Baseball + Fireworks: In addition to seeing the PawSox play against a roster of teams, there’s a full schedule of special fireworks nights including The Beatles (June 22), Superhero Avenger (Aug 3), and more, culminating with a display set to Motown hits (Aug 31). Pawtucket
Blackstone Valley Bike Trail: The cyclist’s best kept secret: a scenic, 17-mile trail from Pawtucket to Woonsocket, paved and photo-ready, with forgotten canals and waterfalls along the way.
Drive-In Movies: At less than $30 a carload for a double feature, this authentic 1950s drive-in theater beckons you and your bunch to view movies from your vehicle. North Smithfield
Paddle Boats: Once you’re done riding the carousel (see page 18), enjoy a trip on a swan or a dragon boat at Slater Park. Check the Facebook page for weather updates. Pawtucket
SUNDAYS
Dinner at the Farm: A working farm is the setting of a trio of Farm-to-Table dinners each with a different menu, which kicks off July 21 and recurs on August 18 and September 15. Mapleville
River Tours: Wondering what to do on a Sunday afternoon? Take a 50-minute boat tour while learning the history of Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley. Pawtucket
TUESDAYS
Classic Car Cruise Night: Step back in time at A&W Smithfield on Tuesday evenings for car-hop service and a weekly assembly of automobiles; hosted by radio personality Cruisin’ Bruce Palmer. Smithfield
Osos Polares de Pawtucket: In the spirit of crossing cultures, the Pawtucket Red Sox become the “Osos Polares,” with Latin American bocas and announcements in Spanish. ¡Venga, por favor, al McCoy Stadium! Pawtucket
WEDNESDAYS
Twenty Stories Open Mic Night: This biweekly reading series is hosted by Twenty Stories, the roving bookstore that finally settled in Rhode Island and won national attention. Bring your own work or listen to other local scribblers. Pawtucket
FRIDAYS
Levitt Amp Woonsocket Music Series: Each Friday catch regional and national acts from Sarah Borges to Terrance Simien at River Island Art Park. June 14-August 23. Woonsocket
Salsa Nights: Ever want to give salsa dancing a whirl? You’ll have your chance the last Friday of each month through August. Free lessons from 8-9pm are followed by dancing on the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge which overlooks the Blackstone River.
June 15
Blackstone River Theatre Summer Solstice Festival: Family-friendly music and arts festival, with 40 food vendors at beautiful Diamond Hill Park. Cumberland
28th Annual Burrillville Family Fun Fair: With a petting zoo, activities for kids, tasty BBQ, frosty ice cream, and a farmers market, this event stays true to its name. Burrillville
July 4
93rd Annual Ancients & Horribles Parade: A Road Race kicks off a day-long celebration of a judged parade lampooning local and national politics; followed by entertainment and fireworks. Glocester
July 25-August 11
Julius Caesar: The Burbage Theatre Co. presents their second annual free summer Shakespeare event. Runs Thursdays-Sundays. Pawtucket
July 25
48 Hour Film Festival Screenings: Budding filmmakers spent two days in June scrambling to create short films. The result: a mini-film festival at Cinemaworld, where auteurs will vie for a shot at Cannes. Lincoln
August 17
Piano Food Fest: Families compete with food items shaped like a piano (no, really), along with recitals, at Diamond Hill Park. Cumberland
August 18
Old Fashioned Victorian Family Picnic: The Smith-Appleby House Museum invites the public to pack a picnic – and toys boats – to enjoy a lazy day on their pastoral grounds free of charge. Smithfield
August 18
Augtoberfest: Like beer and made-up words? Then Foolproof Brewing Company’s annual riff on Oktoberfest is for you. Pawtucket
August 18
VW’s on the Hill Car Show: Every VW bug and bus imaginable convenes at Diamond Hill Park, along with food trucks, live music, and prizes. Cumberland
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