Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Plant some flowers with the Barrington Garden Club; Watch boats sale by in the Newport Bermuda Race and more events June 18 - 25.
Photo courtesy of RI Pride
Blooms By the Bay: Barrington Garden Club
Flourish in the seaside air with a stroll through nine of Rhode Island’s extravagant private gardens. With incredible flower and plant displays, all funds for this amazing event will be put towards the conservation and maintenance of Osamequin Nature Preserve as well as community scholarships, education, and activities. Make sure to take your pick of the best horticulture gems with a visit this weekend.
The Details: June 23. Tickets in advance $40 per person 10 and over, same day $50. 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Barrington, barringtonrigardenclub.org/bgc-garden-tour
Newport Bermuda Race
Sailors, cast off this Friday as 150 boats from around the globe take off from Fort Adams. With crews of both professional and amateur sailors, Rhode Islanders are encouraged to watch mariners voyage coastal waters. Get ready to go overboard for this rush to the finish line.
The Details: June 19. Free entry. 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Newport, bermudarace.com/
Rhode Island Pridefest
Ready to party for Pride Month? What better place to celebrate than one of the country’s top festivals? Complete with a family-friendly zone and a 21+ spirits tent, Pridefest welcomes everyone from all backgrounds and ages to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and identity. Join thousands of attendees as they explore 200+ vendors along with show-stopping performances, unforgettable parades, and around the clock fun!
The Details: June 20. Free. 11:30 a.m. festival, 8 p.m. illuminated parade. Providence, prideri.org/pridefest/
8th Annual Juneteenth RI Fest
Experience the celebration of culture and history with Rhode Island’s 8th annual Juneteenth Fest at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Temple of Music. Enjoy exciting performances from local artists and food vendors spotlighting African American cuisine to commemorate freedom and resilience.
The Details: June 21. 12 p.m.—7 p.m. Visit website for additional ticket information. Roger Williams Park, Providence, juneteenthri.com/festival
Meet the Rhode Island Housewives
Rhode Island Reality fans, get ready for some real talk with the state’s most popular women. With an evening sure to be post worthy, grab your family and friends to meet the cast from the viral series up close and personal. Who says America’s smallest state can’t have all the drama?
The Details: June 20. Visit website for ticket information. 8 p.m. Bally’s Event Center, Lincoln, casinos.ballys.com/lincoln/entertainment/meet-the-ri-housewives/
