The 7th Annual Ballard Park Pumpkin Tour
The 7th Annual Ballard Park Pumpkin Tour will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 4:30 to 9:30 pm at Ballard Park. The evening tour features a display of over 1,000 jack-o-lanterns carved by local community groups and the general public.
In addition to the nonprofit organizations, members of the public are invited to participate by purchasing their own display area. Display areas are $75 and should include at least 20 pumpkins. In past years families as well as businesses have carved pumpkins for display. Those interested in reserving a display should do so by Friday, October 9th in order to be included in the map given to tour goers that evening. Pumpkins should be dropped off between the hours of 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 17th. There are 50 areas within the park’s loop trail available for display. Displays may be taken home at the conclusion of the event.
The 7th Annual Ballard Park Pumpkin tour is a free event and open to the public. It will be held rain or shine. Ballard Park is located at the intersection of Hazard & Wickham Roads in Newport. Parking is available in the Rogers High School lot on Wickham Road.
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Adult and Children's Halloween Parties at Belcourt Castle
On Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 the International Special Events Society (ISES) Rhode Island Chapter will host its Annual Halloween Bash fundraiser. The event will take place from 8:00p.m. – 12:00a.m. at Belcourt Castle, located at 657 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, RI.
What better way to experience this elegant castle, with its medieval flavor, than during a time when it is ghoulishly decorated by some of the best special event designers in the state! The haunted castle will be transformed into the ultimate Halloween experience, as the Gothic Ballroom in the 60-room mansion will set the stage for the Halloween Bash. Food and beverages will be provided with a live band and DJ on both floors of the castle, plus a costume contest with prizes awarded for different categories. Special hotel packages with shuttle service will be available.
A new addition this year is the Children’s Costume Party which will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 12:00 – 3:00p.m. This new event lets children and their parents experience the spookiest mansion in Newport. There will be games, treats, a haunted hayride and tour, plus a costume parade. Come celebrate the spirit of Halloween with the entire family this year at Belcourt Castle.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the Royal Arts Foundation and the ISES Rhode Island chapter’s education and outreach programs.
Halloween Bash tickets can be purchased online at www.regonline.com/halloweenbash. Friday, October 23, 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight $75 prior to October 15 $85 after October 15 and at the door Saturday, October 24, 8:00 pm to 12:00 Midnight $85 prior to October 15 $95 after October 15 and at the door
The Children’s Costume Party Saturday, October 24 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm $12 per person
For additional information visit www.isesri.org or e-mail info@isesri.org or call 401-421-8811 and ask for Rocky Toomey – Halloween Bash Committee Chair.
Goblins in The Garden
Saturday, October 3, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for this friendly and educational Fall family celebration. Wear a costume and hit the Trick-or-Treat Trail! And don't forget to enter your favorite apple pie in the Apple Pie Contest
Apple Pie Contest Judging
Saturday, October 3, 1:00 PM
On Saturday, October 3rd Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum brings you its first ever Apple Pie Contest!
This event will be held during the Goblins in the Garden family program. Participants are invited to try out their best apple pie recipes and bring a baked creation for the ultimate in bragging rights -- the best Blithewold apple pie!
Only 75 contestant slots will be available. A panel of local chefs, restaurateurs, and pie lovers will donate their time and taste buds to judge dozens of apple pies. After the judging, the public can join in on the fun and taste these delicious creations for just a few bucks and conduct their own taste test.
If you would like to register, please do so by Thursday, October 1, 2009. To register, please call at either (401) 253-2707 ext. 21 or ext. 16. It costs $15 to enter a pie for judging. Pies can be dropped off at Blithewold on Saturday October 3, from 9 am -11 am. Judging will take place on the same day at 1:00 pm. The winner will be announced and prizes will be given after the judging!
This event is FREE with Blithewold admission. Part of the Autumn Splendor Festival!
Melville Elementary's Annual Fall Festival and Silent Auction
Saturday, October 31st, 10:00-3:00. Wear your costumes and come joing the fun!
Crafts, Cake walk, Games Galore, Spooky classroom, and much, much more!!
Hope to see you there! Rain or Shine.
Green Animals Fall Family Festival
September 19
10AM-5PM
Scarecrow building, kids' crafts, storytelling, local produce, artisans, a Dutch Bulb sale, and live music highlight our third annual Fall Family Festival at Green Animals! A full day of fun for the whole family.
Award-winning story teller Cindy Killavey of Portsmouth will enthrall children from 2 pm to 3 pm
Included with regular admission
$12 for adults, $4.50 for children 6-17.
Preservation Society members and all children under 6 FREE!
Harvest Fair - Norman Bird Sanctuary
October 3 & 4 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Activities include the Mudpit, The Monkey Bridge, Midway Games, Pony Rides, the Children's Tent and Games, and the Mabel Express! -a Barrel Train ride!
