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Savor Summer’s Last Hurrah 🌞
Ring in the holiday weekend with our new September issues, top Eat Outside Day picks, local happenings worth checking out, + more!
Is it too early to romanticize sweater weather? Asking for a friend… and our September issue. With Labor Day weekend upon us, we’re all feeling that bittersweet shift – the unofficial goodbye to summer’s golden glow. But don’t despair: today’s newsletter is here to soften the blow with a peek at our September issues (hello, Fall Bushel List!) and a roundup of the best bets for your long weekend. So while the lifeguards are folding up their chairs, we’ll be over here daydreaming about cider donuts and flannel fits.
Autumn Adventures Begin with Our September Lineup!
September is calling, and we’ve got your fall plans covered. Our latest issues bring you the ultimate Bushel List, packed with region-by-region ideas to savor every cider sip and leaf-crunching stroll. So Rhode Island takes you to Ninigret Park for a day of movement, meditation, and music; The Bay reveals what it takes to pull off the magic of Bristol PorchFest; and Hey Rhody introduces the man behind one of PVD’s culinary staples, Parkside Rotisserie & Bar. Capping it all off is Providence Monthly’s Destination PVD issue, your essential handbook for soaking up the city at its best. Grab a copy at local newsstands or catch it all online.
Celebrate National Eat Outside Day with Rhode Island’s Best Picnic Spots
August 31 is National Eat Outside Day, the perfect excuse to grab a basket and savor the last bites of summer under the sky. From ocean-view bluffs in Jamestown to shaded meadows in Glocester and riverside lawns in Providence, Rhode Island is full of spots that make dining al fresco feel downright magical. Read more online.
• By Jenna Kaplan, photo by Mike Braca
The Who Rock Fenway on Farewell Tour
The Who proved they’re not going quietly, bringing a powerhouse set to Fenway Park on August 26 with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend delivering the classics that defined a generation. Paired with a fiery opening from the Joe Perry Project, the night was a fitting sendoff for one of rock’s most legendary bands. Read more online.
•Writing and photography by Ken Abrams
Presented by RI Energy
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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.
Date | Event |
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All Weekend Long | Rhythm & Roots Festival ⸻ Pawtucket Arts Festival Pawtucket’s annual citywide celebration runs Friday through Sunday (continuing through 9/7) with exhibitions, performances, and family-friendly programming across venues. Learn more online. ⸻ Hard Pressed Cider Co. Opening Weekend Windmist Farm in Jamestown kicks off cider season Friday-Sunday with farm-fresh apple cider (hot, cold, or slushie-style) and warm cider doughnuts served right on site. Learn more online. ⸻ Asterfields Sidewalk Sale Hunt for treasures at Asterfields’ beloved Sidewalk Sale in Providence, where unique finds, archived collections, and one-of-a-kind pieces make for an end-of-summer shopping adventure. Learn more online. ⸻ Labor Day Weekend at Newport Vineyards Celebrate the holiday weekend in Middletown with wine and beer tastings, Great White Frosé, patio bites, and special events like taco flights, wine-and-cupcake pairings, oyster + rosé Sunday, brunch, and live music. Learn more online. |
Friday 8/29 | Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Kick off the weekend with 15+ food trucks, live music, and plenty of local flavor at this lively Friday night tradition in Providence. Learn more online. ⸻ Kow Kow Night Market From 6-10pm, the Night Market returns with local vendors, food, drinks, and live music—plus plenty of good vibes to close out summer in style. Learn more online. ⸻ |
Saturday 8/30 | The Lemonade Stand Festival ⸻ Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Festival & Taiwan Day The Pawtucket River comes alive with dragon boat races, cultural performances, authentic eats, and the always epic dumpling-eating contest at this free celebration of Asian culture and community. Learn more online. ⸻ Apple Festival The Crowne Plaza grounds in Warwick host the Apple Festival on August 30 from 10am–3:30pm, with 100+ vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, live entertainment, and plenty of sweet seasonal treats. Learn more online. ⸻ Live Pro Wrestling at Rejects Beer Co. Rejects Beer Co. brings back live pro wrestling with high-energy matches, plenty of mayhem, and great beer flowing all night. Learn more online. |
Sunday 8/31 | Park Ave Picnic & Fireworks Sunset Cove in Portsmouth hosts the 8th annual community bash with live music, food trucks, local vendors, and a dazzling fireworks show over the water at dark. Learn more online. ⸻ Garden City Farmer’s Market Garden City Center in Cranston hosts a lively farmers market from 10am-2pm with fresh produce, local makers, live music, and even a craft beer garden, plus free admission and parking. Learn more online ⸻ Sunday Sunset: The Finale Stoneacre Garden in Newport closes out summer on August 31 with Sunday Sunset: The Finale, featuring music by Knob Barker and special guests from 4–10pm. Learn more online ⸻ Lobster Boil at Weekapaug Inn Celebrate Labor Day weekend on the Guest Lawn with a classic New England feast overlooking Quonochontaug Pond, featuring buttery Stonington lobsters, seafood favorites, seasonal sides, and s’mores by the fire. Learn more online. ⸻ |
Monday 9/1 | Labor Day Open House at the Museum of Work & Culture The Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket hosts its annual free open house on September 1 from 10am–4pm, with exhibits, talks, film screenings, and family activities celebrating the stories of Rhode Island’s mill towns. Learn more online. ⸻ Pawtucket Empanada Fest Savor local empanadas from 4-9pm with a side of folk performances, live music, and festive fun. Learn more online. |
Our Rhody Rec list is refreshed with every newsletter, so be sure to check back for the latest events!
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⭐ What better way to count down to PVDFest than with a splash of color downtown? Mayor Brett Smiley, The Avenue Concept, and AS220 unveiled PROVCurio, a mural by Shey “Rí Acu” Rivera Ríos that celebrates Providence through community mementos. The artwork transforms the AS220 Project Space Gallery wall into a love letter to the city ahead of the festival September 5-6.