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The longest day of the year was Wednesday, but we’re still celebrating the summer solstice all weekend with lush garden tours, delicious foodie events, outdoor arts programming, live music, and even a celebration of bees. Read on for fun ways to revel in the season – and pack an umbrella just in case!
ALL WEEKEND
Celebrating its 40th year, the outdoor Narragansett Art Festival sponsored by The Rotary Club of Wakefield brings a vast selection of fine art works to The Towers, as well as Gazebo Field (behind the Narragansett Post Office). Saturday & Sunday
The Grand Tour comes to Marble House, which will be transformed into 18th and 19th century horticultural wonders for The Newport Flower Show, with an oceanside marketplace, snacks and cocktails, and more. Friday-Sunday, Newport
The first-ever Scituate Story Festival showcases performing storytellers from across the country, telling tales with themes appealing to all ages, and benefiting Hope Library, with tickets online. Friday & Saturday
Take a self-guided tour of historic homes and their bountiful gardens with HistWick’s can’t-miss Wickford in Bloom, beginning at Updike Park. Find tickets at local merchants or purchase online. Saturday & Sunday, Wickford
FRIDAY, June 23
The Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project invites guests to enjoy canapes, wine, and Ukrainian beer from local vendors for the fundraising event Stepping Out for Ukraine at Fort Getty Pavilion, with tickets online. Jamestown
Join West Broadway Neighborhood Association for their Summer Solstice Social fundraiser, an evening of food, drinks, and camaraderie in the garden. Find tickets online. Providence
SATURDAY, June 24
Skydog Farm celebrates the bees with their Pollinator Jamboree, inviting nature lovers to tour the botanical garden, learn about soil, participate in a pollinator parade, and enjoy music and dancing. Scituate
Amicable Church hosts their family-friendly Summer Fair with baked treats, all variety of eclectic second-hand items for sale, a sundae bar, silent auction, and much more, from 9am-3pm. Tiverton
SUNDAY, June 25
FirstWorks’ Summer Beats Concert series presents the internationally touring Garifuna Collective performing upbeat Afro-Indigenous music outside at the Roger Williams Park Bandstand, with tickets online. Providence
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