A Feast in Woonsocket, Irish and German Festivals, "Hamlet" outdoors, and...ice cream!!!

 

 

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CULTURE & SPORTS

 

 

Tour of Cogswell Tower

 

June 20th @ 6 PM

 

Blackstone Valley Historical Society will host a free tour of Jenks Park and the historic Cogswell Tower, including its underground grotto.

 

Tour led by Bob Ferri, Central Falls City Councilman.

 

Jenks Park

580 Broad St., Central Falls

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Summerferst

 

June 21st & 22nd, 6 PM - 10 PM

June 23rd, 12 PM - 10 PM

June 24th, 12 PM - 6 PM

 

Kick off summer in style by attending the first ever Summerfest! The Autumnfest Steering Committee is thrilled to announce a carnival fundraiser being held this summer to help raise funds for the 40th Autumnfest. Fanelli Amusements will be bringing 15 fantastic rides plus games, activities and food!

 

WWII Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Way, Woonsocket

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Pop Up Scoop Shop

 

Fridays, 3 PM - 7 PM

through August 31st

 

Cone or Cup? Whipped Cream or Hot fudge? Join them for delicious (from scratch), farmstead ice cream! Each week they’ll have chocolate and vanilla, 2 rotating flavors, a featured sundae, and a whole lot of toppings!

 

Wright's Dairy Farm

200 Woonsocket Hill Rd., North Smithfield

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Personally Pawtucket Walking Tour

 

June 23th @ 11 AM

 

This 90-minute walking tour is a collaboration between the Preservation Society of Pawtucket and the Rhode Island Historical Society. The tour will feature stories about many of the individuals who helped establish Pawtucket as a prosperous manufacturing center.

 

Blackstone Valley Visitor Center

175 Main St., Pawtucket

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James McNally Wilson Irish Festival

 

June 23rd, 12 PM - 9 PM

 

This festival will host great Irish music, Irish dance, vendors, food trucks and amazing brews from our friends at The Guild!! It’s going to be stellar!!!

 

The Guild

461 Main St., Pawtucket

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Sommerfest

 

June 23rd, 12 PM - 11 PM

 

A full day of celebration as they welcome summer German American Cultural Society style!!

German food, beer, song and dance all day as well as musical guests Schwarze Shafe!

 

 

German American Cultural Society

78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket

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Color and Light Photography Exhibit

 

June 24th, 1 PM - 4 PM

 

“Color and Light: Early 20th Century Photographs of Hearthside” features more than 40 photographs of Hearthside taken between 1907-1912, along with numerous antique artifacts from the photographer’s studio, and set in the historic house where the photographs were actually taken. The exhibit is an exciting blend of both history and art.

 

Hearthside House

677 Great Rd., Lincoln

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Feast of St. Jean Baptiste

 

June 25th, 4:30 PM - 9 PM

 

This is a citywide, multi-ethnic, heritage event. A heartfelt unification, totally free to the public, designed to generate the resurgence of Woonsocket, the grand hub of the Blackstone Valley, and to celebrate its people, history, heritage, culture, and promise.

 

Downtown Woonsocket

Railroad & Main St., Woonsocket

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THEATRE

 

 

"Hamlet"

 

June 22nd - 24th @ 8 PM

 

The Shakespeare classic presented by TRIST and directed by Bob Colonna, performed live on Mixed Magic Theatre’s outdoor stage!

 

This is a Pay-What-You-Can event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

 

Mixed Magic Theatre

560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket

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Kate & Jake + Musical Improv + Improv Jam

 

June 22nd @ 8 PM

 

Wage House is delighted to bring back Kate Teichman & Jake Goldman and their Musical Improv team, Vox Magna to the stage!! Plus, Improv Jam, where all performers and audience members are invited to join together and take the stage!



Wage House

560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket

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BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM COUNCIL EVENT

 

 

Explorer River Tours

 

Every Sunday afternoon



LAST WEEKEND OF TOURS AT THIS LOCATION BEFORE THE MOVE TO EAST PROVIDENCE!

Your 50-min guided journey uncovers the serenity and beauty found along the Blackstone River. Learn about this interesting landscape…enjoy a chance glimpse at the river wildlife that inhabits this tight urban area…and discover why this geography attracted settlers and industries to the Blackstone Valley!

 

Central Falls Landing

15 Madeira Ave., Central Falls

 

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Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

401-724-2200

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