Rhode Island???s historic Blackstone River Valley
Suggested events for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Thursday-Sunday, November 24-27, 2016
START OFF FESTIVE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH FABULOUS FUN HAPPENINGS!
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The long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, November 24-27, is not only a time for homecomings to reunite with family and friends; it???s a great occasion for everyone to reconnect with community. There???s no better place to do this with those close to you than in Rhode Island???s Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
Besides its legendary reputation for its role in the making of America, as the actual birthplace of our nation???s industrial legacy, Blackstone River Valley offers residents and visitors alike ways to connect locally to the people, places and spaces that are shaping the region.
In between the Thanksgiving dinners and high school football games and other seasonal rituals, take time to explore the activities occurring over the long Holiday weekend.
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Holiday weekend fun for people and pets!
Thanksgiving morning, November 24, participate in the Turkey Trot & 5K Run in Downtown Pawtucket, RI. Events operate from in front of City Hall, Roosevelt Avenue. At 9:30 am, enjoy the Youth Fun Run, followed at 10 am by the 5 kilometer run.
More details on the road races are online now at http://www.familyturkeytrot.com/tourinfo.
Sunday, November 27, 10 am-3 pm, bring your pets to celebrate in Pawtucket???s Slater Memorial Park, off Armistice Boulevard, for the Paws & Claws event in the parks??? Daggett Farm. This pet friendly event supports the ongoing efforts of the Pawtucket Dog Park, with a festive Holiday theme. More details are on the web at www.pawtucketdogpark.com
Jazz & Blues for the Holiday!
One of Southern New England???s top venues for great jazz and blues, Chan???s Eggrolls and Jazz, 267 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI, presents two concerts over the long weekend.??
Friday night, November 25, at 8 pm and 10 pm, Poppa Chubby performs two shows. Known for his high energy rocking blues guitar, Poppa Chubby is back after a two month European tour.????
And, Saturday night, November 26, at 8 pm, the popular band Neil Vitullo & The Vipers perform. This popular music artist has built a 30 year following performing with some of the jazz and blues legends like B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bonnie Raitt and others.
Call Chan???s for tickets to these shows at 401-765-1900 or go to www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com
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Support local!
Thanksgiving weekend also starts the active Holiday shopping season. On Saturday, November 26, Blackstone River Valley joins the rest of the nation to participate in the annual Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday puts a special emphasis on the many shops, merchants, retailers and stores, which are the backbone of our local community economic development.
These small businesses create a vibrancy in local Downtowns and Village Centers in offering customers unique items and service that???s second to none! By shopping your local small businesses you are helping to support your community and keeping money in our local economy. Find out more and a list of participating businesses from the Blackstone Valley Independent Business Alliance at www.buylocalbv.org and at the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce at www.nrichamber.com