Every Friday night that the weather permits, the astronomers at Frosty Drew open their Observatory, Science Center, Sky Theatre, and telescopes to the sky and offer stargazing and astronomy to anybody interested in observing with them. Tickets are not required for visitors to attend these winter Friday night events. Though a suggested donation of $5 per person, at the event, is very much appreciated.
When: Wednesday, December 31st at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Ninigret Park
On New Years Eve, the Town of Charlestown will host the annual bonfire in the park.
When: Thursday, January 1st
11:30 am arrival and registration, then plunge at 12:00 Noon sharp!
Where: Charlestown Town Beach
Registration form in post
Where: https://www.32auctions.com/CLT2025HolidayBazaar?r=1&t=all
When: Friday, December 5, 1 a.m. to Monday, December 8, 9 p.m.
Ring in the season of giving with the Charlestown Land Trust’s fifth annual online holiday auction. The proceeds directly support the protection and stewardship of the open spaces in the Land Trust’s care as well as their outreach efforts and programming.
There’s one candidate who stands out above the rest and deserves our vote, Bonnie Van Slyke. In her own right, Bonnie‘s experience and past service on the Charlestown town council (2014-2022) place her as the best choice.
I write to ask Charlestown’s registered voters to support Bonnie Van Slyke’s bid for the vacant seat on our Town Council. Please vote (now, or on election day), and when you vote – go deep!
When: Friday, December 5 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm
When: Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Where: Cross’ Mills, Charlestown Beach Business Areas, and beyond (see map in post)
When: Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Where: The Fantastic Umbrella Factory, 4820 Old Post Road
When: Saturday, December 6 from 12 p.m to 4 p.m.
Where: Quonochontaug Grange, 5662 Post Road Charlestown
The Tomaquag Museum Team invites you to join them in celebrating Nikommo, a beloved Narragansett tradition that’s all about giving back. It’s a fantastic chance to dive into Native arts and enjoy some amazing storytelling.
When: Saturday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Mini Super, 4071 Old Post Road, Charlestown
Why: Indie Cycle is offering this great opportunity to dispose of your unwanted electronics that can be either recycled, reused or refurbished.
When: Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 15 East Beach Road, Charlestown
Holiday Baskets of Greens, Crafts, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Books, Quilts, Santa’s Workshop, Soft Goods, Nearly New Items, Coffee, donuts, and more
When: Saturday, November 22, 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: St James Parish Center, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, Charlestown
Cost: Free parking and admission
This Holiday Sale features beautiful and well priced holiday decorations for your house, dining table, mantle and outdoor displays, hand made by Garden Club members to raise funds for their scholarship program.
When: Friday, November 28 at 10am
Where: Meet at the Patricia Sprague Forest Preserve parking lot on Railroad Ave. in Carolina
Cost: Free and open to all
RSVP: Link to RSVP in post to let CLT know you are coming!
When: Saturday, November 15 at 9am
Where: Meet at Charlestown Town Beach Parking Lot
Cost: Free and open to all
RSVP: Link in post to let CLT know you’re coming!
The Charlestown Land Trust (CLT) invites you to join them in a rewarding community cleanup event.
The project will restore the Breachways’ structural integrity, improve safe navigation, stabilize the coastline, and preserve essential water flow to maintain ecological balance, and water quality.
When: November 6 from 6pm to 7pm
Where: In person at Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Rd., Warwick
or
When: November 12 from 6pm to 7pm
Where: Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Help shape Rhode Island’s wildlife future by joining RI DEM at one of these public workshops on the 2025 Rhode Island Wildlife Action Plan
After a lengthy discussion, the Chariho School Committee voted at the October 21 meeting to choose the single, or unified elementary school option for Chariho’s Stage 2 application to the state. The application is part of the district’s five-year capital improvement plan, which is mandated by the RI Department of Education. Read the story at the Beaver River Valley Community Association website.
Coastal planners in Rhode Island are asking the public to take photos of flooding of low-lying coastal areas that occurs during the upcoming extreme high tide (called King Tide) arriving on November 5, 6, 7, and 8 and share their photos using the MyCoast App. These photos can identify where resilience efforts are needed. You can take photos at any beach, or flooded roads, parking lots, buildings, seawalls, playgrounds, and yards.
When: Saturday, October 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Mill Pond Preserve, across from East Charles St. on South County Trail
RSVP: Please register for this event
The Charlestown Land Trust invites you to join them at Mill Pond Preserve for their annual S’mores Social. Enjoy a marshmallow roast with good company and conversation!
When: Friday, October 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Ninigret Park
Cost: Tickets are $5 per person over 4 years old, either at the event or online. Get tickets one or two days before the event. Link to get tickets in this post.
Dig out that old costume, put on your mask, and come out to the creepy woodlands of Ninigret Park to celebrate the Eve of All Hallows… If you dare…
When: Saturday, October 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Ninigret Park Parking Lot
Pre-register your trunk: Trunks and people handing out candy must pre-register to participate. For all others, this is not required. Link to pre-register in post.
Dress the kids in costumes and enjoy trick or treating with a twist; instead of going from house to house, participants will trick or treat from one decorated car trunk to another.
When: Friday, October 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Town Hall
What: Visit the Charlestown Town Hall with your little witches and ghosts and go trick or treating through all of the Town Hall departments. Enjoy the spooky decorations and pickup some extra candy.
Cost: Free for all
When: Saturday, October 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Saint James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, Charlestown
Who: Staff from the Tomaquag Museum
What: Watch art demonstrations, shop in the art market, listen to storytellers, play fun games, and so much more!
Where: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Ninigret Park
When: Saturday, October 4, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $5 Suggested Donation per person 5 years and older
Stop in for a fun autumn night under the beautiful moonlit skies of Ninigret Park and become acquainted with our only natural satellite, the Moon!
When: Saturday, October 18, from 9 am to 11 am
Where: Charlestown Town Beach
Help keep Charlestown Town Beach clean! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and shoreline cleanups are a great way for volunteers to make a difference.
When: October 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Over 25 art workshops and exhibits in multiple locations in Hopkinton, Richmond and surrounding areas
What: Visit local artists and artisans in their studios and workshops and view their amazing work
Cost: Free
Much of Tuesday’s meeting of the Chariho School Committee, in the middle school auditorium, was devoted to the presentation of options for the redesigns of the district’s three elementary schools. Read the story at the Beaver River Valley Community Association (BRVCA) website.
When: Wednesday, October 8 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Quonochontaug Grange, 5662 Post Road in Charlestown
What: Charlestown Land Trust Members’ Annual Meeting with guest speaker Ana Flores, a celebrated ecological and interdisciplinary artist—sculptor, painter, and writer
What: Be Safe! Be sure to wear at least 200 square inches of florescent orange (usually a hat and or a vest) when hiking on state, federal, or other public and private open space.
When: September 13, 2025 – February 28, 2026 for deer, and until May 31 for other game
The Rhode Island Environmental Education Association has named the Chariho Regional School District “Organization of the Year,” for its sustainable practices, environmental education and outdoor learning opportunities. Read the story at the Beaver River Valley Community Association (BRVCA) website.
When: Sunday, September 28th at 10 am
Where: Mill Pond Preserve, across from East Charles Street on South County Trail
Cost: This event is free and open to all, but space is limited, so you must RSVP
The Charlestown Land Trust invites you to join them at Mill Pond Preserve for a fascinating fungi hunt with foraging experts Laura and Ken Orabone! Discover the hidden world of mushrooms and enjoy the beautiful Preserve! (Not intended for edible mushroom identification.)
