-0010 · warwickcfa.org

Local Event: WCFA 40th Annual RI Open - Opening Day

WCFA 40th Annual RI Open - Opening Day

The 40th Annual Rhode Island Open opens Saturday, October 10 and runs through November 21, open Wednesdays–Saturdays, 12–5 pm....

Put on your favorite costume while getting into the spooky spirit early with this festive Halloween themed FUNdraiser featuring raffles, raffle baskets and penny socials. Families can enjoy free kids activities while browsing a variety of unique offerings from local vendors and crafters. Support local small businesses. Trick o’ Treat see you there.

Local Event: POSTPONED: The First Sunday Of Fall: An Early Halloween Celebration

POSTPONED: The First Sunday Of Fall: An Early...

Put on your favorite costume while getting into the spooky spirit early with this festive Halloween themed FUNdraiser featuring...

POSTPONED: The First Sunday Of Fall: An Early Halloween Celebration

Tour our collections and learn about the history of steamships and engine-powered vessels. Explore hundreds of models, photos, maritime artworks, and other artifacts.
<ul><li>Tour</li><li>Selfie Station with Nautical Props</li><li>Deck Games (games people used to play on ocean liners)</li><li>Coloring station</li><li>Scavenger hunt &amp; more</li></ul>

Local Event: OPEN HOUSE at the SHIP HISTORY CENTER

OPEN HOUSE at the SHIP HISTORY CENTER

Tour our collections and learn about the history of steamships and engine-powered vessels. Explore hundreds of models, photos,...

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:
<ul>
 <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>
</ul>
EVENT DETAILS:
<ul>
 <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>
</ul>
<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!

Newport County

Portsmouth

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

Celebrate autumn on Aquidneck Island with a free, family-friendly outdoor cultural celebration! The 2nd Annual Japan-America...

2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport!

Each month, we will explore a different technique that can be applied to your acrylic painting practice. From stencils to layering techniques to incorporating photo images, I will help you develop your painting tool box to enhance the narrative of your paintings. We will spend the first half of class working on new techniques and the second half working on your own paintings. (Adventures in Acrylics class welcomes students aged 16+)

Local Event: Adventures in Acrylic Class

Adventures in Acrylic Class

Each month, we will explore a different technique that can be applied to your acrylic painting practice. From stencils to...

Facilitated by local poet Hannah Little
Doors open at 6:00 pm, workshop 6:30 - 8:30.
“We don’t write what we know exactly, but rather we write to know.” - Anthony Doerr.
In this workshop, participants will explore a topic related to mindfulness, wellbeing, &amp; personal growth, using writing as a tool of discovery and expression. Participants will read poetry and stories, write, and share about the topic. Our 2026 topics include: Living Without Resentment, Finding Belonging, Moving Through Grief, and more!
October Topic: Tolerating Discomfort.
Ages 18+

Local Event: Write to Grow - Writing Workshop (18+)

Write to Grow - Writing Workshop (18+)

Facilitated by local poet Hannah Little
Doors open at 6:00 pm, workshop 6:30 - 8:30.
“We don’t write what we know exactly, but...

Local author, speaker, and SSHSA member&nbsp;Brian Wallin&nbsp;will present “Ida Lewis: The Legendary Lady Light Keeper of Lime Rock,” highlighting her life and 18 rescues on the anniversary of her death.Doors open at 10 a.m. ET, Presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. ET,

Local Event: Speaker Event:  Ida Lewis: The Legendary Lady Light Keeper of Lime Rock

Speaker Event:  Ida Lewis: The Legendary Lady...

Local author, speaker, and SSHSA member Brian Wallin will present “Ida Lewis: The Legendary Lady Light Keeper of Lime Rock,”...

