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WARWICK, RI — This weeks’ Warwick Weekend events features a Summer Family Fun Fest, a fundraiser cornhole tournament, a fundraiser car wash, and live music Drift Bar, along with the usual Food Truck Fridays.
The Warwick Weekend events weather forecast promises mostly sunny, with a high near 87 Friday, mostly sunny, with a high near 80 Saturday, and partly sunny with a chance of showers 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:
Summer Family Fun Fest Join us at The Crown Plaza on Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for the Summer Family Fun Fest. Get ready for a fun-filled family event with over 100 vendors offering unique goods and delicious treats. There’s something for everyone at this exciting outdoor festival. Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including but not limited to character meet and greets, crafts, face painting, a petting zoo, and food trucks. Bring the whole family for a day of summer fun! Admission is free, parking is free, and fun is guaranteed.
Cub Scouts Pack 13 Fundraiser Car Wash Come out and support the Cub Scouts of Pack 13, Centerville on Saturday, July 19 at 4:00 p.m. and get your car washed. This event will take place at Strides Behavioral Services, 600 Toll Gate Road, Warwick. Donations are accepted, and all proceeds will go to help support local cub scouts k-5 grade adventures, handbooks, camping/outdoor gear, and a new pinewood derby track. Spread the word and we hope to see you there!
Warwick PAL’s First Annual Cornhole Tournament Good morning, PAL people. Warwick PAL’s First Annual Cornhole Tournament is coming up on Saturday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m. Although it is a fundraiser for us, it could be for you too. There will be a cash prize for the winner. The amount depends on how many teams compete, so tell your friends and family. bring your tent and chairs and hang out and have some fun on Saturday while helping to support Warwick PAL. Cost to participate is $60 for each team of two. We hope to see you there!
Warwick Public Library Baby Story Time Saturday Baby Story Time is happening every other Saturday from July 19 to August 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the upstairs Children’s Program Room. Enjoy songs, finger plays, rhymes, and a story followed by some playtime. Please stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up limited free tickets. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before storytimes begin. Each person attending will need a ticket and must be present to pick it up.
This event is for children ages newborn to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings always welcome.
Pups at Par Join us at 150 Gray Street, Warwick every Saturday from 12:00-4:00 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:
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?
Author: Natalie Ferland
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