So, what are you doing this weekend? “Nothing,” is the wrong answer. If you’re looking to be thrilled and chilled on Halloween, you’ve come to the right place. Go on a quick getaway, get scared at a haunted house, or kick back with a drink and Netflix. We’re here to guide you.
A Snowy Night at Lizzie Borden’s
Carousel Village UnBOOlievable Festival
Or check out these local events happening this weekend:
FRI 30
HALLOWEEN PARTY w/ The Goods featuring Neal Vitullo: Looking for a rootsy Halloween? Nick-A-Nee’s has you covered. Neal Vitullo is a local musician known for playing blues and rock. 8pm, Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South St, PVD. facebook.com/nickanees
Tight Crew’s Creatures of the Night Halloween Massive: Party monsters prepare for the ultimate EDM spookfest! The Heartbreak Hotel is transformed into a Halloween haven for one night only! With over 20 DJs and live acts, costume contests, candy making, lights and gory decor galore! 8pm – 2am, Lupo’s, 79 Washington St, PVD. lupos.com
The Dancing Feeling Halloween Ballroom Dance: If you think Halloween could use a little less scares and a little more dancing, get ready for this costume-friendly dance class. You may even win a prize for best costume! 8 – 11pm, The Dancing Feeling, 2429 Post Road, Warwick. dancingfeeling.com
Mysterium: The Eternal Masquerade: This suspenseful literary expedition will take participants through the PVD Public Library, witnessing living art installations, including dance and theater performances, that will each take them one step closer to solving the evening’s mystery. The grand reveal will include desserts, music and dancing to end the night. Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St, PVD. 7:30pm – midnight. ten31productions.com
SAT 31
Nick-a-Nee’s Halloween Party: Join in to hear The Goods featuring Neal Vitullo, hopefully dressed to the nines as your favorite ghost or ghoul. 9pm, Nick-A-Nee’s, 75 South St, PVD. fb.com/nickanees
Heros & Villains Halloween Party: Get in on the action and remember to bring your best cosplay because there is a $1,000 cash prize for the best costume. Featuring live music by Sugar. 9pm, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd, Wakefield. oceanmist.net
Wicked Halloween 2015: Featuring DJ Diesel and Steve Aoki. 9pm, Foxwoods, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, Conn. foxwoods.com
All Hallows Eve Celebration: These mediums can totally help you talk to your Aunt Mildred again from beyond the grave. 1 – 4pm Blackstone Valley Visitors Center Theatre, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket. discoveryourevents.com
Halloween Party at Yellow Kittens: Whether you sail, fly, take the ferry or swim, you’re going to have a blast. Prizes for the best costumes. **Don’t try swim there, you will drown. 9pm – 1am. Yellow Kittens, 214 Corn Neck Rd, Block Island. blockislandinfo.com
The 2015 BIG Walk: “Halloween Hike” Walk-A-Thon: Take a walk through the beautiful, autumn-draped grounds of Roger Williams Park in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State. Face painting, coffee, snacks, pizza, goodie bags, and other family-friendly events will also be happening during the walk! 10am – 1pm. Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, PVD. BBBSOS.org
The Perfect Pumpkin Party: Do you need more pumpkin than your daily morning pumpkin spice latte can give you? Try your hand at pumpkin golf, pumpkin ring-toss, or pumpkin art! Maybe then you’ll satisfy those nasty autumn pumpkin cravings. 10am-3pm, Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St, Bristol. asri.org
Boo Bash: If you’re looking for some hands-on, imaginative fun to have with your family this Halloween season, check out the “witch crafts,” scientist’s experiments and eerie environments at the best museum for kids! 11am – 2pm. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street, PVD. childrenmuseum.org
Carousel Village UnBOOlievable Festival: Spooky carousel? Yes, please! Local crafters, artists, farmers and musicians, along with food trucks and a beer garden will make this the perfect haunt before sundown! 11am – 5pm, Roger Williams Park Carousel Village, 1000 Elmwood Ave, PVD. rwpzoo.org
Rocky Horror Picture Show: Celebrate Transylvania-style at this cult classic, with the RKO Army providing the live Shadowcast. Audience partici…pation is strongly recommended! Don’t dream it, be it! 9:30pm, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass. zeiterion.org
Cirque de Ville IV: This fourth annual Halloween annual show and soiree includes over 40 performance artists from throughout the region, a costume contest and an after party too: The Hurly Burly Revue! So dress up, suspend belief and join in. 9pm doors, Aurora, 276 Westminster St, PVD. auroraprovidence.com
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