PYOF (Pick Your Own Fruit) — The Best Places in RI
Fall is almost here and with it comes the apple- and pumpkin-picking season. Plenty of people like to pick their own fruit, and…
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Tag: Outdoor Fun
Walking in Rhode Island
Providence is one of the most walkable cities in America. In fact, USA Today 10Best 's readers recently voted Providence as the 2nd most walkable city to visit for the second year in a row. When John Kostrzewa was researching his new book, "Walking Rhode Island: 40 Hikes for Nature and History…
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Movies on the Block Is Back
Movies on the Block was a staple of the downtown summer scene in the past but has been on hiatus in recent years because of construction on Grant's Block. For the first time since 2019, the popular outdoor film series will be back with four showings at Grant's Block, once a month from June to…
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Ice Bumper Cars Return to The Providence Rink
One of Providence's most popular attractions comes in the form of spinning circular carts full of fun at The Providence Rink. Now, I know when you hear "bumper cars" you think of the carnival fun of crashing into your best friend (or younger sibling), but now you'll think of ice and, well, still…
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Best Hikes Near Providence, Rhode Island
You might know Providence as the Creative Capital with attractions like WaterFire, RISD Museum and the Providence Performing Arts Center – but did you know there are a number of hiking trails within 10–25 minutes of the city? Nature attractions and outdoor destinations are quickly becoming a hot…
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Father's Day Fun in Providence & Beyond
The sun is shining, temperatures are climbing and flowers (and allergies) are blooming. All signs that summer is on its way. That also means it's almost time for Father's Day celebrations. Now, I'm sure dad loves all of those ties and #1 Dad mugs you've bought him through the years, but maybe it's…
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Pawtucket Slaterettes Make (Women's) History
Mention Pawtucket and baseball in the same sentence and most Rhode Islanders think of McCoy Stadium and the PawSox. But did you know that Pawtucket is home to the oldest all-female recreational baseball league in the country? Women's History Month seems like the perfect time to celebrate the…
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Rain Harvest Arts Festival Celebrates Commitment to Clean Water in Providence
After months of virtual meetings on frigid afternoons, what better way to kick off the summer season…
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Festival of Gardens Highlights Green Oases in City's Urban Landscape
The Providence Preservation Society invites you to our Festival of Gardens, presented in collaboration with The Garden Conservancy, on June 12–13. Located throughout the city, the eight featured gardens exhibit a variety of plantings and contemporary interpretations of historic garden design…
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5 Reasons to Shop at The Providence Flea
The Providence Flea is an award-winning community market held outdoors every Sunday, June 6 through…
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