CALENDAR: This month’s

THE MUST LIST

5 essential events happening this month

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 For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

October 2:

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

October 3:

Sparks fly at the Yankee Steam-Up, the region’s oldest steam engine show for model makers, engineers, and history bu s at the New England Wireless & Steam Museum. East Greenwich, NEWSM.org

October 8-31:

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

October 9:

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

October 15-17:

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

October 16:

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

October 16-17:

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 23 and 24:

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

October 24:

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