South County, Rhode Island

09/21/2026

Tuesday is Rhode Island Day at The Big E and The South County Tourism Council is there to share our region and welcome you as you enter the Rhode Island Building!

The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the fourth largest fair in North America. Attendees can enjoy hours of free entertainment and attractions, terrific food, plus the best that New England—and beyond—has to offer.

09/21/2026

Limited number of rooms, and they're selling fast! 👻👻👻

👻 Spooky season is creeping in…

And with 300+ years of history, you can imagine The General Stanton Inn has a few stories of its own. 🕯️

Old rooms. Strange happenings. Guests who may have never truly checked out…

Haunted Rooms America is bringing an exclusive overnight paranormal investigation to The General Stanton Inn, with special access to our oldest and most historic spaces.

Would you spend a night here after dark once we’ve awoken the ghosts? 👀

Book Now: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/rhode-island/ghost-hunts/general-stanton-inn

09/18/2026

It's Cider Season in South County! Get your Cider Doughnuts while you can!
The Hard-Pressed Cider Company, LLC 🍎

www.southcountyri.com/listing/the-hard-pressed-cider-company/2379/

09/17/2026

International Observe the Moon
Frosty Drew Observatory & Sky Theatre will join thousands of museums, observatories, and science institutions around the world in spotlighting our nearest neighbor, the Moon. The 58% waxing gibbous Moon will be in perfect position for spectacular up-close viewing through their telescopes and on the grounds.

www.southcountyri.com/event/international-observe-the-moon-night/18788/

09/17/2026

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Sorry - this event has been cancelled due to the pending rainstorm on Sunday. Sorry about that.

🚁 SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: Free Helicopter Rides Return! Weather Permitting

Heliblock Helicopter Adventures brings 3-4 minute rides to Town Beach North Lot, Sunday Sept 20, 10am–3pm. Rides are FREE and first-come, first-served. Luca's Coffee and Ice Cream will be on site!

🥾 Prefer to stay on the ground? Join the Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust and Friends of Canonchet Farm for guided hikes at 10am — choose the 1.5-mile Sunset Farm Trail or the 5.2-mile Gansett Loop Trail (dog friendly, leashed pups welcome).
Sad to report that we have to cancel the free Helicopter Rides this Sunday due to the pending rainstorm. Sorry about that.

🏘️ Or take the Narragansett Historical Society's Sunday Promenade along Central Street, 11am–3pm and experience the street the way it looked in its summer heyday.

09/16/2026

It's a geat time of year to take a walk in the woods to visit Iver and Young Boulder!

09/15/2026

Just in time for the Calamari Festival!

Narragansett Chamber of Commerce
The Town Dock

Come for the coast. Stay for the calamari. From quaint fishing villages to bustling seaside restaurants, calamari is part of life in South County. Fresh from our local waters and celebrated across the

09/14/2026

The RI Calamari Festival is this week! Indulge in the state's appetizer, and, new this year-oysters!! Watch a sunset or gaze at the moon in Charlestown, enjoy a comedy show, brunch, a farm picnic, and take advantage of Fall rate specials at the Shelter

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09/14/2026

Autumn in New England is great. Autumn in South County is fantastic. Come see why!

Ian Brownhill returns with why you should visit South County, RI in the fall.

09/12/2026

Peaches anyone? Pick your own at Narrow Lane Orchard ! Cortland, McIntosh, Gala,, and Honeycrisp ready for picking too!

www.southcountyri.com/listing/narrow-lane-orchard/128/