RISD Museum
ONGOING : Plan your in-person visit in advance online and check out exhibitions on view including “ Past Made Present ,” “ Take Care ” and “ Helina Metaferia .” Tues ., Wed ., Sat ., Sun . 10 a . m . – 5 p . m .; Thurs . and Fri . noon – 7 p . m . Adults $ 17 ; seniors $ 12 ; ages eighteen and younger free . Free admission Thurs . and Fri . after 5 p . m . and all-day Sun . 20 North Main St ., Providence , 454-6500 .
OCT . 8 : View dozens of handmade fine art and design work created by more than 130 artists at RISD Craft . The displayed work , featuring a wide variety of media , speaks to the attention to detail , quality and craftsmanship that the students and alumni hone at RISD . 10 a . m .– 4 p . m . Free admission . Benefit Street , Providence , risd museum . org
Etcetera
Roller Disco
THROUGH OCT . 29 : Show off your grooviest moves and ’ 70s-inspired outfit as you glide through the Providence Rink . Music , courtesy of local deejays and live acts , starts at 6 p . m ., and the Trinity Beer Garden provides beverages for sale to skaters and spectators as well . Thurs ., Fri . and select Sat . 5 – 10 p . m . Adults $ 7 ; children and seniors $ 4 . BankNewport City Center , 2 Kennedy Plaza , Providence , 680-7390 , theprovidencerink . com
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
THROUGH OCT . 31 : Get into the Halloween spirit by admiring thousands of creatively carved pumpkins at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular . Traverse the trail and celebrate seventy-five years of television with favorite characters , including everyone from Betty White to Walter White . 6 – 10:30 p . m ., last admission 10 p . m . All tickets must be purchased in advance online ; visit the website for admission prices . Roger Williams Park Zoo , 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , 785-3510 , rwp zoo . org
Warren Walkabout
OCT . 16 , 23 AND 30 : Spend a fall Sunday exploring the charming waterfront town at this year ’ s Warren Walkabout . Hosted by Discover Warren , residents and visitors are free to explore the local architecture , shops and boutiques , sidewalk sales , cafes and eateries like Chomp , Bywater
FEATURED EVENT
18th Annual RI Troopers Association Clays Shoot | Oct . 9 For seventeen years , the Rhode Island Troopers Association has hosted a fun day of sporting clays and a steak fry while raising money for the athletes of Special Olympics Rhode Island . Special Olympics Rhode Island provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities . This gives the athletes an opportunity to develop physical fitness , demonstrate courage , experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts , skills and friendship with their families , other Special Olympics athletes and the community . Consider joining in on a day filled with sport , good food and camaraderie — all to benefit the 4,000-plus Special Olympics athletes in Rhode Island . The event will be held on Sunday , Oct . 9 , from 8 a . m .– 5 p . m . at the Preserve Sporting Club and Residences in Richmond . The Preserve will donate all proceeds for shooting to Special Olympics Rhode Island . For more information , please visit https :// sorifunshoot . com / register /
2022 Citizens Pell Bridge Run | Oct . 16 Registration is open for the eleventh running of the Citizens Pell Bridge Run — join in on the fun ! The event will be held on Sunday , Oct . 16 , at 7:15 a . m . Starting in Jamestown and finishing in downtown Newport , this point-to-point event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and speeds ! The 4-mile road race and walk is the only day of the year pedestrians are permitted to cross the famous Newport Pell Bridge . Through the event , the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation partners with local communities and nonprofit organizations who are positively impacting the lives of Rhode Islanders . 100 percent of net proceeds from this event go to these local nonprofit organizations . So gather your friends and family for a day of fun , fitness and stunning views ! For more information , please visit pellbridgerun . com
For a listing of all upcoming events visit RIMonthly . com / things-to-do / and select the Philanthropic category .
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