RI Fall Fairs, Festivals & Events- 2026 Carl DeLuca, October 2, 2026October 22, 2026 Updated October 22, 2026. So much fall. So little time. There is still plenty of fall left in Rhode Island. Vineyard art fairs, costumed paddlers, pumpkin nights, food festivals and November outings give us plenty of reasons to get out of the house. Start with the next dates on the calendar, jump ahead to November, or browse the attractions with several weekends remaining. Earlier events stay in the guide, too, so this remains a full-season resource rather than a list that disappears as autumn moves along. Find your fall plans Jump straight to the part of the season you need. Coming Up Next ā November Events ā Ongoing Attractions ā Earlier This Fall ā Dates, hours, ticket availability and weather plans can change. Use the organizer links before heading out. Prices below do not include additional fees unless stated. Coming Up Next Make a weekend of it. These are the next dated events as of October 22. For recurring farm weekends and the pumpkin trail, jump to ongoing attractions. Friday, October 23 Providence Flea Halloween Night Market Date: October 23, 2026 Time: 5:30ā9 PM Location: Farm Fresh RI Market Hall, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence Admission: Free An indoor night-market outing with a seasonal twist. Providence Fleaās Halloween edition shares the evening with Witches Night Out, giving you a reason to start the weekend before Saturday arrives. Night market informationĀ ā October 24ā25 Fall Art Fair at Gooseneck Vineyards Dates: October 24ā25, 2026 Time: 10 AMā4 PM Location: Gooseneck Vineyards, 1340 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown Wine and art make a pretty good fall pairing. The second annual Fall Art Fair, produced by the Wickford Art Association, now advertises 60 fine-art artists, along with wine, food trucks and more. Browse original work and make an autumn afternoon of it. Fall Art Fair detailsĀ ā Wickford Art AssociationĀ ā Jaswellās Farm Fall Festival Date: October 24, 2026 Time: 11 AMā3 PM Location: 50 Swan Road, Smithfield Rain date: October 25 One of Rhode Islandās oldest family farms celebrates the season with its annual Fall Festival. The day includes kidsā crafts, touch-a-truck and tractor activities, face painting, music and farm-fresh food and drinks. Jaswellās is also in full fall mode with its market, bakery, cider mill, apple picking and pumpkin picking. Picking depends on weather and crop availability, so check with the farm before making that part of your visit. Jaswellās Farm informationĀ ā Wickford Horribles Parade & Trick-or-Treating Date: October 24, 2026 Time: Parade steps off at noon Location: Starts at St. Paulās Parish House, Wickford Costumes, village streets and treats from local businesses. Wickfordās Annual Horribles Parade is part of the villageās Wicked Weeks festivities, with trick-or-treating at participating shops. Wickford event informationĀ ā Lavender Waves Farm Halloween Fall Festival Dates: October 24ā25, 2026 Time: 10 AMā5 PM each day Location: 3814 Commodore Perry Highway, South Kingstown Admission: $8 per person; children under 2 free Come in costume for a farm outing with an art market, games, wagon rides, Halloween decorations, a lavender shop, camels, alpacas and birds. The farm has separate ticket pages for Saturday and Sunday. Use the correct date when booking. Saturday details and ticketsĀ ā Sunday details and ticketsĀ ā The Farmerās Daughter Fall Harvest Festival Dates: October 24ā25, 2026 Time: Featured food vendors and pumpkin activity: 10 AMā4 PM Location: 716 Mooresfield Road, South Kingstown Seasonal displays, a garden-center wander and something good to eat. The farm lists Hankās Down South and Moosemanās Kettle Corn from 10 AMā4 PM on both days, with Red Tail Coffee from 9 AMā3 PM. The all-ages mini succulent-topped pumpkin activity runs 10 AMā4 PM and costs $15 per pumpkin. Festival weekend informationĀ ā WaterFire: October Full Lighting Date: October 24, 2026 Time: Onshore activities from 5 PM; lighting 5:50ā10 PM Location: Downtown Providence An evening alternative to the farm stand. WaterFireās full lighting brings the riverside fires back to downtown Providence, with vendors and onshore programming beginning before sunset. October 24 WaterFire scheduleĀ ā Sunday, October 25 Witches of Wickford Paddle Date: October 25, 2026 Time: Noonā2 PM; parade launches at noon Location: Wickford Harbor; paddlers launch from Gardnerās Launch Rain date: October 31 Registration: $25 per paddler, benefiting the North Kingstown Food Pantry This may be the most Rhode Island-looking Halloween event of the bunch. Costumed witches, warlocks and other characters take to the harbor aboard kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and pedal kayaks. Spectators can watch from the Wickford Town Dock. Costume categories include Best Witch, Best Warlock, Best Dressed Pet and Most Creative. Contest participants should arrive between 10 and 11:15 AM for check-in and bib pickup. Register in advance: Registration closes the night before. There are no walk-ups, no day-of registration and no rentals. Bring your own boat and required paddling equipment. Registration and event detailsĀ ā Newport Vineyards Harvest Festival Date: October 25, 2026 Time: Noonā5 PM Location: 909 East Main Road, Middletown Admission: $35; includes five wine, cider or beer tastes and a commemorative glass Grape stomping in October? Absolutely. Newport Vineyards pairs live music and seasonal food with wine, cider, beer, axe throwing and friendly competition. Grape stomping is scheduled