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Warwick Weekend Events Aug. 1: Faire, Cars

[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include an artisan faire, cars and coffee, and the usual farmers markets and dinos.
[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include an artisan faire, cars and coffee, and the usual farmers markets and dinos.
[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include an artisan faire, cars and coffee, and the usual farmers markets and dinos.

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WARWICK, RI — Come on out this Warwick weekend and experience an artisan market fun faire and a cars and coffee event, along with the usual farmers markets and dinos.

The Warwick Weekend events weather forecast promises showers and a possible thunderstorm Friday, sunny with a high near 78 Saturday, and sunny with a high near 79 Sunday, the National Weather Service reports.

Here are some events and happenings to help you decide where you’re spending this Warwick weekend:

Warwick Weekend Events Friday: 

Farmers Market at Goddard Memorial State Park Support and enjoy local food and farmers! Join our weekly farmers market from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and get to know the hardworking people who grow your veggies, fruit, flowers, and favorite foods! For the first few weeks, the market mostly offers bedding plants, hanging plants, cut flowers, meat, early vegetable crops, honey, and maple syrup. As traditional local summer crops become available, additional vendors will participate.

 Roger Williams Food Truck Fridays End your week at Food Truck Friday – an outdoor food truck festival at Carousel Village starting 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.

The Carousel campus 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.

Dinosaurs at Roger Williams Park Zoo  Return of the Dinosaurs runs May 16 – Aug. 10 at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, including 25 NEW dinosaurs debuting this year! Brave the wilderness to uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs’ return! Witness towering predators, meet curious herbivores, and discover the untold stories of these ancient giants. Get hands-on with digging up ancient fossils, enjoy photos ops with dino eggs and more.

Are you ready to face the roar?

Bring Your Own Improv, WCFA Bring Your Own Improv is back for family friendly live performances every Friday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $11.63. If you’re looking for something fun to do late on a Friday night in Warwick, they’ve got you covered. Their Caffeinated Insomniacs Comedy show – designed for teens and adults – is the place to be at 10 p.m. Their show welcomes voluntary audience participation. You can participate in one of three ways: applaud for a scene you like, yell out fantastic suggestions, or if you feel you’re ready, jump up and get involved.

Thayer Arena Public Skate Through August Fridays, 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.

Warwick Weekend Events Saturday:

Artisan Market Fun Faire Join a carefully curated collection of Artisans on Saturday, August 2 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for an enchanting shopping experience. While you peruse the spectacular booths, enjoy the collection of acts on the main stage. Prepare for wonder and talent and shopping all together in one indoor attraction. We hope to see you there!

Pups at Par Join us at 150 Gray St., Warwick every Saturday from 12-4 p.m. for Pups at Par. Bring your well-behaved furry friends for a relaxing lunch at our scenic property. Treat yourself to delicious food while your pups explore and unwind in a pet-friendly atmosphere, where they can even enjoy some pup-friendly menu specials. Don’t miss out on the fun and a chance to make some new furry-friends.

Conimicut Village Farmers Market Come to our local farmers market every Saturday morning starting June 7 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, unique handmade goods, and support small businesses in your community. It’s a great way to connect with neighbors and experience the vibrant flavors of the season.

This farmers market will take place every Saturday from June 7 to September 27.

Dinosaurs at Roger Williams Park Zoo Return of the Dinosaurs runs May 16 – Aug. 10 at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, including 25 NEW dinosaurs debuting this year! Brave the wilderness to uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs’ return! Witness towering predators, meet curious herbivores, and discover the untold stories of these ancient giants. Get hands-on with digging up ancient fossils, enjoy photos ops with dino eggs and more.

Are you ready to face the roar?

Warwick Weekend Events Sunday:

Cars and Coffee Join us on Sunday, August 3 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at 1170 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI for our Cars and Coffee. Expect donuts, coffee, amazing cars, and great people. This event is family-friendly and dog-friendly (please keep pets on a leash). Car groups are welcome. DJ Beeside will be back, killing it with all your favorite music.

Mark your calendars and spread the word. Let’s kick off the season the right way. See you there!

Dinosaurs at Roger Williams Park Zoo  Return of the Dinosaurs runs May 16 – Aug. 10 at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, including 25 NEW dinosaurs debuting this year! Brave the wilderness to uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs’ return! Witness towering predators, meet curious herbivores, and discover the untold stories of these ancient giants. Get hands-on with digging up ancient fossils, enjoy photos ops with dino eggs and more.

Are you ready to face the roar?

Natalie Ferland
Author: Natalie Ferland

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