DAFFODIL DAYS IN WICKFORD VILLAGE!
SATURDAY, APRIL 7 & SUNDAY, APRIL 8?? 
Catch up on some fresh air and sunshine as Wickford Village Merchants hosts many fun- filled events and there is something for everyone!
WICKFORD VILLAGE, RI ??? The weekend of April 7 & 8, 2018, Wickford Village Merchants will host its Daffodil Days.?? The weekend is more than the flowers.?? It is about the joy of spring and renewal. ??The theme this year is ???Maker Days??? which will include guest artists, designers, authors & crafting activities at many local shops. ??
Also, Wickford Village is thrilled to have HistWick, the local Historic Wickford, Inc., group as part of the festivities this year.?? On Saturday, April 7 at 11:00 am there will be a celebration and unveiling of HistWick???s Historic Marker Project highlighting the history of the village from the lives of the Narragansetts through current times. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Updike Park. ????
Highlights of events include:?? horse drawn carriage tours narrated by Town Historian Tim Cranston, a Roaming Railroad for kids & adults, a Daffy Dog Parade on Sunday, local jewelry designers at both Sprigs and Green River Silver Co., baby goats from Reynolds Farm will be at Beauty and the Bath, Whilden Fisheries will host multiple processing a whole fish demonstrations at Fishing Boat Lucy Rose.?? And on Sunday, April 8 we are pleased to have Indiecycle recycling again!??
?????Last year???s Daffodil Days were amazing!?? The Wickford Village Merchants came together to put on a great fun-filled weekend for everyone,??? says Carrie P. Mitchell, Daffodil Days Event Coordinator. ???We put a lot into two-days and it is worth it because people come back year after year.???
All details for the weekend will be posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ilovewickfordvillage and on the Historic Wickford Village webpage at www.wickfordvillage.org
Daffodil Days in Wickford Village!(As of March 29, 2018)
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. the-sew-op BE a maker – Cross stitch a daffodil pin cushion (14 Phillips Street)
10:00 a.m. ??? 2:00 p.m. Canvasworks+ & Lulabells Two great stores come together for an amazing spring sidewalk sale (Between 10 & 12 Main Street)
10:00 a.m. ??? 2:00 p.m. Green River Silver Co.?? will host Bristol jewelry designer Gary deBlois and his SeaGlass Jewelry.?? (83 Brown Street)
10:00 a.m. ??? 5:00 p.m.?? Different Drummer will be having their annual store wide birthday sale. 47 years old! 25% off storewide, grab bags and a huge clearance section (7 West Main)
10 a.m. ??? 6:00 a.m.?? Green??River??Silver Co. will have their 25% off semi-annual sales. The 25% off sale excludes Gary deBlois, RI Jewelry, Bluemoonstone Creations and can not be combined with any other offers. (83 Brown Street)??
11:00 a.m.?? Celebration and unveiling of HistWick???s Historic Marker Project highlighting the history of the village from the lives of the Narragansetts through current times.?? Free (Updike Park)
11:00 a.m. ??? 1:00 a.m. Sprigs Flowers, Plants & Gifts will host local North Kingstown jewelry designer Paige McMahon and her WISH jewelry line. (16 W Main Street)
11:00 a.m. ??? 2:00 p.m. Serendipity will host a Pop up with City Sparrow Designs!?? Shop handmade, made in RI Coasters & Wish Bracelets.?? ALL weekend long??Serendipity??will be having a ???Strut your Mutt??? event! HUGE blowout sale on all slip-over-collar Pet Bandanas (3 Main Street)
11:00 a.m. ??? 5:00 p.m.?? Spring Pottery will host pottery throwing demonstrations on the wheel.?? (14 Brown Street). ??
