Newport Gulls: Take yourself out to the ballgame! Cheer on the Newport Gulls – a wooden bat, collegiate summer team – play at Cardines Field. Home games are held most Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays throughout June and July. Newport, NewportGulls.PointStreakSites.com
Barrington Summer Concert Series: Dance the night away to local musicians in Latham Park and Barrington Town Beach on Sundays July through August. BarringtonLearningCTR.org
Music at Sunset: Take in the lush gardens and live music at Blithewold for their summer concert series which runs weekly from June 4-August 27. Bristol, Blithewold.org
Nature Walks: Be ready to spot native species and identify different plants during guided trail walks led by a naturalist. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org
Art Night Bristol/Warren: Tour the thriving art scenes of these two towns, held the last Thursdays of the month through August. Bristol & Warren, ArtNightBristolWarren.org
newportFILM: Keep a lawn chair or blanket in the trunk for evenings of critically acclaimed documentaries screened at outdoor locations throughout Aquidneck Island. Mid-June through early September. NewportFilm.com
Sakonnet Green Market: Thursday afternoons (3-6pm), take a ride to Sakonnet Vineyards for this shop event hosted by Tiverton Farmers Market. Little Compton, TivertonFarmersMarket.com
Herreshoff Museum Summer Artisan Market: Head to the Herreshoff for a daytime market on most Fridays featuring hand-picked vendors. Bristol, Herreshoff.org
Rhythm is Going to Get You: This social ballroom dance is held on the first Friday of each month. Portsmouth, DTDBallroom.com
Free Family Fun Days: The hidden gem that is the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is free on first Saturdays, offering nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes, and more. Bristol, ASRI.org
Newport Polo: Experience a breezy night at Glen Farm watching this historic game played on horseback. Arrive early for pre-game refreshments, shopping, and socializing. Portsmouth, NPTPolo.com
British Motorcar Festival: Car fanatics and anglophiles alike are in for a treat. With historic autos, vendors, and stunning views of Narragansett Bay, this event will surely be your cup of tea. BritishMotorCarsInBristol.com
Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble: This outdoor event promises an unforgettable combination of art and nature at historic Tiverton Four Corners. Along with vendors and live music, art workshops and demonstrations are planned. TivertonFarmersMarket.com
Rhode Races Wine Run: A three-mile race along various (uneven) trails concludes with dinner, wine, and music at the coastal vineyard. Race participants will receive a souvenir wine glass. Little Compton, SakonnetWine.com
Design by the Seasons: A Floral Arranging Series: Led by Julia Christina, each month enjoy learning to create designs using a different flower. June is garden roses, and August 14 is wildflowers. Bristol, MountHopeFarm.org
State Street Art Fair: This event promises something for all ages, from art, food, and flower vendors to live alpacas and more, rain or shine. Repeats August 23. Bristol, DiscoverNewport.org
Newport Flower Show: Held at Rosecliff, this year’s theme “A Floral Fair,” includes an opening night party, installations inside and outside the mansion and grounds, a marketplace, and inspiration that is anything but garden variety. NewportMansions.org
Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social: This special edition of the Sunday market celebrates the harvest of the mighty fruit. Indulge in strawberry-everything, from treats to mocktails. TivertonFarmersMarket.com
Newport Charter Yacht Show: A can’t-miss for yacht charter pros, this four-day event showcases luxury yachts, and ancillary goods and services, plus an agenda filled with fun competitions, seminars, and a fundraiser soiree. NewportCharterShow.com
Secret Garden Tours: This self-guided walking tour offers access to a host of beautiful private gardens. Newport, SecretGardenTours.org
Independence Day Open House: The Colony House will be open (9-11am) for visitors to explore the first floor and hear stories of independence and revolution in Newport. A slate of free events is also scheduled to take place at Washington Square. NewportHistory.org
Newport Fireworks: Weather permitting, this year’s display is scheduled to light up the harbor at 9:15pm. For best viewing, find a westward-facing spot along Newport Harbor. Popular viewing locations include Perrotti Park, King Park, and Queen Anne Square. CityOfNewport.com
Newport Classical Music Festival: Twenty-nine intimate concerts, 100 artists, and 11 venues – including Castle Hill Inn, The Elms, Blithewold Mansion – make this showcase of music and venues a highlight for classical music lovers. NewportClassical.org
Hall of Fame Open: Watch the pros play from great seats in the shade. Every Hall of Fame Open ticket comes with one free admission to the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum. Newport, TennisFame.com
Cars & Coffee - Youngtimers: Fort Adams is the place for food trucks and a car show with prizes. Rev-up with merch available online. Newport, AudrainYoungtimers.com
French in Newport Reenactment: A day of living history features reenactments, exhibits, and free family fun returns to Washington Square with a kids’ scavenger hunt, fife and drum corps, tea tasting, silhouette art, and more. NewportHistory.org
Newport Dance Festival: Prepare a picnic and sit on the lawn to watch beautifully choreographed performances. NewportContemporaryBallet.org
Newport Beer Run: Lace up your kicks and hit the road at this 21+ event that combines a 5K road race with 30-plus breweries at Fort Adams State Park. NewportBeerRun.com
Open Studio Tour: Grab a map and plot your course on this self-guided art tour of Little Compton and Tiverton. Enjoy peeks at studios of various mediums and chat with artists as you tour the pastoral beauty of the farm coast. Repeats August 16-17. SouthCoastArtists.org
Float Fest: No ticket to Newport Folk Festival? No problem. This annual “spontaneous” event has boaters and paddlers heading to public ramps and making their way to Newport Harbor to watch the concert from the water. Newport
Newport Show: Fine arts enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this fundraiser filled with antiques, art, and other exquisite objects held at St. George’s to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County and the Newport Historical Society. Middletown, TheNewportShow.com
Newport Jazz: Swing into this festival weekend at Fort Adams with a lineup including stars like The Roots, Janelle Monae, Raye, and more. NewportJazz.org
Wet Paint: This annual event brings together artists, collectors, and art-lovers for a day filled with creativity, connection, and celebration. This year’s event promises to restore some beloved traditions while introducing exciting new outdoor arts experiences. NewportArtMuseum.org
Cruise-In for a Cause: Cars of all types and sizes will be on view at the James D. Rielly Foundation car show, featuring food trucks, specialty vendors, 50/50 raffle, music by Triple J DJ, and a $500 cash prize for Best in Show. Bristol, JDRFoundation.org
Folks Fest: This annual event offers a snapshot of what makes Warren so cool. Enjoy a full family-friendly day of art, music, activities, food, a beer garden, and non-profit orgs. Parking is scarce, so walking or biking over is encouraged. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org
Open Studio Tour: Tour the workspaces of up to 75 artists throughout Little Compton and Tiverton and admire quality, creative work produced in this scenic community. SouthCoastArtists.org
Black Ships Festival: Celebrate Asian culture with colorful ceremonies and delicious food. With a cultural marketplace fair and Taiko drum performance, combine fun with community. Bristol & Newport, JASRI.org
Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta: These waterfront races invite you to a weekend of competition or a classic yachting experience. Bristol, Herreshoff.org
Rhode Island Folk Festival: Rose Larisa Memorial Park is the bayside setting for this music showcase with a side of craft vendors and food trucks. RhodeIslandFolkFestival.com
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