Stay in touch with the MBA via social media, phone, email or direct mail. Our physical address is found below.
The Misquamicut Business Association
P.O. Box 1302
Westerly, RI 02891
401-322-1026
Email: misquamicut2000@gmail.com
2017 EVENTS FOR MISQUAMICUT BEACH
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE NIGHTS with 102.3 The Wolf
Every Other Thursday 5:30PM - Dusk
All specialty cars welcome! DJ, Raffles & Prizes. Free event open to all.
Atlantic Beach Park / Windjammer East Lot
321 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-322-1026 or visit www.misquamicut.org
June 11th
3rd ANNUAL MISQUAMICUT SEAGLASS FESTIVAL
Sunday, June 11 11AM - 5PM
Sea glass and beach themed artisans and retailers will be selling their items. Open to the public.
Windjammer Mariner Room
321 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
May 19th - October 13th
MISQUAMICUT DRIVE-IN MOVIES
Every Friday May - August 9PM Showtime / Gates Open 6:30PM
Every Thursday July & August 9PM Showtime / Gates Open 6:30PM
Every Friday September - October 8PM Showtime / Gates Open 7PM
Featuring classic movies, concession stand and restrooms. $12 per car.
Wuskenau Town Beach (Pondside Lot)
316 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, movie schedules, visit www.misquamicut.org
To purchase advance tickets, visit https://www.squadup.com/events/misquamicut-drivein-movie-theater
MAY - GATES OPEN AT 6:30PM / SHOWTIME 9PM
Friday May 19th JAWS
Friday May 26th STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
JUNE - GATES OPEN AT 6:30PM / SHOWTIME 9PM
Friday June 2nd E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL
Friday June 9th THE KARATE KID
Friday June 16th FIFTY FIRST DATES
Friday June 23rd GREASE
Thursday June 29th GLADIATOR (Local School Band Booster Night)
Friday June 30th THE BREAKFAST CLUB
JULY - GATES OPEN AT 6:30PM / SHOWTIME 9PM
Thursday July 6th JAWS
Friday July 7th THE WEDDING SINGER
Thursday July 13th GHOSTBUSTERS (ORIGINAL)
Friday July 14th FIELD OF DREAMS
Thursday July 20th DIRTY DANCING
Friday July 21st THE WIZARD OF OZ
Thursday July 27th BEETLEJUICE
Friday July 28th CADDYSHACK
AUGUST - GATES OPEN AT 6:30PM / SHOWTIME 9PM
Thursday August 3rd BACK TO THE FUTURE
Friday August 4th TOP GUN
Thursday August 10th E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL
Friday August 11th JAWS 2
Thursday August 17th FOOTLOOSE
Friday August 18th PRETTY IN PINK
Thursday August 24th INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE
Friday August 25th PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - ON STRANGER TIDES
Thursday August 31st PLANET OF THE APES (ORIGINAL)
SEPTEMBER - GATES OPEN AT 7PM / SHOWTIME 8PM
Friday September 1st BACK TO SCHOOL
Friday September 8th GREASE
Friday September 15th FERRIS BUELLERS DAY OFF
Friday September 22nd FORREST GUMP
Friday September 29th THE BLUES BROTHERS
OCTOBER - GATES OPEN AT 7PM / SHOWTIME 8PM
Friday October 6th GHOSTBUSTERS (NEW)
Friday October 13th CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
May 26th – September 4th
MISQUAMICUT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER
Open Daily Memorial Day - Labor Day 9AM-6PM
Staffed tourist information center, Public Restrooms and 15-minute free parking. Located at
316 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891 next to the waterslides and Misquamicut Drive In.
For more information, call 401-322-1026 or visit www.misquamicut.org
June 7th - August 23th
TOM MCCOY FAMILY FUN RUN SERIES 41st Season
Every Wednesday 6PM
The Westerly Track Club will hold free fun runs.
Registration begins at 5:30PM. No entry fee.
Pleasant View Inn
65 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information and course maps, visit www.westerlytrackclub.org
June 17th
SUMMER POPS 2016
Saturday, June 17th 8PM / Pre-Show 6PM
Welcome summer with the Chorus of Westerly and the Pops Festival Orchestra. The 1812 Overture Finale
features fireworks by Grucci with The Artillery Company of Newport and the Bells of Christ Church.
(Rain dates June 18/19, 2016) FREE EVENT
Wilcox Park
45 Broad Street Westerly, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-596-8663 or visit www.chorusofwesterly.org
July & August
TOWN BEACH PROGRAMS
Various Dates
Offering tennis lessons, golf and sports camps for children. Surf School and Ocean Adventure programs are offered in partnership with the New England Science and Sailing Foundation.
