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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.

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Waterfire Providence 2025

Apr 8, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025 Memorial Boulevard at Waterfire Basin Providence, RI 02903

Providence Waterfire 2025

2025 Schedule
  • May 15: Sunset lighting at 7:59PM
  • May 31: Full lighting; Sunset 8:14PM. Vendors open at 7PM.
  • June 19: Partial lighting; Sunset 8:22PM. Vendors open at 7:30PM.
  • July 4: Full lighting; Sunset 8:24PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • July 17: Sunset lighting at 8:17PM.
  • August 9: Full lighting; Sunset 7:54PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • August 18: Basin lighting only; Sunset 7:41PM.
  • September 27: Full lighting; Sunset 6:34PM. Vendors open at 5:30PM.
  • October 4: Full lighting; Sunset 6:22PM. Vendors open at 5:30PM.
  • October 30: Sunset lighting at 5:42PM.
  • November 1: Full lighting; Sunset 5:40PM. Vendors open at 4:30PM.
  • December 31: New Years Eve sunset lighting at 4:25PM.
Sunset

Audubon (Almost) Full Moon Owl Prowl

Nov 4, 2025 - Nov 4, 2025 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

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Take to the trails on an (almost) full moon in search of owls! Join an Audubon naturalist in this guided hike of the Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge to listen and look for owls. While we never know if we’ll hear or see an owl, participants will learn a lot and have a great hike. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. 
4:30pm-6:00pm
Member Price: $10 adult, $5 child / Non-member price: $14 adult, $7 child

Beavers of Fisherville

Nov 4, 2025 - Nov 4, 2025 Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI 02822

Join Audubon for an evening walk and discussion regarding the beavers that have taken up residence in the Fisherville Pond. We will take a close-up look at beaver dams, lodges, and hopefully the beaver themselves. At dusk, beavers become active, so we may get to see these engineers at work. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight.
4:30pm-6:30pm
Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: 8 and up.

Explore Prudence Island

Nov 5, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025 Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI 02872

Enjoy a late fall day exploring Prudence Island. Take several short walks, look for returning harbor seals hauled out on the rocks, search for migrating birds, and visit many of the Reserve's properties. Expect to walk about 3-4 miles over the course of the day. Due to limited space, reservations are required. 

Depart on the ferry at 9:45am from Bristol, arriving on Prudence at 10:15am. You will be greeted by an educator from the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve who will be your guide and transport you in a passenger van for the day. Depart Prudence at 4:15pm, returning to Bristol at 4:45pm. Ferry tickets are approximately $12/round trip. What to bring: lunch and drinks for the day, binoculars, comfortable walking shoes.
9:45am-4:45pm
Fee: $12/member, $14/Non-member.

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

Beaver Moon Owl Prowl

Nov 6, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025 Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917

Visit Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge on the Beaver Moon night to search for owls! Audubon naturalist Marina Flannery will call for different species on the forest trails. While we never know if we'll hear or see an owl, participants will learn a lot and have a great night hike. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a flashlight. The hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Advance registration is required. 
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 10 and up

Owl Prowl at Ruecker

Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025 Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge, 116 Seapowet Avenue, Tiverton, RI 02878

Come and walk the trails of Audubon’s Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge at night to look and listen for our resident owls. Learn about the behavior and biology that makes these raptors so fascinating. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes for hiking, and bring a flashlight. For families with children ages 10 and up. The hike will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fee: $10/membe, $5/member childr; $14/non-member, $7/non-member child. Ages: 10 and up.

Bristol Bimonthly Bird Walks

Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Join an Audubon naturalist for a morning stroll through the Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge in search of birds. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder, you’ll enjoy spotting and learning about resident species and seasonal visitors. Bring your binoculars and experience the sights and sounds of Fall birding! This program is offered every other Friday this Fall.

Audience: Ages 14 and up
9am-11am
Member Price: $5 / Non-member Price: $10

Nature Journaling Workshops: Successional Field Walk

Nov 8, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025 Frances Carter Preserve, Charlestown, RI 02813

Discover the art of nature observation and reflection guided by Audubon naturalists. These hands-on courses invite participants to expand their knowledge of Rhode Island’s natural history while learning and implementing field illustration techniques. Learn the technical and interpretive skills needed to communicate scientific and ecological information through art, gain new knowledge, and explore a variety of natural habitats. A journal will be provided to all participants.
10:00am-11:30am
Fee: $20/member; $25/non-member. Ages: Adult

Veterans Day Nature Activities

Nov 11, 2025 - Nov 11, 2025 Bristol Nature Center; 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Discover the natural world with fun-filled family activities including crafts, animal interviews, nature stories, and more. No registration is required. Activities are included with admission.

Schedule as follows:
10:00am – 3:00pm: Craft Table
10:00am: Nature Story
11:00 am & 2:30pm: Animal Interview
1:00pm: Nature Walk

10:00am-3:00pm
Refer to the website to learn more.

Owls and Ales at Fisherville

Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025 Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI 02822

Meet one of Audubon’s amazing owls in person! Come to the Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge for a presentation on these fascinating birds while enjoying locally brewed beers. Then take a guided walk through the wildlife refuge at night to look and listen for owls and other signs of animal life. Leave the kids at home —this program is just for adults! Come prepared to go outside on a chilly winter evening. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather! 
6:30pm-8:30pm
Program Fee: $30/member; $35/non-member. Ages: 21 and up.

