| Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but | | | | Cook-Off, City-Wide Scavenger Hunt, Ice Sculpting |
| they are a busy one. There are several activities and | | | | Competition, Children's fair, Pizza Cook-off and much |
| events that occur on any given day. So whether you | | | | more! |
| are just looking to get out of the house or if you want | | | | Visit Cranston for the Annual Mardi Gras Ball. This is |
| to take a trip to Rhode Island you are sure to be able | | | | New England's authentic Louisiana Mardi Gras |
| to find something to do in February. Ranger Days are | | | | celebration that features four Zydeco bands, Cajun |
| an annual event in Woonsocket. The event is held in | | | | and Creole food as well as non-stop dancing. |
| conjunction with the John H. Chaffee Blackstone River | | | | Costumes are optional but the best win prizes. The |
| National Heritage Corridor and the Museum of Work & | | | | Winterfest Tour of Inns and B&Bs allow the public a |
| Culture. Ranger Days are held at the Museum of | | | | chance to view all the overnight options in Newport |
| Work & Culture and feature discussions about the | | | | County. Visit Bowen's Wharf for the Seal Tours and |
| history of Rhode Island. Ranger Days are free and | | | | Save the Bay for a lecture and two-hour boat tour of |
| open to the public. | | | | Rose Island Lighthouse. The boat is heated but you will |
| The Winter Bash is held in Providence annually and | | | | want to dress warm so that you can get a close up |
| brings together over a 1,000 people from the state. | | | | view of the seals that winter in Narragansett Bay. The |
| The event celebrates citywide restoration efforts and | | | | seals are common to the Narragansett Bay area from |
| features live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a full bar. Attire | | | | October through April. They migrate each fall from |
| ranges from blue to ball gowns and an eclectic mix of | | | | Maine and Canada to winter in the warmer waters |
| people are seen. The Newport Winter Festival is | | | | and protected harbors of Rhode Island. Harbor seals |
| another big bash. This even features over 150 | | | | are the most common marine animals to be seen in |
| separate events and activities over ten days. Food, | | | | New England. They often shore rest on rocks and |
| music and fun are always included with events such | | | | "haul-out" sites when the tide is low. One year 169 |
| as horse-drawn hayrides, sand sculptures, Chili | | | | seals were counted in the bay. |