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Did you know today’s National Spooky Movie Day? With the wind howling outside, it’s basically the universe telling you to grab the popcorn and queue up something chilling. But before you bundle up under that blanket, start your night with something a little lighter: today’s newsletter. From budget-friendly costume inspo to this week’s Hey Rhody Weekly episode, it’s the treat before the tricks.
Thrift Your Halloween Costume This Year with Goodwill
Forget shelling out big bucks for a one-night outfit – Goodwill’s got everything you need to craft a killer costume on a budget. From a regal Queen of Hearts to a beachy Sea Princess, DIY influencer Made by Carli shows how a quick thrift-store trip can turn everyday finds into Halloween gold (or glitter) . Read more online.
• By Caitlyn Bailey, photo by Carli Alves
A Spooky Night at Knight
The historic Knight Memorial Library is trading its usual story time for a spellbinding soirée. On October 30, guests can sip cocktails, dance to DJ Phantom, and enjoy eerie entertainment from Big Nazo and The New England Witches Guild—all while supporting the Community Libraries of Providence and future accessibility upgrades at this beloved Elmwood landmark. Read more online.
• By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of the Knight Memorial Library
Presented by West Broadway Neighborhood Association
Halloween Magic Comes Alive on the West Side
On Providence’s West Side, Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy. It’s a celebration of neighborhood spirit. Each October, the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA), with partners Moniker Brewery and Haus of Codec, transforms Dexter Park into a lively hub of music, laughter, and pumpkins galore. The annual Halloween Extravaganza has become a beloved tradition, drawing families, friends, and familiar faces for a day that feels both festive and full of heart.
This year’s event takes place on Saturday, October 25, from 12-6 pm., and promises something for everyone. Creative costumes will fill the park, the smell of local food will drift through the air, and kids will race between games and activities while live music sets the tone.
The WBNA carries that same spirit throughout the year. From park concerts and cleanup days to supporting small businesses, the nonprofit focuses on building connections and creating a neighborhood that feels vibrant and welcoming.
While the Halloween Extravaganza delivers plenty of family-friendly fun, it also doubles as a showcase of neighborhood creativity. Costumes range from clever to whimsical, with kids showing off their looks and adults embracing the spirit with equal enthusiasm. The energy is unmistakable, and behind it all stands a team of dedicated volunteers whose efforts bring the celebration to life. Their work highlights just how powerful a community can be when neighbors come together.
Now in its fourth year with partners Moniker Brewery and Haus of Codec, the annual Halloween Extravaganza has become a beloved tradition, drawing families, friends, and familiar faces for a day that feels both festive and full of heart.
Mark your calendar for October 25 and make your way to Dexter Park from 12-6pm for an afternoon of food, fun, and community spirit. To learn more, volunteer, or get involved, visit WBNA.org.
A Novel Way to Gift Local
Ink Fish Books is back with its 2025 Rhody Reader Box, a limited-edition bundle that pairs local storytelling with Rhode Island-made treats. This year’s box features The Housewarming by Block Island author Kristin Offiler, plus handcrafted goodies from small businesses that make cozy reading even sweeter. Read more online.
• By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of Inkfish Books
Rhody Recs is your weekly roundup of what’s happening across the state, a built-in excuse to rally the crew early instead of scrambling for plans at the last minute. Because let’s be real, life’s too short to leave the fun for last minute.
