Event Calendar
What's Happening on Block Island
There's always something special happening on Block Island. Check out the event listing below. Block Island Ferry is proud to sponsor select events throughout the year!
Happening All Season!
GLASS FLOAT PROJECT
Scavenger hunt starts in early June 2019 and doesn't end until all the glass floats have been fund.
Learn more at: http://www.blockislandinfo.com/glass-float-project
BLOCK ISLAND CONSERVANCY EDUCATION CENTER
The Block Island Concervancy Education Center is open from April to October. The center's hours are 8:30am - 4pm in the high season but are subject to change.
Learn more at: www.biconservancy.org
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9:00am to 2:00pm |
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10:00am 6:30pm |
9:00am to 11:30am 3:45pm 6:00pm to 8:00pm |
6:00pm to 8:00pm |
3:45pm |
9:00am to 11:30am |
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12:00pm to 3:00pm |
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10:00am |
9:00am to 11:30am 3:45pm |
6:00pm to 8:00pm |
3:45pm |
9:00am to 11:30am |
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9:00am to 2:00pm |
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10:00am 6:30pm |
9:00am to 11:30am 3:45pm 6:00pm to 8:00pm |
6:00pm to 8:00pm |
3:45pm |
9:00am to 11:30am 11:00am |
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3 |
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10:00am |
9:00am to 11:30am 3:45pm |
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July, 2019
Saturday
20
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Sunday
21
Arts Guild Fair & Special History Program
9:00am - 2:00pm : Block Island Historical Society
Learn more at: blockislandhistoricalsociety.org
Tuesday
23
Old Harbor Walking Tours
10:00am : Meet in front of Chamber Office
Weekly-Tuesdays
Learn more at: blockislandhistorical.org
Tuesday
23
BINGO at the Fire Barn
6:30pm : Block Island Fire Barn
Fundraiser for the Block Island Fire Department.
Learn more at: blockislandinfo.com
Wednesday
24
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Spring House
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Wednesday
24
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Wednesday
24
Sponsored By:
Blues on the Block
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Fred Benson Town Beach
Bring your chair or blanket to relax in the sand and enjoy the sounds of New England musicians.
Thursday
25
Night Market on Dodge
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Dodge St
Friday
26
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Saturday
27
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Saturday
27
Tuesday
30
Old Harbor Walking Tours
10:00am : Meet in front of Chamber Office
Weekly-Tuesdays
Learn more at: blockislandhistorical.org
Wednesday
31
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Spring House
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Wednesday
31
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
August, 2019
Thursday
1
Night Market on Dodge
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Dodge St
Friday
2
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Saturday
3
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Saturday
3
Sponsored By:
Annual Block Island Triathlon
9:00am : Fred Benson Town Beach
Block Island’s most popular race. Swim, Bike & Run. Enjoy breathtaking views throughout each stage of the challenging course.
Learn more at: Block Island Triathlon
Sunday
4
Sponsored By:
Sunday
4
Annual "Mary D. Ball"
Sullivan House
A night of fun, food and dancing benefits the Mary T Ball Fund. This event is considered the highlight of summer for over 20 years!
Learn more at: blockislandinfo.com
Tuesday
6
Old Harbor Walking Tours
10:00am : Meet in front of Chamber Office
Weekly-Tuesdays
Learn more at: blockislandhistorical.org
Tuesday
6
BINGO at the Fire Barn
6:30pm : Block Island Fire Barn
Fundraiser for the Block Island Fire Department.
Learn more at: blockislandinfo.com
Wednesday
7
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Spring House
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Wednesday
7
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Wednesday
7
Sponsored By:
Blues on the Block
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Fred Benson Town Beach
Bring your chair or blanket to relax in the sand and enjoy the sounds of New England musicians.
Thursday
8
Night Market on Dodge
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Dodge St
Friday
9
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Saturday
10
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Tuesday
13
Old Harbor Walking Tours
10:00am : Meet in front of Chamber Office
Weekly-Tuesdays
Learn more at: blockislandhistorical.org
Wednesday
14
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Spring House
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Wednesday
14
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Wednesday
14
Sponsored By:
Blues on the Block
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Fred Benson Town Beach
Bring your chair or blanket to relax in the sand and enjoy the sounds of New England musicians.
Thursday
15
Annual House and Garden Tour
10:00am - 2:00pm : Block Island Historical Society
Glimpse Block Island’s historic & architecturally inspiring homes. Visit a select group of homes and gardens with a guided tour.
Learn more at: Block Island Historical Society
Thursday
15
Night Market on Dodge
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Dodge St
Friday
16
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Saturday
17
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Sunday
18
Arts Guild Fair & Special History Program
9:00am - 2:00pm : Block Island Historical Society
Learn more at: blockislandhistoricalsociety.org
Tuesday
20
Old Harbor Walking Tours
10:00am : Meet in front of Chamber Office
Weekly-Tuesdays
Learn more at: blockislandhistorical.org
Wednesday
21
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Spring House
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Wednesday
21
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Thursday
22
Night Market on Dodge
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Dodge St
Friday
23
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Saturday
24
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Tuesday
27
Old Harbor Walking Tours
10:00am : Meet in front of Chamber Office
Weekly-Tuesdays
Learn more at: blockislandhistorical.org
Wednesday
28
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Spring House
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Wednesday
28
Sponsored By:
Wind Farm Tour
3:45pm : Old Harbor Block Island
Enjoy a cruise on Block Island Sound aboard the Block Island Ferry’s Hi-Speed ferry MV Islander. Explore 2 inside air-conditioned cabins and ample outside viewing areas, as well as our upper sun deck. A local guide and wind farm enthusiast will give you a narrated tour while cruising around the wind farm.
- Departure: 3:45pm
- Duration: 1hrs
- $25 Adult
- $15 Child (ages 5-11)
Learn more at: biwindfarmtours.com
Thursday
29
Night Market on Dodge
6:00pm - 8:00pm : Dodge St
Saturday
31
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Saturday
31
Lions Club Clambake
1:00pm - 4:00pm : The Narragansett Inn
Socialize for service. This annual fundraiser provides resources for educational, recreational, and medical needs on Block Island. Join in with friends for fun, food, music and much more.
September, 2019
Sunday
1
Arts Guild Fair & Special History Program
9:00am - 2:00pm : Block Island Historical Society
Learn more at: blockislandhistoricalsociety.org
Saturday
7
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Saturday
7
Run Around the Block 15K
1:30pm
Race along 9.3 miles of blacktop roads with breathtaking views!
Learn more at: active.com
Saturday
14
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Saturday
21
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Sunday
22
Arts Guild Fair & Special History Program
9:00am - 2:00pm : Block Island Historical Society
Learn more at: blockislandhistoricalsociety.org
Fri - Sun
27-29
Experience Block Island
Block Island Visitor's Center
Formally the taste of Block Island- Over 30 businesses join in to offer discounts on wine & beer tastings, restaurant specials, shop discounts, kayak tours and more!
Learn more at: Blockislandinfo.com
Saturday
28
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
October, 2019
Saturday
5
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Saturday
12
Block Island Farmers Market
9:00am - 11:30am : Legion Park
Browse a wide range of local island products from flowers and vegetables to t-shirts and fine arts.
Learn more at: blockislandfarmersmarket.com
Saturday
12
Arts Guild Fair & Special History Program
9:00am - 2:00pm : Block Island Historical Society
Learn more at: blockislandhistoricalsociety.org
Sunday
13
Block Island Half Marathon
11:30am : Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion
October is stunning on Block Island. Run or cheer-on this race with the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop
Learn more at: active.com
