BLACKSTONE VALLEY POLAR EXPRESSWOONSOCKET: Annual train rides aboard the P&W Railroad, re-enacting the Chris Van Allsburg book. Meet Santa, sing-a-long, eat cookies and hot chocolate and receive a gift. Nov. & Dec. each year. 2013 DATES Nov. 24 - Dec. 22.
RHODE ISLAND LABOR & ETHNIC HERITAGE FESTIVALAfternoon of folk music, traditional dance, fine craft and fun for all ages at Slater Mill on the banks of the Blackstone River. Slater Mill's costumed interpreters bring audience members back to the days of late 18th century when Samuel Slater set the American Industrial Revolution into motion and Slater Mill Community Guild studio artisans and other arts & craft vendors will display their wares. Music of the day includes regional folk music heroes. 2014
DATE: TBD
GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUPAssists communities with local cleanup efforts in April and May of each year, through Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful.
GREEK FESTIVALPAWTUCKET: Annual 3-day festival provides food, dance and fun at the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. 2014 DATES: TBD
ANNUAL HERITAGE GOLF TOURNAMENTBURRILLVILLE: Annual golf tournament, dinner and fundraiser for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council held in June of each year at Crystal Lake Golf Course in Burrillville. 2014 DATE:
June 9, 2014.
BLACKSTONE CULINARIA FOOD TOURSWeekly visits to Blackstone Valley restaurants for a demo and meal each Wednesday night.
FALL FOLIAGE TOURWOONSOCKET: Annual train tour in October to Putnam Connecticut for shopping and foliage watching. 2014 DATE: TBA
RHODE ISLAND DRAGON BOAT RACES & TAIWAN DAY FESTIVALPAWTUCKET: Annual amateur and professional dragon
boat races, dumpling eating contest, and free festival held the first Saturday in September: 2014
DATE: September. 6, 2014
BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM COUNCIL ANNUAL DINNERLINCOLN: Annual dinner held each Sept. or early October at Twin River Casino featuring awards presentations, other recognition, celebrity and special guests. 2014 DATE:
TBD
RHODE ISLAND CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVALPAWTUCKET, CENTRAL FALLS: Annual festival held each May commemorates the donation of cherry trees by the Japanese government in the early 1900s and includes running races, planting of cherry trees, food, and fun events for the whole family. 2014 DATE: May 2 - 4
BLACKSTONE VALLEY EXPLORER PUBLIC TOURSSunday public tours and charters aboard the Blackstone River Explorer. Free tours the last Sunday in the month and special event tours throughout the season. 2014
DATES: TBD
LEISURELY BIKE TOURS4 hour guided bike tours through the back roads of the Blackstone Valley covering different regions of the Valley. Enjoy the scenery and learn about the area. 2014
DATES: TBD.
GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVALNORTH SMITHFIELD: Annual community-wide festival celebrating the start of the autumn season. Enjoy pumpkin related events, food, entertainment, community service information fair and more! Held at North Smithfield High School. 2014 DATE:
TBD.
SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVALCUMBERLAND: Annual outdoor music festival featuring five stages focusing on Celtic and world music, dance and culture. There will also be craft and food vendors and a separate admission After Festival Music Session back at Blackstone River Theatre. 2014 DATE: TBD
TOUR SNEStatewide day tours in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts run by the Tourism Council in May dealing with various themes, topics, activities or regions. 2014 DATE: May 3.
PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVALPAWTUCKET: Annual festival features concerts, arts, dragon boat races, Taste of Pawtucket food festival, arts marketplace, Philharmonic, Rocktucket, the Slater Park and Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festivals, and other events. 2014 DATES:
TBD.
CUMBERLANDFESTCUMBERLAND: Annual 4 day event includes amusement rides, family entertainment, food court, fireworks and more. 2014 DATES:
TBD.