for 1 PM, the costume contest for 2 PM and stein hoisting for 3 PM. Food and additional drinks are purchased separately. The event is rain or shine; parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Harvest Festival details and ticketsĀ ā Warren Walkabout Next date: October 25, 2026 Full 2026 dates: October 18 & 25 Time: Noonā5 PM Location: Downtown Warren Admission: Free The second Walkabout Sunday gives you another chance to explore one of Rhode Islandās best small downtowns. Main Street, Water Street and the surrounding neighborhood bring together live music, local artists, independent shops, food, demonstrations, pop-ups and activities. There is no prescribed route, and that is part of the appeal. Pick a street, start walking and see what you find. The organizerās page includes the October 25 program and an interactive map. Walkabout program and mapĀ ā Thursday, October 29 WaterFire: Starts at Sunset Date: October 29, 2026 Time: 5:45ā8 PM Location: Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, Providence A smaller evening gathering on the pedestrian bridge, with five braziers providing the glow. This is not a full downtown WaterFire lighting, so plan for the bridge location rather than the usual river-wide route. Starts at Sunset detailsĀ ā Back to the guide navigation ā November Events Still plenty of fall left. The calendar does not stop at Halloween. November brings restaurant menus, makers, cultural festivals, fire-lit evenings and a little Thanksgiving history. November 1ā8 Providence Flea: November Indoor Markets Dates: Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 Time: 11 AMā3 PM Location: Farm Fresh RI Market Hall, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence Admission: Free; free off-street parking The Flea moves indoors for its November Sunday markets. It is a recurring option for a relaxed browse without having to build your plans around the weather. There is also a Black Friday night market on November 27. Providence Flea dates and visitor informationĀ ā Rhode Island Comic Con Dates: November 6ā8, 2026 Hours: Friday 3ā9 PM; Saturday 10 AMā7 PM; Sunday 10 AMā5 PM Location: Rhode Island Convention Center & Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence Admission: Ticketed; select the day or pass you need Celebrity appearances, artists, vendors and cosplay turn downtown Providence into a very different kind of fall gathering. Check the current guest list and ticket options before deciding which day to attend. Comic Con guests, schedule and ticketsĀ ā Newport Restaurant Week Dates: November 6ā15, 2026 Location: Participating restaurants in Newport and Bristol counties Prix-fixe menus: Lunch: $20 or $30; dinner: $30, $45 or $60 A good excuse to make a reservation. Ten days of prix-fixe dining give you a reason to revisit a favorite or finally try the restaurant you keep talking about. Menus, service days and reservation availability vary by restaurant. Start with the participating-restaurant list and follow the menu links. Menus and participating restaurantsĀ ā 31st Annual Fine Furnishings Show Dates: November 7ā8, 2026 Hours: Saturday 10 AMā6 PM; Sunday 10 AMā4 PM Location: WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence Parking: Free Handcrafted furniture, home accessories, decor and fine art share the floor with selected jewelry, clothing and fiber work. A good indoor choice for people who like their shopping with a little craftsmanship behind it. Exhibitors and admission informationĀ ā WaterFire: Salute to Veterans Date: November 7, 2026 Time: Onshore programming from 3:30 PM; lighting 4:32ā10 PM Location: Downtown Providence The 14th Annual Salute to Veterans is a full WaterFire lighting. The earlier November sunset makes this a late-afternoon-to-evening outing rather than a wait-until-dark summer plan. Salute to Veterans scheduleĀ ā November 14ā15 The Steel Yardās 20th Annual Iron Pour Date: November 14, 2026 Time: 4ā8 PM Location: The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Avenue, Providence Admission: Ticketed; organizer lists ticket sales beginning October 25 This is not your average autumn bonfire. The grand finale of Firebird: An Iron Pour in Three Acts features artists activating large sculptures with fire and molten metal, accompanied by music, dance, food and drinks. Use the grand-finale ticket listing for November 14; the series also has a separate October 24 event. Iron Pour informationĀ ā November 14 ticket listingĀ ā Armenian Fest Rhode Island Dates: November 14ā15, 2026 Hours: Saturday noonā8 PM; Sunday noonā7 PM Location: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston Admission: Free; free parking and valet parking Come hungry for the 61st annual celebration hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church. Homemade Armenian dishes and pastries join live music, traditional dance, vendors and childrenās activities. This is a food-and-culture weekend with a long local history, not just another vendor fair. Festival details and menuĀ ā November 21ā22 A New England Thanksgiving Date: November 21, 2026 Time: 10 AMā4 PM Location: Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Drive, Bristol Admission: $10 adults; $5 ages 4ā17; included with Coggeshall or Old Sturbridge Village membership Costumed historians bring Thanksgiving preparations to life with hearth cooking, pie baking, butter churning and other historic activities. Explore the late-season garden and nature trail while you are there. This is a living-history and cooking-demonstration event, not a Thanksgiving dinner served to visitors. Thanksgiving program and