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tastings. Juicy Market PVD will host a curated market featuring locally made goods from artisan vendors. Make it a family affair by bringing the kids for outdoor activities including face painting, pumpkin decorating, balloon animals and more. Free. Noon – 5 p. m. Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 West Main Rd., Little Compton, sakonnetwine. com
NATURE
Æ Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair
OCT. 3 – 4 Old-fashioned country fun meets fall at the Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair. Get a little dirty during the mud pit battles, dance the weekend away while listening to live music and fuel up at one of the food trucks on site. Pony rides, a crafters’ tent and children’ s games offer fun for the whole family. $ 15; $ 10 ages three – eighteen; free ages two and younger. 10 a. m.– 5 p. m. 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, normanbirdsanctuary. org
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THEATER
The Crucible
OCT. 9 – 25 To hide their own misbehavior, a group of young girls accuse townsfolk of witchcraft during the height of the Salem witch trials. As the hysteria spreads through the town, personal grudges come to light leading to tragic executions. Arthur Miller’ s classic play explores the themes of morality, integrity and the human spirit under pressure. $ 30 –$ 35. Check website for dates and times. Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly, granitetheatre. org
PUMPKINS
Southern New England Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off
OCT. 10 Watch giant pumpkins get weighed while enjoying thrilling rides, live music, food trucks and kid-friendly activities. Last year’ s champion pumpkin weighed a whopping 2,000 pounds, and a green squash set a world record
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after tipping the scales at 2,200 pounds! A free day for lovers of all things fall. 9 a. m.– 5 p. m. Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicutt Ave., Warren, frerichsfarm. com
ART FEST
Scituate Art Festival
OCT. 10 – 12
Support makers and artists while browsing original works at the Scituate Art Festival. Fine art, handmade crafts and antiques will be available for purchase at the open-air market. Live music will get you dancing while raffles will get you in the bidding mood. Support local nonprofit organizations by visiting the food court to fuel up. Fri. and Sat., 10 a. m.– 5 p. m.; Sun. 10 a. m.– 4 p. m. Village Green, 554 West Greenville Rd., North Scituate, scituateart festival. org
FOOD
Bowen’ s Wharf Seafood Festival
OCT. 17 – 18
Celebrate the best of Ocean State seafood at this year’ s thirty-fifth
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annual festival. Enjoy local favorites like fish tacos, calamari, lobster rolls and oysters while sipping on signature cocktails and cold beer under tents. Seafood-free dishes and sweet treats like fresh doughnuts and chocolate-dipped fruit will be on the menu as well. Whether you love seafood or not, come hungry! Free admission. 11 a. m.– 6 p. m. Bowen’ s Wharf, Newport, bowens wharf. com
MUSIC
Ǎ Suzanne Vega
OCT. 25 Watch the Grammy-Award-winning musician take the stage during her latest tour. Known for songs like“ Luka” and“ Tom’ s Diner,” Vega will perform songs from her newest album, Flying With Angels, which has received critical acclaim. She’ ll be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, and cellist Stephanie Winters, creating an intimate performance. $ 54 –$ 65. 6:30 p. m. The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly, unitedtheatre. org 🆁
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PHOTOGRAPHY( CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP LEFT): COURTESY OF ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO; COURTESY OF MILLS ENTERTAINMENT; COURTESY OF SAKONNET VINEYARD; EBRU YILDIZ; COURTESY OF NORMAN BIRD SANTUARY; COURTESY OF HEARTSPOT ART CENTER AND GALLERY. |