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Fall Festive Family Fun Around Rhode Island!

By Joyce Campbell, Macaroni KID Southern RI, Publisher September 13, 2023




Throughout this fabulous state of ours, we have found some of the best places to head to in Rhode Island for some Fall Family Fun!  

Please note you should always contact the location/venue to confirm dates and times.  The weather may play a factor in your plans, and cancelations may occur.  

Locations and venues are listed alphabetically by town/city.


Whether you are looking to pick your own, searching for hayrides, or a corn maze,  Macaroni KID hopes you have fun this season! 


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Ashaway

Yellow Horse
40 Collins Road
Ashaway RI 02804

Yellow Horse Fall Family Festival  October 21, 2023  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bristol

Coggeshall Farm Museum

1 Colt Drive

Bristol RI 02809

Step back in time and experience the life of Rhode Island's salt marsh farmers in the late 18th century.

Some events they offer are Wool, Pigs, and more! 

Click here to view some events!

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Mount Hope Farm

250 Metacom Ave

Bristol RI 02809

(401) 254-1745

Celebrating 25 years, in addition to their farmers market, this farm offers a variety of classes and events.


Dior Design and Decor

3399 S County Trail #3

East Greenwich RI 02818

(401) 338-8600

Fall Festival-Dior Design & Decor September 17, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Exeter

Yawgoo Valley Ski Area

160 Yawgoo Valley Rd.

Exeter RI 02822

Exeter Fall Festival September 23, 2023 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Foster

Cucumber Hill Farm

39 Cucumber Hill Road
Foster, RI 02825
401-397-7500  

Offering a variety of family fun!  From a festival corn maze, axe throwing, food truck to pony rides and plenty of pumpkins to pick!  Open on the weekends starting September 23rd through October 29!

Hope

Confreda Greenhouses & Farm

2150 Scituate Ave

Hope , RI , 02831

(401) 823-1150

Celebrating 100 years, Confreda Greenhouses & Farm has one of the best locals for all things Fall!

Check out some of their events here!

Johnston

Dame Farm & Orchards LLC

91-B Brown Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919

"Three generations of the Dame family Serving your family."

With seasonal wagon rides to pick your own, this farm certainly will help you welcome Fall with all the fun!





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Salisbury Farm

11 Peck Hill Rd

Johnston RI 02919

(401) 942-9741

Historical family farm open seasonally spring through fall.Offering pick your own, seasonal and more!

Upcoming events

Giant Corn Maze

Lincoln

Butterfly Farm

679 Great Road

Lincoln, RI 02865
401-837-3300

Offering a variety of farm products from meat and eggs to veggies and more!  Butterfly Farm hosts events and offers dog training, this farm has it all!

Events:

Fall Fest-Butterfly Farm  Weekends October 7-24

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Chase Farm

671 Great Road

Lincoln RI 02865

(401) 333-8418

2nd Annual-A MAGICAL FALL FESTIVAL-Hearthside House Museum September 30, 2023 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Middletown

Rocky Brook Orchard

997 Wapping Rd

Middletown, RI 02842

(401) 851-7989

Boasting being Middletown's original orchard, Rocky Book Orchard seems to offer a pick your own which nearly everyone can enjoy!

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Sweet Berry Farm
915 Mitchell's Lane

Middletown, RI 02842

Offering a variety of pick your own from berries, flowers, apples Christmas trees and more!

North Kingstown

Narrow Lane Orchard

Narrow Lane Orchard
213 Narrow Lane
North Kingstown, R.I. 02852

(401) 294-3584

Offering a variety of apples for pick your own!

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Smith's Castle

55 Richard Smith Drive

North Kingstown RI 02852

(401) 294-3521

Where South County begins...Smith's Castle is a non-profit or 501(c)3 status National Historical Site!

Fall Festival, classes lectures and more!

North Scituate

Barden Family Orchard

56 Elmdale Rd, 

North Scituate, RI 02857

(401) 934-1413 Facebook Page

bardenfamilyorchard@gmail.com

"Family-Owned Orchard in Rhode Island Since 1931" Offering a variety of pick-your-own and markets.

Open Daily from August 1 through Halloween.  November hours vary.

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Knight Farm Orchard and Country Breakfast Restaurant

1 Snake Hill Rd, 

North Scituate, RI

(401) 349-4408

Offering a variety of fun!  From hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, to cider donuts and more!

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Sunset Orchard

244 Gleaner Chapel Rd
North Scituate, RI 02857

Enjoy the orchard as you pick your own apples with the family!  Multiple varieties to choose from.  Starts in September!

Portsmouth

Escobar Farm

133 & 255(GPS) Middle Road

Portsmouth RI 02871

401-835-8813

Check out their corn maze here!

Providence

Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence RI 02907

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular-Roger Williams Park Zoo

One of our states best seasonal attraction!  Fun for all ages to enjoy! Runs September 28-October 31!

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Monster Bash RUN

250 S Water St

Providence RI 02903

PROVIDENCE MONSTER DASH 5K & KIDS MONSTER DASH October 29, 2023 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Richmond

Pasquale Farm

421 Kingstown Rd

Richmond RI 02892

(401) 515-7815

Offering some of the best Fall Fun in Southern RI!  Check out some of their events here!

