Events
Art & Pottery Sale
South County Art Association
9 am - 2 pm : Pottery Sale
9 am - 2 pm : Pottery & Printmaking Demonstration
9 am - 5 pm : Exhibition & Store
South County Art Association invites you to our Annual ‘Quality Seconds’ Pottery and Art Sale, featuring perfectly imperfect pottery at perfect prices. Seconds pottery can be a bit wonky with minor imperfections, but it doesn't affect the overall beauty and usability of the piece. This is pottery with extra character! This event is a testament to the strong support of our local potters, who donate hundreds of pottery pieces throughout the year to support our nonprofit. You'll find mugs, plates, bowls, vases, and platters. The sale runs from 9 am to 2 pm.
We’ll also be offering demonstrations of pottery wheel throwing and printmaking techniques. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the artmaking process! 9 am to 2 pm.
Finally, Our 53rd Annual Earthworks Exhibition will be on view featuring works of clay from local artists. Our gallery store will be open and is filled with our members' art! 9 am to 5 pm.
South County Art Association
9 am - 2 pm : Pottery Sale
9 am - 2 pm : Pottery & Printmaking Demonstration
9 am - 5 pm : Exhibition & Store
South County Art Association invites you to our Annual ‘Quality Seconds’ Pottery and Art Sale, featuring perfectly imperfect pottery at perfect prices. Seconds pottery can be a bit wonky with minor imperfections, but it doesn't affect the overall beauty and usability of the piece. This is pottery with extra character! This event is a testament to the strong support of our local potters, who donate hundreds of pottery pieces throughout the year to support our nonprofit. You'll find mugs, plates, bowls, vases, and platters. The sale runs from 9 am to 2 pm.
We’ll also be offering demonstrations of pottery wheel throwing and printmaking techniques. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the artmaking process! 9 am to 2 pm.
Finally, Our 53rd Annual Earthworks Exhibition will be on view featuring works of clay from local artists. Our gallery store will be open and is filled with our members' art! 9 am to 5 pm.
Craft Sale
Fayerweather House
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Housed in the former c1820 home of George Fayerweather, the village blacksmith, the nonprofit Fayerweather Craft Guild, now in its 60th season, offers a unique inventory of gifts for all occasions, handcrafted by 40+ local artisans, for every budget. Open 10 am to 4 pm.
Outdoor Craft Fair (rain date Sunday, May 17). Shop from a wide variety of local craft vendors from throughout Rhode Island displayed on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Fayerweather House
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Housed in the former c1820 home of George Fayerweather, the village blacksmith, the nonprofit Fayerweather Craft Guild, now in its 60th season, offers a unique inventory of gifts for all occasions, handcrafted by 40+ local artisans, for every budget. Open 10 am to 4 pm.
Outdoor Craft Fair (rain date Sunday, May 17). Shop from a wide variety of local craft vendors from throughout Rhode Island displayed on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Fire Truck Rides
Kingston Fire Department
10 am - 12 pm
Each year, children of all ages look forward to a ride on the big red truck! Fire Truck rides will be offered across from the library. (Rides will be canceled if the roads are wet.)
Kingston Fire Department
10 am - 12 pm
Each year, children of all ages look forward to a ride on the big red truck! Fire Truck rides will be offered across from the library. (Rides will be canceled if the roads are wet.)
Garden Stroll
Friends of the Kinney Faella Gardens:
All day
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Azalea Days in the Kinney Azalea Gardens! Purchase your tickets at www.kinneyazaleagardens.com
Friends of the Kinney Faella Gardens:
All day
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Azalea Days in the Kinney Azalea Gardens! Purchase your tickets at www.kinneyazaleagardens.com
- Spring plant sale from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
- Fyr Grill Food Truck from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.
- Special story hour with Mrs. Katz and her Hats! From 12:30 pm to 1.oo pm.
Book Sale
Kingston Free Library
9 am - 2 pm
Join the Friends of the Kingston Free Library for their annual "spring cleaning" book sale. Find that treasure for your summer reading or just pick up a bargain! Stroll along the main street of Kingston today and take part in the Village's annual welcome to spring! Events take place up and down the street and today's the day to celebrate one of Rhode Island's most historic villages. (No donations will be accepted for this sale.)
