Calendar of events

Saturday, October 24

Fall Library Book Sale in East Providence Oct. 22-25, 2026

9:00 AM

Weaver Library
41 Grove Ave.
East Prov., RI

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will hold a Fall Book Sale on Fri. & Sat., October 23 & 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Thousands of books will be available. Hard and soft cover books are $1, children’s 50¢, …

Naval War College Foundation Fall Clay Shoot

9:30 AM

Peace Dale Shooting Preserve
371 Rose Hill Rd
South Kingstown, RI

Join the Naval War College Foundation on Saturday, October 24, for the 2026 Fall Clay Shoot at Peace Dale Shooting Preserve in South Kingstown, RI. A favorite fall tradition, the event brings friends and supporters of the U.S. Naval War College …

Fairy House Competition

10:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Please join the fun and show off your creative whimsy! Create a prize-winning cozy winter home for the fairies who live in your yard, and temporarily share it with Blithewold’s fairer (and tinier) residents for a friendly competition.

In the Gallery: Spring Memories

10:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

This group of oil paintings by Denise Zompa features scenes of Blithewold during Daffodil Days, flowers and other spring themes. Born and raised in Bristol, Denise as been a member and frequent visitor at Blithewold for many years. Now …

In the Gallery: Spring Memories

10:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Wonder Wold

10:00 AM

Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

A day of exploration and learning in our “Happy (Blithe) Woodland (wold)”. Take in the beautiful foliage and Champion Trees, or enjoy one of our scavenger hunts. Vote for your favorite Fairy House. Join a guided tour of our incredible plant …

New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community

12:00 PM

Imago Gallery
36 Market Street
Warren, RI

A new group exhibit hosted by Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will explore the architecture of community, fractals and art’s relationship to the harmonic order of the universe. The exhibition runs October 1 – November 7 at IMAGO Gallery, …

Writer as Witness: Cultivating Community Journalism

1:00 PM

LitArts RI
400 Harris Ave., Unit E
Providence, RI

In an age of misinformation, local, community-based journalism is essential. Yet many journalists struggle to connect to local outlets where their stories can be told. At Writer as Witness: Cultivating Community Journalism, we’ll learn from local …

Historical Fiction: Family History as Catalyst

2:00 PM

Your family history—or someone else's—may contain the spark for your next novel or short story. In this three-week workshop, participants will explore story-making by drawing from family history to explore questions from the past, such as: What …

‘From Frescos to Fractals: An Encaustic Journey’

4:00 PM

Imago Gallery
36 Market Street
Warren, RI

Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) is hosting a talk by IFA Exhibiting Artist Dot Bergen at 4 p.m. on October 24. All are welcome to attend this free event. In this presentation, Bergen takes us on her exploration of the restorative …

House Work | Objects, Occupants and Conditions at Lippitt House

5:00 PM

Lippitt House Museum
199 Lippitt House Museum
Providence, Rhode

What happens when contemporary furniture designers rethink a historic house? House Work brings work by RISD Furniture Design students into the historic interiors of Lippitt House Museum, inviting visitors to consider how furniture and domestic …

Sakonnet Vineyard to Host Little Compton Fire and Police Department Trunk-or-Treat on October 24th

5:30 PM

Sakonnet Vineyard
162 W. Main Road
Little Compton, RI

Sakonnet Vineyard will host the Little Compton Fire Department’s and Police Department’s 6th Annual Trunk or Treat event on October 24th. Families and local businesses are invited to decorate their vehicles and distribute candy to …

WITCHING HOUR: SECRET CELLAR, a new horror anthology play by James Lucey

7:30 PM

Burbage Theatre Co
59 Blackstone Avenue
Pawtucket, RI

Burbage Theatre Co presents the World Premiere of James Lucey’s “Witching Hour: Secret Cellar,” directed by Jeff Church. The third installment of Lucey’s “Witching Hour” horror anthology series, “Secret Cellar” is an entirely new …

40th Annual RI Open Exhibition

Warwick Center for the Arts
3259 Post Road
Warwick, RI

For four decades, the Rhode Island Open has been one of the state's longest-running open calls for artists. A chance for painters, sculptors, photographers, and makers of every kind to show their work side by side. This fall, Warwick Center …

Sunday, October 25

In the Gallery: Spring Memories

10:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In the Gallery: Spring Memories

10:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community

12:00 PM

Imago Gallery
36 Market Street
Warren, RI

Last Day of Fall Book Sale at Weaver Library, East Prov., Oct. 25, 2026

1:00 PM

Weaver Library
41 Grove Ave.
East Prov., RI

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will hold the final day of their Fall Book Sale on Sunday, October 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Thousands of books will be available. Hard and soft cover books are $1, children’s 50¢, …

WITCHING HOUR: SECRET CELLAR, a new horror anthology play by James Lucey

7:30 PM

Burbage Theatre Co
59 Blackstone Avenue
Pawtucket, RI

Tuesday, October 27

Blithewold Homeschool Days

10:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Blithewold Homeschool Days Last Tuesday of the Month October 27 – June 29 10 AM – 12 PM Location: Education Space Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from October through June, for fun (and educational) hands-on …