Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Get spooky at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, celebrate your neighbors during Neighbor Day at Narragansett Brewery and more fun things to do from Sept. 24–30.
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Providence Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition
Named as “New England’s Favorite Fall Tradition,” the Roger Williams Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular with trivia is back. In the winding trails with the most finely detailed pumpkins guiding the path, there are also brain-busters carved and mixed in with the Jack-O-Lanterns, keeping everyone in the family engaged throughout its entirety.
The Details: Sept. 26–Nov. 2. 6–10:30 p.m. Admission varies with age. 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, 401-785-3510, rwpzoo.com
Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
Perfect for the whole family, Food Truck Friday invites folks to beautiful Roger Williams Park for a night of good eating and fun. Food trucks line part of the park, allowing attendees to purchase their meals for the night. Local musicians bring music to attendees ears while attendees have the chance to ride the historic carousel, the Carousel Express Train or play on the playground.
The Details: Free to attend. Roger Williams Park, Pine Hill Ave., Providence, rwpconservancy.org
Neighbor Day at Narragansett Brewery
What better way to celebrate our neighbors than with locally brewed beer, tasty food, and games for all to enjoy. Make sure to stop by Narragansett Brewing Company to celebrate National Neighbor Day! You can hang out in the Narragansett Beer Garden (21+), grab some food from the tents or local vendors, enjoy live music, shop with local vendors, play games, and more!
The Details: Sept. 27. 12–5 p.m. Free admission. 271 Tockwotton St., Providence, 401-437-8970, narragansettbeer.com
Puddingstone: Jazz and Shakespeare (Aubrey Johnson and Randy Ingram)
Jazz and Shakespeare is an exciting mix of entertainment, especially with Aubrey the Provence Sur Mer to bear witness at this event! Between songs, there will be readings from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” performed by Jay Bragan. Food and drinks will be included in the ticket price.
The Details: Sept. 28. 3 p.m. Admission is $55. 39 Touro St., Newport, puddingstonemusic.org
Final Day of Fall Visitors Weekend
If you were worried about missing the final day of Fall Visitors Weekend because of the rain, you don’t have to worry anymore! West Place has decided to move the celebration of 150 years of Dr. Samuel West’s farm and homestead, along with the nonprofit sanctuary’s eighteenth anniversary. You’ll have the chance to meet the newest horse to the farm, Happy, who was rescued just recently as a former racehorse who was pulled from the track.
The Details: Sept. 28. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Online admission is $28 for adults and $15 for children. 3198 Main Rd., Tiverton, westplace.org
