5 Weekend Musts: Elephant Birthday Parties + More

5 Weekend Musts: Elephant Birthday Parties + More

To help you get out this wekeend and enjoy the warm weather, Golocal has the best events in the state you don't want to miss!

Elephant Birthday Party at the Zoo, Providence

Saturday Be a real party animal this weekend with an Annual Birthday Party Club event at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. To celebrate the birthday of the African Elephants, Alice, Kate, and Ginny, the zoo will host activities for both the elephants and attendees, from 11am-3pm. Festivities include an elephant education station, a create-a-party-hat station, a yoga event by Laughing Elephant Yoga, and the chance to watch the elephants being fed birthday treats. 11am-3pm. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence. Admission to the party is free with a zoo ticket, which are $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children. For more information click here.

A Public Conversation About Our Founders and Their Intent, Newport

Friday Gain a better understanding of this place we call home as four panelists respond to questions about the intentions of Rhode Island’s founders, this Friday. Panelists include New York Times bestselling author on RI history, John M. Barry, professor of theology studies Daniel Cowden, professor of American History, John Fea, and author Michael Feldberg. This evening is just one part of the Spectacle of Toleration, a yearlong event commemorating the 350th anniversary of King Charles II’s charter. Look out for upcoming events, including a conference on the role of religious tolerance in society. 5-7pm Friday. Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farwell Street, Newport. Free. Click here for more details and registration.

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31st Annual Fine Art Festival, Narragansett

Saturday-Sunday Witness the creativity of Rhode Island as over 100 artists from South County, Rhode Island, New England, and beyond come together to exhibit their wares. Artist categories include oils & acrylics, watercolors &pastels, photography, drawings, sculpture, and other three-dimensional media. Wile away your weekend by weaving through the stalls of both regulars and newcomers to the festival, and perhaps even having lunch at a food truck. 9-5pm. Veterans Memorial Park, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett,. Admission is free. Click here for more information.

Cooking Class with Celebrity Chef Linkie Marais, Warwick

Friday Get romantic and learn something at the same time with Celebrity Chef Linkie Marais' special "Dinner for Lovers" cooking demonstration. Join your partner for a sexy 5 course meal prepared in front of you accompanied by hand-selected wines as well as tips and pointers on cooking styles you can use at home. RI Kitchen and Bath, 139 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Click here for more information.

RI Charter 350th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday It's RI's 350th birthday this weekend. Celebrate with RI Charter at a state house open house, where you are free to explore the halls, take part in Junior Ranger activities, view Native drumming. Don't miss the evening's "Singing About Providence" concert featuring WS Monroe, Billy Mitchell, Indigo Bethea, and more! Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith S, Providence. 10 am - 6 pm. Free. Click here for more information.