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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Sept. 29-Oct. 6

This week: Vintage cars, pumpkins, sailing, surfing, beer fest, Oktoberfests (plural) barbecue, a Harvest Fair, and more!

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Sept. 22-29

This week: Surf fest, food trail, trains, alpacas, a member of Dead & Co., Jay Leno, and more.
RI ARTS

Jay Leno on his ‘ridiculous’ R.I. house, how he’s feeling, and why he likes Joe Biden

Leno will be inducted into the Rhode Island Italian-American Hall of Fame on Sept. 27 in Providence.
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First-ever Festival Latino to highlight the Hispanic community’s traditions and culture

Saturday’s event is spearheaded by Conexión Latina Newport, which works to increase access and representation for people throughout the city.

RI MUSIC
Johnny Mathis to perform in Providence: ‘I’ll never stop singing’
At 87, Mathis has performed for nearly seven decades and recorded nearly 80 original albums.

Around New England with Kevin Cullen
On one of Vermont’s most idyllic roads, fed-up locals say no more to the leaf peepers
Residents convinced their town to close the road for three weeks at the height of foliage season to prevent social media-inspired tourists from clogging it.

COMMENTARY | JACKSON FERRARI IBELLE
Changes at this year’s PVDFest hurt artists, businesses, and the public
Rather than the festival we all grew to love, we were presented with a beefed up farmers market.

TRAVEL
Where to find foliage trackers for each New England state
Never miss the peak of the season again. Here are some key resources when planning your annual leaf-peeping.

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TRAVEL

Fall getaways your family will love. (Because let’s be real: Kids don’t really care about the pretty leaves.)

These destinations have plenty of autumn beauty, along with lots of family-friendly activities.

TRAVEL

Foliage for the first time: How our California friend helped us see fall’s colors with fresh eyes

As New Englanders, we can be blasé about foliage. So it was a challenge to design a quick day that would show our pal leaves, landscapes, and at least one covered bridge. But we did it. Here’s how.

THINGS TO DO

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Sept. 15-22

This week: VegFest, Gansett Fest, Oktoberfests, a Porchfest, and more.

THINGS TO DO

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Sept. 8-15

This week: PVDFest, the Pawtucket Arts Fest, a beer fest, a beach fest, a Kennedy Center Honoree, fireworks, ferris wheels and falcons — and corn!

Fall Travel

10 train trips to experience New England’s fall foliage in style

Let the romance of rail travel enhance the autumn colors, from the Maine coast to the quiet corner of Connecticut.

GLOBE MAGAZINE

A meteorologist’s guide to New England’s best leaf peeping this fall

Dave Epstein recommends the best times and places to view foliage in New England this year.

PROVIDENCE

Here’s what to know about PVDFest 2023

Rhode Island’s signature arts and culture festival, which celebrates the city’s vibrant creative sector, is returning to Providence this weekend, bringing with it hundreds of artists and visitors to the city.

RI FOOD & DINING

Where to eat during PVDFest

It's time to start planning your meals for the annual three-day celebration.