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Rhode Island Events 2026
The smallest state has plenty to see in fall. Roger Williams Park in Providence hosts the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular until November 1, and Scary Acres in Hope runs into November. WaterFire lights the Providence rivers for a salute to veterans on November 7.
Newport’s Gilded Age mansions decorate for the holidays from November 21. Bristol, home to one of the oldest Fourth of July parades, holds a Holiday Preview and Christmas at Blithewold.
This weekend · 17 current and upcoming listings
5 on now · 12 coming up
Holiday events in Rhode Island: Holiday lights · Christmas events · Thanksgiving & turkey trots
17 events in Rhode Island
October 2026 (5)
November 2026 (11)
December 2026 (1)
Recently ended (13)
These dates have passed. Each page stays up as a record until the organizer publishes new dates.
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This weekend in Rhode Island
Friday to Sunday, October 30 – November 1: 4 listings with dates that overlap the weekend, counting season-long events (weekly farmers markets not counted).
- Salisbury Farm Giant Corn Maze — Johnston · September 12 - November 1, 2026
- Scary Acres Rhode Island — Hope · September 18 - November 7, 2026
- Cucumber Hill Farm — Foster · September 19 - October 31, 2026
- Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular — Providence · October 1 - November 1, 2026
Rhode Island by the numbers
USA Fest Bot has 17 current and upcoming Rhode Island listings: 8 festivals, 3 charity runs or walks, 2 Christmas events, 1 corn maze, and 3 other listings. November 2026 is the busiest month ahead, with 11 listings starting. The cities with the most listings are Providence (5), Bristol (2), and Pawtucket (2). The next fair or festival to start is WaterFire Salute to Veterans in Providence, on November 7, 2026.
Dates can change, so check the event’s website before you go.