Calendar of events

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

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

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

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, …

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 …

House Work | Objects, Occupants and Conditions at Lippitt House

5:00 PM

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 …

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

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 …

Saturday, October 24

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

9:00 AM

41 Grove Ave.
East Prov., RI

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

Wonder Wold

10:00 AM

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

36 Market Street
Warren, RI

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

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

199 Lippitt House Museum
Providence, Rhode