As autumn deepens, Rhode Island offers a cozy blend of seasonal flavors, cultural events, and festive fun. From Newport’s restaurant week and fireside gatherings to comic conventions and Broadway musicals in Providence, this weekend is packed with ways to celebrate the season. Use this guide to plan your perfect weekend with curated events, local tips, and direct links.
🏖️ Newport County
🍽️ Newport Restaurant Week
Various locations – Nov 7–16. Prix-fixe menus at top restaurants across nine coastal communities. discovernewport.org
☕ Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler
117 Memorial Blvd, Newport – Weekends in November. Gourmet hot chocolate in a historic mansion setting. discovernewport.org
🎹 Dueling Pianos Show
Top of Pelham, Newport – Friday & Saturday, Nov 7–8. Interactive live music and comedy. allevents.in
🎬 Warren Miller’s “SNO-CIETY”
Jane Pickens Theater – Saturday, Nov 8, 7:30 p.m. Ski film premiere. allevents.in
🚗 Newport Car Museum “Hoods Up!” Weekend
Newport Car Museum – Nov 8–9. View engines of 100+ classic cars. discovernewport.org
🌆 Providence Area
🎭 Hadestown
PPAC – Nov 7–9. Tony-winning musical reimagining Greek mythology. ppacri.org
🎨 Liz Collins: Motherlode Exhibit
RISD Museum – Ongoing. Textile art installation by feminist artist Liz Collins. rimonthly.com
🎉 Rhode Island Comic Con
RI Convention Center & Amica Pavilion – Nov 7–9. Celebrities, cosplay, panels, and artist alley. ricomiccon.com
🎶 Silkroad Ensemble: American Railroad
The VETS – Sunday, Nov 9. Multicultural music performance. ppacri.org
🌲 South County & Coastal RI
🎪 Fallfest at Clark Farms
South Kingstown – Weekend circus-themed festival with corn maze, hayrides, cider donuts. southcountyri.com
🎨 Gilbert Stuart Fall Fair
Saunderstown – Historic mill demos, crafts, cider, and portrait artist. southcountyri.com
🌽 Triangle of Trolls Corn Maze
Spring Hill Sugar House, Richmond – Maze, cider, antique tractors, and kids’ activities. southcountyri.com
🛍️ Farmers Markets
Weekend Farmers Market Schedule
- Farm Fresh RI – Providence, Sat Nov 8, 9am–1pm
- Mount Hope Farm – Bristol, Sat Nov 8, 9am–12:30pm
- Aquidneck Growers Market – Middletown, Sat Nov 8, 9am–12pm
- South Kingstown Market – URI Kingston, Sat Nov 8, 8:30am–12:30pm
- Tiverton Farmers Market – Tiverton Middle School, Sun Nov 9, 10am–1:30pm
farmfreshri.org
🚗 Car Shows & Cruises
🚗 Rhody Racing Fall Car Show
URI Fine Arts Lot – Saturday, Nov 8, 7–11 a.m. Student-run car show. events.uri.edu
🚗 Cars & Coffee at Second Beach
Sachuest Beach, Middletown – Sunday, Nov 9, 8–10 a.m. Casual meet-up hosted by Audrain Auto Museum. discovernewport.org
Conclusion:
This weekend in Rhode Island is a celebration of fall’s finest — from cozy fireside treats and vibrant farmers markets to Broadway musicals and comic book fandom. Whether you're indulging in local flavors or exploring historic venues, there’s no shortage of seasonal charm across the Ocean State.
