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This weekend in Rhode Island
November 6–8, 2026
5 listings.
Example edition. Exampleville is not a real place, and none of these listings are real. Swap in an approved edition file before this is treated as a real weekend.
Times are printed as posted. They are already Eastern Time, including Sunday morning.
Friday, Nov 6
Exampleville Lighthouse Quartet
What
Four people play songs that sound like weather reports. The second set is the one worth staying for; the first is mostly tuning & tempo checks.
Where
Exampleville Community Boathouse, 100 Driftwood Ave, Exampleville, RI 00001, US
When
Friday, Nov 6, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Parking
Free lot behind the Exampleville Community Boathouse, about 40 spaces. It fills by 7:10 p.m. Street parking on Driftwood Ave is two-hour and the meter runs until 9.
Cost
$18 adults, $8 under 12, cash or card at the door.
Face value $8–$18.
- $18 — Adult door
- $8 — Under 12
Kid-friendly
Depends — Fine for kids who can sit through an hour. There is no crying room, and the 7:30 p.m. start runs past a lot of bedtimes.
Who
People who can sit still for two short sets
Local take
Worth it if you like slightly off-key sea shanties. Skip it if you wanted a quiet dinner: the room is loud and the chairs wobble.
Checked 2026-11-01.
Exampleville Night Market
What
Folding tables, one good doughnut stall, and a lot of scented candles. The doughnut stall closes when the batter runs out.
Where
Exampleville Market Field, 15 Booth Lane, Exampleville, RI 00001, US
When
Friday, Nov 6, from 5:00 p.m. No posted end time.
Parking
Use the market field, free, enter from Booth Lane. Side streets are resident-only after 6 p.m.
Cost
Free to browse. Doughnuts are $3 cash.
Face value $0–$3.
Kid-friendly
No — Crowded paths, hot oil, and no seating. A bad fit for little kids after the first half hour, and not much better before.
Local take
Worth a doughnut and one lap. The candle stalls all smell the same. Leave when the batter sign goes up.
Checked 2026-11-01.
Saturday, Nov 7
The Great Exampleville Sock Puppet Show
Sold out at the official box office.
What
A one-hour puppet show about a lobster who will not share a parking spot. It is charming, short, and sold out at the official box office.
Where
Exampleville Playhouse, 8 Sample Street, Exampleville, RI 00002, US
When
Saturday, Nov 7, 2:00 p.m. The later show is not a separate listing; both official performances are sold out.
Parking
Playhouse garage, $5 flat, entrance on Sample Street. Do not use the bank lot next door. They tow.
Cost
Face value was $12–$22 at the Exampleville Playhouse box office.
Face value $12–$22.
- $12 — Face value, rear
- $22 — Face value, front
Kid-friendly
Yes — Written for ages 4 and up. One mildly sad lobster argument, nothing scary.
Who
Families with kids 4 and up
Local take
If you already have tickets, arrive 20 minutes early. The lobby is tiny. If you do not, skip it. The official box office is sold out, and paying above face value is not a better idea.
Checked 2026-11-02.
Sunday, Nov 8
Exampleville Sunday Chowder Walk
What
A self-paced walk between three imaginary soup windows. The middle stop is the dud: watery and crowded. Start and end at the bandstand.
Where
Exampleville Bandstand, 1 Pretend Pier, Exampleville, RI 00001, US
When
Sunday, Nov 8, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Last bowl at 12:40 p.m.
Parking
Municipal lot on Pretend Pier, free on Sundays, about 25 spots. If it is full, the library lot two blocks inland is the better backup.
Cost
Free to walk. Bowls are $6 each, cash, at the windows.
Face value $0–$6.
- $0 — Walk
- $6 — Bowl of chowder
Kid-friendly
Yes — Strollers work the whole route. The middle window has a long line and no shade.
Local take
Go for the first and third windows. Skip the middle one. The walk is flat and about 0.6 miles.
Checked 2026-11-03.
Anytime this weekend
Exampleville Glass Eel Overlook
What
A short boardwalk to a fake overlook. Nice in low light. The gift kiosk sells nothing you need, and the restrooms are closed for the season.
Where
Exampleville Glass Eel Overlook, 40 Overlook Lane, Exampleville, RI 00003, US
When
Dawn to dusk, all weekend. No tickets.
Parking
Dirt pull-off for 8 cars on Overlook Lane. When it is full, do not invent a shoulder. The road is narrow.
Kid-friendly
Yes — Short and flat. Hold hands near the rail. There is no playground.
Who
Anyone already driving past
Local take
A 15-minute stop, not a destination. Best if you are already driving past. Skip it in the rain: the boards get slick and there is no view.