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Through September: Food Truck Fridays at Roger Williams Park bring many of the state’s best trucks every week. Enjoy live music, ride the carousel, and play in Hasbro’s Boundless Playground at this family-friendly event. Pro v idence, RIFoodTrucks.com

May 5: Swing by beloved family-run restaurant Beef Barn for a hearty lunch and then head outside to their back fields to peruse the Spring Artisan Festival featuring goods from over 50 local makers. North Smithfield, Facebook: Beef Barn Restaurant

May 6: Don’t miss the most exciting two minutes in sports at the fifth annual Derby Day along with a cocktail party and dinner featuring southern-inspired specialties prepared by Russell Morin Catering. Bristol, LindenPlace.org

May 9: Indulge in bites from local restaurants, breweries, and more at Taste of North Kingstown , with raffle proceeds benefiting the NK Food Pantry, in the Hangar at Flightlevel Aviation. NorthKingstown.com

May 12: Sample whites, reds, and fruit wines at the Spring Lantern Paint & Sip at Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery while decorating floral decor with Painted by the Shore. West Greenwich, PaintedByTheShore.com

May 13: Sip fine teas over light bites with the special lady in your life at the Mother’s Day Garden Tea at Mapleville Farm. Soup, salad, sandwiches, and pastries will be served in their lush perennial garden. Mapleville, BensBakery.com

May 20-21: Savor the bounty of local aquaculture in the Ocean State at the Bowen’s Wharf Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival , a free event showcasing the state’s 40+ oyster farms along with exhibitors and live music. Newport, BowensWharf.com

Photo by Melissa Jones, courtesy of Finback Brewery