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Fall in Love with the RI Blackstone Valley: 6 Fall Events to Mark on Your Calendar

Blackstone Valley Ice Cream Trail

Whether cone or cup, sprinkles or nuts, homemade or extravagant… ice cream is definitely a summertime favorite, and summer isn’t complete without trying the many flavors found in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley. We’ve created an ice cream trail for you to follow and discover the sweetest treats in…

Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day in the ♥ Rhode Island Blackstone Valley ♥

Gals & Pals– Galentine Ideas!! Celebrate with Terazza! Gather your gals and head over to Terraza in Smithfield, RI to “Catch Flights, Not Feelings!” The night will be full of dancing and singing thanks to DJ Jack RIno while enjoying great flight specials and drink specials! Make sure to bring…

5 Popular East Asian Food Spots to Eat in the Blackstone!

The modern states of East Asia include China, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia. In the Blackstone Valley, we are lucky to have many restaurants that represent multiple countries from East Asia! If you're a foodie, or simply just looking to try something new, take…

Celebrate Pride Month in the RI Blackstone Valley!!

Pride Month is Ready for Action!! The RI Blackstone Valley is ready to show their pride this June! We celebrate pride month annually here and all across America as a way to support and celebrate the history, society, and cultures worldwide for the LGBTQ+ communities! Check out where you can show…

Plan your Cherry Blossom Tree Adventure!

Plan your Cherry Blossom Tree Adventure! Let's plan a day out of checking out the beautiful Cherry Blossom Trees that are beginning to bloom and waiting to be seen!! Make sure to move quickly before the pretty pink flowers turn into bright green leaves! Don't know where to see them? We got you! The…

Support Woman-Owned Businesses in the Blackstone Valley

Happy International Woman's Month!! Check out some of the Blackstone Valley's Woman Owned Businesses TODAY! Coffee Lovers!! Notes Coffee Co. - LGBTQ, Women, Veteran, & Latina Owned Coffee Cafe - Pawtucket, RI Singer/ Songwriter and marketing professional Yesenia Rubio, aka "Yess" and Army…

Tuxpan Taqueria

355 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Recipient of a 2024 James Beard nomination for "Best New Restaurant", this family-owned and operated shop offers a taste of home and tradition in each specialty dish, made with love. Owner and chef Diego Alcantar and his family moved from Túxpan Michoacan…

6 Things To Do While In Town For The Army-Navy Game

Are you planning on being at the big Army-Navy game this weekend? 🏈 Here are 6 things you should do when visiting Rhode Island! For those that are into military and American history… to those looking for some of the best places to get top-notch local food & drinks, you’re definitely in for a good…