Knit Owls

Nov 18, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025 Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917

Looking to craft a holiday gift or decoration? Join Audubon and learn to knit a small, three-dimensional owl. This program is for intermediate to advanced knitters who are comfortable using double-pointed needles and knitting stranded colorwork. Instruction, pattern, and yarn provided. Participants must bring their own US size 1 double pointed needles.
5:30pm-7:30pm
Fee: $25/member; $30/non-member. Ages: Teen to Adult

Native Plants and Pollinators Lecture

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Are you looking to support wildlife at home but don’t know where to start? Join Audubon and learn the ins and outs of gardening with native plants to support local pollinators. Take home information about what to plant, where to find native species, and many tips on how your gardening space can be a sanctuary for wildlife. Ages 15 and up.
10:00am-11:00am
Fee: $20/member, $25/non-member. Ages: 15 and up

Bank of America Free Family Fun Day

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025 Bristol Nature Center; 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

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Thanks to Bank of America, Free Family Fun Days are back this Fall! Once a month, the Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public. Join Audubon for nature stories, animal discoveries, crafts, hikes, and more. No need to register!

Schedule as follows:
10:00am – 3:00pm: Craft Table
10:00am: Turtle Story
11:00 am & 2:30pm: Animal Interview
1:00pm: All About Snakes – Come learn about all things snakes – biology, behavior, adaptations and more through an engaging presentation and hands on activities! For ages 6 and up.
10:00am-3:00pm
Free

Day After Thanksgiving Activities

Nov 28, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025 Bristol Nature Center; 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

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Give thanks for all that nature has given us. The day after Thanksgiving is for leftovers, but at Audubon it is also a day to rediscover why nature matters. Join fun nature and animal themed activities for the whole family. No registration is needed. Activities included with admission.

Schedule as follows:
10:00 am-3:00pm: Craft Table
10:00am: Nature Story
11:00am and 2:30pm: Animal Interview
1:00pm: Turkey Trot Nature Walk
10:00am-3:00pm
Refer to the website to learn more.

All Ages

Family Adventures at the Audubon Nature Center

Sep 27, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol,, RI 02809

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Families and nature lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy a full day of activities in Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Guests can take part in hands-on crafts, nature story time, live animal encounters, guided hikes, and educational programs. 

Highlights include:
● 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Craft Table
● 10:00 a.m.: Nature Story
● 11:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.: Animal Interview
● 1:00 p.m.: Hands-on exploration with a seasonal theme, led by an Audubon naturalist. Kids learn all about things with wings, head out on an autumn nature hike, or discover the amazing world of snakes. No need to register. Ages 6+.

Themes:
September 27: "Wings and Things"
October 25: “Autumn Exploration”
November 22: “Scales, Scales, and More Scales”

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free, Ages: All
401-949-5454

Fairs & Festivals

34th Annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival

Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 Bowen's Wharf Newport, RI 02840

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 18th and 19th, 2025. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season!
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free to attend!
401-849-2243

Food, Wine, Beer

Newport Restaurant Week

Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 Multiple locations through Newport and Bristol County Newport and Bristol Country, RI 02840

The flavors of nine coastal communities, all rolled up into 10 savory days. Newport Restaurant Week takes place annually each fall, the perfect setting for this well-seasoned event. Choose from an array of prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner. *Please note: Participating restaurants and prix fixe format price points subject to change.
Varies by location.
Free to attend, food and drinks for purchase
401-849-8048

Museums

The Lost Park Tour

Aug 26, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025 Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

🚶‍♂️ The Lost Park Tour – Rediscover Roger Williams Park
Step back in time and uncover the hidden stories of Roger Williams Park! Join Museum of Natural History and Planetarium docent Mike McGinity for a guided walking tour that revisits long-lost treasures and missing monuments in this historic grand space.

👟 Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for this moderately strenuous walk. Pre-registration is required as capacity is limited. (Note: Pets and children are not permitted in our Lifelong Learners programming.)

This event is part of the Lifelong Learners Series, where adult learners can enjoy exclusive tours, talks, and hands-on programs designed to deepen knowledge and spark curiosity.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to experience Roger Williams Park like never before—through the eyes of history!

Aug 26 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM / Oct 28 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$3 per adult, free for museum members
401-680-7221

Music

Greenhouse Jazz

Aug 24, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 1 Floral Drive Providence, RI 02905

✨ Greenhouse Jazz with Vincent Ama ✨

Enjoy the smooth sounds of trumpeter Vincent Ama as you stroll through the greenhouses or sit back and take in the music. This Providence-based musician, artist, and poet brings trumpet jazz to life in a unique setting.

📅 Upcoming Dates:
June 29 | July 13, 27 | August 10, 24 | September 7, 21 | October 5, 19

🎶 Free with Admission | Follow Vincent on Instagram, Bandcamp, and YouTube.

12:00PM - 2:00PM
Free with Admission
401-680-7263

Outdoor Activities

Newport Pell Bridge Run

Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 16 East Shore Road Jamestown, RI 02835

Experience the thrill and breathtaking views of crossing the iconic Newport Pell Bridge on the only day of the year it’s open to pedestrians. This 4-mile, point-to-point race starts in Jamestown and finishes in downtown Newport, welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and pace. Registration opens May 1, 2025!
7:15 AM
To be announced.
401-849-8048