Northern, RI – Let’s not call summer over just yet… at least not until we have a last weekend hurrah to mark its demise.
Welcome to the weekend, northern Rhode Island. With an extra day of leisure on Labor Day, and several free events marking the close summer and the start of the fall season, we’re hopeful it will be a good one.
To start, the final Family Fun Friday at Spring Lake Beach takes place today, Friday, Sept. 1, with character night, a showing of Jaws and much more. In North Smithfield, there will be a free concert with Cee Cee and at Town Hall. It’s also the last Patio Friday at Bravo Brewing Company with live music and a beer release, and on Saturday, Hill’s Tavern will host a Goodbye Summer dance party. Don’t forget the Oakland Mapleville Fire Department’s 64th annual muster on Sunday, with a parade, raffles, food and the firefighter’s competition. We’ve even thrown in one live show for those looking to get out on Monday.
Save on gas and make your weekend local with our roundup of all of the things to do in our three-town radius below.
Friday, September 1
Party on the Beach, Spring Lake Beach, 50 Old Hillside Drive, Glendale, Family Fun Fridays wrap up for the summer, with a party full of contests and surprises including character night, where guests are encouraged to come in costume, a dance demo, a showing of Jaws and more.
Jesse Desorcy Music, Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, 6-9 p.m. Release of new Hop Harvest beer, Farm to Sandwich food truck on site
Cee Cee & the Riders, North Smithfield Town Hall gazebo, 83 Green St., 6-8 p.m. Food trucks including Del’s, Cookie Connections & Queens Street
Beginner Skeet, Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, 200 Brook Road, Harrisville, 6-9 p.m. The cost is $4 per round for members or $6 per round for non-members
Fit to be Red, Johnny’s Victory Diner, 2731 Victory Highway, Burrillville, 6-9 p.m. on the deck, weather permitting.
Rustic Tri-View Drive-In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, three screens with double features. Gates at 6:30 p.m. and first movie at 8:20 p.m. View tickets and schedule information here.
Serendipity, The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, 7-10 p.m. Open to the public, cash bar
Illusions, Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Harrisville, 8 p.m.
Secret Agents, Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, 8 p.m.
Acoustic Choas with Papa Joe, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Serge, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8 p.m.-close. Drink specials, pool table, cornhole, volleyball and a fire pit.
Saturday, September 2
Burrillville Farmer’s Market, Stillwater Mill pavilion, 75 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Shop with local food vendors and artisans, enjoy live entertainment and more at the weekly markets, set to take place rain or shine every Saturday through September 30.
Glad Tidings Community Church Backpack Giveaway, Brigido’s Fresh Market at 54 Sayles Ave., Pascoag, 10 a.m. until supplies run out. Pick up free school supplies. Read more here.
Glocester Heritage Society’s annual perennial plant sale, Job Armstrong Store, 1181 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 10 a.m.-noon
Nanu the Burmese food truck, Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag
Dan Lawson Band, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8 p.m.
Steve Smith & the Nakeds, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 6 p.m., Goodbye Summer Dance Party, 8:30 p.m.
Rustic Tri-View Drive-In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, three screens with double features. Gates at 6:30 p.m. and first movie at 8:20 p.m. View tickets and schedule information here.
The Reminders, The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, 7 p.m.
Platinum Thrill, Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, 8 p.m.
Music Bingo, Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Harrisville, 8 p.m.
The Reminders will play at The Island Saturday night.
Sunday, September 3
Yoga, Beef Barn Restaurant, 200 Industrial Drive, North Smithfield (back fields), 9 a.m.
Oakland Mapleville Fire Department’s 64th Field Day & Muster, Oakland Triangle, corner of Victory Highway and Oakland School Street, Burrillville, 11 a.m. Parade followed by a day of fun, with food, games, cash prizes, raffle prizes, vendors, beer and the annual Firefighters Muster Competition.
Jasmine Hunter performs music on the lawn, Mulberry Vineyards, 95 Pound Road, Chepachet, 1-3 p.m.
Don Colt’s open mic, Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, 1 p.m.
Tom White Trio, Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, 2-5 p.m. Gorditos food truck on site
Roadhouse Blues Jam, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 3 p.m.
Rustic Tri-View Drive-In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, three screens with double features. Gates at 6:30 p.m. and first movie at 8:20 p.m. View tickets and schedule information here.
The Garage Doors, Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 2 p.m.
Monday, September. 4
Leo & Friends, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 2 p.m.