ticketsĀ ā The Good Trade Makers Market Dates: November 21ā22, 2026 Time: 11 AMā5 PM each day Location: WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence Admission: Ticketed More than 90 independent makers and manufacturers gather for an indoor shopping weekend. Admission includes a drink ticket with alcoholic and nonalcoholic options, or a discount toward a full-sized beverage as described by the organizer. It is a useful bridge between fall outings and holiday gift shopping, without abandoning the local-maker spirit of the guide. Makers, market details and ticketsĀ ā As fall turns festive A few late-November openings and markets make a natural handoff to the holiday season. Holidays at the Newport Mansions & Sparkling Lights Begins: November 21, 2026 Decorated houses: Through January 3, 2027; house schedules vary Sparkling Lights: Selected evenings through December 27, 2026, 4ā8 PM Location: Newport; Sparkling Lights is at The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Avenue The decorated mansions and the outdoor light trail at The Breakers begin the holiday crossover. Daytime house admission and Sparkling Lights are different ticket options, so choose the experience you intend to visit. Sparkling Lights requires its own dated, timed ticket and includes the mansion interior during that visit. The daytime houses are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Holiday house schedules and admissionĀ ā Sparkling Lights dates and ticketsĀ ā Providence Flea Black Friday Night Market Date: November 27, 2026 Time: 5ā9 PM Location: Farm Fresh RI Market Hall, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence Admission: Free Skip the early-morning rush and make an evening of it. The Fleaās indoor Black Friday market adds a nighttime option to its regular November Sunday schedule. Black Friday market informationĀ ā Small Business Saturday SHOP RI Date: November 28, 2026 Time: 9 AMā3:30 PM Location: Crowne Plaza, Warwick Admission: Free; free parking The tenth-anniversary SHOP RI event brings more than 150 vendors together for Small Business Saturday. A substantial local-shopping stop for Thanksgiving weekend, with businesses and makers under one roof. SHOP RI event informationĀ ā German American Cultural Society Christkindlmarkt Date: November 28, 2026 Time: Noonā5 PM Location: 78 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket Admission: Open to the public; no admission ticket required A German Christmas-market outing with local artisans, crafts, food and seasonal drinks. Shop for gifts, then leave room for the kitchen and Biergarten offerings. Christkindlmarkt detailsĀ ā Back to the guide navigation ā Still Happening This Fall Will travel for cider donuts. And a little glow. These attractions have dates remaining. Their opening dates may be behind us, but the season is not over yet. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Season: October 1āNovember 1, 2026 Regular public nights remaining: Through October 31 Regular hours: 6ā10:30 PM; last entry at 10 PM Location: Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence More than 5,000 illuminated jack-oā-lanterns turn the zoo into one of Rhode Islandās signature fall outings. The 2026 theme, The Great Pun-Kin Trail, brings wordplay, pop-culture references and unapologetically corny dad jokes to the carvings. The regular event is family-friendly. Tickets are timed and must be purchased online in advance. The trail operates rain or shine; October 1 was the members-only preview night. November 1 is a separate adults-only event: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Last Call is for ages 21+ only, runs 6ā10 PM, and has last admission at 9:30 PM. This restriction does not apply to the regular family event. Regular event details and ticketsĀ ā November 1 Last Call details and ticketsĀ ā Phantom Farms Fall Fest Season: Saturdays and Sundays through October 25, 2026 Remaining dates: October 24ā25 Time: 10 AMā3 PM Location: Phantom Farms, Cumberland Phantom Farmsā recurring Fall Fest gives northern Rhode Island a classic weekend farm outing. October 24ā25 is the final scheduled weekend on its current calendar. Phantom Farms calendarĀ ā Fall Fest at Clark Farms Season: Weekends through November 1, 2026 Remaining weekends: October 24ā25 and October 31āNovember 1 Hours: Saturday 9 AMā6 PM; Sunday 9 AMā5 PM; selected attractions open at 10 AM Location: 2984 Commodore Perry Highway, Matunuck Clark Farms goes all-in on fall. The corn maze celebrates 250 Years of Farming in Rhode Island, while weekend Fall Fest adds hayrides, zip lines, cider donuts, food, performances and live music. The farm park also includes a petting zoo, corn pit, straw maze, giant slide and pedal go-karts. Weekday maze and farm-park visits are available separately, but the full Fall Fest extras are on weekends. Clark Farms Fall Fest detailsĀ ā Weekend tickets and activity hoursĀ ā Confredaās Fall Fest Season: Weekends through November 1, 2026 Remaining weekends: October 24ā25 and October 31āNovember 1 Time: 11 AMā6 PM; last tickets sold at 4:45 PM Location: 2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope Admission: Advertised at $15 online before fees or $17 at the gate Corn-maze exploring, hayrides and a barnyard visit make another full fall outing. Check the admission package before purchasing; pumpkins, food and some attractions may be additional. Confredaās admission and visitor informationĀ ā Season calendar and hoursĀ ā Back to the guide navigation ā Earlier This Fall Good weekends deserve a place in the record. The scheduled dates below have passed. We are