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Friday 10/24 | Earth Care Farm Tour Earth Care Farm in Charlestown hosts a free, one-hour farm tour at 10am, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at their composting process and a chance to explore the microbial magic that makes their soil so rich. Learn more online ⸻ PVD Flea Halloween Market Providence Flea’s annual Halloween Market with Witches Night Out New England takes over Farm Fresh RI from 5:30-9:30pm, featuring tarot readings, over 100 vendors with witchy and gothic creations, Halloween-themed wares, and plenty of food and drink. Learn more online ⸻ Witch, Please: A Drag Spooktacular Get ready for a night of camp and chaos at The United Theatre in Westerly at 8pm, as host Nervous leads a coven of queens, including Tara Dikhof, Lividity, Stabitha Christie, Phlegm Mignon, and a special guest, for a bewitching drag show that’s spooky, bold, and full of fun. Learn more online ⸻ Dan Soder: The Golden Retriever of Comedy Tour Catch comedian Dan Soder live at the Uptown Theater in Providence at 7:30pm for a night of sharp wit, relatable humor, and big laughs from the star of Billions and co-host of The Bonfire. Learn more online ⸻ Demons & Hunters Bike Ride Join PVD Bike Jam for Demons & Hunters at 7pm at Burnside Park, a Halloween-themed group ride where costumed cyclists take to the streets, ending the night at Moniker Brewery for post-ride fun. Learn more online ⸻ 4th Annual Fallfest and Pumpkin Stroll at Wilcox Park Celebrate the season at Wilcox Park in Westerly for the 4th Annual Fallfest and Pumpkin Stroll, featuring decorated pumpkins, free cider and doughnuts, kids’ games, a 5pm costume parade, and prizes for the most creative entries. Learn more online ⸻ O’Brien & Brough and Pivotal Brewing's 3rd Annual Halloween Alley Halloween Alley returns to Unity Park in Bristol from 6–10pm, featuring craft beer from Pivotal Brewing, cocktails from O’Brien & Brough, tarot readings, vinyl tunes, and plenty of spooky fun under the glow of the Unity Park raven. Learn more online ⸻ Rhode Island Cocktail Club Halloween Gathering Sip, socialize, and show off your spookiest style at Crown Providence on at 7pm, where the Rhode Island Cocktail Club’s annual costume contest pours on the fun with prizes, cocktails, and plenty of hauntingly good vibes. Learn more online ⸻ Trick or Treat at The Breakers Newport’s most enchanting Halloween tradition returns Friday and Saturday with evening sessions at 5:30pm and 6:30pm, inviting families to explore The Breakers in costume for a night of treats, prizes, and festive fun in support of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center food pantry. Learn more online |
Saturday 10/25 | Hallowine Day Festivities at Sakonnet Vineyeards Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton hosts its Hallowine Day Festivities featuring alpacas from 11am-4pm, live music by Elise Black from 1-4pm, and Little Compton’s Trunk or Treat from 5:30–7:30pm, along with a hay maze, pumpkin bowling, wine tastings, and seasonal bites. Learn more online ⸻ Pawtuxet Village Farmer’s Market Halloween Market From 9am-12pm, the Pawtuxet Village Farmer’s Market in Cranston hosts its Halloween Market with festive treats, costumes encouraged, and family-friendly fun at 60 Rhodes Place. Learn more online ⸻ Moon Babes Halloween Bash From 12–6pm, Diamond Hill Vineyards in Cumberland hosts the Moon Babes Halloween Bash featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, costume contests, trick-or-treating for kids, raffles, and giveaways with free entry and parking. Learn more online ⸻ Saturday Harvest Celebration T’s Restaurants is hosting a family-friendly Saturday Harvest Celebration from 7am-3pm, featuring costumes, mini pumpkins for the first 50 kids, and festive surprises while supplies last. Learn more online ⸻ Bangled Tiger x Salt Blossom Rhody Gem Celebration Join Bangled Tiger x Salt Blossom from 11am-2pm at 200 South Main Street, Providence, for a celebration of local flair featuring a sidewalk bouquet bar, exclusive Salt Blossom pieces, free coffee and croissants, and a raffle for a locally curated gift basket. Learn more online ⸻ Dog Halloween Costume Contest Join the spookiest paw-ty in town from 12-3pm at Rocky Point Park in Warwick, where pups can strut their stuff in creative costumes for prizes, treats, and tail-wagging fun, all in support of Hotel