10 Things to do in Rhode Island this Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? From concerts at Fort Adams, to flower shows and plays, there's no shortage of events happening in Rhode Island. We've picked a few worth checking out. 

Your event not listed? Tack it on in the comments and be sure to post your events on the Patch calendar — that's where we got these event listings.

"Evening with the Raptors," Middletown, Friday evening: 
Spend an Evening with the Raptors with Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown. Participants will gather in the Studio to enjoy drinks and light refreshments before settling into an evening learning about raptors. The presentation will include the major groups of raptors, local species, and how to ID them in their natural habitat. This event is for adults age 21 and over, and costs $20 for members, $25 for non-members. 

"Alice and Wonderland: A Play," North Kingstown, Friday evening: 
Head to the North Kingstown Free Library this Friday evening for a special Friday night performance of Lewis Carroll's immortal classic, Alice in Wonderland, performed by the Hampstead Stage Company. More information can be found here. 

Nineteenth Annual Newport Flower Show, Newport, Friday-Sunday:  "Held on the historic grounds of Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island, the Nineteenth Annual Newport Flower Show will kick-off the Newport social season with the much-anticipated Opening Night Cocktail Party on Friday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m., featuring a cocktail buffet, live music and dancing, a seaside supper, and other entertaining surprises. The show will continue through the weekend with a, floral designs, horticultural entries, garden  installations, photography, and children’s programs, and a garden railway exhibit, all staged throughout the elegant reception rooms of Rosecliff, its oceanfront terrace and lawn.

Wickford in Bloom, Wickford Village, Saturday:
Visit 12 beautiful gardens in the village and take a chance to win either a handmade quilt or a $1200 Master Garden Plan. Tickets can be purchased in advance. 

First Annual Newport Art Festival, Newport, Saturday-Sunday: 
Festival Fete will be in Newport’s Historic Bowen’s Wharf for the first annual Newport Art Festival. The event runs Saturday and Sunday (June 28th and 29th). 

The 32nd Annual Narragansett Arts Festival, Narragansett, Saturday-Sunday:
More than95 fine art exhibitors will cover the park next to the historic Towers to present works of oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, sculpture, photography and 3-dimensional media. The free event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. More information can be found here. 

The East Greenwich Animal Protection League Fundraiser, East Greenwich, Saturday: 
The East Greenwich Animal Protection League will be holding a fundraiser, Paddle for Paws, on Saturday June 24th. During the fundraiser, 50% of all rentals will be donated and 100% of raffle proceeds will be donated EGAPL. Prizes include gift certificates, jewelry and much more! Come on down to enjoy a day on the water with your choice of Kayak or paddle board rental.

Eco-Depot, South Kingstown, Saturday: 
Eco-Depot is a free service for Rhode Island residents who wish to dispose of their household hazardous waste safely and properly. The  free service is by appointment only, so be sure to check out more information here. 

Four Corners Arts Presents: Smith & Weeden and the Little Compton Band, Tiverton, Sunday: 
Smith & Weeden, & the Little Compton Band presented by Four Corners Arts at the Meeting House in Tiverton. Grab a seat on the lawn of the Meeting House, a bite to eat from our local Tiverton Food Truck, Z Food Truck and relax or dance during an great night of music!

Portsmouth High School’s Twenty Year Reunion, Portsmouth, Sunday:
The reunion to be held on June 29th at Green Valley Country Club, Portsmouth, RI. Be sure to pre-register!