This Weekend: What’s going on near you?
Rhode Island
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live- Glow Party
Saturday, August 10-11
Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence
LGBTQIA+ vendors and allies, food, music, and more!
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, The Glow Party is coming to Providence for the first time ever! Don’t miss the only opportunity to watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks. The Glow Party production features a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways.
Dominican Festival 2024
Sunday, August 11 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Roger Williams Park, Providence
Quisqueya En Accion presents the Dominican Festival of Rhode Island at Roger Williams Park! Come celebrate with food, music and more featuring amazing Dominican artists.
Cumberland Town Festival/Phantom Farms 2nd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11
Diamond Hill State Park, Cumberland
CumberlandFest is the area’s most anticipated summer event. For three magical days, Diamond Hill Park is transformed into a midway of exciting carnival rides, a venue for outstanding musical entertainment and a place to sample the culinary delights offered by Rhode Island’s premier food truck vendors. And if not enough, all of that is topped off by a gigantic Fireworks display to dazzle the eyes and ears.
There will be a vendor fair at Phantom Farms on Diamond Hill Road on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival
Tuesday, August 6 to Sunday, August 11
RISD Museum
The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) discovers and empowers filmmakers and creative artists and will be held throughout the state of Rhode Island.
Providence Flea
Sunday, August 11 at 10 a.m.
195 District Park, Providence
Our Summer Celebration event provides an opportunity for families in our community and beyond to connect and celebrate the beginning of summer. The event will include guest artists, children’s performers, and theater games led by our teachers. Our Summer Celebration is free to attend for all students and families. Please note that registration is required.
Massachusetts
Wicked Comic Con
Saturday, August 10 to Sunday, August 11
The Westin Seaport District, Boston
Created by the original staff for the Boston Comic Con. WCC’s mission is to provide a a full Comic Con experience for the New England fans. We focus heavily on comics and comic creators while intermixing elements of cosplay, creation, panels, and after events.
Cape Cod Food Truck & Beer Festival
Saturday, August 10 at 12 p.m.
Cape Cod Fairgrounds, East Falmouth
FTFA is bringing the ultimate food truck and craft beer experience to Cape Cod for the 12th year!
Featuring some of the area’s most popular food trucks dishing out fan favorites such hot fresh mini donuts, whole hog roasted pork sandwiches, Indian cuisine, sweet & yummy cannolis, all beef hotdogs, fresh squeezed lemonade and more!
New Bedford Summer Sound Series
Friday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Purchase at Union Street, New Bedford
New Bedford’s Summer Sound Series transforms downtown into a vibrant hub of music and celebration every Friday evening. This event series, held in the heart of downtown, invites everyone to experience an array of free concerts spanning genres and styles.
Rockfest 2024 – Block Party
Saturday, August 10 at 12 p.m.
Troy City Brewing, Fall River
Rockfest will be epic with live music starting at noon (Located on 16 Anawan Street- Block Party).
