The Columbus Day weekend forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of rain Friday, then you're looking at clouds with balmy temperatures in the 60s for Saturday and Sunday. But Woonsocket Patch has a list of things for you to do rain and shine:
No Columbus Day weekend guide would be complete without mention of Autumnfest, running Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the annual free confluence of food, entertainment and carnival rides, including Fireworks Sunday night and a parade Monday morning. Check the link for all those details. But if that's not your thing, here are some other events going on in the area:
At Chan's, 267 Main Street, the weekend's musical lineup is Blues guitarist Matthew Stubbs Friday, Firey blues with Coco Montoya Saturday night, and an Autumnfest Sunday Brunch with the sparkling mainstay of Manhattan nightlife, singer/pianist Daryl Sherman.
On Sunday at 7 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland presents a special concert from Scotland's most popular folk band North Sea Gas, releasing their newest CD. Or, stay local and take the kids to see Shrek the Musical at Stadium Theater, Saturday, 7 p.m. or Sunday at 2 p.m., presented by The Encore Repertory Company, based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
