Weekend Roundup July 18-20

Discover what is happening this weekend in Burrillville, Foster, Glocester, Scituate, Smithfield and beyond!

It’s Thursday, July 17th—Northern RI is loaded with events to keep you entertained all weekend. Enjoy!

In today’s Community Current:

  • Grand Re-Opening of a local spot!

  • Car Shows Galore

  • Great List of Live Music

Let’s get to it!

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🎅 Christmas in July!

  • Friends of the Library Christmas in July Silent Auction | Jesse M Smith Library | 100 Tinkham Ln, Harrisville | Stop in and view their Silent Auction items. Support a great local library. | Runs until July 25th at noon.

  • Big John’s Wood Joint | 15 Money Hill Rd, Chepachet, is holding their first annual Christmas in July event ALL month. New to Chepachet Village, John, and his wife Lisa, have handmade all of the wood items in their shop and feature other local artisans. Their sale includes a large amount of Christmas decor. They are open Fridays 10-5 and Saturdays & Sundays 9-4. They will be open for Sip & Shop tonight 4-8p

  • Scituate Farmer’s Market will bring us Christmas in July at their weekly Market, this Saturday, July 19th along with their USO Tribute Show.

  • The Hen House | 1189 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, is offering a Christmas craft session on July 27th 1-3p sign up on their website.

This Weekend

🌼 Master Gardener Tour

URI’s Master Gardener Tour returns July 19–20, featuring 18 public and private gardens maintained by certified Master Gardeners. Two of which are right her in our community From historic sites to urban plots, visitors can explore sustainable gardening practices. Tickets $30; free for youth under 18

  • Date & Time: Saturday, July 19th & Sunday, July 20th

  • Place: All over the state, with gardens in Chepachet & Foster

🚗 Car Shows and Cruise Nights

Friday

💜 U-Pick Lavender

Explore the farm and pick lavender. $7/ bunch

  • Date & Time: Friday, July 18th | 9a-3p

  • Place: Roots Heaven Farm | 540 Douglas Pike, Smithfield

👢 All Request Line Dance Night

Everyone is welcome to join in for this fun line dance night. No lessons during this monthly line dance party night! There is a large hardwood dance floor. Alcohol is not allowed at this location - bottled water will be available for $1 each. Entry $10

  • Date & Time: Friday, July 18th | 7-10p

  • Place: 50 Lodge Rd, Pascoag

🥳 Cow’s Tail Grand Reopening!

Cow’s Tail is under new ownership now with a full bar! Let’s welcome the new owners, enjoy delicious food, drinks, and dance for a while to celebrate!

  • Date & Time: Friday, July 18th | 8-1130p

  • Place: 16 High St, Pascoag

Saturday

🏎️Cars & Coffee

Enjoy a cup of coffee, listen to some music and show off your Classic! Look forward to seeing everyone!

  • Date & Time: Saturday, July 19th | 8-11a

  • Place: 278 Douglas Pike, Smithfield

👩‍🌾 Scituate Farmer’s Market

Christmas in July 🎄 featuring USO tribute

  • Date & Time: Saturday, July 19th (every Saturday through Sept 27th) | 9a-12p

  • Place: 46 Institue Ln, Scituate

👨‍🌾 Burrillville Farmer’s Market

  • Date: Saturday, July 19th | 9:30a

  • Place: 75 Tinkham Ln, Harrisville

🫧Car Wash Fundraiser

Supports St. Eugene’s Church

  • Date: Saturday, July 19th | 9a-noon

  • Place: 1251 Putnam Pike, Chepachet

🧘 Yoga

Enjoy our relaxing outdoor sessions with Heather for a slower-paced Vinyasa class Payment: Cash or Venmo $15/ yogi

  • Date: Saturday, July 19th | 10a (weekly)

  • Place: Roots Heaven Farm | 520 Douglas Pike, Smithfield

🧶 Click and Cluck Knitting Circle

Feel free to bring in any project (knit, crochet, or other needlework) you might have going. The group also enjoys doing Yarn Swaps, Needle/Hook Swaps and Book/Pattern Swaps. We look forward to meeting and clicking and clucking with all of you!

  • Date & Time: Saturdays | 10-noon (weekly)

  • Place: The Hen House | 1189 Putnam Pike, Chepachet

📖 Kids’ Storytime

  • Date: Saturday, July 19th | 11a (repeats weekly)

  • Place: Barnes and Noble, Smithfield Crossings

🪴 What’s Up in The Garden

Monthly Tincture Series. Each session will spotlight a different herbal ally that is abundant and in season—from Tulsi and Lemon Balm to Elderberry, Plantain, and beyond. Many of these plants are likely already growing in your garden, lawn, or neighborhood—waiting for you to notice. This is a Pay What You Can offering. Feel free to contact Katherine with any questions or if you’d like to offer your musical gift of kirtan: 401-644-7253

  • Date: Saturday, July 19th | 3-5p

  • Place: Skydog Farm | 559 Rocky Hill Rd, N. Scituate

📽️ Sandlot Movie Night

Enjoy popcorn, hotdogs, s’mores and The Sandlot

  • Date & Time: Saturday, July 19th | 6p

  • Place: St Thomas Episcopal Church | 1 Smith Ave, Greenville

⚾️ NESN Red Sox Watch Party

Get ready for an unforgettable baseball experience as the Boston Red Sox take on the Chicago Cubs! Enjoy sampling Yuengling beers and exciting giveaways during the game! Scan the QR code for a chance to win an iconic baseball experience, including premium tickets and a $250 gift card. Don't miss out on the fun!

