16 Ways to Mix Harvest and Holidays This Weekend

All Weekend

The WBFF New England Fitness Weekend at The Vetsin Providence will feature the best in natural body building and muscle models. Watch as they compete for professional status and get your seats quick: this event is consistently sold out!

Pennfield School in Portsmouth hosts the Cornucopia Fine Arts Show and Sale this weekend as part of their commitment to the arts. The two-day event is a gathering of artisans from all around New England who will display their high quality, handmade art. This is also a major fundraiser for the school, so help out and enjoy.

Friday

Providence Children’s Film Festival is holding their first fundraising event at Cable Car in Providence. The Black and White Night Out event will include delicious food and drink to accompany some favorite short films from yesteryears and a sneak-peek of upcoming films. The highlights of the night will include a full-length feature film and live auction.

Saturday

The 2013 Mega Show at Fete in Providence will feature seven performers to benefit the children of Cape Verde. The special event is hosted by popular DJs and will offer a prize raffle. It’s the ideal way to spend your weekend with good music.

Eight years is far too long for Elton John and his band to be away from Providence! The knighted musician will return to the Dunkin Donuts Center this weekend to play his iconic hits as well as new music from his upcoming album.

Is it already time for Trinty Rep's A Christmas Carol to kick off its first show? Yes, and we're all looking forward to seeing the new spin they put on the timeless classic this year.

Find a penny social, lots and lots of food, attic treasures, a silent auction, activities for children, a gift shop, raffles and more at the 36th Annual Pumpkin Patch Bazaar in Cranston.

Celebrate this year’s grape harvest at Greenvale Vineyards’ Harvest Festival, including harvest games, gourd painting, tractor rides, walking tours and the vineyard’s award-winning estate grown wines. No need to head to Napa Valley or Italy for a wonderful vineyard experience.

The Urban Vintage Bazaar held at Brown University is heaven for vintage lovers. The pop-up market will have everything from men’s and women’s clothing and accessories to house wares, artwork and industrial finds. Make a day of it and discover unique pieces at affordable prices. 

Keep the kids busy this weekend at Geppetto’s Grilled Pizzeria’s Cooking Class for Children. During the class, each guest will be able to make their own pizza dough from scratch and then select their own toppings to build a one-of-a-kind pizza creation.(The class is recommended for children between 5 and 12 years of age.)

Hope Artiste Village hosts Craftopia: a day of art, food and fun. The event will showcase over 50 independent artists’ unique work ranging from jewelry to body products. Find exclusive items for yourself or for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

The Riverwalk: Before the Fires are Lit gives you the chance to tour the Providence River area before the crowds for WaterFire start filling it up. The 60-minute walk will focus on the history of Providence and of WaterFire and begins at the John Brown House Museum.

Drink away the afternoon (or night). The International Beer Festival at the Rhode Island Convention Center will be your gateway to unlimited samplings of over 250 brews, live music, food and much more.

Sunday

The Autism Project is hosting a Tag Sale to help benefit their programs. The sale will feature a wide variety of fun treasures and everyday items at prices too cheap to miss. You can also donate your own items to be sold at the event.

Arrive wearing all white to the 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball at the Fabre Line Club to benefit women and children of Dominican Republic. Party on with live music, dancing, food and art. Don’t forget, you must be wearing a masquerade mask to enter!

Be one of 4,000 runners at this year’s Citizen’s Bank Pell Bridge Run. 100% of the 4-mile/run walk’s proceeds will go to local non-profits. Take in the view of the ocean, and beautiful Newport, as you help promote a healthy lifestyle and the local foundations.