for Homeless Dogs. Learn more online ⸻ North Burial Ground’s Annual Halloween Ghost Tour Step into Providence’s past from 5-6:30pm, as costumed actors and spirits like Sarah Helen Whitman guide visitors through eerie tales and haunting history at North Burial Ground. Learn more online ⸻ Fire Camp 2025 Experience molten magic at Fire Camp 202 from 11am-6pm at The Steel Yard in Providence, featuring live welding contests, scratch block casting, local art, food, and the fiery spectacle of sculptures coming to life in this reimagined take on the Iron Pour tradition. Learn more online ⸻ Build A Chalk Monster Get creative at Build a Chalk Monster from 1-6pm at 195 District Park in Providence, featuring sidewalk art with illustrator Michelle Martins, trick-or-treating on the Pedestrian Bridge, and live performances during the city’s Wicked Walk celebration. Learn more online ⸻ Halloween Trunk or Treat Join the Four Hearts Foundation and Countryside Children’s Center from 9:30am-12pm for a family-friendly Trunk or Treat event, featuring decorated cars, candy, and community spirit, with donations of canned goods supporting the Aquidneck Food Bank. Learn more online ⸻ Yellow Kittens Annual Halloween Party Join the fun at Yellow Kittens Tavern at 9:30pm, where music, dancing, Jell-O shots, and a costume contest bring spooky cheer to Block Island, all to benefit the Block Island Volunteer Rescue. Learn more online ⸻ Afterlife at the Providence G Halloween Party Step into the Afterlife as the Providence G transforms into an immersive haunted experience with three massive parties under one roof, featuring a rooftop Spooky Skyline, a Haunted Masquerade Ball, a secret Late-Night Speakeasy, themed cocktails, live DJs, and door prizes for guests who dare to enter before 10:30pm. Learn more online ⸻ Fall Pottery Painting at Audrey’s Coffee House Get creative at Audrey’s Coffee House in South Kingstown from 6:30-8:30pm, where Rebekah Cook Art hosts a cozy fall pottery night featuring food, drinks, and step-by-step guidance to help you paint your own pumpkin or autumn-inspired masterpiece. Learn more online ⸻ Wicked Walk on the Pedestrian Bridge Join the PVD community from 3-6pm for Wicked Walk, an evening of costumes, laughter, and local spirit on Providence’s Michael S. Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge, where festive fun meets city skyline magic. Learn more online ⸻ Japan-America Friendship Festival |
Sunday 10/26 | Mushroom Hunting: In the Field Foraging for Dye Mushrooms Join the Mushroom Hunting Foundation and RISD Nature Lab for a presentation and guided foraging trip exploring mushrooms that can be used to create natural dyes, beginning at 12:30pm in the Biodesign Makerspace and continuing at Swan Point Cemetery. Learn more online ⸻ Spooky Afternoon Tea Mill’s Tavern in Providence will kick off Halloween week with a Spooky Afternoon Tea 6 from 1-4pm, featuring Harney & Sons premium teas, seasonal sweets, and savory bites crafted by Executive Chef Ed Bolus and Pastry Chef Samantha Del Arroyo. Learn more online ⸻ From Seed to Soul Party Celebrate food, culture, and community at From Seed to Soul from 3-6pm at Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, featuring local bites, craft spirits, live music, and yard games for a 21+ afternoon of good food, good company, and a few fun surprises in store. Learn more online ⸻ Bark and Boo Adoption Event Pups, pumpkins, and plenty of love await at Bark & Boo, a multi-rescue adoption event happening from 12-3pm at The Beef Barn in North Smithfield. Meet adoptable dogs, enjoy delicious food and sweet treats, enter raffles, and connect with local rescues for a day of furry fun. Learn more online ⸻ Rotary Club of Cranston's Halloween Touch a Truck Event Bring the kids to Garden City Center in Cranston from 9-12pm for the Rotary Club of Cranston’s Halloween Touch-a-Truck, featuring firetrucks, police cars, school buses, crafts, face painting, and balloon animals, with costumes encouraged and food donations supporting local Thanksgiving baskets. Learn more online ⸻ Katxupa Festival Celebrate Cape Verdean culture at the Katxupa Festival from 2-6pm at the Cape Verdean American Community Development Center in Pawtucket, featuring a Katxupa cook-off, live music, family fun, and local vendors in a flavorful community celebration. Learn more online ⸻ Candy Crawl at Farm Fresh RI Bring your sweet tooth and