This Weekend: What’s going on near you?
Rhode Island
Providence Ghost Tour
May 25 8 – 9:30 p.m.
60 Congdon St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02906
Immerse yourself in the spooky side of Providence’s history! Allow our guides to lead you by lantern light as we introduce you to Providence’s longest-lingering residents. As we creep among the shadows, we walk in the footsteps of local literary giants and humble servants alike, their restless souls still stirring among the living. Learn the tales that keep college students at Brown University and RISD jumping out of their beds at night as we weave history and mystery into a fine tapestry of spine-tingling delight.
Arts and Crafts Festival Weekend
May 25 at 10 a.m. May 27 at 5 p.m.
2 E View St, Warwick, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02888
Come enjoy a day outside where shopping, eating, music and friends are all brought together in one place!
The Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival is a free, fun, and family-friendly experience that showcases over 100 fine artisans, community groups, and non-profits where you will find one-of-a-kind arts and delicious craft fair eats.
Westbay Farm Annual Plant Sale
May 25 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1351 Centerville Rd, Warwick, RI 02886-4208, United States
Westbay Farm’s Annual Plant Sale is approaching! Available plants are TBA, but please save the date! Online orders will be accepted in advance. Proceeds raised will benefit Westbay Farm, which provides fresh vegetables to Westbay Marketplace. More info will follow as the sale nears.
Memorial Day BBQ
May 26, 3 – 9 p.m.
150 Gray St, Warwick, RI
Come join us for a sizzling good time at our Memorial Day BBQ event! We’ll be firing up the grill at Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina for a day filled with delicious food, lawn games, great company, and live music by the Jesse Liam Band! Whether you’re a BBQ aficionado or just looking for a tasty way to celebrate Memorial Day while enjoying breathtaking views of the bay, this event is perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kick off summer with a bang!
Food Truck Eats and Beats at Sons of Liberty
May 25, 3 – 8 p.m.
1425 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02879
Kick off your weekend with a day full of good drinks, good food and good vibes!
Boots on the Ground
May 23- 27, 8 a.m.
Fort Adams State Park
The Memorial depicts over 7,000 boots adorned with flags and name placards representing the lives of the U.S. service members killed in action post-9/11 in the Global War on Terror.
In Massachusetts….
Seekonk Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 25
10 a.m.
The parade will start at Seekonk High School (261 Arcade Avenue) and end at Hurley Middle School. There will be a ceremony at the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park (410 Newman Avenue).
Blackstone Memorial Day Events
Sunday, May 26
12:45 p.m.
The parade will depart from the Town Common at the corner of Main Street and Country Street. The parade will proceed down Main Street onto St. Paul Street and conclude with a ceremony in front of Blackstone’s Town Hall.
Boston Calling
Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26
Boston, MA (Harvard Athletic Complex)
Boston Calling is New England’s #1 music festival. The festival originally debuted back in 2013, and takes place once a year.
New Bedford Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27
10:30 a.m.
The parade will march east on Parker Street to County Street, where it will turn left and head north on County Street. The parade will then turn right to head east on Pope Street, where it will make its final turn into Clasky Common Park.
10th Annual Raynham Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 25
10 a.m.
The parade will begin at Merrill School (687 Pleasant St) and proceed down Pleasant Street through the 4-way intersection. It will continue down South Main St and onto King Philip St. to the Gazebo. A commemorative ceremony will be held at Gazebo Park immediately following the parade.
