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Fri, Jun 10

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Shanty Night Pack up the family and a picnic dinner, bring your instruments and singing voices, and join us for an open sing around the campfire. Everyone is encouraged to share their favorite song and take a turn leading the singing. Members are free and non-members are $5. June 17, from 6:30 to 8...
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Fri, Jun 3

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Taste of the Bay A celebration of the flavors, sights, and sounds of Narragansett Bay. Enjoy delicious food and drink from local restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and wineries while taking in beautiful scenery and live music! Fee is $30. June 9, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Save the Bay Center, 100 Save...
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Fri, May 27

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Providence WaterFire Saturday, May 28, at sunset. The fires will remain lit until 12:30 a.m. WaterFire’s over 80 sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit...
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Fri, May 20

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Annual Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival Coggeshall Farm Museum is a living history farm set on 48 acres in Bristol, RI. The museum depicts Bristol’s agrarian life in the year 1799 through live interpretation, historic structures, heirloom plants, and animals. At this festival see craftspeople...
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Fri, May 13

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East Farm Spring Festival A day when visitors can find answers to anything from gardening to energy problems. ‘Green’ exhibitors, workshops, entertainment, food, low cost compost bins, rain barrels, and plants grown by URI’s master gardeners. Children’s activities are a major attraction. Free. May...
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Sat, May 7

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Misquamicut Springfest Weekend Springfest includes World Class Carnival and Amusements with Ferris Wheel and major rides, International food court, petting zoo, games and more. International Music Headliners, local and regional acts. May 13, - May 15, Fri., 5p.m. - 11p.m., Sat. 11a.m. - 11 p.m.,...
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Fri, Apr 29

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Transit of Mercury On Monday, May 9, a fabulous celestial event is happening. Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, will pass in between the sun and Earth, visibly crossing the surface of the sun from our view point. Frosty Drew Observatory will be open all day long in celebration of this...
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Fri, Apr 22

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Eat Drink R.I. Festival Presenting farmers, chefs, bartenders, and food and drink artisans from across the state, the Festival offers entertaining panels, educational sessions, special dining and cocktail opportunities, and culminates in the Grand Tasting featuring local chef demonstrations and...
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Fri, Apr 15

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Frogs and Toads By Ear Spring is here and the frogs and toads are beginning to call. Have you ever wondered what is making all that noise by the pond? Join an Audubon guide in the barn for a visual presentation and listen to some frog calls to help you get started. Then we will head out onto the...
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Fri, Apr 8

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Slavery in Newport Ray Rickman, former President of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, will discuss slavery in Newport and showcase Rhode Island's oldest slave document. Members, free; non-members, $10; reservations requested. April 13, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Redwood Library and Athenaeum, 50...

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