Category: Culture

November 18, 2025

The holidays are all about giving, and nothing says thoughtful like a gift that creates memories. This season, skip the ordinary things and surprise your friends and family with an experience they’ll savor — a Rhode Island Red Food Tours gift certificate. From food lovers and history buffs to couples, coworkers, and weekend explorers, it’s […]

April 6, 2025

Here are the best dining spots in Rhode Island to celebrate graduations at local colleges and universities.

January 10, 2025

Downcity Providence and Newport Neighborhood Food Tours foster a warm environment for savoring flavors, building bonds, and making new connections.

November 11, 2024

As the crisp autumn air settles over Rhode Island, the state’s vibrant bar scene welcomes a lineup of the best seasonal cocktails in Rhode Island, perfect for cozying up. From warming hot drinks to spicy, festive creations, there’s a taste for everyone in Rhode Island’s best bars and restaurants. Here are the top spots to […]

October 28, 2024

Rhode Island is rich in ghost stories and haunted sites, thanks to its long history and colonial past.

March 25, 2024

Spring 2024 things to do rhode island

November 9, 2023

Shop local this holiday season throughout Rhode Island’s shops and galleries throughout Providence, Wickford, Newport, Warren and beyond.

June 14, 2023

Many films, televisions show and stream series have been filmed on location in Rhode Island.

March 11, 2022

Whether you are Irish or just want to celebrate the Irish, Rhode Island’s pint (of Guinness!) overfloweth with options from end to end! Without a doubt there will be, as they say in Gaelic, “Céad Míle Fáilte,” or “one hundred thousand welcomes!”

November 14, 2021

Since the day we launched Rhode Island Red Food Tours, we wanted to share not only the extraordinary culinary talent throughout Newport and Providence, but the many distinct cultural influences that make our flavors so distinct. In many places, we find the fusion of past and present on our palate, and many tastes are rooted […]

July 9, 2021

Revival Brewing Company Revival Brewing Company in Providence is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, but founder Sean Larkin is a bonafide craft brew legend in the Ocean State. He served as Chief Brewing Officer at Trinity Brewhouse in Providence for a decade and was a consultant for legendary Narragansett Beer before opening Revival with […]

June 2, 2021

You’re getting hitched! But before you do, there’s an age old tradition of gathering with your closest bros and having a little unsupervised fun. While such parties have earned a reputation for becoming raucous affairs, there are plenty of exciting activities throughout Rhode Island that you can enjoy without ruffling any (boa) feathers. Fishing Charters […]

May 20, 2021

We’re serving up some inspiring things to see, do and savor to raise a toast to those saying “I do!”

February 26, 2020

Not quite winter and not quite spring (for Rhode Islanders at least), March is a month of ups and downs. Some days are cold and some days are warm. With that in mind, we’ve crafted this list of happenings to get you back outside, but with plenty of indoor alternatives. We’re looking forward to all […]

January 19, 2020

Love is the air… the love of food, that is. February is a great month to be a foodie in Rhode Island. Between Valentine’s Day dinners, the Inaugural RI VegFest, and another Sucrée event hosted by Gracie’s, we’ve already got our foodie fill. Read on for more fun this February! As a Valentine’s Day gift […]

December 29, 2019

We don’t know about you, but we are ready for some foodie fun in the New Year! Our January Lil Rhody Round-Up includes cooking classes, Providence Restaurant week, foodie fundraisers, and some non-foodie (but still fun!) events. Jump into the New Year with an open mind and ready to eat! Did you know we have […]

November 22, 2019

The holidays are hands down the busiest time of year. There are always cookies to bake, kids to chauffeur, family to see, and gifts to buy. To make your holidays a little easier, we compiled our favorite gifts and experiences for last-minute shoppers. Making this list extra special is that everything can be purchased in […]

November 13, 2019

There are many magical months in Rhode Island but we think December is the most spirited. After Thanksgiving, the white lights, evergreen wreaths, and red ribbons are rolled out. And we can’t overlook the decked-out Christmas trees and Hanukkah menorahs lighting up our neighborhood windows. It may be colder outside, but this month is exceptionally […]

October 21, 2019

Our last full month of fall brings a lot of change. The leaves are changing color and dropping from their limbs. Shorter days are ahead as we leave Daylight Savings behind and “fall forward” on the second Sunday of the month. In November, there are a lot of special days worth celebrating. Our month starts […]

September 11, 2019

Autumn is a busy season for Rhode Islanders. With all of these great events coming up, we have a lot of planning to do. With all of the festivals, we should rename Columbus Day Weekend “Festival Weekend” in Rhode Island. There are a ton of great festivals this time of year, so plan accordingly. You don’t want […]

August 17, 2019

Did you know that October and September are the most popular months to get married in, with June, May and August right behind according to WeddingWire. So this seems like a great time to gather your girlfriend tribe for a fun bachelorette weekend before the big day! A tradition that indulges and celebrates you and your […]

August 13, 2019

Ahhh, September. We can practically feel fall in the air. New England weather can be unpredictable, but we always welcome the dry fresh air of September and the melancholy that comes with it. As you read through our Lil Rhody Round-Up, you’ll notice that it seems September is the month of the festival. From seafood […]

July 19, 2019

Happy August! The days are longer, the sun is hot, and the fun is just getting started. Don’t let the summer slip away, we’ve rounded up 17 events to help make it last a little longer. We have all the summer music festivals, antique shows, bar crawls and more! Check these off your Rhode Island […]

July 1, 2019

Summer has arrived in Rhode Island. The days are hot and the night’s are cool. Del’s Lemonade is open, the beaches are busy, and the Rustic Tri View Drive-In is screening the summer’s top movies. It’s the season to drive with your top down, cannonball into the pool, and make sweet summertime memories. Our July […]

May 27, 2019

The sun is shining, the breeze is cool, and the skies are clear. It’s the perfect weather for a bike ride. Whether you’re taking a solo trip, biking with the kids, or going on a group ride, these 8 Rhode Island bike paths in no particular order are perfect. After your bike ride, treat yourself […]