Labor Day weekend is here! Don’t let the unofficial end of summer pass you by without catching one of these great events happening in this Warwick Weekend lineup.
From the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society’s Portuguese Festival to some great local markets and everything in between, we’ve gathered our picks to make planning easy.
Friday, Sept. 3
Stop by the Goddard Park Farmers’ Market today and grab some fresh produce, breads, meats, flowers and more from local spots. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Goddard State Park, 1095 Ives Road, Warwick.
“Resilience; a Juried Exhibit for Native American Artists”
Warwick Center for the Arts is excited to announce our upcoming exhibit entitled, “Resilience; a Juried Exhibit for Native American Artists.” This exhibit is a collaborative partnership between the Warwick Center for the Arts, Tomaquag Museum, and RISCA’s Atrium Gallery Travelling Exhibits. The original artwork ranges from installations to freestanding pieces as well as 2D and 3D media. The curator, Angel Beth Smith of the Narragansett Tribe, is a professional artist with more than 30 years of experience providing artistic content, teaching, and marketing support to academic institutions, churches, and private organizations. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Warwick Center for the Arts, 3273 Post Road, Warwick.
Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
Enjoy Food Truck Friday featuring more than a dozen locally-owned food trucks, along with local beer from Trinity Brewhouse, along with live music. 5-8 p.m. Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence.
Portuguese Holy Ghost Society Portuguese Feast
Enjoy rides, games, live music, great food, a live auction, parade of lights and more at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society’s annual Portuguese Feast. All the fun starts at 6 p.m., 11 Ventura St., West Warwick.
Kelly & the Poor Boys and Rebel Rebel at Sports Legends
Kelly & the Poor Boys Rebel Rebel take the stage tonight at Sports Legends Pub. Cover charge is $5. 8 p.m., Sports Legends Pub, 2121 W Shore Road, Warwick.
Saturday, Sept. 4
Portuguese Holy Ghost Society Portuguese Feast
Enjoy rides, games, live music, great food, a live auction, parade of lights and more at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society’s annual Portuguese Feast. 8 a.m to midnight, 11 Ventura St., West Warwick.
Head to Providence today and don’t miss the monthly outdoor art market at The Steel Yard where you’ll find self-made art by local artists and artisans. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Ave., Providence.
Join the JAYCEES at their award-winning arboretum every Saturday to help clean up. From pinching flowers, trimming trees, pruning shrubs, restoring plant beds, painting fencing in more, come lend a hand while enjoying the beauty of the area. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Riverpoint COMMUNITY Park, 110 Hay St.
“Resilience; a Juried Exhibit for Native American Artists”
Warwick Center for the Arts is excited to announce our upcoming exhibit entitled, “Resilience; a Juried Exhibit for Native American Artists.” This exhibit is a collaborative partnership between the Warwick Center for the Arts, Tomaquag Museum, and RISCA’s Atrium Gallery Travelling Exhibits. The original artwork ranges from installations to freestanding pieces as well as 2D and 3D media. The curator, Angel Beth Smith of the Narragansett Tribe, is a professional artist with more than 30 years of experience providing artistic content, teaching, and marketing support to academic institutions, churches, and private organizations. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Warwick Center for the Arts, 3273 Post Road, Warwick.
Bloom Collective’s Armory Artisan & Vintage Market
Head to Bloom Collectives weekly outdoor marketplace, the Armory Artisan & Vintage Market every Saturday and Sunday and visit with local artisans, crafters, local food trucks and more. Noon to 5 p.m., 1455 Westminster St, Providence.
He Said, She Said at Harbor Lights
Catch He Said She Said with guest vocalist Lori Tolentimo tonight at Harbor Lights. 7 p.m., Harbor Lights, Warwick Neck, RI.
The Trinity Beer Garden Comedy Series
Looking for some laughs? Head to Providence tonight and check out the Trinity Beer Garden Comedy Series. Every Saturday Trinity Beer Garden features the best comedians in New England. 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $5. Trinity Beer Garden, 2 Dorrance St. Biltmore Park, Providence.
Head on over to The Trap tonight in East Greenwich and enjoy music and fun with DJ Face. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Trap, 195 Old Forge Rd, East Greenwich.
Sunday, Sept. 5
Portuguese Holy Ghost Society Portuguese Feast
Enjoy rides, games, live music, great food, a live auction, parade of lights and more at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society’s annual Portuguese Feast. 9 a.m. to midnight, 11 Ventura St., West Warwick.
Providence Flea Summer Markets
If you love flea markets, don’t miss the Providence Flea Summer Markets happening every Sunday through September. Enjoy local vintage and artisan vendors, food trucks, community nonprofits, live music and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Greenway, across from 345 South Water St., Providence.
Bloom Collective’s Armory Artisan & Vintage Market
Head to Bloom Collectives weekly outdoor marketplace, the Armory Artisan & Vintage Market every Saturday and Sunday and visit with local artisans, crafters, local food trucks and more. Noon to 5 p.m., 1455 Westminster St, Providence.
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