Northern, RI – Autumn is officially upon us and for many in New England, it’s considered the best time of year to be outdoors.
Northern Rhode Islanders will certainly get their chance to enjoy the fresh fall air this weekend with guided hikes, family festivals and even an all-day cornhole tournament at The Island. Events over the next several days include Alpaca Farm Days, outdoor yoga and the 13th annual Fun Shoot at Addieville East Farm.
Pumpkin and apple season is in full swing at Goodwin Bros. Farm Stand in North Smithfield, menawhile, and the store will be open for all your fall food and decor needs on Saturday and Sunday. And of course, northern Rhode Island venues have a full lineup of live music you can catch over the next four days.
Don’t forget to do your part to help the community this weekend: Swing by the town gazebo in Harrisville Saturday to help keep local children in need fed on the weekends, and on Sunday, visit Burrillville High School for a mattress fundraiser to benefit the BHS Cross Country Team.
It’s all close to home, in a three-town radius, and it all supports local people, businesses and organizations… so get out there and enjoy it.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Jesse Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, Sip, Craft & Relax, 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the community room. 18 plus, light refreshments. Register with the Reference Department.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Open mic with Lori Silvia, 7 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Midnight Honey, 7-10 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 7:30 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, Sept. 23
Chapman’s Food & Drink, 1950 Broncos Highway, Harrisville, Cornhole tournament, 5:30 p.m., $10 buy- in
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
Johnny’s Victory Diner, 2731 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Maddie Skelton, 6-9 p.m. On the deck, weather permitting
Heritage Hall, 101 Green St., North Smithfield, History Night with the North Smithfield Heritage Association: Women in Agriculture, 7 p.m
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Sawhorses, 7 p.m.
The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Stumbling Murphy, 7 p.m.
Rhode Island PBS, Channel 36, Episode 2 of Slatersville America’s First Mill Village, 8 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Johnny Burgin, 8 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, live music tba, 8 p.m.
Dev’s Cafe, 341 Chapel St. Harrisville, Friday Meat Raffle, 8 p.m.
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, DJ Don, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Harrisville Main Street Gazebo, Harrisville, Burrillville Lions Club Stuff the Gazebo for the Burrillville Weekend Snack Pack Program, 9 a.m.-noon. Drop off non-perishable foods & snacks.
Stillwater Mill Center, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, Burrillville Farmer’s Market, 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Local goods and produce, horse-drawn carriage rides
Hidden Nook Alpaca Farm, 462 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, Alpaca Farm Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, activities & more. Park in the lot at the nearby Keene-Brown Funeral Home.
Steere Farm, 77 Victory Highway, Chepachet, Glocester Republican Family Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cornhole, hay rides, sack races, music & light fare
Navigant Credit Union, 925 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Shred event, donations collected for the North Smithfield Animal Shelter, noon-3 p.m. Three box limit per household.
Pinewood Pizza & Pub, 17 Terry Lane, Chepachet, Glocester Lions Club Meat Raffle, doors at noon. Free pasta, meatballs and salad buffet with purchase of meat raffle tickets. 50/50 raffle
Booth Pond Conservation Area, The Club at Dowling Village, North Smithfield. The North Smithfield Land Trust will host a guided walk, 1-3 p.m. Those joining the hike should wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring bug spray and water. Park near the ALDI store. No registration is necessary for the event, which is free and suitable for all ages.
The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Cornhole tournament, 1 p.m. $30 per team, random draw for partners, double elimination, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place payouts, pot luck, cash bar. Call, stop by, or drop in the day of. Joe S. 401-524-3032
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Cross Rhode Blues, 2-5 p.m., Bees Deluxe, 8 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, gates at 1 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance $25 at the door. Northeast Groove, 8 p.m.-midnight
Edward D. Vock Conservation Area, 498 Jackson Schoolhouse Road, Pascoag, 4 p.m. The Burrillville Land Trust’s Boots & Beer, 4 p.m. Hike is a leisurely walk along the one-plus mile Bobcat Loop Trail, then head to Bravo Brewing Company for refreshments. Sturdy hiking boots or sneakers are a must.
Sundance Stables, 164 Old Snake Road, Glocester, Unicorn crafts, 4 p.m. Open to all ages, space limited, paid reservations costing $40 are required to hold space. Message the stables here for PayPal instructions.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Porch Rockers, 7 p.m.
Spritzer’s Bar, 63 Grove St., Pascoag, Karaoke, 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.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.
Sunday, Sept. 25
Addieville East Farm, 200 Pheasant Drive, Mapleville, 13th annual Fun Shoot, 8 a.m. Hosted by the 13th CST FRG multi-station sporting clay shoot followed by a pig roast lunch, bar, and various raffles. All welcome, no experience necessary. Shoot & pig roast $80. Sign up at https://13thcstsfrg.eventbrite.com/
The Beef Barn, 200 Industrial Drive, North Smithfield, Outdoor Yoga class with Debby Reddy, 9 a.m. Participants are asked to bring $10 and their own mat.
Burrillville High School gym, 425 East Ave., Harrisville, Mattress fundraiser to benefit the Burrillville High School Cross Country team, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 percent less than department store prices.
Hidden Nook Alpaca Farm, 462 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, Alpaca Farm Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, activities & more. Park in the lot at the nearby Keene-Brown Funeral Home.
Harmony Products, 474 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Family Yoga & Train Ride, 10 a.m. Beginner kundalini yoga class followed by a train ride and shopping at Harmony Products. $15 per adult and $10 per child,
pay on site.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Don Colt’s open mic, 1 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Football party, 1 p.m. Prizes when the Pats score a touchdown
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, live music tba
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Roadhouse Blues Jam, 3 p.m.
