CALENDAR: This month’s

THE MUST LIST

Summertime Must-Do’s

Thursdays:

Basins along the Saugatucket River are set ablaze for RiverFire, lighting up downtown Wakefield and hosting an evening of street performers, vendors, and entertainment. WakefieldVillageAssociation.com Charlestown Seafood Festival

July 4:

Narragansett’s 4th of July Family Beach Day party is a favorite tradition featuring patriotic tunes by the Brass Force Band and US Coast Guard Band and, of course, a fireworks display. NarragansettRI.gov

July 10-11:

Thanks to the Wickford Art Association, 200+ artists and crafters from across New England will gather at Wilson Park for the Wickford Arts Festival to show their wares, just as they’ve done for 59 years. WickfordArt.org

July 15 & August 19:

On third Thursdays, East Greenwich Strolls on Main open up the street for shopping and outdoor dining, with di erent themes like a July arts stroll with Chalk the Walk and live music in August. EastGreenwichChamber.com

July 17:

Browse works of art including paintings, pottery, blown glass, fine furniture, jewelry, and more by talent from across the country all in one place for the 25th Annual Virtu Art Festival at Wilcox Park. Westerly, Facebook: Virtu Art Festival For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

July 22-24:

What would a South County summer be without the Blessing of the Fleet Festival? This three-day event features seafood, a virtual 10-mile road race, and of course blessings bestowed on the fleet. NarragansettLionsClub.org

July 23:

Take advantage of discounted kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals for the guided Pettaquamscutt Paddle at sunset, hosted by Narrow River Preservation Association. Saunderstown, NarrowRiver.org

July 17 & August 21:

Go on a spooky adventure in the historic Smith’s Castle for the Paranormal Nights series led by the Paranormal Legend Society. Reservations are limited so book in advance. North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org

July 26 & August 29:

Food trucks, live music, and horse-drawn carriage rides are backdropped by lanterns set aglow in the cove for Wickford Harbor Lights, family-friendly strolls around the village. Facebook: Wickford Harbor Lights

August 6-8:

Eat lobster rolls, fish and chips, chowder, and more to your stomach’s content at Ninigret Park for the Charlestown Seafood Festival, with rides, a car show, and fireworks display, too. CharlestownRIChamber.com

August 8:

Another stellar lineup of acts is planned for ConserFest, a music festival all about uplifting the arts and environmental conservation, going virtual again this year with an online portal to access shows. Block Island, ConserFest.org

August 11-15:

The Washington County Fair returns for its 55th year with music on the main stage, and details about midway rides, livestock shows, tractor pulls, and more down-home fun in the works. Richmond, WashingtonCountyFair-RI.com