Fall in Rhode Island is a special experience. Not only do you have access to stunning and vibrant foliage but you can also experience autumn at the oceanfront. What’s better than that? Celebrate the harvest season and check out the best outdoor fall activities in Rhode Island!
Admission to this fabulous fall seafood festival is free, and a smorgasbord of saltwater delicacies will be on display along the gorgeous Newport waterfront. You will find fresh and prepared seafood offerings such as fish tacos, oysters, lobster rolls, fried calamari, and signature cocktails during this gastronomic extravaganza. And, moreover, there will be cold beer from Whaler's Brewing, live music, entertainment, and plenty of vendor tents.
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This famous mid-September apple festival draws in thousands of people with the smell of fresh-baked apple pie, apple doughnuts, and other apple filled or topped treats. Live music also echoes throughout Johnston Park all weekend, and there will be contests, entertainment, pony rides, carnival rides, and more. Plus, there is a free shuttle service in and out of town and even a kids zone.
Located in North Scituate and open since 1945, Holiday Acres Campground is a wonderful place for a family camping trip. Start off your day with a serene paddle in the canoe and take in all of the stunning foliage. Finish off your night by gathering around the campfire with the ones you love most.
More than 6.4 million oysters came out of the Ocean State in 2013, and there are no less than 50 oyster farms in the state according to 2010 data. The upshot, naturally, then is a festival to showcase the importance and deliciousness of this saltwater bivalve, and you will find raw and cooked oysters of all kinds, tons of craft beer, live music, entertainment, vendors, and more.
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Looking to be wowed by some intricately carved pumpkins? There will be over 5,000 at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence. This festival is a major event not to be missed, it is nationally recognized by CNN and USA Today as being extraordinary. There is no better way to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall than with a pumpkin festival, and leave it to the experts at Roger Williams Park Zoo, who have been putting this event on for over 30 years.
Located in Snug Harbor/Point Judith, this fishing guide will help you reel in the catch of your dreams. According to their site, Big Game offers something truly unique. It doesn’t matter if it’s trolling, chunking, jigging, bottom fishing, or deep dropping, they’ve got all of the rigs and live bait you’ll need for a successful fishing trip.
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Get lost in eight acres of corn on Escobar Farm’s themed corn maze. Be sure to check the website often for updates, and, remember, you will also find a giant pumpkin patch, hayrides, and more at Escobar’s. Plus, the farm is pet-friendly and open until the beginning of November. Be sure to check out the Halloween Party occurring every year at the end of October. Enjoy an old-fashioned costume party, with all sorts of activities and games. It is sure to be a fun event for all ages!
Come to see what Autumnfest is all about in this annual end-of-summer celebration on Columbus Day. Think state fair meets Fall festival and you have about got it, as you will find Midway rides, lots of food, arts and crafts, fireworks after dark, and live entertainment. Plus, this Fall celebration has been going on in The Ocean State since 1977, and it shows no signs of slowing down any time soon, so come to see for yourself what all the hype is about.
Finally, you can’t leave Rhode Island without talking about some of the oldest, most opulent mansions in the country. That’s right. The mansions of Newport are on display during this walk and sip wine and food festival, that takes place toward the end of September. The festival features a two-day wine tasting adventure with hundreds of wines, celebrity chefs preparing food, classes with wine experts, jazz, lunch, dinner, breathtaking ocean cliff views, and more.
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