With Pride Month, Father's Day, Juneteenth and the end of the school year all taking place this week, we've got a lot to celebrate! Check out this week's top five "can't miss" family events and activities in Central RI to get in on all of the action! With so many amazing events, I'm cheating a little bit this week with a few "bonus" events (shh, don't tell!)
1. Warwick Food Truck Night - Crowne Plaza
Stop by the Crowne Plaza Hotel a food truck feast! More than a dozen food trucks will be on-site for this delicious and fun event. Trinity Brewhouse will also be on-site serving local beer and wine.
Thursday, June 15
2. Yappy Hour Wine Garden
Gather at the Gazebo for a Spring Yappy Hour! Humans can enjoy sips from our Wine Garden with Avvio Restaurant while hanging out with your fellow neighborhood pups!
- Enjoy treats for humans and pups.
- Humans can enjoy sips from our Wine Garden with Avvio Restaurant.
- Hang out with your fellow neighborhood dog lovers and their pups!
- Meet local adoptable pups from Heart of RI Animal Rescue
- Enjoy photo ops, treats, giveaways and more fun times for you and your pup.
Saturday, June 17
3. Animal Encounters with Roger Williams Park Zoo at Garden City Center
Every Tuesday, now through August 15, Garden City Center will be hosting small creatures and critters from Roger Williams Park Zoo at the Gazebo! There is no formal programming so families can drop by any time during the hour to meet the animals, learn all about their habitats and other fun facts. There will even be a take-home craft and activity!
Tuesday, June 20
Father's Day Events
4. Father's Day Craft at Dogtopia
Give a very special gift to all of the dog dads who dedicate their love and support every day to their dogs. The Dogtopia staff will help your pup make a personalized Father's Day gift.
Thursday, June 15 - Friday, June 16
5. Children's Storytime celebrating Father's Day
Stop by Barnes & Noble in Warwick and celebrate Father's Day with a children's story time featuring You be Daddy by Karla Clark!
Saturday, June 17
6. Sunday Makebreak: Woodburned Father's Day Keychain
Stop in at your local Michael's store to make a special Father's Day keepsake - a wood-burned tag keychain! All supplies are included.
Sunday, June 18
Pride Month Events
7. Party at Proc: Pride Edition with Juicy Market PVD
Come get your Pride on at Party at Proc with Juicy Market PVD. Grab a beer and some food while you browse the wares of 12 local artisans and vendors. Then, stick around for the drag performance by Gigi Glam at 7:30pm.
A portion of the daily sales from “I Actually Exist” will be donated to Youth Pride RI.
Friday, June 16
8. Family Pride Karaoke Night
Celebrate Pride Month with the whole family at The Gamm Theater's Family Pride Karaoke Night. Families can sing a song in our lobby, try snacks and drinks from our café, and enjoy the weather on our patio. This fun evening will also feature face painting for the kids!
Friday, June 16
Juneteenth Events
9. Juneteenth Walk
Join the East Greenwich Community Services department for a Juneteenth walk to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The walk will begin in the parking lot of the Swift Community Center. This is a wonderful way for the whole family to get some fresh air and exercise while also taking time to recognize an important moment in our history.
Saturday, June 17
There is one last event this week that is near and dear to the Macaroni KID Cranston - Kent County family, and that is my son, Owen's, birthday. He will be the big 1-0! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OWEN!
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(He will absolutely hate everything about this! )
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