Discover Rhode Island

09/09/2026

Meet the featured businesses and organizations in the September issue of Discover Rhode Island📚👥

Our Community & Education issue shines a spotlight on the people, businesses, and organizations helping Rhode Island communities grow, connect, and thrive.

From Devon Landis Law, Weathervane Cottages, Float RI, CheerWorks, Centreville Bank, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, The Pennfield School, and Weatherly Direct Primary Care, this issue celebrates the work happening across our state.

Discover the stories, people, and organizations making a difference throughout Rhode Island.

Read the September issue of Discover Rhode Island at the link in our bio!

09/02/2026

September brings a new school year, the first signs of fall, and plenty of reasons to explore Rhode Island. This month’s issue of Discover Rhode Island is filled with stories celebrating education, community, local businesses, and the people who make the Ocean State special.

From After the Bell and Learning Through Adventure to Smart Starts, our guide to study-friendly cafés, we’re looking at ways to keep learning going beyond the classroom.

As fall arrives, Harvest Season Has Arrived takes you to apple orchards, farmers markets, farm stands, and seasonal favorites across the state.

We’re also spotlighting Centreville Bank, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, CheerWorks, Devon Landis Law, Weathervane Cottages, Float RI, Pennfield School, and Weatherly Direct Primary Care, along with a beautiful fall wedding at Linden Place, Hotel Viking’s next chapter, waterfront living, real estate, and our latest Road Test.

Plus, find our September events guide and plenty more ways to discover what’s happening around Rhode Island this month.

Take a look at the East Bay, Newport County, and Northern Rhode Island September issues and discover what’s happening close to home.

08/25/2026

From historic Sunset Cabins to a new Rhode Island getaway Weathervane Cottages

Originally built in the 1930s, the Portsmouth property was once a roadside motor court welcoming travelers exploring Rhode Island. Today, it has been thoughtfully restored as Weathervane Cottages, preserving its history while creating a unique place to stay and explore Aquidneck Island.

With Newport Polo, beaches, restaurants, and attractions like Rail Explorers nearby, it’s the perfect home base for an amazing Rhode Island weekend.

We’re sharing the story behind the transformation in our upcoming September Education & Community Issue.

And there are just 3 days left to enter our Weathervane Weekend Giveaway! Win a two-night stay + Newport Polo tickets, September 4–6.

Head to our original giveaway post to enter.

08/17/2026

FOR RHODE ISLAND ARTISTS
Following a successful opening reception, Rhode Island Art Gallery is expanding its display space and accepting applications from a limited number of Rhode Island artists working in wall-hung 2D media, excluding photography.
Located in the historic Muenchinger King Building at 38 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, the gallery operates on a 0% commission and artists receive 100% of their art sales. Participating artists pay a small monthly fee (generally $175 to $275, depending on the size of their display space) to help offset the gallery’s operating expenses. In addition, we rely on donations and sponsors to help with gallery costs and expenses.
Participating artists also receive:
• Their own private opening reception at the gallery
• A dedicated artist page on RIArtGallery.com
• A full-page profile in Discover Rhode Island’s annual Art Issue
• Promotion through Discover Rhode Island’s media platforms
• Opportunities to participate in gallery events throughout the year
Artists work one eight-hour gallery shift each month.
The gallery is carefully curated, and participation is based on the quality of the work and its fit within the overall collection. We have room for only a few additional artists as we expand. Once those spaces are filled, we will begin a waiting list.
Interested artists are invited to send us a direct message with a brief introduction and examples of their work.
Rhode Island Art Gallery
38 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island
RIArts

08/17/2026

WEATHERVANE WEEKEND GIVEAWAY🏕️✨

We’re celebrating our upcoming September Education & Community Issue with a special getaway from Weathervane Cottages !

One lucky Discover Rhode Island reader will win a two-night stay at Weathervane Cottages, September 4–6, plus tickets to Newport Polo on Saturday, September 5🌳🏇

As part of our September issue, we’ll be featuring Weathervane Cottages and sharing the story behind the property, its restoration, and the vision that brought it to life.

One winner and their guest will enjoy:

-A two-night stay at Weathervane Cottages in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, September 4–6, 2026

-Tickets to Newport Polo on Saturday, September 5

Your stay puts you in the heart of Aquidneck Island with a cozy private cottage surrounded by the beautiful outdoors. The studio-style cottage features a queen bed, private bathroom, mini fridge, microwave, and its own outdoor seating area.

HOW TO ENTER‼️

1. Follow Discover Rhode Island and Weathervane Cottages
2. Like this post
3. Comment who you’re bringing with you!
(Tag as many friends as you’d like — each tag counts as an additional entry and another chance to win!)

BONUS ENTRY: Share this post to your Stories for an extra entry!

Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, August 28, 2026. The winner will be selected and confirmed on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.

08/13/2026

If Rhode Island had its own emojis 🤔💭

08/10/2026

If you live in Rhode Island, you know that today is Victory Day—but do you know the history behind it?

Today, Rhode Island observes Victory Day, a state holiday commemorating the Allied victory over Japan in World War II.

Rhode Island established Victory Day as a state holiday in 1948. Today, Rhode Island is the only state in the nation that continues to observe Victory Day as a state holiday.

Swipe through to learn what happened in August 1945, how World War II affected Rhode Island, and why this holiday remains unique to the Ocean State.

Explore Rhode Island’s Wartime History
•International Museum of World War II — South Kingstown
•Fort Burnside — Jamestown
•Naval War College Museum — Newport

Photo: National Archives | National Archives Identifier: 531280; 520694

08/08/2026

August is here, and there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy across Northern Rhode Island.

The latest issue of Discover Rhode Island Northern RI is packed with ways to make the most of the month, from community celebrations and live music in Cumberland and Woonsocket to outdoor adventures throughout the Blackstone Valley and some of the area’s favorite spots for a summer scoop.

Inside, you’ll also find Rhode Island’s summer seafood favorites, rooftop dining, August concerts, a look at Amie’s growing women’s dining community, local businesses, a beautiful featured wedding, and more.

Take a look through the complimentary August issue and discover what’s happening around Rhode Island this month.

As summer reaches its peak across Northern Rhode Island, this issue of Discover Rhode Island captures the Ocean State in full swing. From a roundup of the state's rooftop restaurants and bars to a guide to the region's favorite ice cream shops and seafood spots, this edition also introduces Amie, a....