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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

Fairs & Festivals

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026 90 Fort Adams Drive - Fort Adam’s State Park Newport, RI 02840

2026 Newport Folk Festival is back at Fort Adams from July 24 - July 26, 2026. The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort Adams is located at 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI. One of the park system’s national treasures, Fort Adams is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival runs rain or shine. Ticket sales begin Wednesday, February 4th at 1:00 PM EST through DICE website or app.
Varies by date and performance.
See website for details.

Food, Wine, Beer

Newport Beer Run

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026 80 Fort Adams Drive - Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI 02840

The Newport Beer Run — formerly the Craft Brew Races — returns on Saturday July 18, 2026 at Fort Adams State Park for its 10th annual event! Join us for a fun, timed 5K road race and an unforgettable craft beer festival inside the walls of Fort Adams. We’ve got some great local and national beers on tap to greet you at the finish line! Or, skip the run and head straight for the festival with a festival-only ticket. Ticket Type 5k & Beer Fest: $55-$65 5k & Designated Driver: $50-$60 Festival Only: $50-$60 Designated Driver $20 Onsite registration and tickets are available day of at +$10 from the online cost. See website for more details!
10:00 AM
$20-65 per person

Music

With Playing Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute Band)

Aug 8, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809

We're Grateful for Nature! Join Audubon and Playing Dead for an evening of dancing, drinks, and fun—all to support Audubon's conservation efforts. Playing Dead is a tribute to the spirit and sound of the Grateful Dead and have been performing across New England for over 20 years! 
 
Pivotal Brewing will be serving craft beers, and food trucks will be on-site. Make your own tie-dye shirts, meet a real terrapin at Audubon’s Terrapin Station, and enjoy up-close encounters with Audubon’s Avian Ambassadors. With plenty of opportunities to give back, come dance the night away and help protect our natural world!
 
Bring the kids! This is a family-friendly event. Purchase tickets at asri.org/calendar.
4:00-8:30pm
$30/member, $35/non-member; Ages: All.

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

Workshops & Classes

Proper Pruning with Arborist Paul Fletcher

Jul 21, 2026 - Jul 21, 2026 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Hone your pruning skills with board-certified master arborist Paul Fletcher. Following a 45-year career in arboriculture, Paul now volunteers his time to care for Blithewold’s vast array of shrubs and trees in the living collections, managing their care and promoting improved growth and aesthetics. This small-group, outdoor format allows participants to experience seasonal and species-specific best-pruning practices. Attendees will learn to identify pruning needs and goals while safely making proper cuts with the correct tools. Our goal is to increase your confidence in undertaking small pruning projects on your own landscape. Registration is required. Each class is limited to 10 people.
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
$25 Members | $35 Nonmembers
401-253-2707