Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Celebrate Fall at the Providence Children's Museum's Fall Festival, step into the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Catch the Match exhibit and more events happening Oct 30-Nov 6.
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Fall Festival at the Providence Children’s Museum
The Providence Children’s Museum is celebrating an entire week of Fall Festivities, packed with endless family fun, activities, and the Halloween spirit. From pumpkin themed pop ups to creative workshops, there is something exciting behind each corner. Be sure to make the Boo Bash and get your hands on treat bags, face painting, and a pumpkin patch! There will also be non-food treats for the littles to enjoy, such as stickers, bubbles, and more!
The Details: Oct. 25–Nov. 1. Activities vary daily; check the online schedule. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St., Providence, providencechildrensmuseum.org/support-us/specialprogramming
Bristol County: Incarcerated
The moment you step inside the New Bedford Whaling Museum, you’ll be hooked in to a new exhibition that explores the history of incarceration in Bristol County. It traces the evolution of local jails from Taunton’s 18th Century “gaol” to New Bedford’s still-operating Ash Street Jail, which is the oldest running prison in the nation. Through historical facts, photographs, and books, visitors will gain a clear look at how incarceration has shaped local communities.
The Details: Running through Dec. 2026. Admission Varies. New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, whalingmuseum.org/exhibition/bristol-county-incarcerated
Catch the Match
Love tennis? Well, step into the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Catch the Match exhibit. Fans will have the opportunity to try out sports broadcasting. Record your own play-by-play commentary over a legendary moment in tennis history. Then, you can head into the interactive touch table to “serve” trivia questions back and forth in a friendly game of testing your tennis knowledge. It’s a fun, fast-paced way to experience the sportfrom a different perspective.
The Details: Ongoing exhibit. International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave., Newport, tennisfame.com
Autumn Artisan Market
After the thrill of Halloween, it’s time to sink into everything the fall foliage has to offer. The first place to go is Linden Place’s Autumn Artisan Market. It is a market filled with local talent all within the historic mansion of Linden Place. There are sixty-one confirmed vendors attending, which means you will be sure to leave with a new favorite treasure! There will also be free children’s story time with Mrs. Katz and her Hats at 10:30a.m. and then again at 1:00p.m. with Ruth Maille!
The Details: Nov. 1. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission. Linden Place, 500 Hope St, Bristol, lindenplace.org/autumn-artisan-market
WaterFire Providence
WaterFire Providence is coming back once again to honor the service and sacrifice with its annual Salute to Veterans, a touching light ceremony dedicated to the veterans and active-duty military in Rhode Island. The evening will begin with a stirring Torch Ceremony. One hundred and fifty veterans will be going through Waterplace Park carrying torches to form a glowing “Ring of Fire” across the basin–an unforgettable tribute to those who have served. Visitors will be able to bask in the beauty of WaterFire alongside onshore performances, food vendors, and community programs that bring downtown Providence to life. It is a powerful night full of reflection, gratitude, and connection.
The Details: Nov. 1. 4:30–10 p.m. Free Admission. Waterplace Park, 4 N. Main St., Providence, waterfire.org/events/saturday-november-1-waterfire-salute-to-veterans
