Park Carousel Village . Enjoy live music from Sidy Maiga Music , Catnip Junkies , Pat Lowell Acoustic and more while picnicking on the lawn . Fri . 5 – 8:30 p . m . Free admission . 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , foodtrucksin . com / food-truck-events
Providence Flea Summer Markets
JUNE 5 – SEPT . 25 : Celebrating its tenth season , the Providence Flea has returned outdoors , allowing visitors to feel the fresh air while shopping and obsessing over vintage finds and locally sourced products . Gather your flea crew and start searching for your next hidden gem . Sun . 10 a . m .– 3 p . m . Free admission . 275 South Water St ., Providence , 484-7783 , providenceflea . com
Black Ships Festival
JUNE 10 – 12 : Celebrate the thirty-ninth annual Black Ships Festival with the Japan America Society of Rhode Island and take part in fun , family-centered activities ranging from a taiko drum concert , martial arts demonstrations and an arts and crafts fair . Visit the website for times . Various locations in Newport and Bristol , 847-7666 , blackshipsfestival . com
Food Trucks and Concerts at Chase Farm
JUNE 18 : Enjoy a variety of locally owned food trucks and beer from Trinity Brewhouse on the grounds of Chase Farm while vibing out to live music . Bring a blanket or chair to sit on the lawn . Select Saturdays from 5 a . m .– 8:30 p . m . Free admission . Chase Farm , 667 Great Rd ., Lincoln , foodtrucksin . com / food-truck-events
Wakefield RiverFire
JUNE 23 – AUG . 11 : Stroll down Wakefield ’ s Main Street and participate in the annual RiverFire summer series on Thursday evenings . Visit restaurants and local shops 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 – 10 p . m . Free . Saugatucket River off Main Street , Wakefield , 474-4700 , wakefieldvillageassociation . com
Newport Pride
JUNE 24 – 26 : Celebrate love , acceptance , inclusivity and diversity during Newport Pride weekend , which kicks off at the Newport Harbor Hotel . Participate in the flag raising at Newport City Hall , support small shops during the market and festival at the Great Friends Meetinghouse and go
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