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Shelalara Vineyards & Winery
- Coventry
Vintners craft wines from California grapes, lead tours, and explain subtleties of 8–12 wine samples in souvenir glasses
The Butterfly Zoo
- Tiverton
An enclosed greenhouse features native species and butterflies from the tropics
Triggs Memorial Golf Course - Providence
- Mount Pleasant
Players hone swings, short game, and course strategy under tutelage of PGA member and Rhode Island PGA Teacher of the Year Bob Tramonti
Meadowbrook Lanes
- Warwick
Vintage wood paneling and duckpin-style bowling at an alley that houses a lounge with flat-screen TVs and a snack bar
Comedy Connection Providence
- East Providence
Stage at this award-winning comedy club brims with local and national talent who tickle funny bones with impressions and life observations
Rock Spot Climbing
- Multiple Locations
Dual climbing facilities sprawl with challenging top-rope, lead-climbing, and bouldering routes
Leyden Farm & Winery
- West Greenwich
Christmas-tree family farm offers crisp green-apple-infused white wine; watermelon blush wine; and smooth, complex merlot
Newport Gourmet Tours
- Multiple Locations
With 25+ years of experience, chef Michael introduces groups to local gems during two-hour excursions with insider access & plenty to taste
Peter Pan Surfing Academy
- Narragansett Pier
With board and wetsuit rental included, instructors teach groups how to balance and maneuver atop a stable but agile standup paddleboard
Newport History Tours
- Newport
Walking tours explore the history of colonial Newport and Newport during the Golden Age
Al Vallante Golf School
- Warwick
PGA professional helps students learn a proper swing that suits their body type, ability, and goals
West Shore Wellness Yoga
- Warwick
Instructors guide students of all ability levels through standing and seated poses that increase strength and flexibility
Narragansett Surf & Skate
- Narragansett Pier
Boasting 90 percent success rate for rides within first hour of lessons, instructors teach surf fundamentals to riders of all levels
Everett
- Providence
Everett veterans and newcomers put on weekly improv shows, crafting scenes and songs appropriate for all ages
Boating in Boston
- Multiple Locations
Set amid a serene natural backdrop, rental kayaks float on calm waters at five locations
Oldport Marine Harbor Tours
- Newport
Coast Guard–certified captains lead tours down the pristine Newport shoreline, complete with famous sites and tales about the city’s history
EMS Outdoor Schools
- Lincoln
Riders gently maneuver through the waters of Lincoln Woods State Park in a two-person canoe, kayak, or tandem kayak
Symmetrics Wellness Movement Center
- Lincoln
Classes held six days a week include dance-inspired Zumba, weighted boot camp, FitYoga, resistance training, and stretch and strength
Rhody Surf
- Middletown
Certified instructors teach groups the basics of surfing or standup paddleboarding on land, then send them out to sea for practice
Evolutionary Sports
- Multiple Locations
Full schedules of group fitness classes include karate, cross training, kickboxing, and more
Fit500
- Warwick
30-minute circuit-training sessions torch calories with a sequence of cardio exercises and toning moves
Shape Up East Providence
- East Providence
Instructors lead easy-to-follow Zumba dance routines that tone muscles to the tune of upbeat Latin-inspired songs
Laid-back Fitness
- Warwick
Fitness classes utilize the versatility of kettlebells as students swing, clean, and press their way through an intense workout
Yoga With Kaleena
- Greenville
Hatha yoga classes improve strength, flexibility, and stamina with a continuous, flowing sequence in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere
USA Karate Lincoln
- Lincoln
High-intensity classes with 10–25 pupils teach kickboxing tenets while torching calories
Freedom Yoga Barrington
- Barrington
Experienced instructors lead 75- to 90-minute non-heated yoga sessions tailored to students of all experience levels
Eco Pedicab
- Wayland
Guides peddle riders to popular local restaurants via pedicab to nibble on provided appetizers and desserts
Now Yoga and Fitness
- College Hill
Natural sunlight brightens spacious yoga studio with infrared heating systems, where hot yoga, core flow, and Pilates classes take place
Windmill Hill Golf Course
- Warren
Course features nine par 3 holes that range from 116 to 218 yards in length