South County History Exhibits & Gift Shop
South County History Center
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
The Center invites you to explore HERstory, an exhibit exploring the lives and impacts of women throughout South County's history. Also see exhibits exploring Ernest Hamlin Baker's mural, "The Economic Activities of the Narragansett Planters," portraits of Violet Hazard and Oliver H.P. Gardiner, and the history of our building, the historic Washington County Jail. Open 10 to 2.
Be sure to check out the Center's gift shop for a great selection of books and gifts celebrating South County's history and beauty. For more information, please visit SouthCountyHistoryCenter.org.
Historic Church Tour
Kingston Congregational Church
10 am - 11.30 pm
Local historian Elizabeth McNab will be giving public tours of the historic Kingston Congregational Church building. The sanctuary was constructed in 1820 and has been a centerpiece of Kingston Village life for two centuries!
Kingston Free Library
9 am - 2 pm
Join the Friends of the Kingston Free Library for their annual "spring cleaning" book sale. Find that treasure for your summer reading or just pick up a bargain! Stroll along the main street of Kingston today and take part in the Village's annual welcome to spring! Events take place up and down the street and today's the day to celebrate one of Rhode Island's most historic villages. (No donations will be accepted for this sale.)
South County History Exhibits & Gift Shop
South County History Center
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
The Center invites you to explore HERstory, an exhibit exploring the lives and impacts of women throughout South County's history. Also see exhibits exploring Ernest Hamlin Baker's mural, "The Economic Activities of the Narragansett Planters," portraits of Violet Hazard and Oliver H.P. Gardiner, and the history of our building, the historic Washington County Jail. Open 10 to 2.
Be sure to check out the Center's gift shop for a great selection of books and gifts celebrating South County's history and beauty. For more information, please visit SouthCountyHistoryCenter.org.
Historic Church Tour
Kingston Congregational Church
10 am - 11.30 pm
Local historian Elizabeth McNab will be giving public tours of the historic Kingston Congregational Church building. The sanctuary was constructed in 1820 and has been a centerpiece of Kingston Village life for two centuries!
Pancake Breakfast
Kingston Congregational Church
9.00 am - 12.00 pm
We welcome you to a fabulous pancake breakfast to benefit the dogs and cats at ARRI - Animal Rescue RI.
Beautiful Day Granola will also be selling granola and bars. A delicious way to celebrate spring in the village!
Kingston Congregational Church
9.00 am - 12.00 pm
We welcome you to a fabulous pancake breakfast to benefit the dogs and cats at ARRI - Animal Rescue RI.
Beautiful Day Granola will also be selling granola and bars. A delicious way to celebrate spring in the village!
Open House
Tavern Hall Club
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
The Tavern Hall Preservation Society, now in its 115th year, will open their doors and present historical information about this Elisha Reynolds House. Additionally, the newly restored century-old Kingston Village kindergarten building will be open for viewing. Members of the Society will provide information about the Society’s work dedicated to the preservation and upkeep of the house, built in 1738.
Tavern Hall Club
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
The Tavern Hall Preservation Society, now in its 115th year, will open their doors and present historical information about this Elisha Reynolds House. Additionally, the newly restored century-old Kingston Village kindergarten building will be open for viewing. Members of the Society will provide information about the Society’s work dedicated to the preservation and upkeep of the house, built in 1738.
South County Old Time Jammers
Kingston Free Library Lawn
10.30 am - 12.30 pm
The South County Old Time Jammers play traditional American string band music and feature fiddles, banjos, guitars and other instruments. They meet twice a month to practice and teach traditional music at the South County Museum. Newcomers are always welcome at their practice sessions! The group has performed at contra dances and community events around South County for over 20 years. On Facebook: South County - RI Old Time Jam. (rain: upstairs in Potter Hall).
Kingston Free Library Lawn
10.30 am - 12.30 pm
The South County Old Time Jammers play traditional American string band music and feature fiddles, banjos, guitars and other instruments. They meet twice a month to practice and teach traditional music at the South County Museum. Newcomers are always welcome at their practice sessions! The group has performed at contra dances and community events around South County for over 20 years. On Facebook: South County - RI Old Time Jam. (rain: upstairs in Potter Hall).