keeping the listings, descriptions and organizer links as part of the complete 2026 guide. For plans still ahead, return to upcoming events. October 14ā18 Warren Walkabout: First Sunday Earlier date: October 18, 2026 Time: Noonā5 PM Location: Downtown Warren Admission: Free The first of two Walkabout Sundays brought music, local artists, shops, food and pop-ups to Main Street, Water Street and the surrounding neighborhood. The series is not finished: the second Sunday is October 25. Walkabout organizer informationĀ ā Bowenās Wharf Seafood Festival Dates: October 17ā18, 2026 Time: 11 AMā6 PM Location: Bowenās Wharf, Newport Admission: Free If there were ever a Rhode Island festival built around the words Harvest of the Sea, this would be it. The 35th annual festival filled Newportās waterfront with lobster rolls, chowder, stuffies, oysters, fried calamari, fish tacos and other local seafood, plus drinks and continuous live music. Seafood Festival organizer informationĀ ā Track 15 Harvest Fest Dates: October 16ā18, 2026 Location: Track 15, Providence Track 15ās three-day Harvest Fest brought seasonal beer and cocktails, live music, local artisan markets, pumpkin painting, kidsā crafts, Halloween activities and food from the food hallās restaurants and bars to the outdoor plaza. The Saturday program also coincided with WaterFire in Providence, making for an especially busy fall weekend downtown. Track 15 event informationĀ ā Wakefield 11th Annual Octoberfest Scheduled date: October 17, 2026 Time: Noonā11 PM Location: 323 Main Street, downtown Wakefield The eleventh edition was billed as a full day of live music, German music and dance, seasonal beer, food, beer games and family entertainment. Main-stage programming ran through the afternoon and evening, with a second stage adding dancers, characters and family activities. Published admission was $15 at the door for the Biergarten, with children 12 and under free. Street activities and general festival wandering were free, with parking on surrounding streets, in public lots and at Saugatucket Park. Octoberfest organizer listingĀ ā Glocester Scarecrow Festival Date: October 17, 2026 Time: 10 AMā5 PM Location: Chepachet Village Scarecrows took over Chepachet for a small-town fall celebration featuring more than 40 vendors, food trucks, live music, childrenās activities, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and the Southern New England Witch Dancers. The event was advertised as rain or shine, with scarecrows remaining on display along Main Street after festival day. Scarecrow Festival organizer informationĀ ā Fall Fest & Pumpkin Stroll at Wilcox Park Date: October 17, 2026 Time: 4ā6 PM Location: Wilcox Park, Westerly Westerly Library & Wilcox Parkās fifth annual Fall Fest & Pumpkin Stroll paired seasonal activities with an afternoon in one of Rhode Islandās prettiest public parks. Fall Fest and Pumpkin Stroll informationĀ ā Taste of Rhode Island Date: October 14, 2026 Location: Crowne Plaza Pavilion, Warwick This one was all about eating. Restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wineries, distilleries and specialty food businesses from around the state came together for a night of sampling. Admission included tastings, live entertainment and the Taste of Rhode Island Food & Drink Awards. Taste of Rhode Island informationĀ ā October 9ā12 Autumnfest Dates: October 9ā12, 2026 Location: WWII Veterans Memorial Park, Woonsocket Northern Rhode Island goes big for Columbus Day weekend. A Rhode Island tradition since 1979, Autumnfest combines amusement rides, food, live music, vendors, family activities, fireworks and the annual parade. The 2026 schedule ran Friday evening through Monday, with the parade on Monday morning. Autumnfest organizer informationĀ ā Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival Dates: October 9ā12, 2026 Location: Federal Hill, Providence Admission: Free Federal Hill turned Atwells Avenue into one long celebration. The 41st annual Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival featured food, entertainment on three stages, chef demonstrations, vendors, games and rides. The Columbus Day Parade was scheduled for Sunday, October 11 at 11 AM, along Atwells Avenue from Harris Avenue to Bradford Street. Published festival hours: Friday 5 PMāmidnight; Saturday and Sunday 11 AMāmidnight; Monday 11 AMā8 PM. Federal Hill festival informationĀ ā Scituate Art Festival Dates: October 10ā12, 2026 Location: Village Green, North Scituate The Scituate Art Festival celebrated its 60th year in 2026. Columbus Day weekend transformed the village green into an outdoor marketplace of original fine art, handmade crafts, antiques, food and live entertainment. Published hours were 10 AMā5 PM Saturday and Sunday and 10 AMā4 PM Monday, rain or shine. Scituate Art Festival informationĀ ā Broadway Street Fair Date: October 10, 2026 Time: Noonā6 PM Location: Broadway, Newport The street fair closed Broadway from Equality Park to Washington Square for local music, artists, food, shopping and community events. Following attendance of more than 15,000 in 2025, the ninth annual fair returned with the same simple formula: close the street and turn one of Newportās most interesting neighborhoods into a party. Broadway Street Fair informationĀ ā Renaissance Wine Festival Date: October 10, 2026 Time: 5:45ā8:15 PM Location: La Cucina Galbani Cooking Demonstration Stage Tent, 312 Atwells Avenue, Providence Admission: $35 per person; discounted group rate available Age: 21+ For those whose idea of fall involves a wine glass rather than a hayride, the Renaissance Wine