Hunter Ridge
Lessons with instructor of 25 years instills the value of hard work and good horsemanship
Eight Limbs Studios
Instructors help clients sculpt the body by learning muay thai’s fearsome combination of punches, elbows, kicks, and knee-strikes
Jamestown Newport Ferry/Conanicut Marine Services
Take in scenic views of lower Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor during round-trip ferry rides
Boss Ice Arena
Families glide up and down the ice as they enjoy open skating sessions at facility that hosts URI’s nationally-ranked hockey teams
Newport Equestrian Academy
- Middletown
A mother-daughter instructional team teaches different riding styles and care methods during lessons for all levels of experience
Double Trouble Charters
- Newport
Passengers can enjoy drinks and food brought from home while taking in Newport Harbor's natural and manmade scenery
Sky Zone Rumford
- Rumford
Patented wall-to-wall trampolines with angled trampoline walls empower visitors to defy gravity in 60-minute jump sessions
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BoldrDash adds variety to the traditional 5K run, peppering their courses with more than two-dozen obstacles. But they don't want participants running between a few sparse obstacles, they want them climbing, swinging, sliding, and swimming all the way to the finish line. They even offer boot-camp training classes to prepare runners for the event. More important than providing a solid workout, Bold r Dash's events donate proceeds to local charities, schools, and community organizations.
The Rush Hour series serves those who are curious about symphonic music but have never had adequate time to attend a show. Conducted by Music Director Larry Rachleff, these short, informal concerts will swiftly capture the ear’s attention by breezing through two or three classical pieces and providing educational information about their historical context and whether or not they've been sampled in a Will Smith song. Choose the concert on October 15 to hear Beethoven’s pastoral Symphony no. 6 and his expressive Symphony no. 7, or relax on November 19 to twentieth-century selections by Samuel Barber and Maurice Ravel. Brahms’ Piano Concerto no. 2 headlines the February 25 show, along with Richard Strauss’ epic _ Also Sprach Zarathustra_. Finally, orchestra buffs can immerse themselves in concertos by Lutosławski and Tchaikovsky on April 15 to celebrate Tax Day.
An endless amount of stories flicker across the screen at Destiny Cinemas, which offers stadium seating and digital sound. The theater plays films chosen from Hollywood’s newest releases, featuring stars just plucked from the vines where they grow in the California hills. Between whispered critiques of each preview, audience members can wash down fluffy kernels of popcorn with soda from the concession stand. The theater also opens its doors for birthday parties and large private screenings for up to 300 guests.
Since 1989, the Biomes Marine Biology Center has immersed visitors of all ages in the lives of sea creatures through a range of hands-on programs. Though it recently moved to a new location, it has kept aquatic habitats focused on the denizens of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Amid tanks of native and tropical species such as octopuses, horseshoe crabs, lionfish, tortoises, and sharks, the staff treats visitors to a range of events—including public feedings, educational demonstrations, and hermit-crab-socialization seminars.
In a separate area for kids aged 3–6 , staff members lead animal-themed story times, and walk children through corresponding craft projects afterward. They also organize birthday parties, during which kids can pet tide-pool animals such as eels, horseshoe crabs, and small sharks.
Throughout history, it was swordplay that was the true universal language. Working to expose budding swashbucklers to a long history steeped in tradition, the duo of coaches at Ocean State Fencing Club bring their unique experiences to their eager students. Owner Mikhail Kolker’s competitions throughout the former USSR, and coach Sergey Kolker’s national medalist status give them all an expert edge and perspective. Pupils aged 6 to adult can expect to obtain the quickness of a cat while participating in low-impact drills that prepare them for competition or intense Renaissance Fair auditions.
