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By Abbie Lahmers
THE MUST LIST
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October 2: A day of live music, traditional dance, art vendors, a biergarten, and entertainment for the whole family at Wakefield Oktoberfest ushers in fall while celebrating German culture. Facebook: Wakefield Village Association
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October 9:
October 16-17:
Noted Indigenous historical authors and speakers deliver new perspectives on the beliefs and culture of native Rhode Islanders for the First People’s Summit at Smith’s Castle. North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org
The Misquamicut Players present Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night, a Monty Python reenactment with a blazing fire to backdrop the comedic night at The Windjammer. Misquamicut, GuyFawkesUSA.com
Hopkinton and Richmond artists and artisans open their studios to the public for the weekend of the HopArts Studio Trail, offering demonstrations, details of their craft, and work for sale. HopArts.org
October 3:
October 15-17:
October 23 and 24:
Sparks fly at the Yankee Steam-Up, the region’s oldest steam engine show for model makers, engineers, and history buffs at the New England Wireless & Steam Museum. East Greenwich, NEWSM.org
The Ninigret Quilters’ Ruby Jubilee Quilt Show presents over 150 quilts on display at the Westerly Armory, and you can enter a raffle for a chance to win the spotlighted quilt. Westerly, NinigretQuilters.blogspot.com
Meander through North Kingstown, Warwick, and East Greenwich for West Bay Open Studios, a self-guided tour of artists and their maker spaces, with details to be posted online closer to the date. WestBayOpenStudios.com
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October 16:
October 24:
Fans of the horror classic Haunting of Hill House will love Granite Theatre’s rendition of this spooky story opening in time for Halloween, with select dates throughout the month. Westerly, GraniteTheatre.com
Steely Dan tribute band Hey Nineteen and Doobie Brothers tribute What a Fool Believes perform on the beach for Fall Fest RI, with food trucks on the scene all night. North Kingstown, Hey19Band.com
The 7th annual Narragansett Rhode Race will include a marathon, half marathon, and 5K, so lace up those sneakers and enjoy iconic RI sights and autumn scenery while you run. Narragansett, RhodeRaces.com
Photo by Seth Jacobson Photography, courtesy of Wakefield Village Association
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