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Events Calendar - 2025

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

Children & Families Fairs & Festivals Food, Wine, Beer Historic Outdoor Activities Parades
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Children & Families

Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park

Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026 1000 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907

Discover the stories locked within the Earth’s rocks with family-friendly geology activities, planetarium shows, and more! From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, learn how to read the planet’s history in stone.

Special “Geology Rocks” Happenings (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM):
  • Family Fun Activities: Embark on a geology quest, solve the rock cycle puzzle, create fun crafts, and more!
  • Cost: Free with museum admission
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Paper Mountains
  • Explore why maps have squiggly lines and complete a paper mountain activity to improve 3D visualization and topographic map skills.
  • Cost: Free with museum admission
1:00 PM & 2:00 PM: Cosmic Collisions Planetarium Show
  • Take a thrilling journey through space and time to explore hypersonic cosmic collisions that shape the universe. Produced by the American Museum of Natural History.
  • Cost: $5 per person (includes museum admission) | Free for Museum Members
  • Notes: Planetarium tickets are required for everyone attending. Children must be age 4 or older.
Museum Admission:
  • Adults & children over 4: $2
  • Museum Members: Free
  • Children under 4: Free
Join us for a hands-on, educational, and fun exploration of Earth and space!
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Free with museum admission
401-680-7221

Blithewold Homeschool Days

Jan 27, 2026 - May 26, 2026 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, March through May, for hands-on, fun, and educational programs at Blithewold! Each session explores science, history, and art through indoor and outdoor activities designed to spark curiosity and learning. Our curriculum aligns with RI, MA, and CT state standards, making it both engaging and educational.

Activities include:
Jan 27: Learning about Herbs & Botany Games
Feb 24: Butler & Maid Tour
Mar 31: Phenology – The timing of nature’s cycles
Apr 28: How to Measure & Calculate the Value of Trees
May 26: Letterboxing Workshop

Students drop off for the program (ages 8–13), with one adult chaperone required to remain on the property for security. Don’t forget to bring lunch, water, and weather-appropriate clothing—we spend lots of time outdoors! Adult chaperones and younger siblings are welcome to picnic on the Grounds during lunch.

Between lessons, there’s time to explore the Great Lawn, run around, or enjoy a relaxing picnic, making each session a full day of learning and fun!
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
$5 Members | $30 Nonmembers
401-253-2707

Fairs & Festivals

Newport Winter Festival

Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026 Throughout Newport Newport, RI 02840

The 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns this February with 10 days of live music, foodie contests, kid-centric activities and more on The Classic Coast. As New England’s largest winter extravaganza, you’ll find over 150 events from cook offs, to drink creation contests, ice sculpting, and costumed princess appearances. More details to come!
Varies by event
Varies by event.
401-847-7666

23rd Annual Newport Wedding Show

Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026 Newport Newport, RI 02840

Plan your wedding in just one day at the 23rd Annual Newport Wedding Show! Enjoy visiting wedding professionals, tasty samples, thousands of dollars in prizes, live fashion shows, and so much more! Over 1,000 guests are welcomed each year - be a part of the inspiration in perfecting the details of your most special day!
To be announced.
To be announced.

Food, Wine, Beer

Newport Burger Bender

Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026 Newport and Bristol County Newport, RI 02840

Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest is back. Local restaurants are throwing their buns in the ring with hopes of being crowned the Best Burger and there is more than just beef. Try one. Try Some. Try them all. Then vote for your favorite burger! Choose from over 50 beef, non-beef (seafood, chicken, bison, etc.), and plant-based burgers!  More information to come on 2026 participants! Check back to the Discover Newport website for more details.
Varies by day.
Burgers for purchase.
401-849-8048

Historic

Free Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage in Roger Williams Park

Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 23, 2026 1000 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907

Step back in time and explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and once home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams.

Upon her passing in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of farmland to the city of Providence, forming the foundation of Roger Williams Park.

FREE Open Houses (weather permitting):
  • Learn about the cottage’s history and significance
  • Discover stories of early Providence and the Williams family
  • Enjoy a hands-on, family-friendly historical experience
Location: Near the Elmwood Avenue entrance, Roger Williams Park
Parking: Available on streets surrounding the Rose Garden
Admission: Free and open to the public

Presented by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Free
401-680-7221

Outdoor Activities

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with Audubon

Nov 5, 2025 - Nov 19, 2026 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917

Audubon offers small-group Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Advance registration is required. Location will be sent to registered participants in advance.

Locations Across Rhode Island. Locations determined weekly.
9:00am-11:00am
Fee: $5/member, $10/non-member. Ages: 14 and up
401-949-5454

West Coast Conifers Tour

Jan 24, 2026 - Jan 24, 2026 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Discover the majesty of conifers this winter on a guided walking tour with Dan Christina, Director of Horticulture. Explore a variety of trees—including Rhode Island Champion specimens—thriving in our unique climate zone on the East Coast.

Enjoy the best color and cone set of the season as you experience these awe-inspiring trees standing tall amidst the calm of January. Learn about the diversity, growth, and care of these magnificent conifers in a relaxed, educational stroll.

Details:
  • Walking tour across the property
  • Dress appropriately for winter weather
  • Reservations required
A perfect opportunity for nature enthusiasts, horticulture lovers, and curious visitors to deepen their appreciation for trees and winter landscapes.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
$25 Members | $35 Nonmembers
401-253-2707

Parades

70th Annual Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026 Memorial Boulevard and Broadway Newport, RI 02840

The 70th Annual Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM. Find your best green attire, keep your eyes open for leprechauns, and join in the revelry to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Newport! The parade kicks off from the Newport City Hall and runs through Washington Square, down Thames Street, and ends at St. Augustine's Church. Parade will be held rain or shine.
11:00 AM
Free to attend!
401-413-9601