Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley

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Blackstone Valley is Rhode Island's National Historical Park and home to great outdoor recreation, culture, and dining! https://linktr.ee/bvtc

08/23/2025

Don’t miss out! 🤩 A week from today at Festival Pier in Pawtucket, RI the RHODE ISLAND CHINESE DRAGON BOAT RACES & TAIWAN DAY FESTIVAL will be here again! 🐲🐲

Mark your calendars today! 📅

08/20/2025

🚨 Pawtucket, get ready! 🎉🍔🍺

Come enjoy the ultimate food truck and craft beverage festival, happening for the first time ever in Pawtucket! 🤤 Enjoy fan-favorite eats like braised meat taco bowls, smash burgers, and freshly squeezed lemonade. 🍻 Plus, dozens of local brews and ciders will be flowing all day long!

Don't miss out on this epic day of food, drinks, and fun! 🙌🎶🔥

When and where? Happening August 23rd, 12pm - 6pm at Centerville Bank Stadium. Let's get this festival started! 🎉

08/14/2025

The pic says it all! Please register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8zm77ym/lp/5be82431-5df3-48aa-99f2-ca66ab35e61e

08/12/2025

Come and discover the beautiful waterfalls we have here in Blackstone Valley!

The post below shows some great options but not all of them so get outside and make sure to !

These best waterfalls in Rhode Island can be found all over the state in amazing spots ranging from charming small towns to hikes in the forest, and short (but beautiful) walking paths. There are so many reasons to love the natural beauty surrounding us in this great state.

The customizable itinerary:

📍Ponaganset Falls, Scituate
📍Harrisville Falls, Burrillville
📍Round Top Fishing Area, Burrillville
📍Albion Falls, Lincoln
📍Robin Hollow Pond Falls, Cumberland
📍The falls at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark, Pawtucket
📍Pawtuxet Village Falls, Warwick
📍Kenyon Mill Falls, South Kingstown
📍Shannock Horseshoe Falls, Richmond
📍Stepstone Falls, West Greenwich

08/08/2025

Happy SunflowerFest Month!! 🌻🌻

Butterfly Farm, Lincoln is holding their annual SunflowerFest this month every Saturday and Sunday starting this Saturday, August 9th! 🌞

From 9am to 3pm you can enjoy the huge PYO (pick your own) Sunflower field, local vendors, food trucks and local produce! 🍓🥒🍇🌽

Don't miss out on the Build Your Own Bouquet Station to show off your flower arranging skills! 💐

08/06/2025

🎷 Chans Egg Rolls, Jazz & Blues in Woonsocket is slowly over time becoming what it's always been meant to be! A Museum of Jazz, Art & Chinese Food! 🎨🥡

John Chan is honoring his family’s legacy and the jazz legends who played there — all in one unique space. Come for the music, stay for the egg rolls! 🎶🍜

Check out this article by the The Valley Breeze Newspapers to read more on this historical venue and restaurant⤵

https://www.valleybreeze.com/news/john-chan-s-museum-of-jazz-art-and-chinese-food-in-the-heart-of-woonsocket/article_b945903a-ce24-4a26-8b1b-6ab4adf338e6.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawMAXpJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTa21ZYkZ6Wmh5aHdEVWp6AR4kA0P6HccaRxi1et0k7M-FkyE6CjJZ4kTMdia4rb2HYGm_jS1ZfXAfRLR-8Q_aem_tHgS2VdY80wgWeCBQ3TeyA

08/04/2025

ONE OF Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's RI DRAGON BOATS IS COMING TO WaterFire Providence ON THE PROVIDENCE RIVER THIS SATURDAY!! 🔥🔥

This weekend we will be sending one of our Dragon Boats with paddlers from some of the teams that will be attending the races down the Providence River during WaterFire! 🐲🐲

This is a FREE event that we would love for you to attend! 😄 We will be tabling next to the river, so if you want some more information or just want to say hi, we will be there! 👋🏼

