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Thursday, October 1

SCARECROWS IN THE VILLAGE RETURNS TO OLDE MISTICK VILLAGE FOR A MONTH-LONG AUTUMN CELEBRATION!

10:00 AM

27 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, CT

Mystic, Conn. (October 1, 2026) – Olde Mistick Village, an iconic shopping and dining experience with a classic New England atmosphere, will host its annual Scarecrows in the Village from Thursday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. …

City Sights by Sea: Narrated Boat Tours of Providence

11:00 AM

101 Dyer St
Providence, RI

A Playful Journey Through the City’s Past: Glide along the Providence River as our guides bring the city’s history to life — the triumphs, the quirks, the scandals, and the stories that shaped Rhode Island’s capital. From colonial …

Factory of Terror Haunted House

6:00 PM

120 Pearl St
Fall River, MA

Welcome to Factory of Terror Haunted House. Housed within the aged walls of a real 125+ year-old factory in Fall River, Massachusetts, our haunted attraction offers an unparalleled journey into the heart of fear. As you step inside, you’ll be …

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo

6:00 PM

1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: The Great Pun-Kin Trail, presented by Citizens, returns October 1 – November 1 with an all-new trail of clever carvings guaranteed to make you smile, groan, and laugh out loud. This year’s theme celebrates the art of …

The Bob Cat Show

6:00 PM

848 Park Ave.
Cranston, RI

Celebrate two of the most influential and memorable songwriters in a generation! Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens. John Fuzek performs the songs of Cat Stevens. John regularly performs Cat’s music in his CatMoonShadow show. He is also a solo …

Ghostly Night Bottle Lamp!! Lights Included!

7:00 PM

150 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI

Maddy Kelly

7:00 PM

39 Warren Avenue
East Providence, RI

Maddy Kelly is a Canadian born stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer based in New York City. Raised by an Irish father and an Indian mother, her perspective is singular and off-beat but widely relatable. Currently headlining in clubs all …

Fall Railbiking Tours @ Rail Explorers!

1 Alexander Rd
Portsmouth, RI

Make a Rail Explorers part of your next fall adventure! Explore options for festive tours, a scavenger hunt for the kids, and more!

Friday, October 2

City Sights by Sea: Narrated Boat Tours of Providence

11:00 AM

101 Dyer St
Providence, RI

A Playful Journey Through the City’s Past: Glide along the Providence River as our guides bring the city’s history to life — the triumphs, the quirks, the scandals, and the stories that shaped Rhode Island’s capital. From colonial …

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 …

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 …

Factory of Terror Haunted House

6:00 PM

120 Pearl St
Fall River, MA

Welcome to Factory of Terror Haunted House. Housed within the aged walls of a real 125+ year-old factory in Fall River, Massachusetts, our haunted attraction offers an unparalleled journey into the heart of fear. As you step inside, you’ll be …

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo

6:00 PM

1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: The Great Pun-Kin Trail, presented by Citizens, returns October 1 – November 1 with an all-new trail of clever carvings guaranteed to make you smile, groan, and laugh out loud. This year’s theme celebrates the art of …

Make Your Own Flameworked Pipe

6:00 PM

30 Meeting Street
Cumberland, RI

Work with our instructor one-on-one and learn how to make a glass pipe. This is a beginner class. The focus will be on learning the basics of flameworking techniques. You will learn how to make squiggles and dots that you can add to the …

Natalie Cuomo

7:00 PM

39 Warren Avenue
East Providence, RI

Natalie Cuomo is a New York–based stand-up comedian and international touring performer who began her comedy career in New York City. Her debut comedy album, Shut Up You Loved It, debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts, quickly establishing her …

Chazz Palminteri's A Bronx Tale Live

8:00 PM

848 Park Ave.
Cranston, RI

Bronx-born and raised Chazz Palminteri wrote A Bronx Tale in 1988. The powerful one-man stage play depicted his bruising childhood which included witnessing a gangland killing when he was nine years old. Palminteri played 18 characters and brought …

Make Your Own Pumpkin Class - October

8:00 PM

30 Meeting Street
Cumberland, ri

Get ready for your Fall festivities with this fun pumpkin class. Choose your colors and learn how to shape and blow glass into a lovely pumpkin. This class is great for kids age 12+ and adults. Students will help sculpt, form and inflate …

Fall Railbiking Tours @ Rail Explorers!

1 Alexander Rd
Portsmouth, RI

Make a Rail Explorers part of your next fall adventure! Explore options for festive tours, a scavenger hunt for the kids, and more!

Saturday, October 3

Steamboats to Ferries: The Story of the Block Island Ferry

10:00 AM

2500 Post Rd
Warwick, RI

Learn about the evolution of passenger travel to Block Island from the 1800's to the modern era.

City Sights by Sea: Narrated Boat Tours of Providence

11:00 AM

101 Dyer St
Providence, RI

A Playful Journey Through the City’s Past: Glide along the Providence River as our guides bring the city’s history to life — the triumphs, the quirks, the scandals, and the stories that shaped Rhode Island’s capital. From colonial …

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