Community Calendar

Movie in the Park evening at River Island Art Park, showing "The Ghost Army,” the riveting documentary recounting how inflatable tanks manufactured in Woonsocket managed to outwit Hitler with their top-secret missions.

On Monday, October 12, Ocean State Media presents an exclusive screening of "Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure" ahead of its October broadcast premiere. Join Elmo and the Sesame Street friends on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to a Kenyan elephant sanctuary and an African safari.

Enjoy the show, engage in hands-on learning activities, and take home branded giveaways at the Zoo's Education Center. Screenings will be available at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. While activities and screenings are included with your Zoo ticket, availability is first-come, first-served. Plan your visit and reserve tickets in advance at rwpzoo.org.

The special premieres Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m. on Ocean State Media, PBS Kids, PBS.org, YouTube and the PBS app.

Kick off 2026 National Media Literacy Week with Girls+ Media Lab to explore ways of consuming and creating media in mindful and impactful ways. Youth will gain hands-on experience and practical strategies to notice, question, and reshape the media around them, from other youth rising stars in the local media landscape. Free for Rhode Island girls & gender expansive youth (ages 13-18) and their parents; space is limited and registration is required.

•      Creative self-expression through media literacy
•      Consume media mindfully, craft media mindfully
•      Workshops led by local media insiders
•      Hands-on media evaluation experience
•      Strategies to question and reshape narratives
•     Tools to protect mental health online

Doors will open at 8:30 a.m., breakfast will be provided, and programming starts at 9 a.m.

Brought to you by Women's Fund of Rhode Island, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, Ocean State Media and the RI Girls+ Coalition.

Join us on Thursday, October 22 for a special evening of professional learning, collaboration and history brought to life. Designed specifically for local educators, this Rhode to Independence event unveils new, free and easy-to-implement teaching resources about Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution. This session features a lively panel discussion and collaborative Q&A session, offering deep insight into the regional stories, figures and events that shaped the Revolution.

This professional development workshop is intended for middle and high school social studies teachers in Rhode Island. 

Join us at the Tiverton Public Library for the premiere of Our Town Tiverton!

Ocean State Media is excited to host Be My Neighbor Day in Rhode Island for the second year. This is an intergenerational event where families, children and community elders are invited to spread joy and connection. Contribute to our community service project by assembling birthday boxes filled with treats, cards and small gifts for our cherished neighbors. Be My Neighbor Day is a collaboration with Meeting Street and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank which aims to spark joy, foster connection and give back.


This year, we’re throwing a birthday party for our community — complete with fun activities, local community organizations and the chance to make a difference by creating birthday kits for neighbors. Everyone is welcome, because in this neighborhood, there’s a place for you!