By Kim Kalunian, Entertainment Contributor
These awesome local events will help you get over the fact that summer is on its way out. From art festivals to corn mazes, there’s something for the whole family!
25th Annual Apple Festival | 9/20 & 9/21
The Johnston Apple Festival is an annual fall kick-off tradition. Check out all of the apple-themed events & crafts on Saturday & Sunday at the Johnston War Memorial Park on Hartford Avenue. Free admission! The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Click here for more info.
The Big E | 9/12 - 9/28
It’s the biggest fall festival in New England, and its popularity is equally large. The Big E has everything you want: food, animals, carnival rides & the general merriment of a fair. Head to West Springfield, MA to check it out before it’s gone. Click here for more info.
Corn Mazes
There are quite a few corn mazes in Rhode Island. This website provides an extensive list of pumpkin patches and corn mazes for your perusal. Looking for something a little sinister? Try Scary Acres in Hope. Click here for more info.
WaterFire
The fall is the perfect time to take a stroll downtown & gaze at Waterfire. Enjoy music, entertainment & the hypnotic flames at dusk. Click here for more info.
Food & Travel Expo | 10/3 - 10/5
All of Rhode Island\’s delicious food in one place! Enjoy a cocktail reception Friday night, tasting pavilion & breakout sessions Saturday & a scavenger hunt Sunday. Eat your heart out! Click here for more info.
The Great Pumpkin Festival | 9/20 11am-4pm
It’s pumpkin time! Celebrate everything pumpkin with contests, food vendors, live entertainment & community organizations. Admission is $2 at the gates. Click here for more info.
Hay Rides
FarmFresh is a fantastic resource when it comes to all things green. They also have a great list of hay rides offered throughout the state. Take the kids and get a breath of fresh farm air. Click here for more info.
Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival | 9/21 11am-5pm
The Artists’ Exchange in Cranston will host their annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival in Rolfe Square. There will be live music & performances, artisans, crafts, contests, a beer & wine garden, & more! Click here for more info.
Wine & Food Festival | 9/19 - 9/21
The 9th Annual Wine and Food Festival at the Elms, Rosecliff & Marble House mansions in Newport includes various events including seminars, Sunday brunch, a grand tasting & demonstrations from celebrity chefs (including Martha Stewart!). Click here for more info.
Kim Kalunian
An award-winning journalist and theater critic – and a performer at heart. Kim covers everything from politics and breaking news to food and theater. Kim is the weekday afternoon news anchor on WPRO.
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