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Weekly Recap
Pawtucket Residents:
Get ready for one of the city’s most beloved traditions! The Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival, running August 29 – September 7! This celebration of arts, culture, and community features music, dance, theatre, film, and more across various locations in the city.
Highlights include:
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Concert by the Rhode Island Philharmonic
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Dragon Boat Races at Festival Pier
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Empanada Fest
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Slater Park Fall Fest
Most events are free and family-friendly, showcasing the diversity and creativity that make our community shine. Don’t miss it!
Learn more and apply: Click Here
This Week:
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National Night Out 2025: Thanks to everyone who joined us at Payne Park for a great evening of community, food, and fun! With your support, and that of our sponsors and partners, we’re building a safer, more connected Pawtucket.
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Police Promotions Celebration: Congratulations to the newly promoted members of the Pawtucket Police Department! Their dedication and service help keep our city safe — thank you for your continued commitment.
- Community Spotlight: Congrats to Oliver Parker, Blackstone Valley Prep grad, on being named a Scholar All-American by the NWCA! His team at Springfield College also ranked among the top academic wrestling programs in the nation. Way to go, Oliver!
Upcoming Events:
- Lafayette Trail Marker Unveiling: Join us on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 AM at the Pawtucket Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheatre for the unveiling of Rhode Island’s first Lafayette Trail Marker! Held on the exact day Lafayette visited Pawtucket in 1824, this historic event honors his legacy and our city’s rich ties to American history.
- You’re Invited to the Pawtucket Falls Carnival! Join us on August 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center for an afternoon of games, rides, food, and fun! Bring the whole family and celebrate the end of summer with your community.
- Pawtucket Arts & Culture Festival 2025! Mark your calendars for August 29 – September 7 as Pawtucket comes alive with music, art, food, and cultural celebrations! Enjoy events like the Dragon Boat Races, Cape Verdean Festival, Empanada Fest, Fall Fest, and more.
- Hope Artiste Village 2025: From live music and art shows to vintage markets and family events, Hope Artiste Village has something for everyone. Events run July through November, with weekly happenings and special celebrations. Check out the full schedule: hopeartistevillage.com/events
- Summer Performance Series Returns to Daggett Farm & Pawtucket Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! All summer!
- Daggett Farm/Thursday Evenings/6:00-7:30pm
- Pawtucket Veterans Memorial Amphitheater/Sunday Evenings/6:00-7:30pm
- RI Summer Meals: At Pawtucket Library July 30th-August 20th Monday-Friday 12:00-1:00pm
- Women’s Conversation Circle, Saturday August 9th @11:00 a.m., Teen Center
- Working Man Distillers event schedule
Important Notice:
- Pawtucket Farmers Market: Continuing the Jungle this spring and summer!
- RIBBA – Skill-Up Program
- International Market Vender Call! Looking for Vendors! Market Launch September 27th from 11:00am to 3:00pm, set up at 10:00am. Every Saturday through 2025. Apply now to reserve your spot!
Have a safe weekend!
City of Pawtucket