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Antique Carousel, Pat Benatar and Clamcakes and Chowder

Here are some fun summertime events that include s'mores, ghosts, an antique carousel, Pat Benatar and clamcakes and "chowda!"

  1. SUMMER SENSATION AT PATRIOT PLACE Where/When:  Patriot Place and Bass Pro Shop, Foxboro, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
    Why Go:  Come enjoy an afternoon of fun at Patriot Place!  Family events will be going on all day, a family art fest at 11, Bounce House Fun from 12 to 3, Free family activities, workshops and crafts at Bass Pro Shop from 12 to 5 and a S'mores cookout at Bass Pro Shop 7 to 8 p.m. 
    Pricing:  Free! 
  2.  
    Where/When: Burr's Hill Park, Water Street and Haile Street, Warren, RI, July 16 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and July 17 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Why Go: Come enjoy this 26th annual festival by the water!  Warren-Barrington Rotary Club Festival offers clamboils, lobster, chowder, clamcakes, calamari, scallops, fish and chips, and more, as well as two days of  childrens activites, craft booths, rock climbing, bungee jumping, raffles and music! 
    Pricing:  Free!
  3. SLATER MEMORIAL PARK
    Where/When: Slater Memorial Park, Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI, open daily
    Why Go:  Come enjoy an afternoon at the park!  Slater Park is set beside the Ten Mile River and includes an animal farm, playground, a river walk, tennis courts, picnic tables, fishing, operating antique  Looff Carousel and the circa 1685 Daggett House.
    Pricing:  Free!
  4. PROVIDENCE GHOST TOUR Where/When: Prospect Terrace, Congdon St., Providence, RI, July 15 and 16 at 8 p.m.
    Why Go:  Looking for something a bit out of the ordinary, why not try a ghost tour? This walking tour travels the streets stopping at buildings that are thought to be haunted. The tour guides will present the facts and folklore attached to each location.
    Pricing:  Online price Adult $15. Children under 12 $10. 
  5. IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Where/When:  Speed of Though Playhouse (SOTP) Cafe, 39 N. Washington St., North Attleboro, July 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.
    Why Go: Come enjoy a Friday evening of comedy with SOTP. Their comedy hit "Mind Games" is similar in format to TV's "Whose Line is it, Anyway?" only faster and funnier!  Pricing:  $5 cover. Call (508) 809-4699 for details.
  6.  PAT BENATAR Where/When:  Twin River, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, RI, July 16 at 8 p.m.
    Why Go:  Come see Pat Benatar live in concert! This female rock star who performed for three generations is well known for hits including "Hit Me with your Best Shot," "Love is a Battlefield" and "Heartbreaker." 
    Pricing:  Call (877) 827-4837 for ticket information.

 

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