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Attend an outdoor film screening put on by newport FILM . newportfilm . com
Marvel at the “ wildlife ” found throughout Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth . newportmansions . org
Adjust your steering wheel and cruise through the neighborhood with Scooter World in Newport . scooterworldri . com
Dress in your finest and head to the pitch to watch the Newport International Polo Series on a Saturday evening . nptpolo . com
Get a true taste of eighteenth-century farm life at Coggeshall Farm in Bristol . coggeshallfarm . org
Explore the local bridle trails with the Newport Equestrian Academy in Middletown . newportequestrian . com
Kick back and sail away on the bay with America ’ s Cup Charters in Newport . americascupcharters . com
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Interact with the aquatic residents of the Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown . biomescenter . com
Star gaze at Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Charlestown . frostydrew . org
Embark on a full day of whale watching with Frances Fleet in Narragansett . francesfleet . com
Shop unique wares while surrounded by unique critters at the Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown . fantasticumbrellafactory . com
Catch a showing of the Colonial Theatre ’ s The 39 Steps in Westerly , the Contemporary Theater Company ’ s Twelfth Night in Wakefield and / or Theatre by the Sea ’ s The Sound of Music ( all showings in July and August ). colonialtheaterart . org ; contemporarytheatercompany . com ; theatrebythesea . com
Escape the game at RI Riddle Room in East Greenwich . ririddleroom . com
Catch the Block Island Ferry in Narragansett to explore all that New Shoreham has to offer ( see pg . 67 ). blockislandferry . com
Play a round of mini golf , take a swing in the batting cages or get behind the wheel of a go-kart at Adventureland in Narragansett . adventurelandri . com
Fly down the giant water slides at Yawgoo Valley Water Park in Exeter ( opens July 1 ). yawgoo . com
Paddle through Wickford Harbor with the Kayak Centre in North Kingstown . kayakcentre . com
Cut your own lavender ( on designated weekends ) or just frolic through the beautiful grounds at Lavender Waves Farm in South Kingstown . lavenderwavesfarm . com
Join the Living Sharks Museum in Westerly to learn more about the environment and history of sharks . livingsharks . org
See works from the Print Shop and see letter presses in real time at the South County Museum in Narragansett . southcounty museum . org
Experience Matchday with Rhode Island FC
So , you ’ re planning to attend a Rhode Island FC home match with friends and family . Here ’ s what you should expect to do and see on matchday :
• Rep the Ocean State ( as a local or a visitor ) and be part of the loud , proud and energetic atmosphere as Rhode Island FC takes the pitch at the Beirne Stadium at Bryant University in Smithfield . Immerse yourself in the authentic and exhilarating experience that can ’ t be replicated anywhere else !
• Join in on the activities , live entertainment and games at RIFC Fan Fest — who knows , you might even walk away with some free swag ! Make sure to visit the Merchandise Tent to get your favorite RIFC gear .
• Check Food Truck Village , featuring local eats and specialties , throughout the match .
• Fans can quench their thirst inside the Guild Beer Garden and get their hands on an RIFC Pale Ale : the special collaboration beer between Rhode Island FC and the Guild Brewing Company .
• Meet Chip the Harbor Seal , the club ’ s official team mascot . Find Chip around the stadium on matchday and snap a photo with the iconic sea .
Fun fact : The Rhode Island FC away match jersey — the RIFC “ Rhode ” Kit — lists the thirty-nine municipalities of Rhode Island , contains thirteen stars on the collar as a nod to the state flag , and illustrates five nautical knots representing the five counties .
Visit rhodeislandfc . com / tickets to purchase tickets before matches sell out ! Download the official Rhode Island FC mobile app to download tickets on your mobile device . View the full season schedule online at rhodeislandfc . com
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Just Across the Border
Compete for first place both on the racetrack and in the game room at Seekonk Grand Prix in Seekonk , MA . seekonkgrandprix . com
Peruse the maritime history and whaling exhibits at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford , MA . whalingmuseum . org
See beluga whales , sea lions , penguins and more at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic , CT . mysticaquarium . org
Zip through the sky and tackle the obstacle courses at TreeTop Adventures in Canton , MA or TreeTrails Adventures in Mystic , CT . treetopcanton . com ; treetrails . com
Honor our veterans and learn all about war at sea at Battleship Cove in Fall River , MA . battleshipcove . org
Have a sip and take a dip at the Breezy Picnic Grounds and Waterslides in Douglas , MA . breezysummer . com
Purchase a book to add to your home collection before indulging in some cafe treats at An Unlikely Story in Plainville , MA . anunlikelystory . com
Encounter everything from white rhinos to two-toed sloths at Southwick ’ s Zoo in Mendon , MA . southwickszoo . com
Take a journey from “ the Berkshires to the Sea ” with more than 240 species at the twelfth oldest zoo in the country at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford , MA . bpzoo . org
Feel the thrill at Six Flags New England in Agawam , MA . sixflags . com / newengland
Take everyone out to a ball game ( and the Red Sox Hall of Fame ) at Fenway Park in Boston , MA . mlb . com / redsox
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