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The “Dark Arts” Infiltrate Providence
It’s that time of year again, when normal people try to be spooky, weird people get weirder, and the truly spooky folks roll their eyes a whole bunch. On the heels of “NecronomiCon” making their Providence appearance, the Dark Arts Festival is making their presence known. The…
Haunted Attractions Map
Haunted Attractions 1. Factory of Terror Terror experience for all ages, including a variety of imaginative themes and thorough design. 120 Pearl Street, Fall River, MA 774-415-0153 factoryofterror.com 2. Scary Acres Fall festivities with the main attraction – a three-part terror…
The Great Pumpkin Path & Trunk-or-Treat Returns Friday, Oct. 2
Walk a path of pumpkins decorated by community members, then enjoy trunk-or-treating with the South Kingstown Police Department and other local first responders on Friday evening.
All Athletic Fields Closed Monday, September 28
South Kingstown athletic fields are closed today due to saturated conditions and standing water.
Fall River Scholarship Foundation to celebrate 50th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at B.M.C. Durfee High School
A Fall River craft fair is reaching a big milestone and has grown into the largest of its kind in southern New England, drawing thousands of visitors and handmade work from crafters across the region. The Fiftieth Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair will be held at Durfee High…
Recreation Center Closed Saturday, September 26
The South Kingstown Recreation Center will be closed Saturday, September 26, due to the weather forecast.
2026 Beach Survey
If you visited the beach this season please take the 2026 Beach Survey! Lets us know how we did.
EVENT CANCELLED - SK USA 250 - Salute to Summer Party - September 26th - 2-6pm
Due to impending weather this event has been cancelled.
Porchfest - NEW DATE! - Sunday, September 27, 2026
Weekend rain out moves Porchfest to Sunday, September 27, 2027.
PVDFest Returns This Weekend
2026 PVDFest is the can’t-miss local event this weekend; one of the biggest fests of the year for our city-state. This year reprises last year’s footprint, encompassing Kennedy Plaza with three stages and reaching out through Mathewson St. The Ice Rink will not only have a stage…
2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day
Mansfield Health Department Saturday October 24, 2026 DPW - 500 East Street
Fall Happenings Map
1. Adams Farm (pumpkins, hay rides, corn mazes) Plus: Variety fall farm stand 158 Burnt Swamp Road, Cumberland 401-714-4425 2. Appleland Orchard (apples) Plus: Cider, wine, and donuts 135 Smith Avenue, Greenville 401-949-3690 3. Barden Family Orchard (apples, pumpkins) Plus:…