By Quisan Taylor-Lawhon | Photographer
1. Have a seafood Feast this Fall
- October 19 & 20
- Hours: 11am -5pm [both days]
- http://www.bowenswharf.com/bowens_wharf_events.html
- This fall don’t miss this – only in Newport – type of event. Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea” the 23rd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival brings the finest seafood from around the coast to one location for locals like you. Restaurant vendors will supply you with specialty appetizers, entrees and even deserts. Enjoy seafood classics such as lobster, scallops, clams and much more with your friends. Not only will your taste buds thank you, but the event promises music of all sorts so you can eat, chat and listen all weekend long.
2. Pick the Fresh Fruits of Fall
- Open every day until December 31st from 8am -7pm
- Apple Picking Season ends mid-October
- http://www.sweetberryfarmri.com/pickyourown/apples.html
- Eat locally, by going to Sweet Berry Farm’s orchid. Once in the orchid immerse yourself in the many fields of apples and pumpkins. Sweet Berry is unique in its size and variety of apples. Over 10 types of apples are ripe enough to pick today. Expand your taste buds by trying a new activity at a very reasonable price that won’t take up your whole day. I went in mid-September and was most surprised by how easy and quick apple picking at Sweet Berry is. This fall experience this entire island has to offer.
3. Celebrate Oktoberfest with ale and sausages
- Columbus Day Weekend: October 12&13
- Hours: 12pm-8pm [both days]
- www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/event/international-oktoberfest/
- An event unlike any other, the Newport waterfront, Oktoberfest, is Newport’s farewell event to summer. Say goodbye to summer’s flowers and say hello to fall’s auburn trees. The new season means new beer brews and the traditional German cuisine to try. The Newport Waterfront Events informs, “This year, there will be two Biergartens and expanded outdoor courtyard space for endless amounts of festivities.” Welcome the fall season with your friends at this year’s Oktoberfest!
4. Go hike when no ones looking!
- The leaves are morphing into bright reds, oranges and golden yellows. Take advantage of that this fall by taking a long walk on the cliff walk. Many of the summer tourists have left Newport’s shores and it’s finally Salve’s turn to absorb the bliss of the ocean side air. Throw on your coziest sweater and most comfy boots and hit the trails. Take photos of what you see and where you are. Take in some fresh air before the bite of winter comes to us.
5. Discover all a Pumpkin can be at Roger Williams Zoo
- October 3- November 3rd
- 6pm-11pm
- http://rwpzoo.org/178/jack-o-lantern-spectacular
- Welcome to Pumpkinville, USA, at this year’s annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Zoo. Unlike your ordinary jack-o-lanterns this artistic spooky display is sure to stay with you and even inspire you this fall. The carving subjects vary from well-known historical and cultural landmarks representing each state. Roger Williams shares that returning jack-o-lantern shows such as childhood favorites of course spooky Halloween scenes and characters, and the show’s dazzling grand finale, the Laughing Tree. Roger’s describes this finale as, “Hundreds of glowing jack-o-lanterns on the ground and high up in the trees surround carved giants amid spooky fog and music, punctuated by its iconic catchy beat and laughter.” An event meant for instagram and don’t forget to tag #srumosaic!
