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Events Calendar - 2026

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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Cultural Survival Bazaar @ Tiverton Four Corners Arts Center-RI

Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026 3852 Main Rd. Tiverton, RI 02878

ID of the event
Shop Indigenous | Live Performances | Ethnic Foods | World Music
Travel the world all in one place and discover handmade art, crafts, and meaningful cultural connections.

Meet world-class Indigenous makers and experience the enduring values of giving, reciprocity, and cultural stewardship. Explore a vibrant global marketplace where every handmade treasure becomes a bridge to ancient traditions and a powerful expression of living cultural heritage.

Embark on a journey across five continents in a single afternoon. Discover time-honored, one-of-a-kind art from more than 30 countries spanning the globe. Whether you are searching for handwoven textiles, intricate jewelry, or contemporary sculpture, every purchase directly supports Indigenous artists, livelihoods, and community-led initiatives worldwide.

What to Expect
  • A World-Class Marketplace
  • Live Cultural Performances
  • Hands-On Cultural Learning
  • Authentic Flavors
  • Connect with the Makers
  • Family-Friendly Experiences
Why It Matters

Your participation goes beyond shopping. It is a meaningful commitment to fair trade, Indigenous rights, and the preservation of cultural traditions that sustain communities around the world.
10:00AM to 6:00PM
Suggested Adults $5 / Children Free
617-441-5400

Cultural Survival Bazaar @ Farm Fresh-RI Providence

Aug 1, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026 10 Sims Avenue Providence, RI 02909

ID of the event
Shop Indigenous | Live Performances | Ethnic Foods | World Music
Travel the world all in one place and discover handmade art, crafts, and meaningful cultural connections.

Meet world-class Indigenous makers and experience the enduring values of giving, reciprocity, and cultural stewardship. Explore a vibrant global marketplace where every handmade treasure becomes a bridge to ancient traditions and a powerful expression of living cultural heritage.

Embark on a journey across five continents in a single afternoon. Discover time-honored, one-of-a-kind art from more than 30 countries spanning the globe. Whether you are searching for handwoven textiles, intricate jewelry, or contemporary sculpture, every purchase directly supports Indigenous artists, livelihoods, and community-led initiatives worldwide.

What to Expect
  • A World-Class Marketplace
  • Live Cultural Performances
  • Hands-On Cultural Learning
  • Authentic Flavors
  • Connect with the Makers
  • Family-Friendly Experiences
Why It Matters

Your participation goes beyond shopping. It is a meaningful commitment to fair trade, Indigenous rights, and the preservation of cultural traditions that sustain communities around the world.
10:00AM to 6:00PM
Suggested Adults $10 / Children Free
617-441-5400

Arts & Crafts Shows

Grounded in Nature: A Mindful Plein Air Sketching Workshop

Jun 27, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Step into the quiet beauty of the outdoors with this contemplative plein air sketching experience rooted in mindfulness. Emphasis will be placed on mindful observation — slowing down, noticing relationships, and responding thoughtfully to what is seen — fostering a sense of calm, connection, and presence. You’ll leave with sketches that reflect not only the landscape itself, but also process, attention, and a renewed awareness of your place within the natural world. Open to all experience levels. Please bring your preferred drawing supplies and a sketchbook. Christina Biroscak is the owner of Barnbury Studios and an accomplished artist, designer, and instructor. Registration is required and limited to 10.
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
$38 Members | $48 Nonmembers
401-253-2707

Revolve Dance Project presents: Revolutions

Jun 28, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026 The Strand Ballroom 79 Washington Street Providence, RI 02903

Celebrating half a decade of artistic collaboration, Revolve's 5th Anniversary Season is not to be missed. With all new works of live music and dance curated by directors Kirsten Evans and Cameron MacIntosh, Revolve Dance Project returns to The Strand in downtown Providence on Sunday, June 28th. Tickets on sale May 1 at thestrandri.com.
2:00PM, 6:00PM
$30
401-618-8900

Dance

Sangria and Salsa Dancing with Katie Arbulu

Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Enjoy an evening of Latin dancing with professional ballroom dancer Katie Arbulu while sipping a refreshing glass of sangria. Learn the basics of salsa and bachata and how to take what you have learned to the social dance floor. Katie has 20 years of experience in dance and teaching and is excited to bring the joy of dance to the Blithewold community. Come on your own, bring a partner, or have fun with friends. No dance experience necessary.

