Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Watch giant trucks fly over each other during Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live; Enjoy a WaterFire lighting and more events Sept. 3-10.
WaterFire Providence. Photo by Juli Scalzi/IStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus
RI Philharmonic Pop’s
Listen to the RI Philharmonic Pop’s renditions of favorites from Phantom of the Opera, Gypsy, Mary Poppins, Wicked and more while sitting by the sea. Troy Quinn will conduct the free “Outstanding Overtures” concert that pays homage to timeless musicals, movies and classical compositions.
The Details: Sept. 5, rain date Sept. 6. Free. 7 p.m. Independence Park, 248-7070, 446 Thames St., Bristol, riphil.org
WaterFire
Experience a Rhode Island tradition as quirky as our small state! Watch flames dance on Providence’s rivers during this full WaterFire lighting. Float by the fire on a gondola ride, peruse the offerings from vendors and eat your heart out at a food truck as you look on in awe at the magic that only takes place in Providence.
The Details: Sept. 6 Free. 7:10 p.m. Downtown Providence, waterfire.org
Rhythm and Roots Festival
Enjoy three days of live Americana, roots and jazz music at the Rhythm and Roots Festival. Performers include St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Margo Price, and The Devil Makes Three. Food and camping on site!
The Details: Sept. 4–6. Noon–11 p.m. Ninigret Park, 4890A Old Post Rd., Charlestown, rhythmandroots.com
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow N Fire
Watch giant trucks perform wild jumps and tricks in a huge stadium! Fun for the whole family, this event welcomes extreme sport lovers of all ages to watch the jaw dropping stunts. Enjoy food and drink from concessions.
The Details: Sept. 5. Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq., Providence, amicamutualpavilion.com/events/detail/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-live-glow-n-fire
RetroXpo Fall
For lovers of vintage, this is for you! Enjoy vintage and previously loved comic books, toys, video games and apparel at this pop-up event. Cosplay contests and other activities will be offered as well.
The Details: Sept. 5. 11 a.m. Longplex Family and Sports Center, Tiverton, eventbrite.com/e/retroxpo-fall-2026-tickets-1987613436293?aff=ebdiglgoogleliveevents&source=ecat
