Northern, RI – Autumn is northern Rhode Island’s time to shine, with everything from haunted hayrides and graveyard tours, to Halloween parties and fall festivals – and this weekend is no exception.
Welcome to The Weekend, where we round up all the fun you can find in a three-town radius, from crafting workshops, fundraisers and history lectures, to festivals, live music and karaoke.
This week’s highlights include a visit to Riverside Cemetery with the Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society on Friday, along with a chance for kids to escape from a haunted mansion at the North Smithfield Public Library.
On Saturday, it’s North Smithfield’s Spooky Spirits Night, a family-friendly evening filled with local vendors, tarot readings and ghost stories by a campfire at Goodwin Brothers Farm.
There’s GATSBY at The Assembly Theatre all weekend long, and on Sunday, visit Chepachet Meeting House for an all-Beethoven Concert featuring The Proteus String Quartet.
However you spend your time, we hope it’s packed with fall fun, and as always, we hope you consider some of our great, local venues.
Friday, Oct. 21
New Rhode Nutrition, 1452 Bronco Highway, Burrillville, BHS Cross Country Fundraiser, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Raffles for prizes and a portion of all proceeds to benefit the team.
The Taco Shop, 459 Chapel St. Harrisville, Ponaganset Girls Soccer Fundraiser, 3 to 8 p.m. A portion of all proceeds to be donated to the team.
Dragonfly Apothecary, 15 Money Hill Road, Chepachet, Guest Reader Night, 4-8 p.m., with Jason Still of Viking Divination; Rose from Lady Rose Readings; Jennifer from Jenza’s Garden & Amanda from Mjickal Energies. Readings range from 15-30 minutes, prices vary. Walk-ins welcome but appointments preferred by calling (401) 300-1605.
The Hen House, 1189 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Dinner with Chicks, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Menu of special grilled cheese sandwiches, rosemary potato chips and bread pudding. The public is invited to the event and no registration is required, with tickets available at the door.
Art Box Studio, 180 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, Polymer Clay Jewelry Making, 5-7 p.m. $35 per person. Call (401) 568-5000 or register online at www.artboxstudiori.com
Riverside Cemetery, Callahan School Street, Harrisville, Graveyard History Tour, 5:30-7 p.m. The Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society will introduce some 19th century residents of Burrillville as they tell their stories. Visitors should bring a flashlight or lantern to this free event. Donation suggested for the “Bathsheba Sherman headstone replacement fund.”
Chapman’s Food & Drink, 1950 Broncos Highway, Harrisville, Cornhole tournament, 5:30 p.m., $10 buy- in.
The North Smithfield Public Library, 20 Main St., Slatersville, Escape from the Haunted Mansion, 6-7 p.m. Children ages 10-14 will work together to solve the mystery of Lady Fairmont’s Ghost. Registration is required by calling the library at (401) 767-2780 or by going online at nspl.info
Haunted Gallows, 505 East Ironstone Road, Burrillville, Haunted trail walks, 6-10 p.m. Halloween attraction features family-friendly pumpkin patch & spooky trail walk for teens and adults. Dinolicious food truck & other vendors on site. Trail tickets $20
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, The Illusions Band, 6-9 p.m. On the deck, weather permitting
The Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, GATSBY, 7 p.m. A new, original musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Tickets $20 here.
Heritage Hall, 101 Green Street, North Smithfield, Mushroom Hunting & Cooking lecture, 7 p.m. Join author and naturalist, Ryan Bouchard, to examine the science and history of mushroom foraging, including the ecological role, unique uses, and nutritional benefits of wild fungi.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Secret Agents, 7 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Phoenix, 8 p.m.
Dev’s Cafe, 341 Chapel St. Harrisville, Friday Meat Raffle, 8 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Karaoke with DJ Sergio, 8 p.m.
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, DJ Don, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22
Burrillville Public Works building, 200 Clear River Drive, Burrillville, E-Waste Collection & Shred Event, 9 a.m.-noon. Drive through drop off, no appointment needed.
Ponaganset High School, 137 Anan Wade Road, Glocester, BVAYC Cheerleading Competition, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $25 at door cash only
The Farm, 463B Tourtellot Hill Road, Chepachet, Fall Fest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cider, baked goods, food truck, free kids’ activities
The Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, GATSBY, 2 & 7 p.m. A new, original musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Tickets $20 here.
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Dirty Old Men, 2-8 p.m. Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Goodwin Brothers Farm, 466 Greenville Ave., North Smithfield, Spooky Spirits Night, 3-8 p.m. Food trucks, cider, hay rides, stories by the campfire, tarot card readings & local vendors.
Steere Farm Elementary School, Steere Farm Road, Harrisville, Trunk or Treat, 5-8 p.m. Open to students of AT Levy, Steere Farm Elementary and Callahan Elementary along with their families with signup here.
Haunted Gallows, 505 East Ironstone Road, Burrillville, Haunted trail walks, 6-10 p.m. Halloween attraction features family-friendly pumpkin patch & spooky trail walk for teens and adults. Dinolicious food truck & other vendors on site. Trail tickets $20
Toti’s Tavern, 8 Callahan School St., Harrisville, Halloween Party, 7 p.m. DJ Vlad, costume contest.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, The Northeast Groove, 7 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Car Tune Heroes, 8-midnight
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 23
Goodwin Bros. Farm Stand, 458 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, Hayrides & Oatmeil Cafe food truck on site, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pinewood Pizza & Pub, 13 Terry Lane, Chepachet, Glocester Lions Club Meat Raffle, doors at noon. The event will feature a free buffet with the purchase of meat raffle tickets at a cost of 26 chances for $30 or three sheets for $60. Football will also be playing on the big screen TV.
Toti’s Tavern, 8 Callahan School St., Harrisville, Horseshoes pickup game, Noon
Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, 200 Brook Road, Harrisville, ServSafe Certification Class, 1-3 p.m. $25 per person for members & non-members. Contact Karen at Wallum.lakeevents@gmail.com to save your spot.
Dev’s Cafe, 341 Chapel St. Harrisville, Bingo, 1 p.m.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Don Colt’s open mic, 1 p.m.
The Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, GATSBY, 2 p.m. A new, original musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Tickets $20 here.
Chepachet Meeting House, 1213 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Happy 250th Ludwig II, An all-Beethoven Concert featuring The Proteus String Quartet, 2:30 p.m. Open to the public. A free will offering will be taken. Followed by refreshments.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, The White Shadows, 2-5 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Roadhouse Blues Jam, 3 p.m.
