Northern RI – With Father’s Day weekend upon us, it’s a great time to get out and enjoy some quality time with dad at a local event or establishment.
For the dad who loves the great outdoors, there are many hiking trails to explore in northern Rhode Island, and if you’re looking for a guide, you can join the Burrillville Land Trust at Clear River Preserve on Saturday. For those with younger kids, check out Glocester libraries outdoor scavenger hunt. Stop by either Glocester Manton or Harmony Library to pick up a sheet and see the items to find on the Steere Hill Trail.
Saturday is also the annual Family Fair at Stillwater Mill Pavilion in Harrisville, offering activities and entertainment, with a little something for everyone in your crowd.
Catch an outdoor movie or band, or visit a local farm for a feast, strawberry picking or a petting zoo. Or maybe check out a local shooting range, offering a Father’s Day special this Sunday.
However you spend it, we hope you enjoy your free time, and consider one the great, local options to celebrate the dad in your life.
Friday, June 14
Tim Hart & George, Burrillville Diner, 2731 Victory Highway, Burrillville, 6 p.m. on the patio
Meat raffle, Pascoag Cafe, 150 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, 6 p.m.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble. Tickets cost $27 or $23 for students, seniors and military members and can be purchased here.
Who Shot JR, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 7 p.m.
DJ Bats, Toti’s Tavern, 8 Callahan School St., 8 p.m.-midnight
Meat raffle, 8 p.m. Friday Night Dance Party, 8:30 p.m. Dev’s Tavern, 341 Chapel St., Harrisville
Three screens of movies, Rustic Tri-View Drive In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, 8:30 p.m. See schedule and buy tickets here.
Randy, Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Harrisville, 8 p.m.
The Underground, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8-11:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 15
Ocean State Fantails Inaugural Rhode Island Classic Turkey Calling Competition, Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, 200 Brook Road, Burrillville, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spectators are welcome, with a brief seminar prior to the competition For information on registering as a participant, contact the Ocean State Fantails.
Knight’s of Columbus Car Wash fundraiser, Saint Eugene’s, 2151 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pick your own strawberries, Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand, 458 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $4.50/lb.
Summer program kickoff, Jesse Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, 9 a.m. Registration for all summer library programs begins. Visit the library to sign-up, with the first 125 kids to sign up for the summer reading program to receive a free case
Free yoga class, Good Working, 585 Smithfield Road, North Smithfield, 9-10 a.m. Join Ashley Sarji for an all levels class.
Family Fair, Stillwater Mill Pavilion, 100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Burrillville Parks and Recreation Department’s 31st annual event will include live music, kids activities, a farmer’s market, giant lawn games, roving characters and informational booths with giveaways. There will also be hay rides, balloon art, raffles and food trucks. Guests who bring a box of macaroni and cheese for the Weekend Snackpack program will receive a free raffle ticket.
Knitting Circle, The Hen House, 1189 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 10 a.m.-noon Every Saturday. Bring in any project – knit, crochet, or other needlework – you are working on. The group also enjoys doing yarn swaps, needle/hook swaps and book/pattern swaps.
Weekly authors’ visit, Job Armstrong House, 1181 Putnam Pike, Glocester, noon- 4 p.m. Book fair along with authors expected in attendance.
Father’s Day gifts drop in class, The Art of You, 73 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per child and $15 per adult.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble. Tickets cost $27 or $23 for students, seniors and military members and can be purchased here.
Boots & Beer, Clear River Preserve, 1290 East Wallum Lake Road, Burrillville, 3 p.m. Join the Burrillville Land Trust on a 1 mile hike exploring the 20 acre preserve. Bring a camera and water and park on the side of the Clear River Preserve entrance. Any rain on the day cancels the event. After the hike around 4:30 p.m. participants will head to Bravo Brewing Company at 75 Main St. in Pascoag
All or Nothing, Assados Kitchen & Bar, 102 Putnam Pike, Glocester, 6 to 9 p.m. on the patio
Trigger South, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8 p.m.
Steve Walason, The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, 5 p.m.
Chris Laberge, Toti’s Tavern, 8 Callahan School St., Burrillville, 7:30 p.m.
Three screens of movies, Rustic Tri-View Drive In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, 8 p.m. See schedule and buy tickets here.
Tucker’s Creek, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 8 p.m.
Counterfeit Cash, Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, 8 p.m.
Karaoke Dance Party, Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St., Pascoag, 8 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Music Bingo, Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Harrisville, 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 16
Maddie Skeldon, Burrillville Diner, 2731 Victory Highway, Burrillville, 9 a.m.-noon
Father’s Day special, MTR Guns & Ammo, 229 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. One hour shooting for two people, $30. Ammo not included
Pick your own strawberries, Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand, 458 Greenville Road, North Smithfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $4.50/lb.
Father’s Day Feast on the Farm, Mapleville Farm, 544 Victory Highway, Mapleville, 10 a.m. Breakfast highlighting local meats. Tickets cost $50 for adults, $15 for kids ages 4-10, with children 3 and under free, and can be purchased at maplevillefarm.com.
Father’s Day mini cocktails, The Hen House, 1189 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, noon-5 p.m.
Heather Deary Acoustic, The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, 2 p.m.
Father’s Day petting zoo & pony rides, The Rusty Buckle Petting Zoo, 138 Tourtellot Hill Road, Glocester, 2-5 p.m. Pony rides $10 per ride.
Petting Zoo $5 per visitor with under 3 years old free
Who Shot JR, Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 2 p.m.
Roadhouse Blues, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 3 p.m.
Don Colt, Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, 4 p.m.
Free pool all day, Dev’s Tavern, 341 Chapel St., Harrisville, 5 p.m.
Three screens of movies, Rustic Tri-View Drive In, 1195 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, 8:30 p.m. See schedule and buy tickets here.
