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[Long] Weekend Roundup: August 29-September 1
Discover what is happening this weekend in Burrillville, Foster, Glocester, Scituate, Smithfield and beyond!
Jessica Silva
August 28, 2025
It’s Thursday, August 28th—Here’s what’s going on in Northern RI for the long weekend.
In today’s Community Current:
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Village Art Cooperative is back in Chepachet
Little League Fundraiser Trivia Night
Let’s get to it!
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
This Weekend
🐮 Woodstock Fair
Though slightly OOA, it’s worth mentioning that the Woodstock Fair is this weekend.
Check their website for all the details.
Date: Thursday 4-11p, Friday 12-11p, Sat/Sun 9a-11p, Monday 9a-8p
Place: 281 Route 169, Woodstock, CT
🎨 Village Art Cooperative Grand Opening
Date: Sat/Sun/Mon 10a-5p
Place: Job Armstrong Building | 1181 Putnam Pike, Chepachet
Friday
10a | Greenville | Ages 2-7 | Free Play Friday
1p | N. Scituate | Adult | Scituate Sippers
2p | Hope | Adult | Contemplative Coloring
2p | Hope | All ages | Pokémon Club
3p | East Smithfield | Adult | Meet Our Laser Machine
4p | East Smithfield | Adult/Teen | Short And Sweet Book Club
🧘 Yoga with Animals
Date & Time: Friday, August 29th | 5p
Place: Roots Heaven Farm | 520 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
Saturday
1030a | JMS | Adults | Henna Mehndi
👩🌾 Scituate Farmer’s Market
Date & Time: Saturdays through Sept 27th | 9a-12p
Place: 46 Institute Ln, Scituate
👨🌾 Burrillville Farmer’s Market
Date: Saturdays | 9:30a
Place: 75 Tinkham Ln, Harrisville
🧘 Yoga
Date: Saturdays | 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
🛶 Guided Paddle Trip
Stump Pond Guided Paddle Trip. Check-in begins at 10:30 to match paddlers with PFDs and boats. Sliding Scale Cost $15-70 depending on boat needs.
Date: Saturday, August 30th | 11a-1p
Place: 64 Log Rd, Smithfield
📖 Storytime
Date: Saturday, August 30th | 11a
Place: Barnes and Noble | Smithfield Crossings
🔴 Drag Bingo
$35 ticket, includes BBQ buffet brunch and bingo. Cash prizes.
Date: Saturday, August 30th | 11:30a
Place: Downstairs | 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
📖 Author Event
We're excited to welcome Elle Thrasher back to our store for a solo author signing on Saturday August 30th! Those in the know may remember that we hosted a Romantasy fair back in June; Elle was the author of the "Fae of the Fjord" series that had customers all abuzz! She'll be with us from 2-4pm that day, so if you picked up the first in the series and were chomping at the bit for the rest of it, this is your chance to get them signed for your collection!
Date: Saturday, August 30th | 11a
Place: Barnes and Noble | Smithfield Crossings
⁉️ SLL Trivia Night
Adults Only. $30pp. Teams of up to 8. Prizes for top teams & best team name. Night to benefit Smithfield Little League.
Date: Saturday, August 30th | Doors open at 6p, Trivia begins at 7p
Place: Elk's Lodge | 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield
⚽️ Soccer Match
Charleston Battery at Rhode Island FC
Date: Saturday, August 30th | 7p
Place: Beirne Stadium at Bryant | 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
Sunday
🧺 Foster Farmer’s Market
Date & Time: Sundays | 9a-12p (weekly)
Place: Shady Acres | 164 Danielson Pike, Foster
🧘 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: Sundays | 10a (repeats weekly)
Place: Mulberry Vineyards | 95 Pound Rd, Chepachet
🟥 Cornhole Tournament
$10 to play
Date & Time: Sundays | 1p (weekly)
Place: Dev’s Tavern | 341 Chapel St, Harrisville
🀄️ Casual Board gaming
Join us for games. Food available to purchase at venue. All are welcome.
Date & Time: Sundays | 1p (weekly)
Place: Downstairs Restaurant | 55 Douglas Ave, Smithfield
⚽️ Soccer Match
Merrimack v. Bryant Women’s Soccer
Date: Sunday, August 31st | 1p
Place: Bryant | 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
🥗 Wasting Away Again
Come Waste away again in Margaritaville. No cover.
Date & Time: Sunday, August 31st | 2p
Place: Hill’s Tavern | 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet
🐎 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: Sundays | 6:45p (weekly)
Place: 138 Tourtellot Hill Rd, Chepachet
Monday
Libraries are closed today for Labor Day but see what is coming up later this week.
With not much happening around the community, we hope you have a fun day relaxing with family before the week starts up again!
Looking for weekly karaoke, trivia, bingo, and more?
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
Friday
Ground Water Cafe | Davis & Company
Elayna’s | Two for the Road | 8-11p
Last Resort | *Three Bands* The Hopless Romantics, Free Beer the Band, West Hill Road | 6:30p
Wing Power |
Smithfield Pizza House |
Napolitano’s Lounge |
Saturday
Dev’s Tavern | 3 Can Jam
Ground Water Cafe | Mark Flynn
Hill’s Tavern | Steve Smith and the Nakeds | 330p
Cady’s Tavern | King Vintage | 8p
Last Resort | What Matters?
Smithfield Pizza House |
Wing Power | Blissful Moon | 7p
Sunday
Mulberry Vineyards | Karen Bella |1p
Last Resort RI | New Nasty | 3p
Hill’s Tavern | Wasting Away Again (Buffet Day) | 2p
Cady’s Tavern | Roadhouse Blues | 3p
Monday
Cady’s Tavern | Dirty Old Men | 2p
⛅️ WEATHER
Friday
72 🌡️ 52 | ⛈️ | 46% | 🌬️ SSW 10-15 MPH
Saturday
72 🌡️ 51 | 🌤️ | 11% | 🌬️ WNW 5-10 MPH
Sunday
76 🌡️ 53 | 🌤️ | 5% | 🌬️ NNW 5-10 MPH
Monday
78 🌡️ 53 | 🌤️ | 5% | 🌬️ NE 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!
Upcoming Events You Can’t Miss
Thinking ahead? We've got you covered with a snapshot of upcoming events.
Next Week
September 6th: Fall Festival at Seven Cedars Farm
September 6th: Jimmy Buffest Parking Lot Pig Roast
September 6th: School’s In Party at Last Resort
Coming Soon
September 11th: Pumpkin Carving Event
September 12th: “Scoreboard Sports Club” Reunion at Last Resort
September 13th: Burrillville Fall Harvest Festival
September 14th: Second Sunday at Borders Farm
September 27th: Trek’s & Tunes Sprague Farm
September 27th: Foster Touch-A-Truck
If you'd like additional details on any of the upcoming events, feel free to send us an email—we're happy to help! Shoot us an email at [email protected], and we will be happy to answer any questions!
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