Summer in Northern Rhode Island

Baseball + Fireworks: In addition to seeing the PawSox play against a roster of teams, there’s a full schedule of special fireworks nights including The Beatles (June 22), Superhero Avenger (Aug 3), and more, culminating with a display set to Motown hits (Aug 31). Pawtucket

Blackstone Valley Bike Trail: The cyclist’s best kept secret: a scenic, 17-mile trail from Pawtucket to Woonsocket, paved and photo-ready, with forgotten canals and waterfalls along the way.

Drive-In Movies: At less than $30 a carload for a double feature, this authentic 1950s drive-in theater beckons you and your bunch to view movies from your vehicle. North Smithfield

Paddle Boats: Once you’re done riding the carousel (see page 18), enjoy a trip on a swan or a dragon boat at Slater Park. Check the Facebook page for weather updates. Pawtucket

SUNDAYS

Dinner at the Farm: A working farm is the setting of a trio of Farm-to-Table dinners each with a different menu, which kicks off July 21 and recurs on August 18 and September 15. Mapleville

River Tours: Wondering what to do on a Sunday afternoon? Take a 50-minute boat tour while learning the history of Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley. Pawtucket

TUESDAYS

Classic Car Cruise Night: Step back in time at A&W Smithfield on Tuesday evenings for car-hop service and a weekly assembly of automobiles; hosted by radio personality Cruisin’ Bruce Palmer. Smithfield

Osos Polares de Pawtucket: In the spirit of crossing cultures, the Pawtucket Red Sox become the “Osos Polares,” with Latin American bocas and announcements in Spanish. ¡Venga, por favor, al McCoy Stadium! Pawtucket

WEDNESDAYS

Twenty Stories Open Mic Night: This biweekly reading series is hosted by Twenty Stories, the roving bookstore that finally settled in Rhode Island and won national attention. Bring your own work or listen to other local scribblers. Pawtucket

FRIDAYS

Levitt Amp Woonsocket Music Series: Each Friday catch regional and national acts from Sarah Borges to Terrance Simien at River Island Art Park. June 14-August 23. Woonsocket

Salsa Nights: Ever want to give salsa dancing a whirl? You’ll have your chance the last Friday of each month through August. Free lessons from 8-9pm are followed by dancing on the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge which overlooks the Blackstone River.