Festival offered tastings of as many as 65 wines from around the world, accompanied by Galbani cheeses. The ticketed tasting took place during Federal Hillās larger Columbus Weekend festivities. Both events remain listed separately in this guide. Renaissance Wine Festival informationĀ ā October 3ā4 Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair Dates: October 3ā4, 2026 Time: 10 AMā5 PM Location: Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown One of Rhode Islandās classic fall traditions returned for its 52nd year with pony rides, pumpkin painting, childrenās games, live music, food trucks, craft vendors, field games and the famous mud pit. This is old-school New England fall-fair territory, with more than 10,000 people typically attending over the weekend. Harvest Fair organizer informationĀ ā Back to the guide navigation ā So much fall. So little time. One weekend can mean a vineyard art fair, another an Armenian feast, and another a fire-lit evening in Providence. The variety is the point. Know a Rhode Island fall fair, festival or event that belongs here? Let us know so we can consider it for the next update. Back to the guide navigation ā Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Events Festivals
Providence Flea Halloween Night Market Date: October 23, 2026 Time: 5:30ā9 PM Location: Farm Fresh RI Market Hall, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence Admission: Free An indoor night-market outing with a seasonal twist. Providence Fleaās Halloween edition shares the evening with Witches Night Out, giving you a reason to start the weekend before Saturday arrives. Night market informationĀ ā
Fall Art Fair at Gooseneck Vineyards Dates: October 24ā25, 2026 Time: 10 AMā4 PM Location: Gooseneck Vineyards, 1340 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown Wine and art make a pretty good fall pairing. The second annual Fall Art Fair, produced by the Wickford Art Association, now advertises 60 fine-art artists, along with wine, food trucks and more. Browse original work and make an autumn afternoon of it. Fall Art Fair detailsĀ ā Wickford Art AssociationĀ ā
Jaswellās Farm Fall Festival Date: October 24, 2026 Time: 11 AMā3 PM Location: 50 Swan Road, Smithfield Rain date: October 25 One of Rhode Islandās oldest family farms celebrates the season with its annual Fall Festival. The day includes kidsā crafts, touch-a-truck and tractor activities, face painting, music and farm-fresh food and drinks. Jaswellās is also in full fall mode with its market, bakery, cider mill, apple picking and pumpkin picking. Picking depends on weather and crop availability, so check with the farm before making that part of your visit. Jaswellās Farm informationĀ ā
Wickford Horribles Parade & Trick-or-Treating Date: October 24, 2026 Time: Parade steps off at noon Location: Starts at St. Paulās Parish House, Wickford Costumes, village streets and treats from local businesses. Wickfordās Annual Horribles Parade is part of the villageās Wicked Weeks festivities, with trick-or-treating at participating shops. Wickford event informationĀ ā
Lavender Waves Farm Halloween Fall Festival Dates: October 24ā25, 2026 Time: 10 AMā5 PM each day Location: 3814 Commodore Perry Highway, South Kingstown Admission: $8 per person; children under 2 free Come in costume for a farm outing with an art market, games, wagon rides, Halloween decorations, a lavender shop, camels, alpacas and birds. The farm has separate ticket pages for Saturday and Sunday. Use the correct date when booking. Saturday details and ticketsĀ ā Sunday details and ticketsĀ ā
The Farmerās Daughter Fall Harvest Festival Dates: October 24ā25, 2026 Time: Featured food vendors and pumpkin activity: 10 AMā4 PM Location: 716 Mooresfield Road, South Kingstown Seasonal displays, a garden-center wander and something good to eat. The farm lists Hankās Down South and Moosemanās Kettle Corn from 10 AMā4 PM on both days, with Red Tail Coffee from 9 AMā3 PM. The all-ages mini succulent-topped pumpkin activity runs 10 AMā4 PM and costs $15 per pumpkin. Festival weekend informationĀ ā
WaterFire: October Full Lighting Date: October 24, 2026 Time: Onshore activities from 5 PM; lighting 5:50ā10 PM Location: Downtown Providence An evening alternative to the farm stand. WaterFireās full lighting brings the riverside fires back to downtown Providence, with vendors and onshore programming beginning before sunset. October 24 WaterFire scheduleĀ ā
Witches of Wickford Paddle Date: October 25, 2026 Time: Noonā2 PM; parade launches at noon Location: Wickford Harbor; paddlers launch from Gardnerās Launch Rain date: October 31 Registration: $25 per paddler, benefiting the North Kingstown Food Pantry This may be the most Rhode Island-looking Halloween event of the bunch. Costumed witches, warlocks and other characters take to the harbor aboard kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and pedal kayaks. Spectators can watch from the Wickford Town Dock. Costume categories include Best Witch, Best Warlock, Best Dressed Pet and Most Creative. Contest participants should arrive between 10 and 11:15 AM for check-in and bib pickup. Register in advance: Registration closes the night before. There are no walk-ups, no day-of registration and no rentals. Bring your own boat and required paddling equipment. Registration and event detailsĀ ā
