What's Happening This Weekend in Johnston?

Getting your weekend plans together?

The weekend forecast is for partly sunny skies with a chance of rain and highs in the 70s.

If that weren't enough, places around Johnston are hosting healthy slates of activities featuring local artists, shopping destinations, and the waterfront, so get out and enjoy!

Click each blue link for more information — and be sure to call ahead to confirm.

Friday, May 10:

• 10:30 am: Breakfast Bunch at Marian J. Mohr Library. Two school psychology doctoral students lead the interactive structured play activity. Registration required.
• 12 pm: Public Skating at Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink. $3 admission, $5 skate rental. Also May 12 from noon to 2 pm.
• 2 pm: Game Day at East Smithfield Library. Test your skills on a board game. Free.
• 3:45 pm: Art Smart with Ms. Melyssa at Mohr Library. A fabulous artist [and JHS alum], Ms. Melyssa leads her students in learning the styles of the great masters. Register at the library.
• 5:30 pm: Bingo at the Johnston Senior Center. Progressive jackpot.

Saturday, May 11:

• 10 am: Spring Walk at Lincoln Woods, 600 Great River Road, Lincoln. The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society hosts a stroll on the trails in Lincoln Woods Park. $5 per person.
• 12 pm: Drop-In Crafts at Marian J. Mohr Library, Johnston. Self-directed projects for parents and kids over 3 years old. Free.
• 5 pm: Painting Class at Paint & Vino, 150 Main St., Pawtucket. Easy and fun step-by-step acrylic painting classes in a paint and wine studio along the Blackstone River. $30.
• 8 pm: RUNA and Stefilia's Stone Celtic Roots Concert at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin, MA. Show starts at 8. $20.

Sunday, May 12:

• 10 am: Spring Craft Sale at Le Moulin in Woonsocket. Handmade jewelry, paintings, one-of-a-kind up-cycled furniture and home decor, hand knit and crochet items, books, and more.

Don't see your event? Here's how to get your event listed for next Friday's "What's Happening" article:

1. Click to visit the Johnston Patch Calendar.
2. Click the "Post an Event" button.
3. Add your event and submit. Deadline: Thursday at 4 pm.