Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Join the Witches Parade in Riverside, stomp grapes at Newport Vineyards, and more events Oct. 16-23.
New England Witches Guild puts on an annual parade in Riverside. Photo courtesy of New England Witches Guild.
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Witches Parade and Festival
These witches aren’t the Sanderson Sisters, they’re better! Get spooky at this family-friendly event where witches bring the magic. The New England Witches Guild is putting a spell on the day with a parade to kick things off, followed by face painting, bounce houses, vendors and more! Food trucks will be on site for sustenance for attendees (beware the magic potions) while musical performances will give you something to shake your broom at.
The Details: Oct. 18. 11-4 p.m. Crescent Park Carousel, 700 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside. Visit newenglandwitchesguild.com for more information.
Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
For the thirty-fourth year in a row, Bowen’s Wharf will host its annual seafood festival. The event will honor the “Harvest of the Sea,” with plenty of fresh, local seafood to savor. From oysters and chowder to lobster rolls and fish and chips, the possibilities are endless. There will be live music and signature cocktails, which makes this event fall bucket list-worthy.
The Details: Oct. 18–19. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission. Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. Visit bowenswharf.com for more information.
Harvest Festival at Newport Vineyards
Stop by Newport Vineyards for a fall harvest festival and raise a glass to the Newport landmark’s thirty years in business. The day includes tasty bites from the vineyards’ own charcuterie cart alongside pours of made-on-location beer, wine and cider. The jovial atmosphere also includes live music and activities like grape stomping, axe throwing and stein hoisting.
The Details: Oct. 19. noon–5 p.m. Admission $35 (if tasting), $10 (no alcohol). 909 East Main Rd., Middletown. Visit newportvineyards.com for more information.
URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival
In its tenth year, the URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival invites music lovers to attend a series of concerts throughout the URI campus and South County. Featured artists include Grammy-nominated guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, classical guitarist Meng Su, Billboard Classical Chart duo Duo Sonidos and other talented musicians. Open lessons are offered to attendees, matching student to teacher for almost all the events. Visit the website for ticketing information and registration for lessons.
The Details: Oct. 19-26. URI Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston. Visit urigmfest.org for more information.
Wicked Woods Pumpkin Walk
A perfect fall activity in Warwick is open once again at the end of October, which is the Wicked Woods Pumpkin Walk! A perfect blend of enchanted and haunted, this trail is a must. There are more than 300 hand-carved and illuminated pumpkins, along with torches and campfires to light the way. Halloween treats will be on hand, and if you look closely, you might catch a living statue!
The Details: Oct. 23–26. 6-10 p.m. each day, except for Sunday, which closes at 9 p.m. Admission varies with age. Rocky Point Farm, 131 Rocky Point Ave., Warwick. Visit rockypointblueberries.com/pumpkin-walk-tickets for more information.
