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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 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

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….

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!

Smithfield is known as the “Apple Valley” of Rhode Island, and it is no wonder with the many orchards to choose from for some great apple picking!  The season is off to a good start, even with the drought, many of the orchards started early for pick-your-own! Most everyone has heard the saying “an apple… Continue reading Blackstone Valley is RI’s Apple Valley

September Kicks off the Season of Fall Fun  The end of summer is not the end of our festival season. September kicks off a variety of fall festivals beginning with the celebrated Pawtucket Arts Festival this weekend! Here are  just a sampling  festivals  and some family fun to check out when visiting. Fun at Festivals!… Continue reading September Kicks off the Season of Fall Fun

Soon, Summer will move into Fall so now is the perfect time to begin planning your Autumn getaway in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley! Book your trip now at TourBlackstone.com   According to New England Today’s fall foliage report, peak season for us here in Rhode Island will be in mid-October! Our region has lots to… Continue reading Make plans for your Fall getaway

It’s that time of year, we have melted in the sun or dodged thunderstorms; and perhaps we are thinking about Christmas. At least that is the premise behind Christmas in July sales and Hallmark Channel’s reruns of their many holiday movies, no matter the genre.  (If you don’t believe us, do a web search and… Continue reading Christmas in July

East Providence – Home of Portuguese Feasts The Blackstone Valley is proud to include a fantastic diversity of ethnic populations that settled in this region to find a place to work and live. One such group are those of Portuguese descent. In particular, the community of East Providence is rich in Portuguese culture, which leads… Continue reading Weekends of Feasts Culminate in Annual Heritage Festival

Fireworks, Foodtrucks, Parades and Concerts   Blackstone Valley loves to celebrate Independence Day, and we invite you to check out the Fourth of July festivities  in our communities with fireworks, concerts, food trucks and of course, parades.   Our region is home to one of the only remaining New England Independence Day traditions of hosting an… Continue reading Celebrate Independence Weekend in Blackstone

East Providence Celebrates Pride this Saturday!   Did you miss the Pride celebrations in Providence last weekend? No worries… East Providence has a fun-filled celebration planned, kicking off with a parade at  12 noon starting at Pierce Memorial Field followed by a flag raising at 1:30 pm at the City Hall. The celebration continues across… Continue reading East Providence Celebrates Pride! Summer and Beer on tap in Pawtucket