Newport Vineyards Harvest Festival Date: October 25, 2026 Time: Noonā5 PM Location: 909 East Main Road, Middletown Admission: $35; includes five wine, cider or beer tastes and a commemorative glass Grape stomping in October? Absolutely. Newport Vineyards pairs live music and seasonal food with wine, cider, beer, axe throwing and friendly competition. Grape stomping is scheduled for 1 PM, the costume contest for 2 PM and stein hoisting for 3 PM. Food and additional drinks are purchased separately. The event is rain or shine; parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Harvest Festival details and ticketsĀ ā
Warren Walkabout Next date: October 25, 2026 Full 2026 dates: October 18 & 25 Time: Noonā5 PM Location: Downtown Warren Admission: Free The second Walkabout Sunday gives you another chance to explore one of Rhode Islandās best small downtowns. Main Street, Water Street and the surrounding neighborhood bring together live music, local artists, independent shops, food, demonstrations, pop-ups and activities. There is no prescribed route, and that is part of the appeal. Pick a street, start walking and see what you find. The organizerās page includes the October 25 program and an interactive map. Walkabout program and mapĀ ā
WaterFire: Starts at Sunset Date: October 29, 2026 Time: 5:45ā8 PM Location: Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, Providence A smaller evening gathering on the pedestrian bridge, with five braziers providing the glow. This is not a full downtown WaterFire lighting, so plan for the bridge location rather than the usual river-wide route. Starts at Sunset detailsĀ ā
Providence Flea: November Indoor Markets Dates: Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 Time: 11 AMā3 PM Location: Farm Fresh RI Market Hall, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence Admission: Free; free off-street parking The Flea moves indoors for its November Sunday markets. It is a recurring option for a relaxed browse without having to build your plans around the weather. There is also a Black Friday night market on November 27. Providence Flea dates and visitor informationĀ ā
Rhode Island Comic Con Dates: November 6ā8, 2026 Hours: Friday 3ā9 PM; Saturday 10 AMā7 PM; Sunday 10 AMā5 PM Location: Rhode Island Convention Center & Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence Admission: Ticketed; select the day or pass you need Celebrity appearances, artists, vendors and cosplay turn downtown Providence into a very different kind of fall gathering. Check the current guest list and ticket options before deciding which day to attend. Comic Con guests, schedule and ticketsĀ ā
Newport Restaurant Week Dates: November 6ā15, 2026 Location: Participating restaurants in Newport and Bristol counties Prix-fixe menus: Lunch: $20 or $30; dinner: $30, $45 or $60 A good excuse to make a reservation. Ten days of prix-fixe dining give you a reason to revisit a favorite or finally try the restaurant you keep talking about. Menus, service days and reservation availability vary by restaurant. Start with the participating-restaurant list and follow the menu links. Menus and participating restaurantsĀ ā
31st Annual Fine Furnishings Show Dates: November 7ā8, 2026 Hours: Saturday 10 AMā6 PM; Sunday 10 AMā4 PM Location: WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence Parking: Free Handcrafted furniture, home accessories, decor and fine art share the floor with selected jewelry, clothing and fiber work. A good indoor choice for people who like their shopping with a little craftsmanship behind it. Exhibitors and admission informationĀ ā
WaterFire: Salute to Veterans Date: November 7, 2026 Time: Onshore programming from 3:30 PM; lighting 4:32ā10 PM Location: Downtown Providence The 14th Annual Salute to Veterans is a full WaterFire lighting. The earlier November sunset makes this a late-afternoon-to-evening outing rather than a wait-until-dark summer plan. Salute to Veterans scheduleĀ ā
The Steel Yardās 20th Annual Iron Pour Date: November 14, 2026 Time: 4ā8 PM Location: The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Avenue, Providence Admission: Ticketed; organizer lists ticket sales beginning October 25 This is not your average autumn bonfire. The grand finale of Firebird: An Iron Pour in Three Acts features artists activating large sculptures with fire and molten metal, accompanied by music, dance, food and drinks. Use the grand-finale ticket listing for November 14; the series also has a separate October 24 event. Iron Pour informationĀ ā November 14 ticket listingĀ ā
Armenian Fest Rhode Island Dates: November 14ā15, 2026 Hours: Saturday noonā8 PM; Sunday noonā7 PM Location: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston Admission: Free; free parking and valet parking Come hungry for the 61st annual celebration hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church. Homemade Armenian dishes and pastries join live music, traditional dance, vendors and childrenās activities. This is a food-and-culture weekend with a long local history, not just another vendor fair. Festival details and menuĀ ā
A New England Thanksgiving Date: November 21, 2026 Time: 10 AMā4 PM Location: Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Drive, Bristol Admission: $10 adults; $5 ages 4ā17; included with Coggeshall or Old Sturbridge Village membership Costumed historians bring Thanksgiving preparations to life with hearth cooking, pie baking, butter churning and other historic activities. Explore the late-season garden and nature trail while you are there. This is a living-history and cooking-demonstration event, not a Thanksgiving dinner served to visitors. Thanksgiving program and ticketsĀ ā
