Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

9 AM

Nature Conservancy Walks

Block Island Nature Conservancy trails · Nature

Guided nature walks led by Block Island's Nature Conservancy -- the island has 17 miles of walking trails through 40% preserved open space.

4 PM

Sailing Races in Great Salt Pond

Great Salt Pond, New Harbor, Block Island · Sailing

Regular afternoon sailboat races in Great Salt Pond at New Harbor. The anchorage at New Harbor is one of the most popular in all of New England.

Big Days

annual
Early Jun

Block Island Race Week

One of the largest sailing regattas in the Northeast -- hundreds of boats racing between Newport and Block Island. The island's biggest week.

Jul 4

Block Island Fourth of July

Fourth of July fireworks over Old Harbor -- the most spectacular Fourth in Rhode Island, seen from the beach, the harbor, and arriving ferries.

Aug

Block Island Rod & Reel Tournament

The annual Block Island fishing tournament -- striped bass, bluefish, and tuna in the rich offshore waters around the island.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.