6 Fantastic Fall Weekend Picks
Thursday, October 21, 2010
It's getting scary out there, Rhode Island. From haunted tunnels to Newport to creepy corn mazes in South Kingstown, it's hard not to spend the weekend getting scared out of our wits.
Friday
Literary Top Pick
Lovecraft's Providence: A Literary Walking Tour, Providence
Ninety-minute walking tour interpreting the life and genius of Rhode Island native HP Lovecraft, known as one of America's most popular occult and horror authors. $15 per person; reservations are required. Begins at 3pm. John Brown House Museum, 52 Power St, Providence Call 273-7507, or visit the Rhode Island Historical Society Web site for more information and tickets.
Friday-Sunday
Scary Top Pick
6th Annual Fortress of Nightmares, Fort Adams, Newport
Chose from two chilling Halloween attractions at one great location! The Tunnels of Terror Haunted Maze is a terrifying walk through the dark tunnels of the Fort, while the Fortress Ghost Hunt takes you on a legitimate paranormal investigation. 7–9pm. Fort Adams State Park, off Harrison Ave, Newport. Tours are weather dependent; sturdy footwear is required; not recommended for children under 12. Call 841-0707, or visit the Fortress of Nightmares Web site for more information.
Film Top Pick
Flickers: 11th Annual Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival, Providence
New England's oldest and largest film festival dedicated to the spooky and macabre, noted for its presentation of
Scary Top Pick
Trails To Terror, Wakefield, South Kingstown
For 2010 - they're 14th frightful year - they've awakened two brand new terrors, "Fright at Midnight" presented by Delamorte's Haunted Hayride, and the deep, dark "Forest Of Fear." Pray that nightmares are the only things that follow you home. Begins at 6:30pm. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Highland Farm, 4235 Tower Hill Rd, South Kingstown. Call 792-8188, or visit the Trails To Terror Web site for more information.GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
Saturday-Sunday
Family Top Pick
Spooky Zoo!, Providence
Family-friendly Halloween fun! Come trick-or-treat and enjoy live music and seasonal entertainment including pumpkin carving demonstrations, games, animal encounters, costumed characters, pumpkin treats for the animals
Local Culture Top Pick
Harvest Festival at Kenyon's Grist Mill, Usquepaug, South Kingstown
Over 40 Rhode Island businesses in autumn splendor! Food and beverage samples, live music, johnny cakes, mill tours, demonstrations. Pet an alpaca, meet local farmers and artisans, purchase a variety of local gifts and food. 10am–5pm. Kenyon's Grist Mill, 21 Glen Rock Road. Free admission; food or clothing donation is encouraged. Free parking at Washington County Fairgrounds with free shuttle bus to mill. Call 800-753-6966, email or visit the Kenyon's Grist Mill Web site for more information.
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