The Good Trade Makers Market Dates: November 21ā22, 2026 Time: 11 AMā5 PM each day Location: WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence Admission: Ticketed More than 90 independent makers and manufacturers gather for an indoor shopping weekend. Admission includes a drink ticket with alcoholic and nonalcoholic options, or a discount toward a full-sized beverage as described by the organizer. It is a useful bridge between fall outings and holiday gift shopping, without abandoning the local-maker spirit of the guide. Makers, market details and ticketsĀ ā
Holidays at the Newport Mansions & Sparkling Lights Begins: November 21, 2026 Decorated houses: Through January 3, 2027; house schedules vary Sparkling Lights: Selected evenings through December 27, 2026, 4ā8 PM Location: Newport; Sparkling Lights is at The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Avenue The decorated mansions and the outdoor light trail at The Breakers begin the holiday crossover. Daytime house admission and Sparkling Lights are different ticket options, so choose the experience you intend to visit. Sparkling Lights requires its own dated, timed ticket and includes the mansion interior during that visit. The daytime houses are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Holiday house schedules and admissionĀ ā Sparkling Lights dates and ticketsĀ ā
Providence Flea Black Friday Night Market Date: November 27, 2026 Time: 5ā9 PM Location: Farm Fresh RI Market Hall, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence Admission: Free Skip the early-morning rush and make an evening of it. The Fleaās indoor Black Friday market adds a nighttime option to its regular November Sunday schedule. Black Friday market informationĀ ā
Small Business Saturday SHOP RI Date: November 28, 2026 Time: 9 AMā3:30 PM Location: Crowne Plaza, Warwick Admission: Free; free parking The tenth-anniversary SHOP RI event brings more than 150 vendors together for Small Business Saturday. A substantial local-shopping stop for Thanksgiving weekend, with businesses and makers under one roof. SHOP RI event informationĀ ā
German American Cultural Society Christkindlmarkt Date: November 28, 2026 Time: Noonā5 PM Location: 78 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket Admission: Open to the public; no admission ticket required A German Christmas-market outing with local artisans, crafts, food and seasonal drinks. Shop for gifts, then leave room for the kitchen and Biergarten offerings. Christkindlmarkt detailsĀ ā
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Season: October 1āNovember 1, 2026 Regular public nights remaining: Through October 31 Regular hours: 6ā10:30 PM; last entry at 10 PM Location: Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence More than 5,000 illuminated jack-oā-lanterns turn the zoo into one of Rhode Islandās signature fall outings. The 2026 theme, The Great Pun-Kin Trail, brings wordplay, pop-culture references and unapologetically corny dad jokes to the carvings. The regular event is family-friendly. Tickets are timed and must be purchased online in advance. The trail operates rain or shine; October 1 was the members-only preview night. November 1 is a separate adults-only event: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Last Call is for ages 21+ only, runs 6ā10 PM, and has last admission at 9:30 PM. This restriction does not apply to the regular family event. Regular event details and ticketsĀ ā November 1 Last Call details and ticketsĀ ā
Phantom Farms Fall Fest Season: Saturdays and Sundays through October 25, 2026 Remaining dates: October 24ā25 Time: 10 AMā3 PM Location: Phantom Farms, Cumberland Phantom Farmsā recurring Fall Fest gives northern Rhode Island a classic weekend farm outing. October 24ā25 is the final scheduled weekend on its current calendar. Phantom Farms calendarĀ ā
Fall Fest at Clark Farms Season: Weekends through November 1, 2026 Remaining weekends: October 24ā25 and October 31āNovember 1 Hours: Saturday 9 AMā6 PM; Sunday 9 AMā5 PM; selected attractions open at 10 AM Location: 2984 Commodore Perry Highway, Matunuck Clark Farms goes all-in on fall. The corn maze celebrates 250 Years of Farming in Rhode Island, while weekend Fall Fest adds hayrides, zip lines, cider donuts, food, performances and live music. The farm park also includes a petting zoo, corn pit, straw maze, giant slide and pedal go-karts. Weekday maze and farm-park visits are available separately, but the full Fall Fest extras are on weekends. Clark Farms Fall Fest detailsĀ ā Weekend tickets and activity hoursĀ ā
Confredaās Fall Fest Season: Weekends through November 1, 2026 Remaining weekends: October 24ā25 and October 31āNovember 1 Time: 11 AMā6 PM; last tickets sold at 4:45 PM Location: 2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope Admission: Advertised at $15 online before fees or $17 at the gate Corn-maze exploring, hayrides and a barnyard visit make another full fall outing. Check the admission package before purchasing; pumpkins, food and some attractions may be additional. Confredaās admission and visitor informationĀ ā Season calendar and hoursĀ ā
Warren Walkabout: First Sunday Earlier date: October 18, 2026 Time: Noonā5 PM Location: Downtown Warren Admission: Free The first of two Walkabout Sundays brought music, local artists, shops, food and pop-ups to Main Street, Water Street and the surrounding neighborhood. The series is not finished: the second Sunday is October 25. Walkabout organizer informationĀ ā
Bowenās Wharf Seafood Festival Dates: October 17ā18, 2026 Time: 11 AMā6 PM Location: Bowenās Wharf, Newport Admission: Free If there were ever a Rhode Island festival built around the words Harvest of the Sea, this would be it. The 35th annual festival filled Newportās waterfront with lobster rolls, chowder, stuffies, oysters, fried calamari, fish tacos and other local seafood, plus drinks and continuous live music. Seafood Festival organizer informationĀ ā
