Rhode Island events in October 2026
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Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival 2026
The 35th Annual Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival celebrates the harvest of the sea on Newport's historic waterfront. Two days of fresh local seafood, live music, family fun, and waterfront atmosphere under the wharf's signature striped…
Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival 2026
Sunday — Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Spooktacular Fall Craft Fair and Halloween Fun
Venue: Fayerweather Craft Guild, Kingston, RI. Family-friendly Halloween crafts and activities for all ages, with local craft vendors on the grounds of Fayerweather House. Moved to Sunday, October 18 due to weather; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…
Warren Walkabout 2026
Warren's annual downtown walkabout, held on two Sundays in October (18th and 25th), noon-5pm. Live music, local art, independent shops, food, creative demonstrations, and vendor pop-ups along Main Street, Water Street, and beyond. Free…
Juicy Market X Newport Vineyards — Vines & Finds Market
Venue: Newport Vineyards Gift Shop, Middletown, RI. Sip & Shop at Newport Vineyards every 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Tour de Vino Wine Dinner
Tour de Vino will be at The Brook Kitchen + Bar on October 22. Join us for an intimate four-course wine dinner featuring carefully selected pairings...
Rogue Vintage Jewelry Convention 2026
A niche, enthusiast-led convention focused on the education, collection, curation, and community of antique and vintage costume jewelry. This conference-style event prioritizes networking and learning, featuring lectures by…
Rhode Island Mineral Hunters Gem & Mineral Show 2026
The Rhode Island Mineral Hunters' annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is a family-friendly weekend event at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Cranston, featuring dealers in mineral specimens, fossils, gemstones, and jewelry, plus club…
WaterFire Providence — Full Lighting (October 24, 2026)
WaterFire Providence holds a full lighting on Saturday, October 24, 2026, added to the season after the September 26 lighting (billed as "Celebrating Rhode Island Educators") was cancelled for a nor'easter forecast. The October 24…
Annual Harvest Festival at Newport Vineyards
Celebrate the 9 th Annual Harvest Festival with Newport Vineyards! When: Sunday, October 25th More details to be announced! General Admission and...