For more information about the summer schedule of events, contact the Town of Westerly Recreation Department at 401-348-2597 or visit www.westerlyrec.com
July 4th
MISQUAMICUT BEACH 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS (Presenting Sponsor - Windjammer Surf Bar)
Tuesday, July 4th 9PM (Rain Date July 5th)
Adjacent to the Misquamicut State Beach
July 5th – August 16th
BLUES ON THE BEACH Presented by the Town of Westerly
Every Wednesday, 6PM-8PM
Straight up blues featuring some of Westerly's famous blues legends and blues artists from around the country. Bring your chairs and blankets for this FREE concert series on the beach!
Westerly Town Beach
365 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
(In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Windjammer 321 Atlantic Avenue)
For more information and entertainment lineup, visit www.tunesonthedunesri.com
SCHEDULE TBA
July 5th – August 30th
HERMIT CRAB RACES
Every Wednesday Night Registration 7PM / Races 8PM
Free family fun event with DJ and prizes. Cheer on your favorite hermit crab!
Purple Ape
17 Winnapaug Road Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-596-6169 or visit www.purpleape.com
July 6th – August 24th
MAGIC BY THE SEA with Larry and David
Every Thursday 7PM
Atlantic Beach Park / Windjammer Mariner Room
321 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
$5 for children under 12, and $8 adults
For more information, visit www.misquamicut.org
July 6th – August 24th
MISQUAMICUT DRIVE-IN MOVIES
Thursdays July & August 9PM Showtime / Gates Open 8PM
Featuring classic movies, concession stand and restrooms. $10 per car.
Wuskenau Town Beach (Pondside Lot)
316 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, movie schedules or to purchase advance tickets, visit www.misquamicut.org
July TBA
WINGS & WISHES BUTTERFLY GARDEN
Saturday & Sunday, TBA 10AM-5PM
Sponsored by L&M Hospital and produced by the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.
Over 700 exotic butterflies will be on exhibit for the public at the Wings & Wishes Butterfly Garden.
Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children
Pleasant Acres Nursery
130 Franklin Street Westerly, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-596-7761 or visit www.oceanchamber.org
July 10st – August 21st
MONDAY NIGHT JAMS Presented by the Town of Westerly
Every Monday, 6PM-8PM
An eclectic mix of bands featuring local and national musical acts.
Bring your chairs and blankets for this FREE concert series on the beach!
Westerly Town Beach
365 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
(In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Windjammer 321 Atlantic Avenue)
For more information and entertainment lineup, visit www.tunesonthedunesri.com
SCHEDULE TBA
July TBA
MOVIES ON THE BEACH
Every Tuesday 8:30PM
Presented by the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.
Bring your beach chairs and blankets and watch a free family-friendly movie by the beach.
Atlantic Beach Park
321 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For movies schedules, call 401-596-7761 or visit www.oceanchamber.org
July TBA
26th SEASON SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Tuesday – Sunday each week 8PM FREE EVENT
Wilcox Park
45 Broad Street Westerly, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-596-7909 or visit www.thecolonialtheater.org
July 20th
KARL KENYON SMOKEY THE BEAR PARADE
Thursday, July 20th 5PM
A festive parade with all the emergency vehicles running with full lights and sirens through several areas in the Westerly and Charlestown districts. This is a great family event with fire prevention related goodies given out to the kids at all the stops and of course photo opportunities with Smokey the Bear. Come celebrate your local volunteer Fire Departments and EMS services. The parade will kick off sharply at 5:00pm from Dunn's Corners Fire Department Station #1 on Langworthy Road. Residents from all towns are invited to join us on the parade route. The parade will be stopping for approximately 10 minutes at each of the designated stops listed below:
Stops: Charlestown Beach Parking Lot (approximately 5:25pm) Weekapaug at Knowles/Langworthy (approximately 5:50pm) Misquamicut Fire Department on Crandall Avenue (approximately 6:25pm)
Watch Hill on Bay Street (approximately 7:00pm).
August TBA
RIVER GLOW
Saturday, August TBA 7PM – 10PM
Downtown Westerly, RI & Pawcatuck, CT
Floating bonfires illuminate the Pawcatuck River and create a beautiful setting for this community event. Hayrides through town, live music in three locations, dancing, children’s activities, shopping and dining specials and much more make this a fabulous night. (Rain date August 10th)
For more information, call 401-596-7761 or visit www.oceanchamber.org
August TBA
ANNUAL MISQUAMICUT BEACH SALT POND CHALLENGE
August TBA 6:30PM (Rain Date TBA)
1-mile swim of Winnapaug Pond. Registration is required. Proceeds benefit family events at the beach. Presented by the New England Science and Sailing Foundation, Westerly Recreation Department and
the Misquamicut Business Association
Wuskenau Town Beach
316 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information and registration, visit TBA
September 1st – October 13th
MISQUAMICUT DRIVE-IN MOVIES
Fridays September - October 8PM Showtime / Gates Open 7PM
Featuring classic movies, concession stand and restrooms. $10 per car.
