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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 18:

Since it couldn’t happen in March, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take to the streets of Providence a few months late with all the revelry intact and a 5K race happening in the morning. ProvidenceStPatricksParade.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 24:

Widely regarded for his genre-bending music, Ben Folds’ In Actual Person Live For Real Tour is coming to The Vets, as the venue celebrates the return of live shows this month. TheVetsRI.com

September 25-26:

The German American Cultural Society of RI invites guests to their biergarten and Ratskeller bar for an Oktoberfest of live music, dancing, Festbier, and traditional cuisine. Pawtucket, GACSRI.org Candy Trays • Salt Water Taffy • Wide Assortment of Chocolate Assorted Chocolates • Buttercrunch • Turtles • Gourmet Truffles Sugar-free Chocolates & Non-Chocolate Novelties • Gift Baskets

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