Woonsocket Weekend: Block Party, Long Weekend Highlights

What are you planning to do this Labor Day Weekend around Woonsocket?

The forecast for Woonsocket is for sunny skies and comfortable temperatures on Friday, with an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms through Monday — so choose an event and get out and enjoy!

Of course, around here the big talk is about Friday night's Woonsocket 125th Birthday Block Party. Dozens of performances, food vendors on foot and wheel, arts and crafts. 

Be sure to get a photo with the miniature Arc de Triomphe and waterfall feature at Memorial Square. 

The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m.

This weekend, Chan's Fine Oriental Dining hosts the guitar stylings of Popa Chubby on Friday night and the high-energy Fat City Band on Saturday. 

Online tickets are $20 for Popa Chubby, $12 for Fat City Band. Both shows start at 8 p.m.

Also on Friday night, Aug. 30, the Rustic Tri-Vue Drive-In starts it Labor Day weekend schedule with:

• Planes [PG] and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters [PG]
• We're the Millers [R] leading into The Conjuring [R], 
• and Mortal Instruments: City of Bones [PG-13] followed by Elysium [R].

• Waterfront Boat Tours, Aug. 30. Leaving from 575 South Water St. Admission is $10 per person [normally $20]. Info: (401) 440-6920 or Providence River Boat Company. You can also reserve a seat for the Sept. 7 Waterfire.
• Savoring Rhode Island Walking Tour, Aug. 31. Starts at 265 Atwells Ave. on Federal Hill. $50 per person. Info: Savoring Rhode Island.
• The Providence Flea, Sept. 1. Upscale urban flea market at Providence River Greenway [across from 345 South Water St.] 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or Shine. Info: Maria Tocco at (401) 484-7783 or Providence Flea.