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and take part in the RiverFire summer series on Thursday evenings . Visit restaurants , local shops and businesses and explore downtown once the music gets started . Remember to bring a nonperishable food item with you to donate to the Jonnycake Center ’ s food pantry in Peace Dale . 6 – 8:30 p . m . Free . 317 Main St ., Wakefield , 474-4700 , wakefieldvillage association . com
Hope Street Block Party
AUG . 6 : The Hope Street Merchants Association invites everyone to its annual block party on Providence ’ s iconic Hope Street . During the festival , a quarter-mile of Hope will be blocked off for guests to walk among eateries , shops , food trucks and vendors . 11 a . m .– 5 p . m . Free . Hope Street , Providence , hopestreetpvd . com
Rhode Island International Film Festival
AUG . 7 – 13 : This festival is the ideal place for rising filmmakers and connoisseurs to find inspiration , meet like-minded people and express their love for film . This weeklong festival includes films submitted by local creators , galas and opportunities to learn about the craft . Visit the website for times , venues and prices . Various locations throughout Providence , 861-4445 , film-festival . org
Black Ships Festival
AUG . 11 – 13 : Celebrate the fortieth annual Black Ships Festival with the Japan-America Society of Rhode Island and take part in fun , family-centered activities like a taiko drum concert , a cultural marketplace fair , martial arts demonstrations and arts and crafts . Visit the website for times and venues . Various locations in Newport and Bristol , 846- 2720 , blackshipsfestival . com
Washington County Fair
AUG . 16 – 20 : Feel like a kid again as you walk through the massive midway , take in lively concerts , participate in old-fashioned games and contests , and leave the concession stands with a mouth-watering burger or ice cream . Gates open from 8 a . m .– 11 p . m . Adults $ 11 ; children ages ten and younger free . 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd ., Richmond , 539-7042 , washingtoncountyfair-ri . com
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