Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island During Memorial Day Weekend
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Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island During Memorial Day Weekend
Between the barbecues and fireworks, be sure to visit WaterFire or catch a baseball game at McCoy Stadium.
Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island During Memorial Day Weekend
WaterFire
May 24, Sunset 8:07 p.m.
Providence, RI
This stunning and totally unique multi-sensory event returns to WaterPlace Park in downtown Providence. Wood-burning fires blaze in 80 braziers above the center of three rivers that intersect in the downtown as eerie instrumental music pervades the air. Also, fire dancers, Arts Festival Plaza on Washington Street, The Phantom Boatman, and living gargoyles and the oracles at the World War I Monument in Memorial Park. Fires always are started exactly at sunset and burn until midnight.
PawSox Game
Monday, May 26, 6:15 p.m.
Pawtucket, RI
McCoy Stadium
PawSox vs. Gwinnett Braves
Post-Game Fireworks
Ghost Tour at Slater Mill
Mills & Mysteries: A Ghostly Experience
Saturday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Pawtucket, RI
Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue
Visit Slater Mill for a paranormal investigation through three historic buildings: Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill, and Sylvanus Brown House. Ghost tours are led by Slater Mill Museum interpreters and Carl Johnson and Keith Johnson, both authorities on the paranormal. The Johnsons have been seen on the TV shows “Ghost Hunters,” “The Haunted,” and “Paranormal State.”
Time : 7:30 p.m.
Phone : 401-725-8638 ext.100
Sugar Ray & the Bluetones
Saturday, May 24
Westerly, RI
The Knickerbocker Cafe 35 Railroad Avenue, Westerly
Award-winning blues music.
Doors open at 7 p.m. for dinner; show starts at 8 p.m.
Admission : $15
Butterfly Exhibit Opening at Rogers Williams Park Zoo
Saturday, May 24
Providence, RI
Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Roger Williams Park Zoo welcomes the return of the summer exhibit, Flutterby: Butterflies in Bloom, with butterfly-themed games and an education station.
Phone : 401- 785-3510
Virtu Art Festival 2014
Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, May 25
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Westerly RI
Wilcox Park, Downtown Westerly
More than 150 artists from New England and beyond gather to present their works of visual and performing arts. There will be great food, live entertainment, and a free creation station with children's activities. Visual arts and performing arts are on display. New this year, state sales taxes will not be charged for purchase of original art.
