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Sample of Events. For a complete event guide, please visit www.southcountyri.com. |
Whale Watching
July 1 - 31: 1 - 5 p.m. daily. R.I.'s only whale watch trip. Frances Fleet, Port of Galilee, Narragansett. 401-783-4988, http://www.francesfleet.com
Trolley Car Rides
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Wednesday mornings. Old-fashioned Trolley Ride through Narragansett with historical narrative. Meet at the Towers, 35 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 401-782-2597.
"It Runs In The Family"
July 3 - 27 (Starts June 27): Thurs - Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly. 401-596-2341. http://www.granitetheatre.com
Summer Concert Series
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29: 7 p.m. Great Big Band, Country and contemporary band sounds for the whole family. Town Dock, Wickford. 401-294-3331 Ext. 241, http://www.nkartscouncil.org
Movies on the Beach
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Begin at dusk. Enjoy Big Screen Movies on Misquamicut Beach for the whole family. Misquamicut. 401-596-7761, http://www.westerlychamber.org
July 4th Celebration
July 4: 5 - 9 p.m. Live bands, children's activities, barbecue. 9 p.m. Fireworks. Old Mountain Field, Wakefield. 401-789-9301.
Blues on the Beach
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 6 p.m. Westerly Town Beach, Misquamicut. 401-348-2500, http://www.bluesonthebeachri.com
Family Fun Fishing Day
July 11, 18: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For children ages 12 and under. Poles and tackle available. Location TBA. Call for details. 401-539-9017.
Big Apple Circus 30th Anniversary Show
July 9 - 15: World-renowned one ring European style circus. Clowns, acrobats, horses and more. Ninigret Park, Charlestown. 401-364-0890, http://www.bigapplecircus.org
46th Annual Wickford Art Festival
July 12, 13: 10 a.m. - dusk. The country's oldest open-air art fair. All Streets, Wickford Village. 401-294-6840.
Fireworks on the Beach
Select Mondays in July: 8:45 p.m. Westerly Town Beach, Westerly. 401-322-1026.
Monday Night Concerts at Marina Park
July 7, 14, 21, 28: 6:30 p.m. The Wakefield Civic Band performs. Salt Pond Road, Wakefield. 401-789-9301.
Main Street Stroll
July 10: 5 - 8 p.m. Features over 40 artists and musicians displaying and performing on the sidewalk on Main Street. Main Street, East Greenwich. 401-886-8662,http://www.eastgreenwich.com
Concerts on the Village Green
July 8, 15, 22, 29: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Free. Village Green, Peace Dale. 401-789-9301.
Concerts at Marina Park
July 10, 17, 24: Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Salt Pond Road, Wakefield. 401-789-9301.
Sunday Concerts on the Village Green
July 13, 20, 27: Sundays, 6 p.m. Free. Village Green, Peace Dale. 401-789-9301.
Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island
July 13: Event consists of 70.3 mile journey that includes a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run. The swim will be held at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett. Following the swim, athletes will bike through various scenic areas of South County, including Wickford, Exeter and West Greenwich. For information visit http://www.ironman.com.
Theatre By The Sea: "Evita"
July 16 - August 3. Theatre By The Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Matunuck. 401-782-8587, http://www.theatrebythesea.com
Artists in Residence
July 17 - 21: Artists are invited to paint on the grounds. Gilbert Stuart Museum, 815 Gilbert Stuart Rd. Saunderstown. 401-294-3001. http://www.gilbertstuartmuseum.org
South County Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 18 - 20: Fri. 5 p.m. - dusk; Sat. and Sun. dawn - dusk. Balloon Glow and entertainment Friday night. Hot air balloons, crafts, car shows, Revolutionary War encampment, music, food and carnival all weekend. URI Athletic Fields, Route 138, Kingston. 401-783-1770, http://www.southcountyballoonfest.com
"Smokey the Bear Parade"
July 17: 6 p.m. Atlantic Ave, Misquamicut. For more information visit http://www.misquamicut.org
Annual Main Street Independent Film Festival
July 19, 20: TBA. Two days of films created by directors in RI and elsewhere. 401-783-6110.
Ocean State Reggae Festival
July 19, 20: noon - 11 p.m. Two day event featuring the world's most famous reggae artists. Enjoy craft and food vendors, onsite swimming and overnight camping. Ninigret Park, Charlestown. 860-536-9832, http://www.oceanstatereggae.com
Annual Quilt Show
July 25 - 27: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Display of handmade quilts by quilters from Southern New England. South County Museum, Strathmore St., Narragansett. 401-783-5400. http://www.southcountymuseum.org
Kingston Chamber Music Festival
July 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and Aug. 1: 8 p.m. 20th Anniversary Season. Artists from around the world play chamber music. Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, URI, Kingston. 401-789-0665. http://www.kingstonchambermusic.org
Blessing of the Fleet
July 25 -27: Fri., 6 p.m. Road race, Narragansett. Sat., noon Fleet Blessing, Galilee. Fri. evening - Sun.: Festival and rides. Steak Fry & Live Band Sat. evening, Veterans Memorial Park, Narragansett. 401-413-9801.
4th Annual Misquamicut Music Festival and Fireworks
July 26 (rain date 27): 6 p.m. Misquamicut Beach, Atlantic Ave., Westerly. 401-322-1026, http://www.misquamicutmusicfestival.com
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