Wuskenau Town Beach (Pondside Lot)
316 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For movie schedule, visit www.misquamicut.org
September TBA
CHARLIE STAVROS MEMORIAL MISQUAMICUT “ON THE BEACH” RUN
TBA, September TBA 6PM Start (Registration begins at 5:30PM)
3 Mile Run on Misquamicut Beach presented by The Westerly Track Club. No entry fee.
Westerly Town Beach Pavilion
365 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, visit www.westerlytrackclub.org
September 10th
SURFTOWN HALF MARATHON & 5K
Sunday, September 10th 7:30AM
Hartford Marathon Foundation
Running along the ocean front streets of Misquamicut Beach and Watch Hill, RI, the Surftown Half Marathon is a spectacular beach run featuring stunning ocean views! Fast and flat, the 13.1-mile course is a great destination race! Not up for the challenge of the half marathon? Try out the 5K! A fast 5K run through the Misquamicut beach community.
Misquamicut State Beach
257 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, visit www.hartfordmarathon.com
September 15th – 17th
MISQUAMICUT FALLFEST WEEKEND
Friday, September 15th 5PM until 11PM
Saturday, September 16th 11AM until 11PM
Sunday, September 17th 11AM until 5PM
Misquamicut State Beach Tickets are $7 per day, children under 4 are free. Free parking.
World Class Carnival and games provided by Rockwell Amusements, Non Stop Music Tent, International Food Court, 2 Day Classic Car Show and more. Music Headliners TBA
For reserved seats visit www.eventbrite.com/
For more information and directions, visit misquamicutfestival.org
September 22nd
“BREWS & BLUES” BEER TASTING
Friday, September 22nd 6PM – 9PM
Presented by the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce. Come enjoy a full night of brews, blues and fun! This annual event features live music, food from local restaurants and markets paired with over 30 different beers from around the world. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
Windjammer Mariner Room
321 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-596-7761 or visit www.oceanchamber.org
October 14th
20TH ANNUAL GUY FAWKES BONFIRE NIGHT
Saturday, October 14th 7PM (Rain Date October 15th)
A comedic (Monty Python) re-enactment of the 1605 trial for treason of Guy Fawkes by the
“Misquamicut Players.” Music, Bonfire, Dancers, Actors, Fife and Drum and more.
The Andrea
89 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-322-1026 or visit www.guyfawkesusa.com
October 8th
70th ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
Sunday, October 8th 1PM (Rain Date October 9th)
Downtown Westerly & Pawcatuck
For more information, call 401-932-0846 or visit www.columbusdayparade.net
October TBA
FALL RESTAURANT WEEK
Area restaurants throughout the Westerly, RI & Pawcatuck, CT areas will offer a 3 course price fixed meals - $15 for lunch and $25 for dinner. It’s a fabulous culinary cornucopia.
For more information, call 401-596-7761 or visit www.oceanchamber.org
October TBA
HALLOWEEN PARADE
TBA, October TBA 4:30PM
Downtown Westerly & Pawcatuck
November 11th
VETERAN’S DAY PARADE
Saturday, November 11th 9:30AM
Downtown Westerly & Pawcatuck
For more information, call 401-596-0837
November TBA
21st ANNUAL HOLIDAY STROLL & LUMINARIA
TBA, November TBA 5PM - 9PM
Streets in the historic Downtown Westerly area are lined with luminaria and carolers. Free hayrides with Santa and shopping specials make this a wonderful night to get into the holiday spirit.
For more information, call 401-596-7761 or visit www.oceanchamber.org
November TBA
“TBA”
Thursday – Saturday 8PM / Sunday 2PM
Granite Theatre
1 Granite Street Westerly, RI 02891
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 401-596-2341 or visit www.granitetheatre.com
December 17th
CHORUS OF WESTERLY CHRISTMAS POPS
Sunday, December 17th 4PM & 6PM
George Kent Performance Hall
119 High Street Westerly, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-596-8663 or visit www.chorusofwesterly.org
January 1st, 2018
ANNUAL PENGUIN PLUNGE
Monday, January 1st Noon
The Andrea
89 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891
For more information, call 401-596-9276 or visit www.warmcenter.org
