Calendar of events

Thursday, October 22

The Big Breakfast

9:00 AM

197 Old River Road
Lincoln, RI

The Big Breakfast is all about connection. It’s a warm, energizing start to the day where we highlight the power of mentoring, share inspiring stories from Mentors, Mentees, and families, and celebrate the partners who make our work possible. …

Fairy House Competition

10:00 AM

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

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

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Nature Drawing at Blithewold

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

This drawing class will focus on subjects from nature: flowers, trees, and landscape. Each week, a topic will be presented to introduce a variety of methods and materials. Individual expression and creative applications will be reinforced to produce …

Daffodil Planting Primer

11:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Ever wonder how, why, and when Blithewold plants our new Daffodils? Join Director of Horticulture, and president of the Daffodil Society of Rhode Island, Dan Christina for an interesting look at the design choices, practical methods, reasoning for …

New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community

12:00 PM

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, …

30 Days to Freelance

6:00 PM

400 Harris Ave., Unit E
Providence, RI

Freelancing is an excellent way to supplement a career in creative writing and to build an audience primed to buy your book. There are countless publications and companies who are desperate for good writers and willing to pay well for those who can …

Fall Preview Book Sale at Weaver Library Oct. 22, 2026

6:00 PM

41 Grove Ave.,
East Prov., RI

A Members Only Preview Book Sale for Friends of the East Providence Public Library will be held on Thursday, October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Individuals who are not Friends can join for a $10 per person annual membership fee, payable at the door. All …

40th Annual RI Open Exhibition

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 …

Friday, October 23

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

9:00 AM

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¢, …

Fairy House Competition

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In the Gallery: Spring Memories

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In the Gallery: Spring Memories

10:00 AM

101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

The Art of Yoga

10:00 AM

3259 Post Road
Warwick, RI

Start your Friday morning surrounded by art.

New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community

12:00 PM

36 Market Street
Warren, RI

Guided Tours at Lippitt House Museum

1:00 PM

199 Hope Street
Providence, RI

Step inside Providence’s hidden gem! Explore the beautifully preserved Victorian interiors of Lippitt House Museum on an entertaining and informative guided tour! Learn about 19th-century life in Providence through stories of both the …

Boo Bash @ PCM

5:00 PM

100 South Street
Providence, RI

Get ready for a spook-tacular evening of hands-on fun, playful surprises and Halloween adventures throughout Providence Children's Museum! Boo Bash invites children and families to explore, create and celebrate the season with themed activities and …

Providence Flea and Witches Night Out Halloween Market

5:30 PM

10 Sims Avenue
Providence, RI

Providence Flea and The Witches’ Night Out Market are pleased to announce their second market of this year: THE Halloween event on Friday October 23rd. If you’re unfamiliar with our collaborative events, these special markets are geared …

40th Annual RI Open Exhibition

3259 Post Road
Warwick, RI