Watch Hill Area Events

Ongoing Events
Stargazing Nights at Frosty Drew Observatory
Recurring Fridays,  8:00pm - 10:30pm
​"Every Friday night (weather permitting) we open our Observatory, Sky Theatre, and telescopes to the skies and offer free stargazing and astronomy to anybody interested in observing with us."
Weekapaug’s Naturalist Series: Sand Bar, Bites & Bubbles
Weekapaug Inn | 5 pm - 7 pm
​Join our culinary team and resident naturalist for an excursion to a barrier beach, to enjoy a delightful selection of canapés and beverages and take in the beautiful evening. Guests will be transported by boat to a secluded part of Quonnie Pond. Reservations are required
​Date: September 8th
In the Kitchen: Summer BBQ Favorites
Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Ocean House
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join our culinary professionals in the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts for a fun and informative class on making a variety of crowd-pleasing BBQ dishes, perfect for your summer entertaining. You’ll learn to make delicious sweet and sour garlic chicken wings, succulent baby back ribs, and a vibrant mango BBQ sauce.
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Blue Moon Paddle
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Weekapaug Inn
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Don’t miss this “once in a blue moon” opportunity for a champagne toast to the Blue Moon on Quonnie Pond’s secluded beach. The expression has been long used to denote rare occurrences, as blue moons appear on average once every 2.7 years. Join the Inn’s resident Naturalist for unbeatable, unobstructed views of August’s second full moon (making it a blue moon) surrounded by Rhode Island’s finest natural beauty. Enjoy bubbles, a kayak ride and irreplicable memories!
Please note, tickets purchased for this event are non-refundable unless the event is canceled due to inclement weather. Weekapaug Inn reserves the right to cancel or postpone water events and outings, at its sole discretion, due to weather conditions and other hazards. 
Family Beach Night: Pizza, Burgers & Rio!
Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Ocean House
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us for a fun night on the Ocean House beach, with family-friendly fare and a showing of Rio. Ticket price includes menu selections including salad, pizza and burgers, plus dessert, popcorn, soft drinks, beer, and house wine! Dinner seating begins at 6:30 pm, with the movie beginning between 7:15 and 7:30 pm. 
​Please note that tickets to this event are non-refundable, except in the event of inclement weather, a call made by the hotel.
In the Kitchen: Saving the Season
Every Friday in September
T​he Ocean House
​3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Join our culinary professionals in the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts for a fun and informative class on how to preserve the last of summer’s bounty for you to enjoy any time of year. You’ll learn techniques for preserving fruits by making delicious marmalades, store veggies in Mason jars, and more. Reservations are required
Labor Day Beach Bash
Friday, September 1, 2023 at The Ocean House
7 pm - 10 pm
​Ocean House’s stunning private white sand beach is host to the ultimate end-of-summer fête, with a bountiful menu, open bar and live music from One Love. Begin with classic New England raw bar favorites, feast on plentiful hot and cold buffets and enjoy an assortment of delicious grill stations. Revel in summer’s glorious finale with unbeatable views as the Atlantic waves crash just behind. Reserve general admission tickets online. Private beach cabanas are also available for up to 8 or 10 people. Call 401-584-7000 to book cabanas. Please note, tickets purchased for this event are non-refundable. Must be 21+ to attend.