10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Sept. 25

September 25th

In preparation for the 25th Annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival, Busking @ Bowens Wharf presents live acoustic music  featuring performances from My Mother's Moustache, Panoramic View, The Troubles, The Copacetics, and soloists that include Ilana Katz Katz, Dave Schneider, Warren Smith and Kate Grana. 

Performances will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  every weekend leading up to the seafood festival. 

It is FREE to attend the concerts. 

Click here for more information. 

Photos coutesy of Trixie Wadson/Bowen’s Wharf Co. 

September 25th

Food Truck Friday at Carousel Village 

Every Friday in September is Food Truck Friday at Carousel Village at Rogers Williams Park. 

Food Truck Friday features great food, live music and entertainment and beer that is provided by Foolproof Brewing and Trinity Brewhouse. 

Food Truck Friday goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is FREE to attend. 

Click here for more information.

September 25th

DESIGN WEEK features over 11 days of events and brings together nationally recognized speakers as well as local Rhode Island design stars through tours, luncheons, talks, showcases, parties and more. 

Events include guest speakers such art innovator Janet Echelman, a marathon clambake  as well as several luncheons and showcases. 

Events take place at various locations and times, click here for more information. 

September 26th

10th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

The 10th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival takes place this weekend. 

The Festival is a two day grand tasting with hundreds of wines on the lawn of Marble House. The festival will feature celebrity chef appearances and cooking demonstrations by personalties both national and regional. 

There is free parking and shuttle transportation. 

Click here for more information. 

September 26th

New England Family Fun Festival 

This two day festival will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center and will feature fun for the entire family. 

There will be interactive games, fitness, live performances, dancing, face painting and more. 

Admission is $14 for adults and $10 for children. 

Click here for more information. 

September 26th

Steven K. Latimer Memorial 5k 

The Steve K. Latimer Memorial 5k for families against violence is set for Saturday at Roger Williams Park - Temple of Music. 

Along with the walk, there will also be face painting, popcorn, cotton and candy and a performance by brother to brother. 

To register, or for more information, click here. 

September 26th

Waterfire

Waterfire nights are winding down so enjoy them while you can.

The lighting starts at about 6:38 p.m. and it is FREE to go.

While your there, take a relaxing boat ride past the fires for an unforgettable experience.

Click here for more information.

September 27th

Aurora Jazz Jam 

The Aurora Jazz Jam takes place on the fourth Sunday of every month at Aurora Providence, located on 276 Westminister Street. 

The Jazz Jam goes from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and costs $5 to get in. 

September 27th

Bridal Show 

Need help planning a wedding? 

The 5th Annual Bridal Extravaganza is set to be held at Alpine Country Club, located at 251 Pippen Orchard Road in Cranston. 

The show will be filled with expert wedding planners, door prizes, food, drinks, fashion shows and other entertainment. 

Parking is FREE. 

Click here for more information

September 27th

Magnet Play at Providence Children's Museum

Explore the power of magnetism as you and your family play and sculpt with magnets, steer objects through magnetic mazes with a magnet wand and arrange magnetic stones.

This event is FREE with Museum Admission.

Click here for more information.