slides: 25 Things to Look Forward to in New England This Summer
Sunday, May 21, 2017
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
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Del's Lemonade is definitely something to look forward to this summer.
The weather is finally cooperating and Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner. That means that summer time is nearly here.
With summer so close, there is a lot to look forward too including warmer weather on a more consistent basis, marquee sporting events, festivals and of course New England traditions like heading to the beach and sipping Del's Lemonade.
Plus, a whole lot more.
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To help you more excited for summer then you already were, GoLocal has compiled a list of 25 things to look forward to in New England this summer.
Check out the Slideshow Below.
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Sipping Del's Lemonade on a Hot Day
While you can probably find Del's Lemonade somewhere during any month of the year, drinking it in the winter is just not the same as when it is a hot day in the midst of summer.
As summer approaches, be sure to locate our nearest Del's Lemonade stand.
PHOTO: Krista Guenin/Flickr Commons
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Waterfire
Providence, RI
Waterfire is back for the summer and it's an event and experience that must be had.
As GoLocalProv reported, WaterFire will begin the 2019 season with a basin lighting on Thursday, May 23 or the National Association of State Treasurers Treasury Management Training Symposium and the first full lighting of the season will be Saturday, June 22.
Waterfire is Providence's signature event bringing in people from all over New England and the country to see it.
A great night out for families and couples alike.
PHOTO: Waterfire
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The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
Burlington, Vermont
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival takes place from May 31 to June 19 in downtown Burlington, Vermont.
This 10 day celebration features four stages with free live music from Patti Labelle, Tank and the Bangas and more.
The festival also will feature local food and much more.
For more information, click here.
PHOTO: kingkongphoto/Wikipedia
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Walking Along Roger Wheeler State Beach
Narragansett, RI
Look forward to taking a stroll all the way from chair six to chair one as the waves crash along the shore.
PHOTO: RI DEM
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PVDFest
Providence, RI
After another successful festival last year, PVDFest returns to Providence for the fourth year and will take place from June 6 to June 9.
The festival will bring in art, music, performances and more from all over the United States and the world for the free outdoor festival.
Click here for more information.
PHOTO: PVDFest
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Catching a Worcester Bravehearts Game
Worcester, Ma
Year after year, the Worcester Bravehearts are one of the best baseball teams in New England.
They bring in some of the best college talent from across the region to compete for the Futures League Championship.
Don't miss a game.
Click here for more information.
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Visiting Cape Playhouse Theatre
Cape Cod
Taking a ride to Cape Cod and visit the oldest summer theatre in the country, Cape Playhouse. Cape Playhouse was first opened in 1927 by Raymond Moore.
The theatre has been home to some of the biggest stars to ever grace a stage like Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart amongst others.
It opens for the summer on June 12 with "The Importance of Being Earnest."
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Cape Playhouse website
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Newport Jazz Festival
Newport, RI
The 2019 festival is set to take place from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4.
The festival will show off over 50 individual jazz ensembles on four stages including performances at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Fort Adams State Park.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Newport Jazz Festival
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Seeing a Movie at the Rustic Drive-In
North Smithfield
Look forward to Calling up your friends, pack a picnic, and sit in your car as feature films are projected on giant outdoor screens.
The audio plays right through your radio, so be sure to turn the volume up high as you snack on your candy and popcorn.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Swampyank/Wikipedia
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Zip Lining in the Berkshires
Looking for something new and exciting? Head to the Berkshires and get yourself on a zip line, maybe even do a canopy tour.
There are three different tour options, starting with the base area tour which lasts an hour or the Moutain Top or Valley Jump tour which takes three hours. Both of those are sure to shoot some adrenaline into your day.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Khaufle/Wikipedia
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Eating a Clam Cake From Flo’s
Portsmouth, Middletown
Be excited about heading to Flo's and taking a bite of a Flo’s clam cake and you’ll understand why they’ve been around since 1936.
Dip it in a side of tartar sauce or enjoy as is.
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Boston Calling
Boston, Ma
Boston Calling, the first New England music festival of the season kicks off in downtown Boston on the weekend of May 24 to the 27.
The festival features a performance from Twenty One Pilots and much more.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Adam Elmakias/Wikipedia
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Playing Golf at Harbor Lights
Warwick, RI
Harbor Lights in Warwick offers golfers a great place to tee it up this summer.
Not to mention the amazing scenery and the great food at the Par + Tackle restaurant.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Harbor Lights
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RI International Film Festival
Across RI
The Rhode Island International Film Festival will celebrate their 36th anniversary beginning on August 6 and going through August 11.
The Festival features the best local films made with some of the best local talent.
Click here for more information
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