Bunny-Approved Weekend Plans 🐰

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April 17, 2025

There’s just something magical about waking up to a spring morning soaked in sunshine – it immediately cues Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves on a mental loop (volume: max). If you’re basking in those golden rays, too, today’s newsletter is your vibe-match: a feel-good roundup of weekend must-do’s and local joy-makers practically designed to make you smile.

Weekend Must-Do’s: Crafting, Tulips & Bunny Sightings!

From fairy gardens to tulip fields in full bloom, this weekend’s lineup is bursting with springtime charm. Whether you're into DIY workshops, bunny photo ops, or just vibing with a local brew, there's something whimsical waiting for you. Read the full list online at HeyRhody.com.

• By Caitlyn Bailey, photo by Linda LaParle

WaterFire Sets Providence Aglow for Its 30th Anniversary Bash

Providence’s iconic WaterFire returns in 2025 with a packed season of fiery river lightings, riverside revelry, and community celebration. This year’s glow-up includes six full installations, new themed events like a community paddle night, and plenty of sparkle to mark three decades of lighting up the city. Read more on our blog at HeyRhody.com.

• By Jenna Kaplan, photograph by Nicholas Millard, courtesy of GoProvidence

Presented by RI FOOD FIGHTS

Providence Deli Owner Serves Up Kindness, No Questions Asked

At Providence Vegan Deli, Rich Gaccione offers free sandwiches to anyone in need – no questions asked – through discreet, tearable meal tickets. Backed by community donations and a GoFundMe from RI FOOD FIGHTS’ Jim Nellis, the initiative feeds neighbors with dignity, one sandwich at a time. Read more online at HeyRhody.com.

• By Abbie Lahmers, photo by Providence Journal, courtesy of RI FOOD FIGHTS

Check Out Our Latest on YouTube: Sips, Sights & Springtime Delights!

This week on Hey Rhody Weekly, we’re spilling the beans on the cutest cafes, spotlighting must-see RISD Museum exhibits, and uncovering springtime gems around the Ocean State. Grab a latte and let’s get into it!

Toss Together Spring in a Bowl with April’s Rhody Recipe

Backyard party prep just got easier with this fresh and herby tortellini salad that’s as pretty as it is tasty. Bursting with vibrant colors and zippy flavor, it’s your new go-to dish for patio season. Read the full recipe online at HeyRhody.com.

• Recipe and photography by Liz Murray

⭐ Ready to turn your morning stroll into something meaningful? Join the Earth Day Cleanup in East Greenwich on April 22 at 10am. Meet at The Trap and help beautify Old Forge Road. Bags and gloves are provided; just bring your can-do spirit!

⭐ Got a kiddo ready to hit the green? Bank of America’s Golf with Us initiative offers Rhode Island youth ages 6–18 $5 rounds at local courses like Kings Crossing and Bristol Golf Park. Enroll for free by May 24 and let the games begin!

 ⭐ Curious to see Providence through an artistic lens? Brown University’s free, student-led public art tours return this April, offering weekend walks through a collection of thought-provoking works. Tours run Saturdays and Sundays through November – no ticket, just curiosity required.

Bike Newport Launches Contest to Award Free Bike Racks to Local Businesses

To promote sustainable travel and cleaner oceans, Bike Newport is giving away 18 sleek bike racks to local businesses across Aquidneck Island. Supported by 11th Hour Racing, the contest aims to boost bike-friendliness and cut down on short car trips – many of which are less than two miles. Read more on our blog at HeyRhody.com

• By Jenna Kaplan