CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s

THE MUST LIST

5 essential events happening this month

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 For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

September 1 and 3:

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

September 3-5:

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

September 4, 18, and 24:

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

September 10:

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

September 11:

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

September 11-12:

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

September 17-19:

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

September 19:

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

September 30:

Herresho 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, Herresho .org