Track 15 Harvest Fest Dates: October 16ā18, 2026 Location: Track 15, Providence Track 15ās three-day Harvest Fest brought seasonal beer and cocktails, live music, local artisan markets, pumpkin painting, kidsā crafts, Halloween activities and food from the food hallās restaurants and bars to the outdoor plaza. The Saturday program also coincided with WaterFire in Providence, making for an especially busy fall weekend downtown. Track 15 event informationĀ ā
Wakefield 11th Annual Octoberfest Scheduled date: October 17, 2026 Time: Noonā11 PM Location: 323 Main Street, downtown Wakefield The eleventh edition was billed as a full day of live music, German music and dance, seasonal beer, food, beer games and family entertainment. Main-stage programming ran through the afternoon and evening, with a second stage adding dancers, characters and family activities. Published admission was $15 at the door for the Biergarten, with children 12 and under free. Street activities and general festival wandering were free, with parking on surrounding streets, in public lots and at Saugatucket Park. Octoberfest organizer listingĀ ā
Glocester Scarecrow Festival Date: October 17, 2026 Time: 10 AMā5 PM Location: Chepachet Village Scarecrows took over Chepachet for a small-town fall celebration featuring more than 40 vendors, food trucks, live music, childrenās activities, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and the Southern New England Witch Dancers. The event was advertised as rain or shine, with scarecrows remaining on display along Main Street after festival day. Scarecrow Festival organizer informationĀ ā
Fall Fest & Pumpkin Stroll at Wilcox Park Date: October 17, 2026 Time: 4ā6 PM Location: Wilcox Park, Westerly Westerly Library & Wilcox Parkās fifth annual Fall Fest & Pumpkin Stroll paired seasonal activities with an afternoon in one of Rhode Islandās prettiest public parks. Fall Fest and Pumpkin Stroll informationĀ ā
Taste of Rhode Island Date: October 14, 2026 Location: Crowne Plaza Pavilion, Warwick This one was all about eating. Restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wineries, distilleries and specialty food businesses from around the state came together for a night of sampling. Admission included tastings, live entertainment and the Taste of Rhode Island Food & Drink Awards. Taste of Rhode Island informationĀ ā
Autumnfest Dates: October 9ā12, 2026 Location: WWII Veterans Memorial Park, Woonsocket Northern Rhode Island goes big for Columbus Day weekend. A Rhode Island tradition since 1979, Autumnfest combines amusement rides, food, live music, vendors, family activities, fireworks and the annual parade. The 2026 schedule ran Friday evening through Monday, with the parade on Monday morning. Autumnfest organizer informationĀ ā
Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival Dates: October 9ā12, 2026 Location: Federal Hill, Providence Admission: Free Federal Hill turned Atwells Avenue into one long celebration. The 41st annual Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival featured food, entertainment on three stages, chef demonstrations, vendors, games and rides. The Columbus Day Parade was scheduled for Sunday, October 11 at 11 AM, along Atwells Avenue from Harris Avenue to Bradford Street. Published festival hours: Friday 5 PMāmidnight; Saturday and Sunday 11 AMāmidnight; Monday 11 AMā8 PM. Federal Hill festival informationĀ ā
Scituate Art Festival Dates: October 10ā12, 2026 Location: Village Green, North Scituate The Scituate Art Festival celebrated its 60th year in 2026. Columbus Day weekend transformed the village green into an outdoor marketplace of original fine art, handmade crafts, antiques, food and live entertainment. Published hours were 10 AMā5 PM Saturday and Sunday and 10 AMā4 PM Monday, rain or shine. Scituate Art Festival informationĀ ā
Broadway Street Fair Date: October 10, 2026 Time: Noonā6 PM Location: Broadway, Newport The street fair closed Broadway from Equality Park to Washington Square for local music, artists, food, shopping and community events. Following attendance of more than 15,000 in 2025, the ninth annual fair returned with the same simple formula: close the street and turn one of Newportās most interesting neighborhoods into a party. Broadway Street Fair informationĀ ā
Renaissance Wine Festival Date: October 10, 2026 Time: 5:45ā8:15 PM Location: La Cucina Galbani Cooking Demonstration Stage Tent, 312 Atwells Avenue, Providence Admission: $35 per person; discounted group rate available Age: 21+ For those whose idea of fall involves a wine glass rather than a hayride, the Renaissance Wine Festival offered tastings of as many as 65 wines from around the world, accompanied by Galbani cheeses. The ticketed tasting took place during Federal Hillās larger Columbus Weekend festivities. Both events remain listed separately in this guide. Renaissance Wine Festival informationĀ ā
Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair Dates: October 3ā4, 2026 Time: 10 AMā5 PM Location: Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown One of Rhode Islandās classic fall traditions returned for its 52nd year with pony rides, pumpkin painting, childrenās games, live music, food trucks, craft vendors, field games and the famous mud pit. This is old-school New England fall-fair territory, with more than 10,000 people typically attending over the weekend. Harvest Fair organizer informationĀ ā