Registration is required and limited to 10.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$35 Members | $45 Nonmembers
401-253-2707

Fairs & Festivals

Newport Flower Show

Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026 548 Bellevue Ave - Rosecliff Mansion Newport, RI 02840

"Pearls of Newport" is the perfect theme for the 30th anniversary Newport Flower Show, taking place at Rosecliff. This milestone event will feature exquisite floral exhibits inspired by the rare beauty and hidden treasures of the City-by-the-Sea. Just as pearls symbolize elegance and sophistication, the show will spotlight stunning floral designs, botanical arts and horticulture displays that reflect Newport’s rich heritage and refined charm. The theme will also connect naturally to the city’s coastal identity and maritime history. In a graceful nod to the Gilded Age, when fashionable Newport women often wore pearls as a symbol of refinement and status, the show will blend historic elegance with modern creativity. “Pearls of Newport” promises a celebration of floral excellence wrapped in coastal beauty and timeless style.
See website for details.
To be announced.
401-847-1000

🌸✨🌼JUNE 2026 NEWPORT SECRET GARDEN TOUR "ON THE POINT"🌼✨🌸

Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026 Storer Park, 30 Washington Street Newport, RI 02840

SAVE THE DATE for the June 2026 Newport Secret Garden Tour "On the Point"!🌹✨😘 Join us June 26-28 for self-guided walking tours of private gardens located in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Each tour features about a dozen beautiful gardens. The 42nd annual tours run daily from 10 am. until 4 pm and and tickets are limited with only 350 to be sold for each day. 🎟Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 day of tour. In Spring 2014, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine named Newport, Rhode Island “one of the best walking cities in the U.S.” and specifically mentioned the June Secret Garden Tour through the city’s historic Point section as one of the highlights. Since 1984, the organizers and supporters of The Secret Garden Tour have been dedicated to enhancing art education and cultural programs in Aquidneck Island's Public Schools, funding dozens of programs in music, theater and fine arts for local schoolchildren. To date, The Secret Garden Tour has given more than $1 million to Aquidneck Island students in public schools for cultural programs and the arts. 👉For additional information, be sure to visit the website: secretgardentours.org
10:00AM - 4:00PM
$35 in advance; $40 on day
401-439-7253

Newport Pride Festival

Jun 27, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026 21 Farewell Street - Great Friends Meeting House Newport, RI 02840

Newport Pride Festival & Parade 2026 🌈 Joy Is Resistance 🌈 Join us for an unforgettable celebration of love, and unity as we honor the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Newport and beyond. From the Festival & Parade to Pride Flags Ceremony and celebrations, there’s something for everyone—families, friends, and allies! Main Event: Newport Pride Parade & Festival Pride Parade |📍 Downtown Newport March with Pride! Our colorful parade winds through the local area of Newport, with Pride, bikes, and community spreading love and joy. We will start at the Great Friends Meeting House and visit some of our iconic spots like Equality Park, where the first Newport Pride Fests were held, our rainbow crosswalks, and the Newport Pride Center! More information to come - see website for further details!
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free to attend!

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

Sports

Newport Bermuda Race Start

Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026 See website for spectator locations. Newport, RI 02840

Newport Bermuda Race Start and they are off! The 635-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race. Founded in 1906, celebrating 100 years and the 54th running, the Newport Bermuda Race is scheduled to depart from Newport Harbor, destination: Bermuda.
See website for more details.
Free

Bristol Independence Rhode Race

Jun 27, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026 Independence Park Bristol, RI 02809

The Bristol Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday. In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America’s quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest – during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America. The course includes incredible historic homes, a town common and the America’s Cup Museum before heading out along the scenic coastline, through Roger Williams University and finishing along the water at Independence Park. Register here.
See website for more details.
Virtual: $50, Half Marathon: $65, Relay: $95