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