Speaker Event:  Ida Lewis: The Legendary Lady Light Keeper of Lime Rock

Ocean State Montessori School

Visit the Ocean State Montessori School at our annual Open House, which kicks off admissions for the 2027-2028 school year.
Our Fall Open House will be held on Saturday, November 14th, from 9 to 11 am.
Prospective families will have an opportunity to tour the school, learn about our admissions process, discover the benefits of a Montessori curriculum and more!
Visit our website to begin exploring: <a href="https://www.oceanstatemontessori.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.oceanstatemontessori.org/</a>

Local Event: Ocean State Montessori School Open House

East Providence

Ocean State Montessori School Open House

Visit the Ocean State Montessori School at our annual Open House, which kicks off admissions for the 2027-2028 school year.
Our...

Every winter, the gallery becomes a shop. For a few weeks each December, the Warwick Center for the Arts fills with handmade work by Rhode Island artists and makers, the kind of gifts you can't find anywhere else, made by people who live down the road.The Annual Winter Market is a festive, boutique-style holiday sale featuring original work by local artists across eight categories: ceramics and clay, fiber and wearables, home and hearth, jewelry, paper goods, wall art, wood, glass and metal, and our curiosities corner for the weird and wonderful.
Everything in the Market is handmade and of the artist's own original design. You'll find functional and decorative pottery, handmade jewelry, knitted scarves and hats, candles and ornaments, cards and small prints, framed originals and photography, turned wood bowls, stained and fused glass, and pieces that defy easy description.
Admission is free, and every purchase goes directly toward supporting a working Rhode Island artist.Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 
Open Wednesdays–Saturdays, 12–5 pm, throughout the Market 
Free admission. Parking is available behind the building at 3273 Post Road, and an elevator lift serves the second-floor gallery; please call ahead for assistance. 
401-737-0010 · <a href="mailto:admin@warwickcfa.org">admin@warwickcfa.org</a>

Local Event: WCFA Annual Winter Market

WCFA Annual Winter Market

Every winter, the gallery becomes a shop. For a few weeks each December, the Warwick Center for the Arts fills with handmade...

Warwick Center for the Arts joins the Apponaug Winter Stroll with its Annual Winter Market open 12–5 pm. Shop handmade gifts by Rhode Island artists in the heart of historic Apponaug Village,&nbsp; the Market's busiest day of the season. Free to browse. The Winter Market runs through December 19. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 401-737-0010 · warwickcfa.org

Local Event: Apponaug Winter Stroll 

Apponaug Winter Stroll 

Warwick Center for the Arts joins the Apponaug Winter Stroll with its Annual Winter Market open 12–5 pm. Shop handmade gifts by...

Facilitated by local poet Hannah Little
Doors open at 6:00 pm, workshop 6:30 - 8:30.
“We don’t write what we know exactly, but rather we write to know.” - Anthony Doerr.
In this workshop, participants will explore a topic related to mindfulness, wellbeing, &amp; personal growth, using writing as a tool of discovery and expression. Participants will read poetry and stories, write, and share about the topic. Our 2026 topics include: Living Without Resentment, Finding Belonging, Moving Through Grief, and more!
December Topic: Freedom From Fixing.
Ages 18+

Last chance to shop the Annual Winter Market at Warwick Center for the Arts. Open 12–5 pm on Saturday, December 19. The final day of the season. Handmade gifts by Rhode Island artists: ceramics, jewelry, knitwear, ornaments and more. Free to browse. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 401-737-0010 · warwickcfa.org

Local Event: WCFA Winter Market - Final Shopping Day

WCFA Winter Market - Final Shopping Day

Last chance to shop the Annual Winter Market at Warwick Center for the Arts. Open 12–5 pm on Saturday, December 19. The final...

Greenwood Community Church

Join us for a delightful session of Bubbles and Books held at the Turquoise Table. This family-friendly summer event is a wonderful way for the community to gather at Greenwood Community Church for reading and fun.

Local Event: Bubbles And Books

Bubbles And Books

Join us for a delightful session of Bubbles and Books held at the Turquoise Table. This family-friendly summer event is a...

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Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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Community Church of Providence, 372 Wayland Ave, Providence, RI

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12

11:00 AM

475 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI

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Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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