Contemporary Theater Company: A cutting-edge troupe performs genre-bending shows: The Book Club Play (June 28 to July 27); and Wonder of the World (August 9 to 31). Wakefield
Food Trucks at The Beach: Stock up on high-quality snacks from ice cream to tacos as you prepare for a late afternoon on the sand. Through September 23, Mondays and Saturdays. Narragansett
Granite Theatre: Summer performances include Barefoot in the Park and On Golden Pond. Westerly
Misquamicut Drive-In: Put your car in park and watch some movies out-of-doors at Wuskenau Town Beach. July and August, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Narragansett Gazebo Concert Series: Summer concerts featuring blues, R&B, classic jazz, and classic rock tribute acts. June through September.
Sunset Cruise on Narragansett Bay: Soak in the summer sun on an afternoon voyage, including 10 lighthouses and 10 islands. North Kingstown
Theatre By The Sea: Catch classic musicals all season long in this historic waterfront barn. Love and Other Fables (through June 16), Singin’ in the Rain (June 19 to July 13), Disney’s Newsies (July 17 to August 10), and Saturday Night Fever (August 14 to September 8). Wakefield
Tunes on the Dunes: Blues, jam bands, and tribute outfits make the beach come alive for a whole month. July 10-August 12, Mondays and Wednesdays. Westerly
TUESDAYS
Classic Car Cruise Night: Watch vintage wheels roll through Atlantic Beach Park, or show off your own. Misquamicut
Summer Concert Series: Music fans gather around a pavilion at North Kingstown Town Beach.
Big Screen Movies on the Beach: These screenings at Misquamicut Beach are both free and family-friendly. July 9-August 20.
WEDNESDAYS
Hermit Crab Races: Cheer for your favorite decapod or bring your own in a painted shell to watersport outfitter Purple Ape. July and August. Misquamicut
THURSDAYS
RiverFire: Special basins along the Saugatucket River are set ablaze, lighting up downtown Wakefield, along with street performers, vendors, and entertainment.
SATURDAYS
Field of Artisans Summer Art Markets: This roving marketplace brings together hundreds of local crafters and creators, particularly from South County. Through August 31. Various locations.
June 15
Smith’s Castle Strawberry Festival: More than just strawberry picking, this centuries-old estate hosts pony rides, puppet shows, and costumed docents. North Kingstown
June 22
July 4
Rhode Island Red Chick Hatch: Watch the iconic baby chickens burst from their shells at South County Museum, celebrating their own “independence day.” You may even get to hold one! Narragansett
Family Beach Day: Narragansett’s 4th of July party is a favorite tradition, starting with magician Scott Jameson performing at the North Beach Clubhouse, followed by evening music and fireworks. Narragansett
July 12
Summer Soiree: The Jamestown Arts Center hosts live music, food, drink, auction, exhibition, and themed attire. This year, wear pink and peruse the exhibit Pulparazzi: Painting with Paper. Jamestown
August 2-4
Charlestown Seafood Festival: Eat lobster rolls to your stomach’s content in Ninigret Park. Stick around for rides, fireworks, and a car show. Charlestown
August 3
River Glow: Taking the torch from WaterFire and RiverFire, River Glow plants floating bonfires in the Pawcatuck River, while belly dancers, fire jugglers, a steel drum band, and other performers keep things lively on land. Westerly
August 10-11
Narragansett August Meeting Powwow: This is the oldest recorded powwow in North America, dating back 344 years. Find traditional cuisine and Native American jewelry, music, art, and books, plus dancing near the Narragansett Indian Church. Charlestown
August 14-18
The Washington County Fair: Produced by Rockwell Amusements, the fairground teems with livestock competitions, carnival rides, a pie eating contest, sunflower seed spitting competitions, and an epically muddy tug of war. Also, a ton of country music. Richmond
August 30-September 1
Rhythm & Roots Festival: Summer ends with a bang, thanks to this colossal folk and blues festival based in Ninigret Park, where multi-day camping (and glamping) is encouraged. Ninigret Park, Charlestown
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