Theater & Family-Friendly Entertainment May 16, 2026 Bill Blagg’s Family Magic — Providence Performing Arts Center A family-friendly magic performance takes place in mid-May at PPAC. May 20 – June 7, 2026 Disney’s The Lion King — Providence Performing Arts Center The Broadway touring production returns to Providence for a multi-week run. Performances begin May 20 and continue into early June. May 2026 (ongoing) Providence Children’s Museum Programs — Providence Interactive exhibits and recurring programs continue throughout the month. Food, Drink & Coastal Markets May 2026 (Saturdays and Wednesdays) Aquidneck Growers Market — Newport (Memorial Boulevard) The Aquidneck Growers Market operates weekly with local produce and artisan goods. According to market organizers, the outdoor season begins in May. Dates of operation are: Wednesdays: May 6-October 28 and Saturdays: May 16 – November 21.
May 2, 2026 Providence Spring Artisans Market — Lippitt Memorial Park, Providence The outdoor artisan market returns for the season in early May. It features local vendors, handmade goods, and prepared foods and is held alongside Hope Street Farmers Market. May 2026 Newport Vineyards Events & Tastings — Middletown Newport Vineyards hosts tastings, live music, and seasonal programming. Events include wine tastings and farm-to- table experiences. May 25, 2026 Leyden Farm Vineyard Wine Tasting — West Greenwich (12:00 PM) A Memorial Day weekend wine tasting event is scheduled at Leyden Farm Vineyard. Wedding Planning & Seasonal Showcases May 3, 2026 RI Women’s Expo — Crowne Plaza Providence— Warwick (11:00 AM) A large regional expo featuring over 80 local vendors, a beauty pavilion, a wellnes and lifestyle pavilion, food tastings, fashion shows and various speakers. May 2026 (select dates) Wedding Open Houses — Newport County Venues Spring venue showcases take place across Newport’s historic mansions and coastal properties. Couples can tour venues and meet vendors throughout the month. Sports Events — May 2, 2026 Rhode Island FC — Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket Rhode Island FC continues its USL Championship season with matches throughout May. On May 2 it’s Star Wars Night at Centreville Bank Stadium. Sailing, Outdoor & Waterfront Activities May 31, 2026 (7:30AM – 10:30PM) Newport 10 Miler – Fort Adams State Park, Newport The Newport 10 Miler returns for its 13th annual running. The oceanside race is one of the most scenic road races in the country. May 2026 Sailing Season Opens — Newport Harbor According to Discover Newport, sailing activity increases significantly as charter and boating season begins. Cliff Walk — Newport The Cliff Walk sees peak spring visitation in May. According to the City of Newport, it remains one of the area’s most popular attractions. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge — Middletown According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, May is ideal for birdwatching and coastal walks.
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