Northern, RI – It’s Father’s Day weekend and if you’re not home firing up the grill, there are plenty of chances to get out and celebrate dad – or to just enjoy the warm summer weather – in northern Rhode Island.
Start your weekend off the right way today by helping others at a blood drive in North Smithfield in memory of Scott Wright. At 5:30, drop off the kids at The Creative Room in Chepachet for a chance to make a Father’s Day craft.
Head into Harrisville Saturday for the Old Time Family Fair and enjoy free kids’ activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, raffles, food and more. Or hike with dad Saturday morning on nature and history walk with the North Smithfield Heritage Association.
Maybe dad would like a 4-pack of some locally brewed craft beer? Bravo Brewing Company in Pascoag starts its summer hours this week and is open every day but Tuesday.
There’s also still seating available for the Father’s Day Farm Breakfast Sunday morning at Mapleville Farms.
However you spend your this weekend, we hope you enjoy it, and find the time to check out some of these great local stops and activities.
Thursday, June 16
Village Haven Restaurant, 90 School St., North Smithfield, Blood Drive in memory of Scott Wright, noon-8 p.m. Donations will be accepted by appointment, which are still available, with walk-ins welcomed if availability permits at time of arrival. Book an appointment here.
The Creative Room, 6 Money Hill Road, Chepachet, Father’s Day Kids’ Workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Drop off event for kids 5+. $30 each crafter: includes craft, craft bar, paint, snack and water.
Bella Restaurant, 1992 Victory Highway, Glendale, Burrillville Lions Club 75th Anniversary Gala, 6 p.m. Tickets $35 by calling Tom Tatro at (401) 474-8251
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Open mic with Lori Silvia, 7 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 7:30 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Secret Agents, 7-10 p.m.
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Gator’s Pub, 1402 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12:45 a.m.
Friday, June 17
Chapman’s Food & Drink, 1950 Broncos Highway, Harrisville, Cornhole tournament, 5:30 p.m., $10 buy- in
Johnny’s Victory Diner, 2731 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Paul Juneau Music, 6-9 p.m., weather permitting
Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, 200 Brook Road, Harrisville, Beginner Skeet, 6-8 p.m. Open to the public with non-member rounds at $5
The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, The White Shadows, 7 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Papa Joe’s Acoustic Chaos, 7:30 p.m..
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Fixed Income, 7 p.m.
Ponaganset High School, 137 Anan Wade Road, North Scituate, Family Movie Night: Toy Story, 8 p.m. Admission: $5, concessions available, bring blankets & chairs
Dev’s Cafe, 341 Chapel St. Harrisville, Friday Meat Raffle, 8 p.m., DJ Vlad, 8:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 18
North Smithfield Middle School, 1850 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, North Smithfield Heritage Association Nature & History Hike, Woonsocket Hill, 9:30 a.m. Requires a fairly strenuous climb up a steep grade. Meet at the Middle School parking lot.
Stillwater Mill Center, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, Old Time Family Fun Fair, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free kids’ activities, live music, roving characters, farmer’s market, raffles, food & more
Richard Peck Field, Casino Ave., Mapleville, Burrillville Little League Arts & Crafts Day, 10 a.m.
Village Haven Restaurant, 90 School St., North Smithfield, North Smithfield Heritage Association Gala, 6-10 p.m. Cash bar, silent auction, chicken dinner & dancing. Tickets $25, contact nsha@nsheritageassn.org or call (401) 651-6316.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Badlands, 7 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike Chepachet, The Teledyne’s, 8 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 8 p.m.
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Through the Doors with special guests Johnny Edwards and the Wild Combo, 3-7 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Cool Beans, 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 19
Mapleville Farms, 544 Victory Highway, Mapleville, Father’s Day Farm Breakfast, 9 or 11:30 a.m. Tickets $40 at http://bensbakery.com/maplevillefarm/events.php
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Don Colt’s open mic, 1 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Roadhouse Blues Jam, 3 p.m.,
