This weekend in Warwick, RI

Enjoy a seasonal celebration at Lippitt Park, part of the 14th annual Providence Artisans Market. Across its 27 consecutive Saturdays, the market highlights more than 300 local creators alongside the Hope Street Farmers Market. Expect original artwork, fresh produce, food trucks, and live music, creating a family friendly atmosphere. Artists interested in participating can apply.

Led by Providence City Councilor Justin Roias, this North End neighborhood clean-up focuses on building a community free of litter and illegal dumping. Neighbors are encouraged to take responsibility for their own blocks and to identify vacant lots, parks, corners, or streets that need attention. While every spot cannot be covered at once, shared effort helps ensure no part of the neighborhood is overlooked and that streets look better by the time everyone heads home.

Team Golomboski heads to Warwick City Park for an Optimism Walk and 5K Fun Run that rallies support for people in Rhode Island affected by Parkinson’s disease. Recognized as the state’s largest Parkinson’s community gathering, it offers a welcoming space to connect with others and learn about vital programs and resources. The day features a 5K fun run or walk, exciting raffles, live music, and a catered lunch. Support raised through this event helps expand programs and services statewide and funds research aimed at improved treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Beginning breastfeeding can feel like a lot to navigate, yet with clear guidance it can also be empowering and rewarding. This Breastfeeding Class helps expectant parents feel prepared, informed, and confident as they get ready to feed their newborn. It is especially suited for the third trimester, and partners are encouraged to attend as part of the support team. Led by an experienced lactation team in East Greenwich, the session offers practical education, space to ask questions, and hands-on techniques to support those first days and weeks with baby. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, prenatal breast assessment, how the body makes milk, positioning and breast support, suck patterns and achieving a comfortable latch, as well as common concerns that can arise for both babies and mothers. Registration is required and space is limited to keep the class personal. The fee is $75 per couple.

After a long, hot season, this gathering centers on rehydrating the body, mind, and soul. Participants move through a guided flow of self-care, healing, and creative experiences, receiving a service from each practitioner along the way. The day features sound healing, meditation, and art, along with brunch snacks, lunch, and a smoothie to take with you. Personalize the experience by choosing from options such as Reiki, a gel or regular manicure, a Japanese head spa, a wash and blowout, a facial, a card reading, tooth gems, or a brow tint and wax. The package is valued at $500 and offered for $199. Space is limited.

Learn how insects create their remarkable sounds, then make a simple instrument to take home. Afterward, take a quiet walk through the park and tune your ears to the chirps, buzzes, and clicks of nature’s orchestra. Presented by the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council in partnership with 15 Minute Field Trips, this family-friendly walk mixes science, creativity, and play while exploring nearby plants, animals, and habitats. Guided by Melissa of 15 Minute Field Trips, each outing features hands-on learning and chances to observe wildlife up close. The route moves at an easy, exploratory pace and usually covers about a mile. The Greenway is paved and wheelchair accessible, although it is not maintained for snow or ice in winter. There are no on-site restrooms or water. Parking is limited at the Manton Outdoor Classroom, including accessible spaces, with overflow parking available nearby. The program is primarily conducted in English.

Undertow brings brass-focused music to Billy Taylor Park, wrapping up a three-show free series in PVD parks this summer. Expect bold brass sounds in a park setting.

WaterFire Providence honors Rhode Island educators with a full lighting at WaterFire - Waterplace Park, supported by the Rhode Island Department of Education. The celebration features performers, onshore activities, and vendors, all centered around a dramatic lighting experience that invites attendees to contribute their own light to the night.

Open air boat rides offer a way to experience WaterFire from the water. Firelight flickers across the surface while music fills the air, creating an intimate perspective on a signature Providence tradition. Offered since 1994, when the fires first began, these cruises provide a relaxed view without the crowds on the walkways. Seats often sell out quickly.

At The Parlour Providence, Jabbawaukee presents an album release celebration for the upcoming record Late Night, Early Morning, with opening sets from the Caylin Costello Band and Brother Guy.

Experience an all levels Hatha Yoga class at Deep Breaths Salon & Holistic Self Empowerment Center that blends mindful movement, breathwork, gentle challenge, and deep relaxation. Guided sequences emphasize intentional postures and conscious breathing to build strength and flexibility while offering space to reset. The practice welcomes both longtime practitioners and first-time students, with modifications and variations available to support your needs each session. Expect a calm, welcoming atmosphere that invites you to move with awareness, curiosity, and compassion. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and any props you enjoy using, and leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and restored.

Capture your look with gemstone-inspired color headshots. Choose a gemstone hue when booking and arrive in that color for your session to receive 50 percent off the studio session fee.

Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts hosts the third annual Swing for Success Topgolf Challenge at Topgolf Cranston. The event combines friendly competition, networking with local professionals and community leaders, and support for Junior Achievement’s mission across the SouthCoast. Attendees can enjoy three hours of Topgolf play, brunch with drink tickets, and a variety of contests. The program culminates in the Golden Shot Finale, where finalists compete in a closest to the pin challenge for a grand prize in front of the crowd. Participation options include entering a team, sponsoring a bay, or attending in support of the cause. Ticket choices are available for a single golfer at $175, a six-person group at $1,050, and a supporter pass at $75, with sponsorship opportunities also available.

The fourth Hall of Fame Induction Banquet honors Central’s standout athletic teams, coaches, and individual contributors, with additional recognition for Distinguished Alumni and posthumous inductees. This ceremony celebrates the achievements and legacy of the Central community in a formal banquet setting.

Parents who are loving a child struggling with substance use disorder can find support at a weekly, in-person PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) meeting at Riverside Church in Red Bank. The gathering emphasizes connection, education, and hope in a faith-based environment. It is open to adults 18 and older, and meetings are confidential and judgment-free. This is a safe place to land.

Take part in a music-themed bingo game that is free to participate in, with a prize awarded in every round. A fun experience from start to finish.

Free beginner West Coast Swing instruction takes place on the Providence Pedestrian, the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, presented by First on the Floor as part of the Providence Fitness in the Parks series. New dancers and solo participants are welcome, and there is no cost to take the lesson. After the introductory class, the gathering continues with social dancing beneath the city skyline, with donations for the social appreciated. The season includes occasional themed nights to keep the experience fresh and fun. Attendees are encouraged to arrive a little early to check in and complete the required Providence Parks Activities Waiver. On select dates the free lesson is paused due to holidays or special programming, and social dancing or other activities may still be offered. Weather, location updates, and schedule changes are shared on the event page and through First on the Floor’s social channels.

New York City comic Lucas Zelnick delivers rapid-fire stand-up that riffs on his comfortable upbringing. His work spans Comedy Central, a headlining slot at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, and appearances in the films Regulars and Fade to Black. On the road he has sold more than 50,000 tickets and built an online following of 1 million with 500 million views. He also holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, for no particular reason.

Explore Providence’s haunted past aboard an evening boat tour led by the storytellers of Providence Ghost Tours, the city’s longest-running ghost tour company. Glide through the downtown waterways on comfortable, open-air vessels, passing beneath moonlit bridges and alongside cobblestone walkways and centuries-old architecture. Hear eerie accounts of residents from every walk of life, from noted literary figures to humble servants, whose spirits are rumored to linger along the river. This is a spooky night on the water to share with family and friends, complete with atmospheric views of downtown by moonlight. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Advance reservations are strongly suggested, as this cruise often sells out.