Northern, RI – Who says nothing happens in northern Rhode Island?
It’s another busy weekend in our three small towns with special events for children and adults that include festivals and fairs, live entertainment, crafting classes, a road race, an adult prom and much more.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has also scheduled free freshwater fishing weekend for May 4 and 5 – where no fishing license is required. There are plenty of great spots to put in a pole – and Glocester Manton Library has four available for borrowing.
So what are you waiting for? Get out and enjoy your community at these great local events and venues.
Friday, May 3
Soccer tournaments, Wide World of Indoor Sports, 621 Pound Hill Road, North Smithfield, 6-9 p.m. Students in grades K through 12 are invited to play competitive soccer, relax with friends and play yard games, hosted by North Smithfield student Nate Stone as part of his senior project. The cost to attend is $15 at the door, with all proceeds to benefit the North Smithfield Athletic Association.
Meat raffle, Pascoag Cafe, 150 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, 6 p.m.
Line dance lessons, Toti’s Tavern, 8 Callahan School St., Harrisville, 7 p.m. Get In Line offers lessons & requests. Admission $10
The Lightning Thief, Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, 7 p.m. Swamp Meadow Community Theatre, tickets $25 or $20 for seniors/students here
Meat raffle, 8 p.m. Neon Glow Dance Party, 8:30 p.m. Dev’s Tavern, 341 Chapel St., Harrisville
Three screens of movies, Rustin Tri-View Drive In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, 8 p.m. See schedule and buy tickets here.
Sean Ryan, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8 p.m.
The Reminders, Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Harrisville, 8 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Serge, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
May Breakfast, Chepachet Union Church, 1138 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Buffet $10 per adult $5 children 12 and under
Birthday party, New Rhode Nutrition, 1452 Broncos Highway, Burrillville, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate the business turning 7 with giveaways, specials & more
Northmen 5K, North Smithfield Middle School, 1850 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, 9 a.m. Annual run/walk race through the streets of North Smithfield supporting the NSAA, along with Hotel for Homeless Dogs and Legacies Alive. Sign up at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=13981…
Spring Fair, Glocester Senior Center, 1210 Putnam Pike, Glocester, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will have the chance to shop with local crafters, vendors, and artisans. Support the Senior Center with purchases from its bake table, sewing table, plant table, raffles, and more. Admission is free and non-perishable food donations for the food pantry will be collected.
ATA Registered Marathon Trap Targets, Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, 200 Brook Road, Harrisville, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sign-up and pre-squad by contacting John Ruggieri at ruggieri89@gmail.com.
Cemetery Tour, Hotchkiss Cemetery, Smithfield Road, North Smithfield, 9 a.m. to noon. North Smithfield Heritage Association will host a one hour guided walking tour. Free & open to the public. In case of rain, check the NSHA Facebook page for cancellations.
Certified Organic Plant Sale, The Farm, 463 Tourtellot Hill Road, Chepachet, 9 a.m.
Free yoga class, Good Working, 585 Smithfield Road, North Smithfield, 9-10 a.m. Join Ashley Sarji for an all levels class.
Green Festival, Stillwater Mill Center, 75 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, 10 a.m.-noon. The Pascoag Utility District and the town of Burrillville’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a free event with reusable bags packed with information and goodies for the first 400 attendees, and crafts and activities for children, and is chance to learn about local products and ideas that will help conserve energy and create a more sustainable lifestyle.
Artisan Fair, The Beef Barn, 200 Industrial Drive, North Smithfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stroll the restaurant grounds to visit 140 artisans and craftspeople on-hand displaying their talents and creations including paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, crocheting and more. The rain date for the event is Sunday, May 5.
Knitting Circle, The Hen House, 1189 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 10 a.m.-noon Every Saturday. Bring in any project – knit, crochet, or other needlework – you are working on. The group also enjoys doing yarn swaps, needle/hook swaps and book/pattern swaps.
Friends of the Library Book Sale & Membership Drive, Jesse Smith Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, 10 a.m-1 p.m.
Weekly authors’ visit, Job Armstrong House, 1181 Putnam Pike, Glocester, noon- 4 p.m. Book fair along with authors expected in attendance.
May the 4th Party, Harmony Library, 195 Putnam Pike, Glocester, 1 p.m. Celebrate Star Wars Day, ages 4 and up, no registration required
Drop in class on Hula Hoop Art, The Art of You, 73 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, 1-2:30 p.m. $10 per child and $15 per adult.
Adult Prom, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Dinner & DJ, 6 p.m. Tickets $50
Lainey Dionne, Waterfall Cafe, 35 East Ave., Harrisville, 6-8 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo Party, Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, 6-9 p.m. DJ Wisevlad, food & beer
The Lightning Thief, Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, 7 p.m. Swamp Meadow Community Theatre, tickets $25 or $20 for seniors/students here
Acoustic with Christine, Toti’s Tavern, 8 Callahan School St., Harrisville, 7 p.m.
Red Herring Band, Dev’s Tavern, 341 Chapel St., Harrisville, 8 p.m
Three screens of movies, Rustin Tri-View Drive In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, 8 p.m. See schedule and buy tickets here.
King Vintage, Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, 8 p.m.
Karaoke Dance Party, Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St., Pascoag, 8 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Music Bingo, Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Harrisville, 8 p.m.
Neal & the Vipers, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 5
Cowboy Cruise Car Show, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 10 a.m. Meat raffle, 7 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo, Waterfall Cafe, 35 East Ave., Harrisville, noon-3 p.m. Specials & DJ Wisevlad
Cinco de Mayo Party, Dev’s Tavern, 341 Chapel St., Harrisville, noon. Mexican Food, specialty $3 shots, drink specials, DJ
Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, noon- 6 p.m.
NASCAR Pascoag, Spritzer’s Bar, 63 Grove St., Pascoag, 1 p.m. qualifying 1:30, races. Bring your own car or use one of theirs $10. Cinco de Mayo tacos & nachos. Prizes for 1st & 2nd
The Lightning Thief, Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, 2 p.m. Swamp Meadow Community Theatre, tickets $25 or $20 for seniors/students here
Music at the Meeting House presents Generations, Chepachet Baptist Church, 2:30 p.m. Old fashioned barbershop quartet. Free will offering. Refreshments to follow
Meat raffle, Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, 3 p.m.
Roadhouse Blues, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 3 p.m.
