• June 23-25, 2017
• Newport, RI in Newport, RI.

Horticulturists and gardening lovers come together in late June in Newport. The magnificent Rosecliff mansion is the site for this outstanding floral display. Based a unique annual theme, this show surrounds visitors with an array of landscaped gardens and floral arrangements. Lectures and workshops round out this terrific event.

• July 28th-30th, 2017
• Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI 2840 in Newport, RI.

Founded as a counterpart to the already established Newport Jazz Festival, this folk version introduced musical performers like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez before they became the revered performers they are today. Thousands flock to Newport each summer to be entertained by folk, and now, indie music performers.

• August 4th-6th, 2017
• Newport, RI.

Fort Adams State Park is the site for the amazing Newport Jazz Festival held mid-summer. Now a blend of jazz and rock music performed by headline acts and emerging musicians, the festival draws thousands of spectators each year.

• Aug 8-13, 2017
• Providence, Rhode Island in Providence, RI.

For nearly 18 years, Rhode Island has hosted this exhibition of local and international films shown at various venues throughout the state. An Academy of Motion Pictures qualifying event, the festival showcases the works of independent filmmakers in the documentary, short and feature film categories.

• September 14th-17th, 2017
• Newport, RI.

Mid-September visitors to Newport are treated to a series of nautical exhibits. The newest in boats and boating equipment is featured. Along with workshops in sailing and power boating skills, visitors can also partake in seminars on things such as marine weather. The festival is in its 43rd year and is one of the largest of its kind.

• October 12– November 5, 2017
• Providence, RI in Providence, RI.

For one month around Halloween, the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence hosts this spine-tingling event. Expertly carved pumpkins based on a different yearly theme are lit with led lights and line the wetlands trail. Specially chosen musical selections accompany the display for a truly stimulating event.