![[CREDIT: Warwick Post Illustration] The Warwick Weekend roundup includes the last show of the season at Chelos with Smashbox, Apple picking, LEGOs, and a show at the Warwick Center for the Arts.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Warwick-Weekend-Sept.-25.jpg)
This weekend is chock-full of great events sure to delight the entire family. There’s everything from car shows and markets to LEGO building and more. Check out our Warwick Weekend picks.
Friday, Sept. 24
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.
Rhode Island Art Educators’ Showcase
The Warwick Center for the Arts Rhode Island Art Educators’ Showcase celebrates art teachers who have the gift of merging the intricacies of mathematics, the lyricism of language and the lessons of history to create a new form of visual communication. This exhibit runs through Oct. 9 and is free and open to the public. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 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.
Live Entertainment Featuring Jon Hollywood
Catch live entertainment tonight featuring Jon Hollywood at The Trap in East Greenwich. 9 p.m., The Trap, 195 Old Forge Road, East Greenwich.
Saturday, Sept. 25
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.
Grow Coventry Arts & Crafts Festival
If arts and crafts are your thing, head on over to Coventry today for Grow Coventry’s first Art and Craft Festival. Enjoy Artists, artisans, crafters, authors, live music and more. Event proceeds will be used to fund future community events. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Camp Westwood, 2093 Harkney Hill Road, Coventry.
Go apple picking today at Pippin Apple Orchard in nearby Cranston. Apple picking season starts Saturday at Pippin. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Pippin Apple Orchard, 751 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston.
Join the Rhode Island Shriners, Rhode Island Street Rodders Association and Ocean State Food Truck Festivals for a full day of fun at the Grand Car Show of 2021. See some of Rhode Island’s coolest rides, plus there’s a pig roast and chicken BBQ, fall brews from Memphis Kelle Beer Garden and an ice cream truck for the kiddos. All proceeds benefit RI Shriners. Admission is Free! The BBQ/pig roast is $25 per person, $15 for ages 5-10 and under 5 is free. 11 a.m., Masonic Youth Center, 116 Long St., Warwick.
Children of all ages are invited to drop by the West Warwick Public Library today to build and play with LEGOs. 11 a.m. to noon, 1043 Main St., West Warwick.
Rhode Island Art Educators’ Showcase
The Warwick Center for the Arts Rhode Island Art Educators’ Showcase celebrates art teachers who have the gift of merging the intricacies of mathematics, the lyricism of language and the lessons of history to create a new form of visual communication. This exhibit runs through Oct. 9 and is free and open to the public. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 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.
Shake, Bake, and Decorate with Elsa
Head to Kidz Kastle today and have some fun with Elsa at this magical event where you can shake, bake and decorate magical cookies. Choose from two time slots: noon to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30-4 p.m. Tickets are $59.99 per child and advanced registration is required. Kidz Kastle, 5 Soule St., 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.
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. 26
8th Annual Impossible Dream Car Show
Car enthusiasts head out to the 8th Annual Car Show benefiting the imPOSSIBLE DREAM and their “dream” program which helps chronically ill children realize their most desired dream. Enjoy cars, raffles, prizes, music and food. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 575 Centerville Rd, Warwick.
Go apple picking today at Pippin Apple Orchard in nearby Cranston. Apple picking season starts Saturday at Pippin. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Pippin Apple Orchard, 751 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston.
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.
Six local bands selected as the best around by members of Rock ‘n Rhode take the target today to raise money and awareness for Operation Down RI. Enjoy local artisans, vendors, raffles, bar and grill. Entrance fee is $20. 1-9 p.m., Tavern on the Hill, 809 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich.
Shake, Bake, and Decorate with Elsa
Head to Kidz Kastle today and have some fun with Elsa at this magical event where you can shake, bake and decorate magical cookies. Choose from two time slots: noon to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30-4 p.m. Tickets are $59.99 per child and advanced registration is required. Kidz Kastle, 5 Soule St., Warwick.
Chelo’s Last Show of the Season
Head to Chelo’s this afternoon for the last show of the season featuring Smashbox Coverband, and Stephen Alvarado, among others. 4-8 p.m., Chelo’s Waterfront Bar & Grille, 1 Masthead Drive, Warwick.
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