Rhody Regatta: The innaugural Rhody Regatta is an 18-mile race benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Newport, IYACNewport.com
Farm Coast Art and Garden Ramble: Browse a brand-new art and garden show with artisans selling sculptures, paintings, jewelry, soaps, herbals, textiles, and more. TivertonFarmersMarket.com
Coastal Gardens of Little Compton: The Little Compton Garden Club hosts a self-guided tour of private gardens overlooking a salt marsh, the ocean, and the Sakonnet River, along with a visit to the Historical Society. LittleComptonGardenClub.org
Vintage Baseball: Grab a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy a free baseball game played the old-fashioned way at Bristol Town Common, when the Providence Grays take on the Lisbon Tunnelmen. FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com
Newport Charter Yacht Show: Luxury yachts are showcased alongside ancillary goods and services at this four-day event dedicated to yacht charter professionals. NewportCharterShow.com
Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series: Live music is coming to Independence Park for two solid weeks of free entertainment, courtesy of the Bristol Fourth of July celebrations. FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com
Narragansett Summer Nights 5K: An evening race concludes with an epic after party at the Mount Hope Farm barn. Entry includes two ice-cold Narragansett beers, live music, pizza dinner, and a T-shirt. Bristol, SummerNights5K.com
Newport Flower Show: Marble House transforms into a botanical wonderland for The Grand Tour, a self-guided walk through garden vignettes designed to enchant. NewportMansions.org
Independence Rhode Race: Explore Bristol on foot in a 13.1-mile walk or run and finish at Independence Park in the middle of town. FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com
Strawberry Shortcake Social: Enjoy fresh strawberries from Quonset View Farms, fresh-baked shortcake, and loads of whipped cream. TivertonFarmersMarket.com
Fourth of July Parade: Follow the red, white, and blue-striped roads for the ultimate patriotic display in the oldest July 4th parade in the nation. FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com
Fourth of July Picnic: Come to Linden Place for bleacher parade seating, a continental breakfast, and picnic lunch. Bristol, LindenPlace.org
Newport Classical Music Festival: From opera to chamber music, this year’s event will boast an impressive lineup of acclaimed musicians from far and wide. NewportClassical.org
Newport Secret Garden Tours: Like the grounds of a European chateau, such botanical mastery must be seen to be believed. Take a stroll through some of the city’s most prestigious – and normally private – outdoor spaces. Newport, SecretGardenTours.org
South Coast Open Studio Tour: Visit painters, fiber artists, sculptors, and more, all across the East Bay and southern Massachusetts, in self-guided tours of local studios. Various locations, SouthCoastArtists.org
Hall of Fame Open: Once Wimbledon wraps up, you can still get your tennis fix as ATP World Tour pros contest on the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s historic grass courts. Newport, HallOfFameOpen.com
Suitcase Junket: The Norman Bird Sanctuary hosts singer-songwriter Matt Lorenz, a one-man garage band who carries all he needs for live shows in his suitcase. Middletown, NewportLive.org
The Newport Folk Festival: This year’s lineup of the iconic festival includes John Oates, Aimee Mann, and Jason Isbell, along with rising stars ready to make their mark in the music world. NewportFolk.org
The Newport Show: New England’s premier fine art and antiques event raises funds for the Newport Historical Society and Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. Middletown, BGCNewport.org
Newport Jazz Festival: Dozens of jazz legends including Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, and Thundercat grace the stages at Fort Adams State Park at the annual jazz festival. NewportJazz.org
Black Ships Festival: The Japan America Society of Rhode Island hosts the 39th annual celebration of the friendship and culture between our two nations with arts and crafts, Taiko drumming, and martial arts. Bristol and Newport, BlackShipsFestival.com
Warren Folks Fest: Live music and food are front and center at The Collaborative’s popular annual fundraiser. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org
Classic Yacht Regatta: A prelim schedule for the Golden Jubilee includes a Living Boat show, cocktails, dinner, and prizes. Bristol, Herreshoff.org
John Gorka and Antje Duvekot: A pair of leading folk musicians will be at the Norman Bird Sanctuary as part of the Newport Live summer music series. Middletown, NewportLive.org
The Kitchen at Blithewold: On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (11am-1pm), sit back and enjoy the scenic overlook from the northwest porch while enjoying a meal with produce grown on the estate’s vegetable garden. Bristol, Blithewold.org
Barrington Summer Concert Series: Dance like no one’s watching and make some noise when local musicians come to Latham Park and Barrington Town Beach on Sundays July through August. BarringtonLearningCTR.org
Tiverton Farmers Market: Connecting the community to fresh and local produce, the market hosts a variety of food and farm vendors, artisans, makers, and live music at Sandywoods Center for the Arts. TivertonFarmersMarket.com
Music at Sunset: Take in the lush gardens and live music at the Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum for their weekly summer concert series through September. Bristol, Blithewold.org
Nature Walks: Join a naturalist and explore the Norman Bird Sanctuary trails during a free guided walk of spotting native species and identifying plants. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org
Art Night Bristol/Warren: Walk or ride your bike from one gallery and studio to the next. This evening event is the perfect way to explore the wealth of art the East Bay has to offer on the last Thursdays of the month through August. Bristol and Warren, ArtNightBristolWarren.org
Warren Movie Nights at the Drive-In: Pack some snacks and cozy up in your car for a Friday drive-in movie night at 30 Cutler hosted by The Collaborative, screening classic and contemporary hits. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org
Newport Polo: One of the great Aquidneck Island traditions, Newport Polo invites spectators to watch international teams gallop to victory at Glen Farm. Portsmouth, NPTPolo.com
Free Family Fun Days: The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is free to the public the first Saturday of every month for nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes, and more. Bristol, ASRI.org
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