Don't miss out of live performances, food trucks, and of course, the one and only WaterFire Show! Use the link below for more information on WaterFire! ⬇️⬇️

https://waterfire.org/.../saturday-august-9-clear-currents/

07/31/2025

Give a round of applause to Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery (official site) who has been named 2025 Best Bakery and Farm from the Voices of the Valley Awards (The Valley Breeze Newspapers). 🏆🏆

Wright's Dairy Farm in North Smithfield is proving that tradition and innovation can go hand-in-hand! This family-owned farm has been around for generations, but they're not afraid to adapt and evolve to stay thriving. From agritourism to sustainability efforts, they're finding new ways to stay relevant and connected to their community. ✨

Let's give it up for this amazing farm and the Wright family for preserving history while embracing progress! 👏🏼🚜

07/30/2025

Calling all foodies and adventure-seekers!!!! 🤗🤗

Join us at Food Truck Fridays in the Blackstone Valley with this Friday night and be in with a chance to win a pair of Explorer River Tour tickets courtesy of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council! Simply be the 10th customer at any of the participating food trucks to claim your prize. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore the beautiful Blackstone Valley while enjoying delicious eats from our featured trucks. 🍕🍔🍟🌯

See you there! 👀👀

How to Enter:
- Visit any participating food truck at the PVD Food Truck event
- Be the 10th customer to place an order
- Win a pair of Explorer River Tour tickets

Giveaway Details:
- Prize: 2 Explorer River Tour tickets
- Partner: Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
- Event: Food Truck Fridays Blackstone Valley at 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI

Follow us for more updates and get ready for a fun-filled evening! 😆✨

Photo Cred: Kerry Quinn

07/29/2025

DID YOU HEAR?! 👂🏼👂🏼 Rhode Island is getting their third troll and this time they are coming to the ! 🧌🧌

East Providence () is going to be the home of the newest troll‼️ Sign ups for volunteers is CLOSED due to the overwhelming amount of participants! 😱

If you are looking to keep in touch with the process of the newest troll, use the link below to sign up for our email list! 🤗🤗

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/80woTt2/KBVB

07/28/2025

Head over to River Falls Restaurant in Woonsocket, RI for dinner with a view! ✨

Fun Fact: They are one of the only restaurants that are right on the Blackstone River, giving you a beautiful view to check out while you enjoy your meal! 🌞🌞

Hit the patio and grab a shot of the view and the food! Don't forget to tag us at ! 😁🍽

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Pawtucket, RI
02860

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Our Story

Blackstone Valley is Rhode Island's National Historical Park...where authentic period communities dot the region, and over a dozen museums tell the captivating story of its colorful people and places. Here, history lives and breathes, revealing a window to America’s transition from an agricultural to an industrialized way of life. The scenic vistas, the outdoor recreation, the architecture, the food, and the charm of our region all make it worth a visit. We welcome you, and invite you to linger...to get acquainted with us and our vibrant, beautiful Blackstone Valley.

Blackstone Valley is a rolling, 240 square mile region in the northern part of the Rhode Island. It encompasses the cities of Pawtucket, Central Falls and Woonsocket, and the towns of Cumberland, Lincoln, Burrillville, Glocester, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Its people represent cultures from Native American and “Old Yankee”, to recent immigrants who enrich their adopted Valley with an entrepreneurial spirit, great food, and amazing traditions. Blackstone Valley contains some of the state’s most prominent attractions such as Slater Mill, Twin River Casino, and the Pawtucket Red Sox. To highlight our country’s role in the industrial revolution, Blackstone Valley contains a number of museums and historic sites that provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about, and relive, our country’s heritage and early history.

You can get outside in Blackstone Valley, too! With dozens of miles of trails, bike paths, and rivers...our region is know for its hiking & biking, kayaking & boating, and fishing! Whether you're coming to do some bouldering in Lincoln Woods State Park, ice skating on one of our ponds, or riding at an equestrian event - Blackstone Valley is prime for excitement! Our parks are plentiful! Our sports are stupendous!

Flavor?...We've got it here in Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley! With local traditions such as chicken family-style and dynamite sandwiches...to the blossoming authentic food scene in Central Falls...and the fabulous wineries and craft breweries across the region - we've got something any foodie would love to discover! Come taste for yourself!!!