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By Abbie Lahmers
THE MUST LIST
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September 5: Celebrate the season’s last hurrah with a parade, live music, food trucks, face painting, and more for the Say Goodbye to Summer Festival at North Kingstown Town Beach. NKSummerFestival.com
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September 17-19:
Ahead of Labor Day, Music on the Hill presents two hour-long chamber music concerts; fans of Beethoven, Brahms, and Bach will have plenty to rejoice. Westerly and East Greenwich, MusicOnTheHillRI.org
A nationwide tour of top-notch stand-up performers, the Winery Comedy Tour makes an appearance at Tapped Apple this month with laughter flowing from the taps. Westerly, Facebook: Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery
Head to the beach for the Misquamicut Fall Fest, where you can take in the view of the Block Island Sound from atop a ferris wheel, snack on food truck fare, and admire classic cars. MisquamicutFestival.org
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September 19:
Camp out and jam into the night or snag a day pass for Rhythm & Roots, a showcase of musical styles ranging from Cajon to bluegrass, plus food and craft vendors, at Ninigret Park. Charlestown, RhythmAndRoots.com
Bring a blanket and find a space on the lawn of Wilcox Park to enjoy orchestra music at the annual Chorus of Westerly Summer Pops, with a special focus on the community’s emergence from the pandemic. ChorusOfWesterly.org
Arts in Common presents the Bristol PorchFest, a family-friendly music event of local talent performing acoustic sets on neighborhood porches all over town for listeners and strollers to enjoy. Facebook: Bristol PorchFest
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September 30:
WaterFire returns this month with three partial lightings once again illuminating Waterplace Park and commemorating COVID heroes, the organization’s 15th anniversary, and education, respectively. Providence, WaterFire.org
Peruse artisan vendors and sample tasty treats along the Narragansett Parkway for the Gaspee Days Fall Fest: a crafts market and Saturday block party of live music celebrating local history. Warwick, Gaspee.com
Herreshoff Marine Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with events all summer, culminating in the Golden Jubilee Gala this month at their picturesque waterfront venue. Bristol, Herreshoff.org
Photo courtesy of Nancy Rafi
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