I go every year and the food is just amazon people are so super friendly and kids games are old…read moreschool but super fun for the kids will keep on going .

1st time visiting this Polish festival, won't ever go back. The food was so BAD! Food was cold and…read morelacked seasoning. I am not Polish but can make more flavorful golumpki and plotki. It was the worse plotki I have ever had freezing cold, no seasoning, and they ran out of sour cream. There was not a 1 polish dessert, instead there were ordinary brownies and smores cups. There was no pride and love in the food. Sad.

This was a very small event, only about 25 vendors, but there were plenty of dogs to visit with and…read morepet, so that made it fun. Saw many different dogs and even a running even for all sizes of dogs. I'm used to the one in Clearwater, FL that brings in about 5,000 people, this was bringing in about 250 or so, but still nice for the family. They had a band playing there that sounded great and a guy carving eagles with a chain saw, very kewl to watch!!! I'll go again if they have it, it was nice to see the animals and talk with some of the vendors. They even had people from SPCA and Dog Rescue there to help people to find new dogs.

We knew we were going to be in the area around the time of WaterFire so we made sure to find a…read moreplace to stay and spend the night here. We had never been to anything like this or even really heard that much about it so we were interested to see what it was. WaterFire started about 30 years ago as an art installation that was meant to bring more people to the area and it definitely works. They light the braziers along the rivers, pipe beautiful music through the air and have volunteers on boats going from spot to spot, tending the flames and refilling the wood. There are tons of people there. Just walking and enjoying being outside and being together. The vibe is so relaxed and so peaceful but yet busy and exciting at the same time. It's kind of hard to describe unless you see it for yourself. We headed out around dusk when there was still light in the sky and it was a little chilly but I soon forgot about that. Words can't really express how you're just sort of drawn into the piece and beauty of this whole thing. I feel like this review can't even do it justice. We walked around for over an hour but our dog did start to get cold even though we had her in her jacket, so we headed back to where we were staying for a little while. Once it was dark and we were all warmed up, we headed out again because it was just so enjoyable to be there that we really wanted to come back. The second time we wandered through the street fair area and looked at some of the tables and street vendors. I got a really cool ring that was made out of a an old ornate spoon. There were also food vendors but everything was pretty busy so we ended up getting food on the way back to our hotel. There were families and groups of friends and couples, all just soaking in the magic and ambiance and ultimately we drifted back towards the water again because that is where the real magic is. We sat for a long time watching people float by in gondolas and watching the volunteers slowly push the boats through the canals, adding wood to the flames causing them to rise up. Everyone was friendly and in a good mood and strangers were chatting with each other. There was a real sense of community and peace. This was honestly one of the most romantic evenings I've had with my husband in a long time as well. We nuzzled noses and shared a few kisses to the music and the flame. If you are anywhere near Providence during WaterFire, don't even think about it just go. It's totally free! You don't need tickets or even to plan really. You can just enjoy the fire light and the music and being together in a beautiful place. It's absolutely unforgettable.

Last night, the Waterfire theme was Clear Currents. A yearly event that brings kayak enthusiasts…read moreto the river and basin with brightly lit paper fish figures. One of the Chinese dragon boats from the Pawtucket Dragon Races made an appearance as well. The event was very well attended, with many areas of the Riverwalk at capacity during peak times. Foot traffic jams made it difficult to navigate freely around the basin area. Lots of vendors and food trucks located around the RISD campus gave the event an even more festive flair. A great way to bring downtown Providence alive !

India Point is perfect for the annual RI Seafood Festival. The park is full of vendors, eateries,…read moreraffles and even free bags of kiwis! Only $12 entry fee comes with a cool stamp/tat! From the website I already knew what food I was going to eat. From Caribbean pineapple bowls full of jerk chicken or civieche to Scallop rolls, crazy spiral chips dipped with cheese sauce and bacon to Pretty In Pink lemonade and lobster nacho's everything was awesome.

Gave this event another chance today and had a much better experience - maybe we went at just the…read moreright time ? Overall the lines were not as long at most of the food trucks. Enjoyed Cajun fries with Old Bay Shrimp from Blue Rocks catering which was so delicious ! We were also able to see some great bands - the first one, Joon was excellent with their mix of originals & cover tunes, Young Rust with theNeil Young tribute is always excellent and one new artist who was heading to Berklee after the providence performance Jake Kulak and the Lowdown just amazing guitar playing - what a great band. Thanks Grand Festivals we had a great time!

Definitely one of the most fun annual festivals in Providence, if you have the day free, come spend…read moreit at the block party of all block parties. Free entry, live music, fun vendors and awesome giveaways -- it's the perfect combination for a great time, especially with 'Gansett putting the entire thing together. You can score everything from cool threads to vintage vinyl while you sip your beer, and learn about awesome local businesses while you stroll the block. I've been to this event three years in a row now, and can honestly say it's one of my most favorite local events. Not to be missed, especially if you love 'Gansett!

A day sporting an expertly mixed cocktail of my favorite ingredients - good music, good food, good…read morefolks, and (of course) great brews. Beer trucks galore! No one knows how to typify RI locality like the dudes and dudettes from 'Gansett beer. I'm personally a fall beer addict, and the Fest autumn brew was in full flow this day. There was also a good surplus of the Del's Shandy being dished out for those who just couldn't get enough. I coupled the copious liquid lunch with a delicious caesar wrap from Z Food truck and quickly found myself in some damn fine bliss. A quick stroll down the street (beer in hand I might add - the perks of a block party) and we found party part 2 kickin' on at the E&O Tap - a great local dive. The music selection was an amazing local variety, culminating with the amazing antics of a street marching band that struck a nostalgic cord with my inner band geek. Events like these typify the amazing Providence community that is comprised of so many crosswinds in the cultural sphere. Kudos to all those involved - let's keep 'em comin'.

I was fortunate to find this artist and her family set up in an alcove at the 2015 Merry…read moreMarketplace! I was flipping through a small trunk full of prints when the owners very nice husband let me know pricing and that they accepted cash or credit card.... I had found so many prints that interested me that I literally had to pull them all out and then make decisions about which ones to leave behind! I was particularly fond of the RI themed prints which were fun, colorful and oh so Lil Rhody! I bought 2 for myself and 1 as a gift for my niece who lives out of State. They also had tons of other subject matter including nods to the new Star Wars movie! If you are looking for unique prints to jazz up a nursery or child's room - I noticed that she had many that could be perfect for any little prince or princess! I hope to stop by her studio at Hope Artiste Village to see more of her work sometime soon!

Cool shop with lots of art works in the colors red and yellow. When I visited during the farmers…read moremarket on Saturday, the employee tending the store was super friendly and welcoming. Lots of cool themes. I especially liked the Spanish language pieces and the depictions of chickens. Very cool little spot with items at every price point. Check it out!

How am I a native RIer who had never been to The Met for a show before?…read more Hey Ninteen drew me in. The facility definitely gave me Coney Island freak show vibes inside. It was probably the hand painted art inside with red curtains adorning them. I have to day the photos were quite captivating. Makes the place seem more inviting. The guys at the front were nice. I was rocking Malibu and pineapple all night. Heavy handed with the pour, thanks, but still had flavor. The show was set up with chairs. Thanks for the option but I wanted to stand. People did what they wanted but it was nice that a dance floor area right in front of the stage was left open for when Kid Charlemagne hit! Large bathroom, pretty clean. 2 bars and a little entry way for long lines getting in or a smoking area. Great size for an intimate show.

Loved my first time coming here for a show. The sound was great, staff was friendly and helpful,…read morespace was nice and had plenty of room. Will be back