Blackstone Blog

Make plans for your Fall getaway

Soon, Summer will move into Fall so now is the perfect time to begin planning your Autumn getaway in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley! Book your trip now at TourBlackstone.com According to New England Today’s fall foliage report, peak season for us here in Rhode Island will be in mid-October! Our…

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Food Feasts to Finish Out Your Summer!

Summer may be moving along quickly, but food events continue to be picking up with more cultural feasts and the upcoming restaurant weeks in the cities of Central Falls and Pawtucket! Savor the Flavors of the Mediterranean & Poland Friday, August 19 (5-10 pm), Saturday, August 20 (5-11 pm) &…

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Christmas in July

It’s that time of year, we have melted in the sun or dodged thunderstorms; and perhaps we are thinking about Christmas. At least that is the premise behind Christmas in July sales and Hallmark Channel’s reruns of their many holiday movies, no matter the genre. (If you don't believe us, do a web…

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Weekends of Feasts Culminate in Annual Heritage Festival

East Providence - Home of Portuguese Feasts The Blackstone Valley is proud to include a fantastic diversity of ethnic populations that settled in this region to find a place to work and live. One such group are those of Portuguese descent. In particular, the community of East Providence is rich in…

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