Pawtucket Farmers Market – every Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Jordan’s Jungle, 545 Pawtucket Ave., includes a rotating selection of vendors, outdoor food trucks, workshops and more. For more information, visit www.pawtucketfarmersmarket.com.
Bingo – The public is invited to bingo at the Meadows, 2 Village Way, North Smithfield, every Thursday at 6p.m., with the doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Snacks are available.
Guided Kayak Group Tours – every second and fourth Saturday at 10 a.m. through Oct. 25. Blackstone River Expeditions offers 90-minute guided kayak group tours on the Blackstone River, departing from Central Falls Landing, 15 Madeira Ave. For reservations, visit https://tinyurl.com/56swp4mz.
Blackstone Valley Explorer Riverboat Nature and Heritage Tours – Every Sunday through Oct. 26. The 50-min guided journey uncovers the serenity and beauty found along the Blackstone River in Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Tours run every Sunday at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. For reservations, visit https://tinyurl.com/jpa8tu36 or call 401-724-2200, ext. 217.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey – a Halloween festival at Southwick’s Zoo, 2 Southwick St., Mendon, Mass. From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique story. Visit https://southwickszoo.com/jack-o-lantern/.
13th World Haunted House – opens for its 23rd year at Diamond Hill Park in Cumberland. The outdoor event opens at dusk on select nights throughout the month. Opening times will vary by day. For tickets and more information, https://13thworld.com/rhode-island. Not recommended for children under 12.
The Roger Williams Park Zoo’s annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular – features a Trivia Edition with a brand new batch of brain busters carved into the glow of thousands of pumpkins. Tickets must be ordered online, in advance. Trail opens nightly, 6-10:30 p.m. Last entry at 10 p.m. For pricing and more information, visit www.rwpzoo.org/jols/.
Fridays and Saturdays in October
Pumpkins in the Park – a family-friendly attraction adjacent to the carousel and under the Slater Park Pavilion, Pawtucket. The event includes jack-o-lantern displays, a witch’s house and other surprises. Open 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, 12 years of age or older. Children 12 and under receive free admission. The carousel will also be open at night in conjunction with the Halloween attractions. Events will not take place during periods of inclement weather. Visit the “Pawtucket Parks & Recreation” and the “Slater Park Haunted Tunnel” Facebook pages for cancellations or further information, or call the Parks & Recreation Office at 401-728-0500, ext. 251.
Fright Night in the Park – takes place at Slater Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Daggett Farm facility within the park. Doors for the Haunted Tunnel attraction open at 6:30 p.m. and close by 8:30 p.m. The cost for the tunnel is $10 per person, regardless of age. Because of its scary content, the tunnel is strongly recommended for ages 12 and above only.
Wine, Women & Jewelry – at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, 6-8 p.m. Browse a vast selection of dazzling jewelry while you sip wine and chat with friends. Ticket price includes: two glasses of wine, light fare, and your choice of five pieces of jewelry. Attendees must be 21 and over. For tickets, visit www.stadiumtheatre.com.
The African Children’s Choir – will perform at Christian Hill Community Church, 56 Tiogue Ave., West Warwick, at 7 p.m. The Choir will present a show that blends traditional hymns and African cultural sounds, while sharing stories of God’s faithfulness through worship. For more information, visit africanchildrenschoir.com.
Creedance Revived – presents the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.stadiumtheatre.com.
Symbio – performs at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, at 7 p.m. Admission is $23 advance, $25 day of show. For tickets, visit www.BRTri.org or call 401-725-9272.
Friday-Monday, Oct. 10-13
Woonsocket Autumnfest – Event features music, crafts, food, amusement rides, and a parade on Columbus Day. Festival Hours are Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday, noon-6 p.m. For more information, including places to purchase Autumfest Buttons and a full entertainment schedule, visit www.autumnfest.org.
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration – at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. A guided walk led by an Audubon naturalist. Search for of seasonal migrants while learning tips for spotting and identifying species in the field. Fee: $5/member, $10/non-member. Ages: 14+. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.
“Between Moon Tides”: A Free Community Film Screening & Discussion – at Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, 7 p.m. The film tells the story of a remarkable bird and the people working to protect it. This screening will be followed by a Q&A and discussion with members of the Saltmarsh Sparrow Research Initiative. Free. Ages: teen to adult. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.
Wallis Pond Foliage Hike – hosted by the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, 93 Wallis St., Douglas, Mass., 10 a.m.-noon. This hike is between three and four miles with some rocky footing and will pass by cisterns, cellar holes, a waterfall, a beaver dam, and foliage. Average difficulty. To RSVP, visit https://tinyurl.com/53jnut54.
I Dig Slater Mill Open House – in celebration of Archaeology Month. Drop between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in at Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. Free activities will be available. Visit www.nps.gov/blrv.
Stone Soup Coffeehouse – will present Bird and Augur at The Music Mansion, 88 Meeting St., Providence, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 and can be reserved online at http://stonesoupcoffeehouse.org/.
Shadows of the 60s – a tribute to Motown’s super groups at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.stadiumtheatre.com.
Copley Street – performs at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, at 7 p.m. Admission is $25 advance, $28 day of show. For tickets, visit www.BRTri.org or call 401-725-9272.
Flea Market – at Historic St. Joseph’s Church, 1303 Mendon Road, Cumberland, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multiple vendors, snack bar and raffles.
“Microchips That Shook the World” Exhibit Opening – at the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, 42 Union St., No. 2, Attleboro, Mass., at 2 p.m. Learn more about the hidden heroes powering everything from our computers and phones to our home appliances and more. The reception will feature light refreshments, and admission is free and open to the public.
Saturday-Monday, Oct. 11-13
The 59th Scituate Art Festival – will be held on the Village Green in North Scituate, featuring original fine art, handmade crafts and antiques in an open-air market. There will be a food court, raffles, and live musical entertainment. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Open rain or shine.
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12
250th Anniversary of First Baptist Church Meetinghouse – at the Meetinghouse, 74 North Main St., Providence. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday at 11 a.m. The free event will feature speakers, music, tours, and an exhibition of artwork featuring the Meetinghouse alongside memorabilia of uses of the Meetinghouse over time. Visit www.fbcia.org.
VOCES8 – The Chorus of Westerly presents the internationally acclaimed ensemble VOCES8 at Kent Hall, 119 High St., Westerly, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. Tickets are available at chorusofwesterly.org, or by calling the Box Office at 401-596-8663.
“In the Raven’s Shadow,” a Remembrance of Edgar Allan Poe – at the North Burial Ground, 3 Branch Ave., Providence, 2 p.m., by the grave of Sarah Helen Whitman. Dramatic recitations of the prose and poetic writings of American author Edgar Allan Poe will be performed. Costumes of gothic and vintage mode, or suggestive of Halloween, is encouraged. Email carcosan@live.com or call 401-349-9259 for more information.
Music at the Farm – Artist in Residence, pianist Elias Dagher, at 2 p.m., at Grace Note Farm, 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Road, Pascoag, He will perform solo works for the piano – Chopin Barcarolle, Op. 60; Liszt Les Jeux a la Villa d”Este; ScrIabin Sonata No. 4 Op. 30; Debussy Preludes Book 1 No. 1-10; and Sean Okpebholo Crooked Shanks. Tickets are $30, students $15. Call 401-567-0354 for reservations.
Ales & Autumn Colors – at Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Enjoy locally brewed beer while learning about the science behind New England’s brilliant autumn leaves. Then take to the trails for a guided evening hike. Fee: $30/member, $35/non-member. Ages: 21+. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.