  • Date & Time: Saturday, July 19th | 630p

  • Place: Mr. Z's by the Lake | 2400 Putnam Pike, Glocester

Sunday

🧺 Foster Farmer’s Market

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th | 9a-12p (weekly)

  • Place: Shady Acres | 164 Danielson Pike, Foster

🥫 401 Jeep Wave Fills the Pantry

Meet at 9a, Roll out at 9:30. Please collect non perishable canned goods/meals for Operation Stand Down RI. They are in desperate need of filling the pantry for the veterans they support.

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th | 9a meet up

  • Place: Powder Mill Creamery | 777 Putnam Pike, Greenville

    • Convoy to Operation Stand Down | 1010 Hartford Ave, Johnston

🧘 Yoga

This serene outdoor yoga experience is the perfect way to reconnect—with your body, breath, and the beauty around you. Bring your mat, water, and a towel or blanket for extra comfort. Come solo or bring a friend—everyone is welcome! $22 (Yoga & Wine), $16 (Yoga only)

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th | 10a (repeats weekly)

  • Place: Mulberry Vineyards | 95 Pound Rd, Chepachet

💎 Car, Truck, & Bike Show

Registration is 10am till 12:30. $25 (cash only) entry fee plus non perishable food items. Over 50 trophies to win. 50/50 and free door prizes. The Tavern will have breakfast and lunch available to purchase and all sorts of drinks. Please remember all our shows our weather permitting. Info at ricowboycruisers.com

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th | 10a

  • Place: Hill’s Tavern | 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet

⛸️ Public Skate

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th | 12-130p

  • Place: Smithfield Ice rink | 109 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster Pop up

Cousins Maine Lobster is BACK at Bravo Brewing Company on 7/20! Which style roll are you ordering?

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th | 12-6p

  • Place: Bravo Brewing Co | 75 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag

🀄️ Casual Board gaming

Join us for games. Food available to purchase at venue. All are welcome.

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th | 1p

  • Place: Downstairs Restaurant | 55 Douglas Ave, Smithfield

🎶 Dueling Pianos

Reservations Required. $15 cover per person. Full menu and bar available

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th | 6-9p

  • Place: Terrazza | 645 Douglas Pike, Smithfield

🐎 Carriage Ride through Historical Downtown

Join us for a magical evening! Take a step back in time and experience the charm of historic downtown Chepachet with our Carriage Ride event. Hop on a horse-drawn carriage and enjoy a leisurely tour through the picturesque streets of Chepachet. $50 book here

  • Date & Time: Sunday July 13th | 6:45p (repeats weekly)

  • Place: 138 Tourtellot Hill Rd, Chepachet

Looking for weekly karaoke, trivia, bingo, and more?

👉️ Summer Events

Upcoming Events You Can’t Miss

Thinking ahead? We've got you covered with a snapshot of upcoming events.

Next Week

  • July 20-26th: Duck Week Pascoag

  • July 24th: Family Feud @ Hill’s Tavern

  • July 24th: Ponaganset Class of 2027 Panera Fundraiser

  • July 25th: Moana 2 Movie Night at Spring Lake

  • July 25-27: Foster Old Home Days

  • July 26: Luca Strong Fundraiser (cornhole and softball tournament) Register by July 23

  • July 26th: The World Before your Feet at assembly Theater

Coming Soon

  • July 27th: PVDFood Trucks at Assembly Theater

  • July 29th: Paddle Killingly Meetup at Stump Pond, Smithfield

  • July 29th: Blood Drive at Hill’s Tavern

Want more details about these events? Shoot us an email at [email protected], and we will be happy to answer any questions!

If you'd like additional details on any of the upcoming events, feel free to send us an email—we're happy to help!

⛅️ WEATHER

Friday

81 🌡️ 67 | ⛅️ | 9% | 🌬️ E 5 MPH

Saturday

83 🌡️ 65 | ⛅️ | 22% | 🌬️ SSE 5-10 MPH

Sunday

80 🌡️ 64 | 🌤️ | 15% | 🌬️ SSE 5-10 MPH

*Disclaimer: This forecast was pulled from the weather app the night before and is subject to New England’s ever-changing moods—accuracy not guaranteed!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Friday

  • Mr. Zs By The Lake | Sean Ryan Acoustic | 6-7p

  • Last Resort | Amber Rose & the Renegades | 830p

Saturday

  • Scituate Concert Series | N. Scituate | ROMPS USO 10a-12p

  • Riverwalk Concert Series | Harrisville | Brass Attack | 6p

  • Bravo Brewery | Paul Juneau | 5-9p

  • Cady’s Tavern | Patchwork Family Band | 8-11p

  • The Trap North | Street 45 Band Debuts | 8p

  • Last Resort | What Matters Poolside Dance Party | 830p

Sunday

  • Mulberry Vineyards | Bruce & Skip of Gooseberry Road | 1-4p

  • Last Resort RI | The Senders Pool Party | 3p

  • Assados | Two for the Road | 3-6p

  • Cady’s Tavern | Roadhouse Blues | 3p

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