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South County

South County, RI

As the name implies, South County is Rhode Island’s southernmost region, covering a large expanse including the sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Home to the University of Rhode Island, the region includes forests of pines, sprawling farms, pristine campsites, and tons of fresh seafood.

Featured events

Annual Flower Show, “Birds, Bees & Blooms,” with The Ocean Community Garden YMCA Garden Club.

Jun 23

Annual Flower Show, “Birds, Bees & Blooms,” with The Ocean Community Garden YMCA Garden Club.

Misquamicut Drive In

Jun 23

Misquamicut Drive In

Paint & Brunch!!

Jun 23

Paint & Brunch!!

The Artist Cooperative Gallery of Westerly Annual Flower Show, “Birds, Bees & Blooms,” with The Ocean Community Garden YMCA Garden Club

Jun 23

The Artist Cooperative Gallery of Westerly Annual Flower Show, “Birds, Bees & Blooms,” with The Ocean Community Garden YMCA Garden Club

Tuesday Summer Concert Series

Jun 24

Tuesday Summer Concert Series

Watch Hill Sunset Concerts

Jun 24

Watch Hill Sunset Concerts

EZ 2 B Fit Exercise with Lu-anne Cox – 6/25/25 9:15-10AM

Jun 25

EZ 2 B Fit Exercise with Lu-anne Cox – 6/25/25 9:15-10AM

Open Mic Night at Hill's Tavern

Jun 25

Open Mic Night at Hill's Tavern

Summer Market at Tilted Barn

Jun 25

Summer Market at Tilted Barn

Upstairs at the Odeum Jazz Night

Jun 25

Upstairs at the Odeum Jazz Night

Jun 25

Waitress

TEK Walking Tour With Cassius Spears Sr.

Jun 26

TEK Walking Tour With Cassius Spears Sr.

2025 Summer Concerts at the Gazebo

Jun 27

2025 Summer Concerts at the Gazebo

AC/DC – Fat Angus

Jun 27

AC/DC – Fat Angus

Live Music at the Ocean Mist

Jun 27

Live Music at the Ocean Mist

Stargazing Nights

Jun 27

Stargazing Nights

Trivia Night w/ Jared and Ashley

Jun 27

Trivia Night w/ Jared and Ashley

2nd Annual South County Car Show

Jun 28

2nd Annual South County Car Show

Aging Disgracefully – Summer Aging

Jun 28

Aging Disgracefully – Summer Aging

Artisans By the Bay Craft & Garden Show 2025

Jun 28

Artisans By the Bay Craft & Garden Show 2025

Family Playing At Scarborough State Beach In Rhode Island

Beaches & Watersports

Whalers Brewing Company_South Kingstown_South County

Breweries & distilleries

Family bowling at Breaktime Bowl & Bar, Pawtucket

Family Fun

Arcadia Management Area-South County

Parks & recreation

Weekapaug_Brasserie-Weekapaug - South County

Restaurants

Lighthouse on Point Judith peninsula surrounded by Block Island Sound and Narragansett Bay on either side. Current brick structure was erected in 1816 after the original wooden lighthouse (1806) was destroyed during the 1815 Great Gale. Also current active Coast Guard station.

Things to do

Stay in South County

South County day trips & itineraries

South County deals

Jake the dog at Weekapaug Inn

Jun 16

The Resort That Is Great For All Family Members

USA Today highlights the Weekapaug Inn as a wonderful family vacation destination. Read here.

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Plein Air painter at the harbor.

May 8

Charm And Adventures In Our Towns

L.A. Parent has provided and full itinerary of charming fun across Southern R.I. and Block Island. Read here.

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The Preserve

May 7

Mother's Day At Its Finest

Travel Dreams Magazine highlights some luxurious ways to treat mom on Mother's Day. Read here.

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East Matunuck State Beach South Kingstown South County

Apr 29

Love The Beach But Not The Crowds - Come Here

USA Today Travel highlights the less crowded, wonderful beaches of South County (some of them ). Read here.

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2020 winter photoshoot MMGY

Events

Scarborough Beach

Beaches & water sports

Ocean House

Experience Luxury

Plein Air painter at the harbor.

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