No One Celebrates Autumn Quite like Audubon!
October 2023 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island
October brings owl prowls on moonlit trails, eerie folklore from long ago, and a fright-free Audubon Owl-een Celebration for families! Come make some festive felted pumpkins or rustle through the leaves on a guided birding walk. Come join the fun as Audubon celebrates fall!
Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online and view a complete listing of programs through the events calendar at
Wednesday Morning Bird Walks
Locations Across Rhode Island
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023
Audubon offers small-group Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry.
Each week a new birding destination will be chosen.
Advance registration is required.
Location will be sent to registered participants in advance.
Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday through June 2024; 9:00-11:00 am; Fee: $5/member, $10/non-member. Ages: 14+.
Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.
Citizens Free Family Fun Day
Pumpkin Palooza Puff Painting Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
October 7, 2023; 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thanks to Citizens Bank, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. Join us for nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more.
No need to register!
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Craft Table
10:00 am: Nature Story
11:00 am and 2:30 pm: Animal Interview 1:00 pm
Pumpkin Palooza Puff Painting:
Think fall! Use puff paint and create your own pumpkin designs to take home!
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free. Ages: All.
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Indigenous People’s Day Nature Activities
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI October 9, 2023; 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Come discover why nature matters! Bring the kids for crafts, stories, an animal interview and more.
No registration is required
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Craft Table
10:00 am: Nature Story
11:00 am and 2:30 pm: Animal Interview
1:00 pm: Fall Foliage Walk
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission; Ages: All.
Birding Hammonasset and the Connecticut Shore