I Love Wickford!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Wickford!  Sponsored by The Wickford Merchants Association and The Wickford Art Association it’s the perfect time to spend an evening strolling through the village to find the perfect gift for your Valentine. Participating stores will be … Continue reading

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Free Music in the Park

Wickford Village will host a Jazz performance on Saturday, August 4, from 2-4pm at Updike Park, at the corners of Main and Brown Streets in Wickford. The Duo “Just the 2 of Us”, is comprised of David Parrillo and Jane … Continue reading

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28th Annual Festival of Lights

Check out our great video from the 2011 Festival of Lights: Video Produced by www.propulsioncinematography.com SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Sponsored by the Wickford Village Association, N.K. Arts Council, Histwick and BankNewport THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 6:00 p.m. Town tree lighting … Continue reading

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Christmas at the Castle

This year’s theme: History of Santa The halls of Smith’s Castle are decked in period fashion for a celebration of Christmas past. Enjoy live music from an earlier era. Nibble on home baked treats, sip hot mulled cider. Baked Sale … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Parade

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Horribles Parade

Bring your “Horribles” out in costume to our annual parade!  Starts at St. Paul’s Church (55 Main Street, Wickford) Sunday, October 28th at Noon. This fun and festive children’s parade will end with storytelling by Maria Day Hyde and wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Wicked Week in Wickford

Halloween is coming and, once again, the merchants of Wickford, Histwick, the North Kingstown Arts Council and St. Paul’s Church have come together to create “Wicked Week in Wickford”. Check out our special spooky events this Halloween: – Judging of … Continue reading

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Colonial Harvest Festival

Noon-4:00 p.m. Colonial Harvest Festival Experience the days of the 18th century corn husking festivals when the Updike family of Smith’s Castle presided over one of the largest of the Narragansett Plantations. Enjoy live entertainment and savor homemade seasonal treats. … Continue reading

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R.I. National Guard Open House and Air Show

The airshow offers the finest aerial and static dsplays along with activities for people of all ages. We are proud to be celebrating our 22nd anniversary and will be featuring the USAF Thunderbirds on 16 & 17 June 2012. For … Continue reading

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Strawberry Festival

Saturday 16, 2012 (rain date June 17) Noon-4:00 p.m. Strawberry Festival Savor Smith’s Castle’s celebrated strawberry shortcake and pay homage to the humble wild strawberry—a favorite of the early colonists and the native Narragansett. Enjoy a day filled with fun … Continue reading

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