As Summer melts into Fall, there are still plenty of good-weather days left for al fresco dining, and many of our restaurants in the Blackstone Valley offer outdoor dining. We share ten restaurants to visit, one from each of our ten communities. Burrillville – Waterfall Cafe & Martini Bar, located in the historic village… Continue reading Al Fresco Dining in RI’s Blackstone Valley
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Ten Festivals To Check Out This Summer
Join us in the Blackstone Valley for a summer of fun! Read on for ten festivals happening this Summer!!! Saturday, July 15 the Colombia Summerfest 2023 celebrated Colombian Independence! This colorful festival took place in Central Falls and features cultural entertainment, food and fun for the whole family! East Providence,… Continue reading Ten Festivals To Check Out This Summer
Five Places to Shop for all your Grilling Needs
Blackbird Farm, Smithfield – This family farm specializes in Black Angus beef. Just in time for summer cookouts, you can now purchase their special burgers and hotdogs pack. If serving a larger party, there is also a grilling box with an assortment of their best cuts for your grill! Be sure to check out… Continue reading Five Places to Shop for all your Grilling Needs
Five To Do For Father’s Day Fun
Start the weekend off right and treat dad to a tasty light breakfast at Phantom Farms special “Donuts With Dad” event! Perhaps dad would prefer a breakfast feast or brunch! Cara’s Kitchen at Fairlawn Golf Course is offering an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet. Following the feast, treat dad to a round of golf! On… Continue reading Five To Do For Father’s Day Fun
Five Farms to Taste the Spring Harvest
Strawberries are a big hit at Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand in North Smithfield. They have the best selection of freshly picked berries available! Rhubarb is also making their way from the field to the stand … a combo perfect for making Strawberry-Rhubarb pie! Asparagus season is in full swing at Jaswell’s Farm in Smithfield.… Continue reading Five Farms to Taste the Spring Harvest
5 Fun Things to Kick Off Summer in RI’s Blackstone Valley
5 Fun Things to do to Kick off Summer this weekend! Rent a canoe or kayak in Lincoln Woods with PVD Kayaks or explore the Blackstone River with Expeditions Kayak Rentals Visit the Open House at Blackstone River Glass Center to try glassblowing this Saturday and follow it with an evening cruise aboard the… Continue reading 5 Fun Things to Kick Off Summer in RI’s Blackstone Valley
5 Ways to Celebrate Mom
5 WAYS TO CELEBRATE MOM ON HER SPECIAL DAY Bring that special kind of cheer to mom by picking up some fresh-cut flower bouquets or other gorgeous house plants at Butterfly Farm in Lincoln, Goodwin Brothers Farmstand in North Smithfield (they have a Mother’s Day pop-up sale this Friday & Saturday), or The Farm in… Continue reading 5 Ways to Celebrate Mom
Culinaria News for Spring….
Spring is here and that means it’s time for new spring menus, outside dining is back and most importantly our ice cream shops are reopening for the season! Why get yourself some ice cream or take your meal outside and enjoy the beautiful weather here in in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley! Read our latest Culinaria… Continue reading Culinaria News for Spring….
Welcome Spring…. RI’s Blackstone Valley is Ready!
Spring has sprung and the current weather sure does prove it. Robins are bobbing along, peepers are singing from vernal pools and our wetland areas, and soon the Cherry Blossoms will bloom along Cherry Tree Lane (Roosevelt Avenue) in Central Falls and Pawtucket . This only means the month of April is here and with… Continue reading Welcome Spring…. RI’s Blackstone Valley is Ready!
Exploring Diverse Cultures: From Poutine to Wearing of the Green
The Blackstone Valley is home to many diverse cultures, and March is a month we celebrate the food, drink and events of a few of them. From Irish to the French-Canadian, we will share the who, what and where for you all to enjoy. Celebrating Francophone All month long, The Museum of Work and Culture… Continue reading Exploring Diverse Cultures: From Poutine to Wearing of the Green
Taste a World of Flavors!
Taste a world of flavors right here in RI’s Blackstone Valley with these upcoming foodie events. Hurry and get your tickets for Swiss Night at Val’s! They are almost sold out for this event on Tuesday, January 24 at 5:30 pm. You’ll enjoy great Swiss food and drink, including apple streudel and ice cream for… Continue reading Taste a World of Flavors!
Ways To Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with a “Day of Service”
More than ever, we recognize the important contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr. in regard to the civil rights movement. In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday. MLK Day (Monday, January 16, 2023) is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of… Continue reading Ways To Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with a “Day of Service”