10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Oct. 14, 2016

Oct. 14

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Baskervilles at The RISE Playhouse

Based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of Baskervilles tells the story of detective Sherlock Holmes and his attempt to stop the evil that awaits Sir Henry Baskerville. 

Admission ranges from $16 to $20.

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Oct. 14

Historically Minded to Vintage Devoted at the Arcade 

The RI Historical Society celebrates the recent digitization of the original architectural drawings for the Arcade with a kick-off party at the Arcade. 

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is FREE to attend. 

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Oct. 14

Bring Your Own Improv Family Friendly Comedy Show 

Bring Your Own Improv is in it's 9th season at the Warwick Museum of Art. The show is an interactive show that is fun for the entire family and encourages audience participation. 

The show goes from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors, military & Children 12 and under. 

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Oct. 15

Bowen's Wharf 26th Annual Seafood Festival 

The Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival offers fresh, local seafood. Fish tacos from Diego's Restaurant, signature cocktails and cold New England beer. 

The festival will also include live music and tons of family fun. 

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. 

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Oct. 15

Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. at Courthouse Center for the Arts 

For more than 20 years, Frank Santos Jr. has been keeping audiences on the edge of their seats with mind bending antics. 

The best part about the show is that his act is always fresh, energetic and unique. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m. Tickets cost $25. 

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Oct. 15

RI Festival of Children's Books at The Lincoln School 

The Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books & Authors,hosted by Lincoln School in Providence will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln School. Admission is $5.

The festival celebrates the joy in opening the pages of a book and features talks by various authors throughout the day as well as book signings and more.

This year's list of authors includes Cece Bell, Sophie Blackall, Bryan Collier, Anika Denise, Christopher Denise, Candace Fleming, Natasha Friend, Mitch Krpata, Eric Rohman, Sergio Ruzzier, Anita Silvey, Chris Van Allsburg and Elizabeth Wein. 

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Oct. 15

Halloween Dance Party & Costume Contest at Ballard Park in Newport 

Ballard Park in Newport will host a Halloween Dance Party and Costume Contest from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

DJ Butch will playing Halloween music and there will be Halloween crafts and more. 

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Oct. 15

Hope Street Farmers Market 

The Hope Street Farmers market takes place at Lippit Park starting at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. 

Head down there for a full day of shopping for any product that you may need. 

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Oct. 16

Rhode Island Model Train Show at the Pawtucket Armory 

The new Rhode Island Model Train show is coming to the Pawtucket Armory on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..

This year's show will feature more operating model train layouts in large and small scales and so much more. 

Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are FREE. 

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Oct. 16

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo

One of the coolest things to do in the fall in Rhode Island is go to the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. 

The display features more than 125 carved pumpkins, featuring designs such as the laughing tree and several others. 

New to this year’s spectacular, Friday – Sunday nights now feature timed ticket entry starting at 5:30 p.m. These tickets will only be sold online.

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