Warwick Weekend: 15 Great Ways to Have Fun

It certainly feels like summer as we hit the mid-way point of August, so soak up as much of the summer fun as you can with our Warwick Weekend roundup.

Check out our weekend picks to help you make the most of the next few days. 

Friday, August 13

Goddard Park Farmers’ Market

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.

Double Dance Weekend: Club Night

It’s Double Dance Weekend at the Dancing Feeling. Put on your dance shoes and join Club Night tonight. Come casual and enjoy all club-style dances including Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Hustle, Night Club, Cha Cha, West Coast Swing and Rumba. The price is $10. 8-9:30 p.m., The Dancing Feeling, 2429 Post Road, Warwick. 

Saturday, August 14

Yoga With the Elephants

Start your day off with yoga with the elephants at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Bring your mat and water bottle for this 60-minute yoga session alongside the zoo’s iconic African elephants with certified yoga instructor Tom McGunigal. The class is designed for all levels. Stay after for an informal Q&A and all-day zoo admission for the class day. Rain date is Aug. 15. Check-in is at 7 a.m., class begins at 7:30 a.m. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. 

Blueberry Picking

Grab the family and pick your own blueberries today at Rocky Point Farm. 7 a.m. to noon. Rocky Point Farm, 130 Rocky Point Ave., Warwick.

JAYCEES Clean-ups & Green-Ups

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.

Double Dance Weekend: Anchors Away

It’s Double Dance Weekend at the Dancing Feeling. Put on your dance shoes and join them tonight for Anchors Away! Get out your favorite nautical/sea-themed attire! (Think anchor patterned shirts, blue and white stripes etc). The price is $15. 7:30 p.m. complimentary East Coast Swing lesson followed by social dancing from 8-10 p.m. The Dancing Feeling, 2429 Post Road, Warwick. 

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.

Saturday Nights With DJ Face

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, August 15

Blueberry Picking

Grab the family and pick your own blueberries today at Rocky Point Farm. 7 a.m. to noon. Rocky Point Farm, 130 Rocky Point Ave., Warwick.

Cars and Coffee

Join Detail Garage and Untamed Auto Club this morning for their bi-weekly cars and coffee event. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Detail Garage, 1170 Bald Hill Road, Warwick. 

Sunday Sandwiches

Head over to Scripts Cafe this morning to help make bagged lunches for individuals and families in the West Warwick and Providence area. Volunteers are also always needed to help with handing out lunches in both locations. Scripts Cafe, the Summit at 300 Centerville 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.