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Spring Hill Sugar House

522 Gardiner Road, 

Richmond RI

(401) 788-7431

Offering pick your own, corn maze and Fall Fest!  Click here for event details!

Saunderstown

Casey Farm

2325 Boston Neck Rd, 

Saunderstown, RI 02874

(401) 295-1030

Historic New England's Casey Farm is a museum, education center, CSA, and farmers market.  Offering Farm Tours and classes for families to enjoy.  Check out some of their classes here!





Scituate

Scituate Art Festival

The Village Green
Route 116
North Scituate RI 02857

Event details and more here!

South Kingstown

Clark Farms

2984 Commodore Perry Hwy.

Wakefield RI 02879

(401)783-8844

Family-run Garden Center and Landscaping Co. 30 acre farm with seasonal activities! 

Corn maze, pumpkins, Farm fun, petting zoo and more!  Check out some of their events here!

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Farmers Daughter

716 Mooresfield Rd.

South Kingstown RI 02879

(401)792-1340

"Purveyors of Unique & Unusual Plant Material, Pottery, Fountains and Garden Décor

Family fun farm center offering a wide selection of season plants, classes and activities!"

Check out the details on their Fall Fest here!

21st Annual Pumpkin Launch!-This is a MUST DO event for all!  Enjoy the launching of pumpkins while you take in the farm!

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Shickasheen Farm
3798 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown RI 02879
(401) 308-2067

"From vibrant flowers to houseplants, gardening tools to expert advice, we've got you covered. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and provide you with the finest products to make your garden thrive."

Here are some events at the garden center!

Pumpkin Artistry - Adults + Kids at Shickasheen Farm September 30, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Town of South Kingstown Parks and Recreation

Multiple locations, please see event details for locations, times and instructors.

Through out the Fall Season, multiple classes, events and shows will be held!

Events

Joyce's Jungle Book Club:"Pete the Cat and Treasure Map" September 19, 2023 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Cider Making-Casey Farm SKPR September 21, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Scarecrow Making-Casey Farm-SKPR September 27, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Joyce's Jungle Free Pumpkin Painting!-SKPR October 16-20 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Joyce's Jungle Book Club:"Pete the Cat, Five Little Pumpkin" October 30, 2023 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Trick or Treat on the Farm-Casey Farm-SKPR October 31, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Wakefield Oktoberfest!

NEW DATE Saturday October 28th!

Saturday, October 7th 12pm-11pm

Live music, food, shopping and more!  Join family & friends for an all-ages event in downtown Wakefield, RI. This cherished annual event starts at noon and 'goes to 11!'


Warren

Frerichs Farm

43 Kinnicutt Ave

Warren RI 02885

(401) 245-8245

Wonderful farm to enjoy the Fall season, boasting 25 years of Mums!  

Rescheduling their Mums and Scarecrow event due to the weather, stay tuned for updates.

Warwick

Rocky Point Farm

130 Rocky Point Ave

Warwick, RI

(401) 737-4017

Offering pick your own pawpaws!

Upcoming events!

Pumpkin Carving Contest-Rocky Point Farm October 26, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Halloween Pumpkin Walk-Rocky Point Farm October 27-30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Westerly

Manfredi Farms

77 Dunn's Corners Rd, 

Westerly, RI

Events

2nd Annual Manfredi Farms Harvest Fest 

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Misquamicut Fallfest Weekend September 15-17 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sun, Sand, Food and Music: Misquamicut Fallfest is Back!  A MUST DO this fall!

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Polar Play
62 Franklin Street Unit 13
Westerly, RI 02891

Trunk or Treat at Polar Play! October 15, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Halloween Costume Party at Polar Play!  October 19, 2023  4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Westerly Public Library

44 Broad Street
Westerly, RI 02891

(401) 596-2877

Pumpkin Pickup OCT 21, 2023 9:00 AM–03:00 PM

Fall Fest & Pumpkin Stroll October 28, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Movie in the Park - Hocus Pocus October 28, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

October Storywalk: Day of the Dead Celebration October 30-31, 2023 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Monster Mash Bash October 31, 2023 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

West Kingston

Shickasheen Farm
3798 Kingstown Road
West Kingston RI 02879
(401) 308-2067

"From vibrant flowers to houseplants, gardening tools to expert advice, we've got you covered. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and provide you with the finest products to make your garden thrive."

Here are some events at the garden center!

Pumpkin Artistry - Adults + Kids at Shickasheen Farm September 30, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wickford 

Events happening in the Historic Village of Wickford

Wickford Harbor Lights!
October 13, 2023
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

“OctoberVets” 5K Fun Run and German Festivale
October 14, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Witches of Wickford Parade
October 21, 2023
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

WITCHES PADDLE 2023-Wickford Harbor
October 22, 2023
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Spooky Sip and Stroll-Wickford Village
October 26, 2023
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Horribles Parade-Wickford Village
October 28, 2023
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Spooky Historic Walking Tour-Wickford Village
October 28, 2023
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