Block Island Chamber of Commerce Presents 2026 Vendor Fair at Yellow Kittens
214 Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
May 14 - May 14
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET Thinking ahead to summer projects or business needs? Meet trusted local and reg...

Don't Miss the Boat! Comedy Tour at The National Hotel
36 Water St, New Shoreham, RI 02807
May 18 - May 18
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET 6 comedians. 1 boat to catch. Don't miss the boat! Comedy tour. Featuring Sean...

Free ServSafe (TIPS) Training at The National Hotel
36 Water St, New Shoreham, RI 02807
May 20 - May 20
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET There will be a Free ServSafe Alcohol Training on Block Island, at the Nationa...

250th Orb Unveiling at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd. ew Shoreham, RI 02807
May 22 - May 23
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET []

Opening Season Reception at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd. New Shoreham, RI 02807
May 22 - May 23
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET You are invited to The Historical Society’s 2026 Opening Reception on Friday, M...

Annual ChowdaFest at Block Island Maritime Institute
216 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham, RI 02807
May 24 - May 24
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM ET The Block Island Maritime Institute Annual ChowdaFest will be on Sunday, May 24...

Heroics and Hardships: History of Block Island Life Saving Service with Janet Dionis at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd. New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jun 5 - Jun 5
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET []

The Sacred Cause of 1776: Religion and the Revolution with Mark Valeri, PhD at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd. New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jun 10 - Jun 10
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET []

Semiquincentennial Sand Art Contest at Fred Benson Town Beach
7 Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jun 15 - Jun 14
11:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Join us for the Semiquincentennial Sand Art Contest at Fred Benson Town Beach,...

Symeon Simons and His Role in the Revolution with Junise Golden Feather Bliss at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd. New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jun 18 - Jun 19
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET []

Juneteenth: Free Admission Day at Block Island Historical Society Museum
18 Old Town Rd. New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jun 19 - Jun 19
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET []

Ken Burns on the American Revolution: Live at the NY Historical: A Watch Party at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd. New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jun 26 - Jun 26
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET []

Block Island Arts & Craft Guild at Block Island Historical Society
1 Bridgegate Square New Shoreham
Jun 28 - Jun 28
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and B...

Museum Open House Public Welcome at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd. New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 1 - Jul 1
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET []

Lighthouse Open House Public Welcome at Southeast Lighthouse
122 Mohegan Trail, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 2 - Jul 2
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET []

Lighthouse Open House Public Welcome at North Light
Block Island North Light Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 3 - Jul 3
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET []

PARADE - Descendants of Rev. War Soldiers invited to march with banner
New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 4 - Jul 4
5:05 PM ET []

America 250th Nationwide Potluck: "Building Community through Connection"
New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 5 - Jul 5
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Picnic Locations: Historical Society Lawn, Mary D. Park, Fred Benson Town Beac...

A Nationwide Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Sharing the Spirit of America at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 9 - Jul 9
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET []

The Web They Wove: Women & their Wardrobes during New England’s Revolution with Rebecca Donahue & Theresa Giard of the Dirty Blue Shirts
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 10 - Jul 10
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET []

Block Island Arts & Craft Guild at Block Island Historical Society
1 Bridgegate Square New Shoreham
Jul 12 - Jul 12
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and B...

Revolution to Reclamation: Freedom through Indigenous Sovereignty with Chrystal Mars Baker, Tomaquag Museum
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 17 - Jul 17
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET []

Honoring Ancestors Celebration & Manissean Intertribal Pow Wow at Solviken Property on Corn Neck Rd
600 Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 18 - Jul 18
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET There will be Food, Crafts, Dance, and Storytelling.

Tri-State Canyon Shootout - Fishing Tournament at Champlin's
80 West Side Rd New Shoreham
Jul 20 - Jul 23
JB Tackle hosts this Annual fishing event with competitions for a great variety of species: Albacore...

Historic Roles of Activism on Block Island: A Conversation with Local Changemakers with Susan Hagedorn & Others
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 24 - Jul 24
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET []

Block Island Arts & Craft Guild at Block Island Historical Society
1 Bridgegate Square New Shoreham
Jul 26 - Jul 26
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and B...

Cemetery Tour Stories in Stone from the early 18th Century with Janet Dionis at Island Cemetery. - West Side Rd.
West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Jul 31 - Jul 31
6:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET []

From Bondage to Freedom: Rhode Island’s Revolutionary Black Patriots with Ray Rickman & Robb Dimmick
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Aug 6 - Aug 6
5:25 PM – 5:26 PM ET []

Special 250th Exhibit Opening Reception RI & the Revolution: Liberty, Struggle and Legacy Exhibit
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Aug 8 - Aug 8
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET []

Block Island Arts & Craft Guild at Block Island Historical Society
1 Bridgegate Square New Shoreham
Aug 9 - Aug 9
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and B...

The Revolutionary Life of Block Island's Caty Littlefield Greene with Michelle Girasole at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Aug 21 - Aug 21
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET []

Block Island Arts & Craft Guild at Block Island Historical Society
1 Bridgegate Square New Shoreham
Aug 23 - Aug 23
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and B...

Cemetery Tour Block Island's Role in the Revolution with Pam Gasner at Island Cemetery. - West Side Rd
West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Aug 27 - Aug 27
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET []

America in its 250th Year From the Perspective of Father Dan Berrigan with Susan Hagedorn, Carla Berrigan and Others
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Sep 3 - Sep 3
5:33 PM – 5:33 PM ET []

Sunken British Frigates in Narragansett Bay, 1778 with Bob Cembrola at Block Island Historical Society
18 Old Town Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Sep 10 - Sep 10
5:35 PM – 5:35 PM ET []

Block Island Arts & Craft Guild at Block Island Historical Society
1 Bridgegate Square New Shoreham
Sep 13 - Sep 13
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and B...

Annual Historical Society Business Meeting at The Spring House Hotel
51 Spring St, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Sep 27 - Sep 27
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET []

Program: Elizabeth Dickens: Bird Lady of Block Island with Kim Gaffett at The Spring House Hotel
51 Spring St, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Sep 27 - Sep 27
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET []

Block Island Arts & Craft Guild at Block Island Historical Society
1 Bridgegate Square New Shoreham
Oct 11 - Oct 11
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and B...











































































