Halloween Happenings

 

Roger Williams Park offers lots of spooky (and not-so-spooky) family fun this month!

Illuminated Swan Boat Rides
October 3-November 3 | 6:00-10:00 PM
Polo Lake, next to the Zoo (map)
Take a magical nighttime paddle and navigate a series of illuminated tunnels throughout Roger Williams Park’s ponds. Hot apple cider and hot chocolate are available to enjoy on your ride!  Learn more >

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2019
October 3-November 3 | 6:00-10:00 PM
Roger Williams Park Zoo (map)
Travel through a seasonal wonderland! Feast your senses on autumn’s beauty, winter’s swirling snow, spring’s first blossoms, and summer’s ocean breezes intricately carved on thousands of pumpkins.  Learn more >

Williams Family Cemetery Walk
Saturday, October 26 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Meet at Betsey Williams Cottage (map)
Museum docent and archivist Richard Siembab will lead a walking tour of the Park’s historic Williams family cemetery. Learn who’s buried there and what those curious headstone symbols mean.  Learn more >

Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Museum of Natural History (map)
Enjoy spooky fun crafts, a Halloween museum quest, museum vault tours, creature features and a trick-or-treat bag full of Halloween fun! Visitors receive a complimentary treat bag. Free museum and planetarium admission for costumed visitors.  Learn more >

For other upcoming activities at Roger Williams Park, visit the Conservancy’s events calendar.

Our outgoing Board Chair Joe Pari went for a boat ride with us to talk about the history of Roger Williams Park, the founding of the Conservancy, some favorite memories and projects, and of course, Rosé in the Roses on June 11 at the Botanical Center!🌹 

Don’t miss your chance to get tickets to our biggest fundraiser, and check out the full video with Joe on YouTube (links in bio for tickets and to see the video)!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors:

Special thanks to @rwpbotanicalcenter and @pvdparks and our event sponsors: @beacon.bank, @beaulinemedia , Audrey and Ed Clifton, Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman, Ruth and Jonathan Fain, History and Conservation Associates, @morinscatering, @elliesprov, @sabrina_scolari_photography, @wemakepretend, Edgewood Garden Club, Eastern Art Frame, and The Perennial Planters Garden Club.

https://www.rwpconservancy.org/support/rose-in-the-roses-a-garden-party-fundraiser/
Help us keep Roger Williams Park beautiful! Sign up for a @savethebayri cleanup on Friday, June 5, 10 AM-12 PM, for a fun way to make a difference at your favorite park, while meeting neighbors and community members! 🌳

Sign up online (see link in bio) – spots fill up fast!
Save these dates for summer fun at Roger Williams Park! We're so excited to be partnering with @firstworksri for another season of Summer Beats Concerts this July – featuring Etienne Charles on July 10 and The GroovaLottos on July 24! 

We also welcome folks to join us and @nonviolenceinstitute for weekly Partner Peace Walks every Friday at noon to connect and build community.

And don't miss out on this summer's Movies in the Park series: Groovin' Summer Movies with @pvdfilmfestival every first Friday!

Stay tuned to learn more, and visit out calendar (link in bio) for even more fun happenings!
It’s officially one month until Rosé in the Roses on June 11! 🌹We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their garden party best – including statement-making headwear! Thank you to all the fashionistas who attended our Fascinator Workshop at the Botanical Center and created some show-stopping floral accessories with the help of instructor Michelle Carden. 

Even if you missed the workshop, you have full permission to get creative with your Rosé look! Get your tickets by the end of May to enjoy an evening of mingling at the @rwpbotanicalcenter and Rose Maze, delicious bites by Ellie’s Bakery and Morin’s Catering, Mahjong with the @thegildedbirds, entertainment from the @theprovidencedrumtroupe, live music by @luisgilbertord and Ashley Frith, and more! 

Special thanks to our event sponsors: @beacon.bank, @beaulinemedia, Audrey and Ed Clifton, Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman, History and Conservation Associates, @morinscatering, @elliesprov, and @wemakepretend.

https://www.rwpconservancy.org/support/rose-in-the-roses-a-garden-party-fundraiser/
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