Rustic Tri-View Drive In in 3: It’s only fitting that one of the remaining drive-ins in RI is on a road named for a famous actor from Woonsocket. Head to Eddie Dowling Highway for the summertime experience of loading up the car to watch movies on a big screen. North Smithfield, YourNeighborhoodTheatre.com
Assembly of Food Trucks: On select dates, enjoy “good eats, beats, and beer” at the Assembly Theatre against the backdrop of the Nipmuc River. BYO seating. June 28, July 26, August 30. Harrisville, FoodTrucksIn.com
Slater Park Children’s Performance Series: On select Tuesdays, make memories watching kiddie entertainers live. Pawtucket, PawtucketRI.gov
Foster Fairgrounds Food Truck Night Event Series: Break up the week with a picnic blanket and dinner from a rotation of vendors. Live music weekly beginning June 24 with beer and wine available. Foster, Facebook: Foster Fairgrounds Food Truck Night
Daggett Farm Summer Concert: On select Thursdays in July and August, live music awaits at Slater Park. Begins July 9. Pawtucket, PawtucketRI.gov
Food Truck Concert Nights: Diamond Hill Park and Bike Trail is the place to be for food trucks, live bands, and libations. BYO seating for a scenic spot by the grass, gentle hills, or water feature. Cumberland, TourBlackstone.com
Sunset Sip and Shop: June 11, July 9, August 13. Indulge in an evening of sipping, shopping, and supporting local businesses. Uncover unique finds while enjoying complimentary sips and great company. Chepachet, Facebook: Sunset Sip & Shop
Concert Series: Free, family-friendly concerts are slated for Friday evenings at River Island Art Park from June 12 through August 21. The event includes vendors, food trucks, and kids’ activities. Woonsocket, Levitt.org/Amp-Woonsocket-RI
Chase Farm Food Trucks and Concerts: The nature preserve grounds transform
into a live music venue featuring a rotating lineup of food trucks and beverages. June 13, July 11, August 1, August 22. Lincoln,
www.foodtrucksin.com/lincolnchasefarm
Butterfly Farm’s Sunflower Fest:
August 1-16, pick your own sunflowers from the field, with vendors, food trucks, and farm-fresh goods on hand. Leashed dogs are welcome. Lincoln, Instagram: @butterflyfarmri
River Cruises and Nature & Heritage Tours: Get schooled in the Blackstone Valley’s natural history aboard a scenic cruise for 50-minute boat tours on Saturdays and Sundays. Central Falls, RiverTourBlackstone.com
Music at the Farm: Experience classical works performed by prominent musicians at this historic farm and inn. June 14, July 12, August 9. Pascoag, GraceNoteFarmWeb.com
Historic House Tour: Embark on a tour of notable places, starting at the Elijah Angell House, first constructed in 1767. Johnston, RhodeIsland250.org
Rhode Island Football Club Kid’s Night: Cheer on the state’s pro soccer team at Centreville Bank Stadium when they play regional rival Westchester FC. Pawtucket, RhodeIslandFC.com
Bill Burr brings his rant-driven comedy show to an open-air audience for the first non-sports event scheduled at the home of the Rhode Island FC. Pawtucket, CentrevilleBankStadium.com
Woonsocket Pride Festival: Support Pride at an afternoon-long event with drag performances, live music, food trucks and local vendors, community resources and more at River Island Park. Woonsocket, WoonsocketPride.org
We The People, A Journey Through Great Road’s History and Legacy: This program held at Hearthside House celebrates the farmers, blacksmiths, mill workers, teachers, and families who lived and worked in Rhode Island. Lincoln, GreatRoadHeritageCampus.org
Straight No Chaser - Beach Bash: The all-male a capella group sensation (three million albums sold worldwide, over 100 million YouTube views) makes a stop in Rhode Island. Woonsocket, StadiumTheatre.com
Arnold Mills Parade and Road Race: Since 1927, this event has been a community and family tradition. The four-mile road race begins at 9am, and the parade steps off at 11am. Cumberland, ArnoldMillsParade.com
Rhode Island Football Club: Cheer on Rhody’s pro soccer team as they play the Orange County SC and view fireworks after the game. Pawtucket, RhodeIslandFC.com
Boston Legacy FC: The women’s professional soccer team from Boston has several games scheduled at Centerville Bank Stadium this summer while their home is under construction. Pawtucket, CentrevilleBankStadium.com
Mowry Farm and Conservation Area Hike: Traverse community gardens and fields, visit the Woonasquatucket River, and see some ledges on this morning mile-and-a-half hike. Some hills. Smithfield, TourBlackstone.com
Rhode Island Football Club: Join players and fans to celebrate Pride Night at Centreville Bank Stadium when they take on Brooklyn FC. Pawtucket, RhodeIslandFC.com
Yacht Rock Concert: If you are a fan of Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and other groups from Southern California circa 1976-1984, then this yacht rock concert by Boat House Row is for you. Woonsocket, StadiumTheatre.com
Dogapalooza Family Festival: Slater Park transforms into a destination for pet lovers and shoppers alike, with a host of vendors, delicious food trucks, and live entertainment. Pawtucket, Facebook: Dogapalooza 2026
Island Rhodes Music Festival: Spend the day at the inaugural Island Rhodes Festival, a reggae-focused concert featuring Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, and The Roots. Pawtucket, CentrevilleBankStadium.com
Glen Miller Orchestra: Hear the classic hits when a 15-piece band pays tribute to the legendary conductor, one of the most famous bandleaders of the Swing Era of the 1930s and 40’s. Woonsocket, StadiumTheatre.com
Rhode Island Football Club: Cheer on the state’s pro soccer club at the new Centreville Bank Stadium when they play USL Championship season home games this month! Pawtucket, RhodeIslandFC.com
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