2011 Events for Misquamicut Beach

 

29th Annual Clamdigger 5 mile Road Race

$8 entry fee. Also 8K judged race walk, a 3-mile fitness walk and a free 1K beach run for kids

April 18 at 10:30am Westlery Town Beach Atlantic Ave.

www.westerlytrackclub.org.

 

Misquamicut SpringFest

Friday May 13, 5pm until 10pm

Saturday May 14, 10am until 10pm

Sunday May 15, 10am until 5pm

World Class Carnival and Amusements, International Food Court, Petting Zoo, games and more. International Music Headliners. Misquamicut State Beach

www.misquamicut.org for lineup and prices.

 

Every Monday July 4 through August 15, 6pm-8pm: Monday Night Jams with live bands. Free! Westerly Town Beach, 337 Atlantic Ave. Presented by the Town of Westerly Rec. Department and MBA.

401-348-2597

 

Every Tuesday Night: Movies on the Beach. Presented by the Chamber of Commerce. July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16. For movies, times and locations 401-596-7761 www.westerlychamber.org

 

Every Wednesday, June 15 through Aug. 17

6 P.M. Tom McCoy Family Fun Run Series. Pleasant View, 65 Atlantic Ave. www.westerlytrackclub.org or 401-377-2306

 

Every Wednesday Night, July and August at 6pm, Blues on the Beach. Westerly Town Beach, 337 Atlantic Ave. For information call 401-348-2597 or www.bluesonthebeachri.com 

 

Every Wednesday Night, 7:30pm. Hermit Crab Races. Free! The Purple Ape, 17 Winnapaug Rd. Call 401-596-6169 or www.purpleape.com

 

Every Thursday May 26 through September 22, 5:30pm til Dusk. Classic Car Cruise Nights w/ WBLQ Oldies DJ JJ MacDade. Windjammer East Parking Lot 321 Atlantic Ave.  All cars welcome!

401-322-1026 www.misquamicut.org

 

Every Thursday July through August, 7pm: The Gilday Magic Experience for the Family at Windjammer, 321 Atlantic Ave. Call for prices. 401-322-1026 or www.misquamicut.org

 

Every Thursday July and August, 8:30pm: Misquamicut Drive-In Movie night featuring classic movies. Jaws, Star Wars, The Blob, etc. $5 per car. Wuskenau Town Beach Pondside Lot, 316 Atlantic Ave. Call 401-322-1026 or www.misquamicut.org for movie schedule.

 

Monday July 4, 9pm: Fireworks at Wuskenau Town Beach. Visible from all of Atlantic Ave. For info call 401-322-1026.

 

July TBD 6:30pm: Misquamicut Beach Salt Pond Challenge. Proceeds benefit Family Events at the beach and Veterans Flag Display. 1 mile swim of Winnapaug Pond. Contact Paul Duffy, Recreation Department, Town of Westerly at 401-348-2597. pduffy@westerly.org or www.westerlyrec.com

 

Every Saturday in August Celebrate the Holidays with Yogi. St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, Christmas and New Year’s. Andrea Hotel, 89 Atlantic Ave. 401-348-8788. www.andreahotel.com

 

Saturday September 24th, 10am: 10th Annual MBA Beach Cleanup. Meet at Sam’s Snack Bar, 301 Atlantic Ave. 401-322-1026

 

Misquamicut Fall Fest

Friday September 16, 5pm until 10pm

Saturday September 17, 10am until 10pm

Sunday September 18, 10am until 5pm

World Class Carnival and Amusements, International Food Court, Petting Zoo, games and more. International Music Headliners. Misquamicut State Beach

www.misquamicut.org for lineup and prices.

 

NEW DATE: Sunday October 9th (Rain 10th), 7pm: 14th Annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night: Complete with re-enactment of the 1605 trial for treason of Guy Fawkes by the “Misquamicut Players.” Music, Bonfire, Dancers, Actors, Fife and Drum and more. Andrea Hotel, 89 Atlantic Ave. 401-322-1026 or www.guyfawkesusa.com

 

Bates Haunted Motel: Sandy Shore Motel, 149 Atlantic Ave. www.bateshauntedmotel.com or call 866-499-DEAD. Fri. Sept. 30th, and in October: 1,6,7,8,9,13,14,15, 16, 20,21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30th.

 

Town Beach programs including surf lessons, summer schedule of events for Rotary Park as well as “Night Tennis” available by contacting Recreation Department, Town of Westerly 401-348-2597. Rotary Park is on Airport Road.

 

Misquamicut Tourist Center located at 316 Atlantic Ave. Open daily Memorial Day –Labor Day 9-6. 401-322-1026.

 

*Please check www.misquamicut.org for accurate info and updates. All events pending proper approvals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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