creative spirit to Candy Crawl at Farm Fresh Rhode Island from 2-5pm, a free family event with trick-or-treating, crafts, tattoos, and sweet samples from Wright’s Creamery. Learn more online ⸻ Spooky Succy Sunday at Grey Sail Brewing Sip, plant, and play at Spooky Succy Sunday at Grey Sail Brewing in Westerly at 12pm, where guests can craft Halloween-themed succulent planters, enjoy local brews, and show off their costumes for some festive fun. Learn more online ⸻ Howl-O-Ween Hike and Treat & Costume Contest Grab your leash and your best costume for the Howl-o-Ween Hike & Treat at Warwick City Park Beach, where dogs and their humans can enjoy a group walk, treats for all, and a festive costume contest to benefit the Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter. Learn more online ⸻ PVD Flea Enjoy the last outdoor Flea from 11am-3 pm with 85+ local indie makers, artisans, food purveyors and vintage vendors in District Park, Dyer St., as they round out their 13th season downtown. Learn more online ⸻ Bowen’s Wharf 2nd Annual Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Bowen’s Wharf in Newport from 2-5pm for a free afternoon of trick-or-treating, costumes, and family fun at participating shops and restaurants. Learn more online |
Monday 10/27 | The Bone Thief Book Launch Celebration Ink Fish Books in Warren hosts a book launch celebration for The Bone Thief with USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Lillie at 6pm, featuring light refreshments, a meet and greet, and book signing. Learn more online ⸻ The Grimoire Exhibition: Samhain Halloween The Grimoire Exhibition & Market: Samhain Halloween comes to downtown Providence for the first time from 12-5pm at the WaterFire Arts Center, featuring over 90 vendors offering Halloween oddities, witchy wares, handmade art, and dark couture in a mystical market inspired by folklore, the supernatural, and Samhain celebration. Learn more online ⸻ Doug Stanhope Live Comedian Doug Stanhope brings his sharp, unfiltered humor to the Comedy Connection in East Providence on October 27, 2025, delivering a fearless night of stand-up packed with caustic wit, outrageous stories, and biting social commentary from one of comedy’s most unapologetically honest voices. Learn more online |
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Hey Rhody Weekly: Safest City in America, Sting Rays, and Boredom
This week on Hey Rhody Weekly, Jenna and Nick unpack Rhode Island’s latest viral headlines, from stingrays making waves offshore to our state snagging the title of Safest City in America. Plus, they tackle the internet’s weirdest new trend: “raw dogging boredom” (and yes, Nick has thoughts).
Rhody Pets of the Month: Luna, Henley & Echo
Meet three lovable locals looking for their forever homes this October. From playful pup Luna to sweet senior Henley and charming cat Echo, these adoptable pets are ready to bring warmth, wagging tails, and plenty of purrs into your life. Read more online.
• By Karen Kalunian
⭐ Looking for a new spot to grab your morning brew with a mission behind it? Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is opening its doors in Providence on October 25 at 100 N. Main Street, celebrating with a 10am ribbon cutting. The inclusive coffee shop, known for empowering employees with disabilities, invites the community to join the grand opening and meet the team behind the buzz.
⭐Looking for a new furry friend to join your family this fall? Always Adopt’s Super Dog Adoption Day returns to Clark Farms in Matunuck on Saturday, November 1, bringing together dozens of rescues and more than 300 adoptable dogs ready to find their forever homes. Now in its 23rd year, this free community event is New England’s largest dog adoption celebration, uniting animal lovers, shelters, and pups in one heartwarming day of wagging tails and second chances.
⭐ What happens when brushstrokes take center stage? Ballet Rhode Island kicks off its new season with Off the Wall, a groundbreaking collaboration with the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism that transforms iconic paintings into living, breathing movement. Featuring world premieres by choreographers John Lam, Emily Mistretta, and Yury Yanowsky, the performances run October 24–26 at the Woodman Center in Providence and November 1 at The United Theatre in Westerly, inviting audiences to see art and ballet in a whole new light.