October Activities in and Around Providence RI

Fall in New England is full of festivals, bazaars, hayrides, pumpkin and apple picking, and more recently corn mazes. Rhode Island has taken these traditions to heart and October kicks off the holiday season with festive harvest fun and spooky Halloween shenanigans. Spend some quality time with your family, friends, and significant others enjoying the crisp Rhode Island air, colorful foliage, and warm memories you'll have for a lifetime.

Harvest time gets everyone in the mood for wholesome fresh food, warm drinks, cozy sweaters and a last surge of outdoor activity before the harshness of winter settles in. Farmers markets and roadside stands offer the best of seasonal goodies. Apples, pumpkins, gourds, squashes and fancy flowers are in abundance.

Another area fall staple are art festivals and craft fairs. Unique one of a kind gifts of all sizes, types, and price points can be found at these events. Attend one or several and get a head start on your holiday shopping.

5/17/2006 - 10/28/2006 Governor Bradford House Tours
Tour the Governor Bradford House on historic Mount Hope Farm built by Isaac Royall. The gambrel roof colonial is located on a 200-acre quintessential salt-water farm a National Register Historic landmrk. The house is also a country inn providing accommodations for travelers. Grounds are open to the public.
Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Rte. 136, Bristol, 401-254-1745 www.mounthopefarm.com

6/15/2006 - 10/31/2006 Farmers' Markets
Every day of the week, visit a Providence-area farmers' market to taste the freshest flavors of the Ocean State. Farmers' Markets are community events and often include cooking demonstrations, info tables and local musical performances in addition to outstanding flavors. For locations and times, visit www.farmfreshri.org.
Various, Providence, 401-863-3538 www.farmfreshri.org

9/1/2006 - 10/31/2006 Pumpkin Patch Express
Fall hayrides to pumpkin patch, corn maze, apples, fruits, veggies, baked goods and more.
Schartner Farms, 1 Arnold Pl., Exeter 401-294-2044

9/12/2006 - 10/27/2006 Lee Dimeo: Pastels
A survey of the artist's most recent works.
Bert Gallery, 540 South Water St., Providence, 401-751-2628 www.bertgallery.com

9/30/2006 - 10/29/2006 Riverside Farm Corn Maze
Are you looking for a great fall family activity? Check out the largest corn maze in Rhode Island! Tickets to the corn maze are $7.00 for adults, children 5-12 $5.00 and children under 4 are free. The maze is open weekends, from now until October 29.
Farm, 80 Burdickville Road, Charlestown 401-364-7599 www.riversidetreefarm.com

10/15/2006 - 10/29/2006 Spooky Zoo Sundays
Kids under twelve dressed in costume are admitted to the zoo free and can enter a costume contest parade to win spooky prizes. Trick-or-treating, spooky temporary tattoos, creepy crawly critters education stations, musical entertainment and animal enrichment presentations where visitors can observe favorite zoo residents enjoying their very own pumpkin treats.
Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence 401-785-3510 www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org

10/13/2006 - 10/31/2006 Citizens Bank Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Event showcases more than 5,000 illuminated and artfully carved pumpkins that will be on display throughout the stadium.
McCoy Stadium, Ben Mondor Way, Pawtucket 401-724-7300 www.pawsox.com

10/13/2006 - 11/2/2006 Works in watercolors, glass paintings and more at Wickford Art Association
Works by Mary Bucci, Gigi Colson and Alice Gebhart. Opening reception Oct. 15, 1-3 p.m.
Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach St., Wickford, 401-294-6840 www.wickfordart.org

10/21/2006 Woodridge Bazaar
The Woman's Guild of Woodridge Congregational Church of Christ and the First Korean Church host their annual Bazaar. Bazaar features crafts, specialty foods, candy, books, jewelry, Halloween items, and a Christmas crafts room.
Woodridge Congregational United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall, 20 Jackson Rd, Cranston, 401-942-0662

10/ 21/2006 & 10/28/2006 7:00pm-9:00pm Salisbury Farm Moonlight Maze
The Corn Maze at Salisbury Farm was the first maze of it's kind in New England. With more than a mile of paths in about 5 acres of corn, The Corn Maze at Salisbury Farm has 'Challenged peoples memory, team work, and sense of direction' for 8 years. Thousands of people entered the maze Last Year...most of them got out. Open during daylight hours as well, weekdays 10-5, weekends & Holidays 10-6.

Salisbury Farm, established in the 1800's is the perfect place to spend time with your family. Our wide range of activities and services make it easy to have a great time. The Corn Maze, one of our most popular activities, enchants the lives of thousands of people each year. Unique designs and family orientated themes inspire families to come year after year. Some of our other popular activities are "Pick Your Own" services, these include strawberries, raspberries, and pumpkins. During the fall we offer free hay rides (weekends only). Lastly, we offer a rentable pavilion area perfect for family, business, or organization occasions. Whether you're making a scary Jack-O-Lantern, trying to entertain your family for a day (or night), or even a delicious treat, you can find what you're looking for at Salisbury Farm.
Salisbury Farm, Plainfield Pike, Johnston, (401) 942-9741 http://www.salisburyfarm.com/cornmaze.html

10/21/2006 - 10/31/2006 Haunted Newport 2006
America's Paranormal Playground returns for its eighth spooktacular year. Featuring eleven days of Halloween activities,including ghost tours, haunted fort, pirate walk and Halloween treasure hunt, Halloween parties, horror film festival and the Sea Witch Costume Ball.
Citywide, Newport 401-294-4922 www.hauntednewport.net

10/21/2006 - 10/21/2006 Chopstick Auction
Purchase a chopstick and place your bid on some fantastic gifts. Refreshment and munchies available.
Park Place Church, 71 Park Pl., Pawtucket 401-726-2800 www.parkplaceucc.org

10/27/2006 - 11/12/2006 All Media Open Juried II
Original works in any media, open to all New England artists.
South County Art Association, 2587 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown 401-783-2195 www.southcountyart.org