11:00 a.m. ??? 5:00 p.m. Tranquility Day Spa will offer Hot Stone Therapy with a mini aromatherapy foot treatment for $88.00.?? This treatment is one hour of bliss for the mind and body. By appointment only and must pre-book for the special.?? Call 401-233-4544 (23 Brown Street)
12:00 p.m.,??1:00 p.m.,??2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.?? Whilden Fisheries/End-O-Main Lobster will host Local Seafood Awareness Demonstration with featured fish: Scup.?? Processing whole fish for home dinner preparation.?? Free???? RSVP for free demo at??www.whildenfisheries.com/demo (Commercial Fishing Dock at the End of Main Street at Fishing Boat Lucy Rose)
12:00 p.m.???2:00 p.m.?? Nettie???s Kettle Corn Will have an amazing balloon artist make Balloon Animals and Shapes. Free (2 Main Street)
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.?? Village Faire will be offering a ???make it -take it??? craft.?? Folks can swing by the deck and make a daffodil wreath for their hair, crowning themselves Princess??or Queen of Spring!?? Free (New Location:?? 7Main (unit C) and entry doors to the shop are located on the side of the building, up the ramp)
12:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.?? Hop on board the Roaming Railroad!?? Adults and Kids alike can take a ride around the village on this charming trackless train.?? $5 per ride.?? (Town Parking Lot)
1:00 p.m. ??? 3:00 p.m.?? Beauty and the Bath will host Reynold???s Barn baby goats! They love to be held and petted and children of all ages are enamored by them.?? Reynolds Barn will be sampling their local made goat milk soaps and scrubs from their farm in North Kingstown.???? FREE (11 West Main Street)
SUNDAY, APRIL 8
10:00 a.m. ??? 2:00 p.m. Canvasworks+ & Lulabells Two great stores come together for an amazing spring sidewalk sale (Between 10 & 12 Main Street)
11:00 a.m. ??? 5:00 p.m. Spring Pottery will host pottery throwing demonstrations on the wheel.?? (14 Brown Street). ??
11:00 a.m. ??? 5:00 p.m. Tranquility Day Spa will offer Hot Stone Therapy with a mini aromatherapy foot treatment for $88.00.?? This treatment is one hour of bliss for the mind and body. By appointment only and must pre-book for the special.?? Call 401-233-4544 (23 Brown Street)
12:00 p.m. ???Daffy Dog??? Parade!?? Bring your leashed pet and parade through the village.?? Start in front of Serendipity at 3 Main Street.?? End at Town Dock.
12:00 p.m.,??1:00 p.m.,??2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Whilden Fisheries/End-O-Main Lobster will host Local Seafood Awareness Demonstration with featured fish: Scup.?? Processing whole fish for home dinner preparation.?? Free???? RSVP for free demo at??www.whildenfisheries.com/demo (Commercial Fishing Dock at the End of Main Street at Fishing Boat Lucy Rose)
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.?? Green River Silver Co.?? will host Bristol jewelry designer Gary deBlois and his SeaGlass Jewelry.?? (83 Brown Street)
12:00 p.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. E-cycle!?? Drop off your used technology to ???Indiecycle??? in the town parking lot to be sure these electronics are properly disposed.?? For details about acceptable items, visit www.indiecycle.com. Most items are FREE, select items $10 fee (Town Parking Lot)
12:00 p.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. Village Faire will be offering a ???make it -take it??? craft.?? Folks can swing by the deck and make a daffodil wreath for their hair, crowning themselves Princess??or Queen of Spring!?? Free (New Location:?? 7Main (unit C) and entry doors to the shop are located on the side of the building, up the ramp)
12:00 p.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. Hop on board the Roaming Railroad!?? Adults and Kids alike can take a ride around the village on this charming trackless train.?? $5 per ride.?? (Town Parking Lot)
12:00 p.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. Midnight Sun will host Barefoot Henna! Temporary and safe all-natural henna body art lasts 5-21 days. Cost is based on chosen design.?? (13 West Main Street)
12:00 p.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. Serendipity will host ???Strut your Mutt??? event! HUGE blowout sale on all slip-over-collar Pet Bandanas (3 Main Street)
12:00 p.m. ??? 5:00 p.m. Green??River??Silver Co. will have their 25% off semi-annual sales.?? The 25% off sale excludes Gary deBlois, RI Jewelry, Bluemoonstone Creations and cannot be combined with any other offers. (83 Brown Street)
1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. A Horse Drawn Carriage Tour of Wickford Village, narrated by Town Historian Tim Cranston.?? Cost $24 per person.?? Register at www.newdealcarriage.com (Town Parking Lot)
1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. JW Graham. The shelves are well endowed with the new MKindred Spring Collection. Shop for your new favorite at the MKindred Trunk Show. (26 Brown Street)
1:00 p.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. Yes! Gallery Local designer & photographer, Sa.m.ir of My M??z will be joining us with a beautiful selection of handmade serving trays. Discover why My M??z custom trays, tables & coasters make amazing gifts for wedding, anniversary, new home. Birthday, mom, BFF (17 Brown Street).??