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Warwick Weekend Events: Food Trucks Return, Saturday Festival

[CREDIT: Warwick Post] Warwick weekend events include the return of food truck events, and a Pawtuxet Village shopping festival.

[CREDIT: Warwick Post] Warwick weekend events include the return of food truck events, and a Pawtuxet Village shopping festival.
[CREDIT: Warwick Post] Warwick weekend events include the return of food truck events, and a Pawtuxet Village shopping festival.
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WARWICK, RI — It’s return of the food trucks in this Warwick Weekend events roundup, with Crowne Plaza’s food trucks returning Thursday, then Roger Williams Park on Friday, followed by an Earth Day observance Saturday (the official day is Monday) shopping festival of food, shopping, face painting,balloon animals, a petting zoo, carriage rides, a bouncy house.

Warwick Weekend weather starts with clouds and a 30% chance of rain Friday and Saturday, with temps ranging from the 50s to 60s, followed  by a sunny Sunday with temperatures in the high 50s, according to the National Weather Service.

Warwick Weekend Events Thursday:

Crowne Plaza Food Truck Night Make yourself at home on the lawn for this evening’s return of food trucks at Crowne Plaza in Warwick. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite lawn games. Create your perfect relaxation spot and enjoy the evening with family and friends. Attendance to the event is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from over a dozen food trucks accepting cash and cards.

Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from over a dozen food trucks accepting cash, credit, and debit cards.
In addition to great food, there will be live music  and Trinity Brewhouse will be serving up will be serving up local beer and wine. Friendly, leashed pets are permitted but not encouraged.
WCFA Spring Jury Exhibit WCFA’s exhibit, running through April 13, ‘TALKIN’ TRASH,’ features Art created with items rescued from the landfill. The exhibit is juried by Beverly Silva. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.

Warwick Weekend Events Friday:

Roger Williams Food Truck Fridays The Carousel campus at Roger Wiliams Park Zoo has a lot of open space and rolling hills shaded by trees, the perfect spot to grab dinner from a food truck and listen to music and entertainment during the park’s Food Truck Fridays event. The outdoor food truck festival at Carousel Village starts at 5 pm. Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from an ever changing rotation of more than 15 food trucks each week.

If you miss this one, don’t worry. They’re going on every Friday till the fall.

Norwood branch Library Building Club: Join other kids to create with Legos and Manga-tiles every Friday afternoon at the Norwood Branch.

Thayer Arena Public Skate: Through March, Friday and Sunday, Public Skate is open to skaters of all ages. Cost to Skate is $5 – Children 5 and under are free. Skate Rentals are available at Sandy Lane Sports across the street from the rink.

  • Fridays 3:15-5:15 p.m.

Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied and supervised by a guardian who is 18 years or older. Children ages 13-17 without an adult staying onsite must be paid for and signed in by an adult that can leave emergency contact information. Only persons wearing skates are permitted on the ice surface. Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.

WCFA Spring Jury Exhibit WCFA’s exhibit, running through April 13, ‘TALKIN’ TRASH,’ features Art created with items rescued from the landfill. The exhibit is juried by Beverly Silva. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.

Warwick Weekend Events Saturday:

Shop the Park in Pawtuxet Village We Be Jammin Events will be in Pawtuxet Village this Saturday from 10 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. with more than 70 vendors for your delight and entertainment. Come help us celebrate Earth Day at our event. We will be giving away free tree seedlings to the first 1000 customers. Stroll the beautiful grounds of the park and enjoy the views of Narraganset Bay while shopping local small businesses and vendors. Make sure to bring the kids. We will have sand art, face painting, balloon animals, a petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, a bouncy house, and more.

WCFA Spring Jury Exhibit WCFA’s exhibit, running through April 13, ‘TALKIN’ TRASH,’ features Art created with items rescued from the landfill. The exhibit is juried by Beverly Silva. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.

Warwick Weekend Events Sunday:

 Thayer Arena Public Skate: Through March, Friday and Sunday, Public Skate is open to skaters of all ages. Cost to Skate is $5 – Children 5 and under are free. Skate Rentals are available at Sandy Lane Sports across the street from the rink.
Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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