10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Oct. 23

Oct. 23

Newsies at PPAC

Disney's Newsies is coming to PPAC for a 7:30 p.m. show tonight. 

The show comes to Providence right from Broadway where it was a smash hit. 

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Oct. 23

Festival Ballet at Ballet Russes Reinvented at The Vets 

Festival Ballet Providence  is set to open it's 38th season starting on October 23-25th at The Vets with Ballet Russes Reinvented. The show is a tribute to the 20th century trope, The Ballet Russes, and features choreography by two award winning choreographers, Mihailo Djuric and Dominic Walsh.

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Oct. 23

Mary Poppins at Stadium Theatre 

Fun for the entire family, Mary Poppins is coming to the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. Showtime is set for 7:30 p.m.

The popular Disney movie turned stage show takes audiences to England 1910 and finds a troubled Banks family. Troubled until Mary Poppins comes along and uses a combination of magic and common sense to teach the family how to value each other. 

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Oct. 23

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village

Roger Williams Park will host Food Truck Friday, as they do every Friday in October.

Enjoy music, food and drinks provided by Trinity Brewhouse and Fullproof Brewing while kids ride the Carousel and play on the playground.

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Oct. 24

Steel Yard's 10th Annual Iron Pour

The Steel Yard is hosting their 10th annual Halloween Iron Pour on Saturday, October 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year's theme is Monster vs. City. The Steel Yard is located at 27 Sims Avenue in Providence

The Iron Pour is an event which brings the imagination, wonder and molten metal together to celebrate the industrial arts. The fundraiser shows the craft behind the industry with a scintillating and performative take on casting iron in front of a live audience.

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Oct. 24

27th Annual Pet Walk at Roger Willams Park

The Annual Pet Walk held by Providence Animal Rescue returns for it's 27th year, giving families the opportunity to take thier pets out for a stroll while showing thier support for homeless animals in need. 

There will be pet games, kids prizes and other great entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. 

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Oct. 24

AS220 30th Anniversary Celebration

AS220 is celebrating its 30th anniversary by taking over other  Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel for a four hours of music, comedy, performance, food, drink, and who knows what other AS220 inspired mayhem, with your hosts and entertainers. 

Tickets for this event cost $75 and the show starts at 6 p.m. 

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Oct. 25

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park with thousands of illuminated pumpkins from October 1st to November 11th with admission from 6-10p.m. on weekdays and 6-11p.m. on Saturdays.

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Oct. 25

Monster Dash 5K 

Participate in the only 5K through the tunnel and try not to get lost in the dark as you race in you best halloween costume. 

The race begins at 11 a..m.  and the bought race starts at 10:30 a.m. 

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Oct. 25

Visit the Haunted Labyrinth in Cranston

Get in the Halloween mood and visit the Haunted Labyrinth. 

The Haunted Labyrinth is New England's longest running haunted house, celebrating its 30th year. 

The Labyrinth is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7-10 p.m. up until October 31st

Tickets cost $12 if paying with cash or $13 with credit card. 

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