• March 30 - April 2, 2023
• Providence, Rhode Island in Providence, RI

Beat the winter doldrums with a visit to the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence in mid-February. A fabulous garden show with a twist, many of the landscaped displays depict various corners of the world. The event also includes a car display featuring vintage and classic automobiles.

• May 12-14, 2023
• Misquamicut Beach Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI 02891 in Westerly, RI

Come to Westerly in mid-May for two days of great family fun. Held at Misquamicut Beach, the largest in Rhode Island, this festival is a great combination of musical performances, amusement park rides and a gorgeous fireworks display. A fabulous food court and beer and wine gardens round out the attractions.

• May 27-29, 2023
• Narragansett Parkway, Pawtuxet Village Warwick, RI 2818 in Warwick, RI

Tens of thousands of visitors head to Warwick for a few days for this outstanding arts and crafts festival. Organizers gather the best crafters from around the region along with fine artists to offer a very diverse display of products. Musical performances and tasty food offerings make this a great event for all.

• June 23-25, 2023
• 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 28-30, 2023
• 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 4-6, 2023
• 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.