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Family Movie Night: Looney Tunes!
Bring your sense of humor to the library, and enjoy an evening of vintage cartoons that will leave you loony with laughter! Rated [G], running time approx. 88 min. For children ages 5+ with parent or caregiver. Enjoy pizza, juice boxes, and ice cream treats. $5 snack fee per child (adults free).
Registration required in order to provide refreshments: Email Lindsay or call (401) 421-6970.
Visit Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
Daily June-August, Weekends in September to Columbus Day
Learn about America’s 3rd oldest lighthouse (established in 1749) at a museum designed for all ages! Hear historical stories, see artifacts and learn about Rhode Island Lighthouses and local shipwrecks. Visit the adjacent RIDEM aquarium — free admission! Enjoy a seaside vista of rocks, waves and historical grounds unequaled in Southern New England. The museum is located at the south end of Beavertail State Park in Jamestown.
The Beavertail Lighthouse Tower is open to climb twice each month, June through September. Tower openings on Saturdays, June 18, July 2, July 30, August 27, Sept 10, Sept 24 & Sundays, July 17, August 14, October 9. Suggested donation of $5 per adult climber.
Strawberry Festival
Kick off your summer with the celebrated strawberry shortcake — a favorite fruit of the early colonists and native people alike! Enjoy a day filled with fun family entertainment, including games, music, and pony rides.
Admission: $8 Adults, $4 Children 6-12, Free for Children under 6. Family maximum of $25! Discounts for active military and seniors.
Climb Beavertail Light Tower
Saturdays, June 18, July 2, July 30, August 27, Sept 10, Sept 24
Sundays, July 17, August 14, October 9
Enjoy an opportunity to climb the lighthouse tower and admire panoramic views of Narragansett Bay. The Tower is open to climb twice each month from June through September. Begin your visit with a tour of the museum and learn about America’s 3rd oldest lighthouse. Tower openings are weather dependent; if uncertain, call (401) 423-3270. Suggested donation of $5 per adult.
Some considerations for climbing the tower:
Climbers must be at least 4 ft tall.
Climbers are urged to wear footwear other than flip flops.
Neither small children nor pets may be carried.
Climbers must be in line by 3:30 pm to climb tower before closing.
Downtown Sundown Series
June 25, July 9 & 23, August 6 & 20
Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and maybe even a picnic dinner and sit on the lawn at the beautiful Roger Williams National Memorial and enjoy FREE concerts by some of the best songwriters RI has to offer. Lots of street parking available. All ages are welcome. Hear In Rhode Island and Roger Williams National Memorial will present five wonderful evenings of music featuring local singer-songwriters as part of the Downtown Sundown Series. Experience an “outdoor coffeehouse.” Event will be held inside if there is bad weather.
Monkey Monkey Music with Meredith Lavande
Hear acclaimed children’s band Monkey Monkey Music with Meredith Lavande in a free concert at Lippitt House Museum. A Parenting magazine “top pick,” Monkey Monkey Music creator Meredith Lavande’s music videos are featured on 100 PBS stations across the county. Children will have plenty of space to dance to the upbeat music while parents enjoy an urban greenspace. Families are invited to bring a blanket and a picnic to the concert, part of the Hunter Music Series which hosts performances for both children and adults at the museum throughout the year. The concert is supported by Media Partner Rhode Island PBS Kids Club. The concert will be held rain or shine with a rain location at the Central Congregational Church at 296 Angell Street. For more information, visit www.lippitthouse.org or call (401) 453-0588.
Admission is free! Donations welcome. No reservations needed.
Windmill Wednesdays
Last Wednesday of the month: June 29, July 27, August 31
Have you always wanted to see the inside of the 1812 Prescott Farm windmill? Now is your chance at this windmill open house! Explore how this amazing machine works and learn about the importance of grist milling on Aquidneck Island. Enjoy a family-friendly evening with johnnycake tasting and hands-on activities for kids. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at one of our picnic tables while listening to live music from Rory and Ric.
Suggested donation $5. For questions, call (401) 846.4152 x122 or email Liz@newportrestoration.org
Concerts Under the Elms
Enjoy this annual outdoor summer concert series held under the canopy of elms at the John Brown House Museum. Hear a variety of musical styles and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn. Bring your own lawn chairs and picnic or enjoy food from one of the local food trucks! In case of inclement weather, check www.rihs.org or call (401) 331-8575 x133 after 1:30pm on the day of the concert. Rain date is August 11.
June 30: American Band
July 7: Duke Robillard
July 14: Becky Chase Band
July 21: Neal & The Vipers
July 28: Pendragon
August 4: Reggie Centracchio Quintet
Admission: $10 Adults & Children 12 or older, Free for RIHS members & Children under 12
Family Fun Fridays
Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic, a blanket to sit on, and enjoy the show! Each week, dance and sing along with the kids to a variety of educational and interactive musical performances. Performance runs from 11:00-12:00. From 12:00-1:00, there will be a fun nature-inspired craft activity, face painting, and pizza (one slice of pizza per person, so you may want to bring additional food).
Admission includes entrance to the museum: $14 Adults, $13 Seniors, $10 Full-time Students/Military, $5 Children 6- 17
July 1 – Toe Jam Puppet Band
July 8 – Keith Munslow
July 15 – Ben Rudneck
July 22 – Rolie Polie Guacamole
July 29 – Kaleidoscope Theater
August 5 – TBA
August 12- Matt Heaton
August 19 – Toe Jam Puppet Band