Bradford Mercantile’s events calendar is not only the best place to find out about upcoming events at the shop, but a great resource for community events that celebrate our traditions, artistry, and heritage. If you see an event you like, tell your friends! To learn about our event calendar’s advanced features, visit our faq page.
ShareThursday, March 11, 2010 - 2:00:pm to 9:00pm
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 2:00:pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10:00:pm to 9:00pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 10:00:pm to 6:00pm
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center
Join us for The Home Show sponsored by the Rhode Island Builder's Association. There will be great deals on furniture, lighting, bedding, candles, and accessories! Our booth is 1221 - close to the cooking demonstrations. This will be the earliest opportunity to see some of our newest wares!
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Location: Warren Preservation Society @ Warren Methodist Church
Get involved with the Warren Preservation Society. Contact the society for more details.
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 9:59:am to 5:00pm
Friday, March 26, 2010 - 9:59:am to 5:00pm
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 9:59:am to 5:00pm
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 11:59:am to 4:00pm
Location: Bradford Mercantile
Join us for our annual Easter Egg sale. Choose your own discount from our basket of eggs! Discounts range from 5 to 20%. Some limitations apply.
Friday, March 26, 2010 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Blithewold Mansion, Garden, & Arboretum
Join Blithewold for Elegance and Opulence, Blithewold's first Winter Music Series, to be held the last Friday of the month from January through March, 2010. Enjoy an evening of music with Opera Providence, accompanied by a wine tasting by Greenvale Vineyards and desserts.
Enjoy an evening of music with Opera Providence, accompanied by wine tasting by Greenvale Vineyards and desserts.
This evening performance includes a special exhibit showcasing Bessie McKee and Marjorie Lyon's love of music. They saved several hundred performance programs from opera and symphony concerts in Boston and Europe. These will be on display, along with a collection of sheet music used in the early 1900s for musical soirees at Blithewold.
Price for one performance: $35 Member, $40 Non-member, $60 Member Couple, $70 Non-member couple
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: The Maxwell House and The Massasoit Historical Association
Join the Massasoit Historical Association for their Mad Hatter Tea event.
Seatings are at 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Donation: $15
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Location: Blithewold Mansion, Garden, & Arboretum
Join Assistant Grounds Manager and Certified Horticulturist Dan Christina for a "Walk in the Woods" as he reveals and discusses some of Blithewold's hidden horticultural treasures.
Each month, topics such as texture, color, flowers, and their effects in the home landscape will be discussed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy guided exploration through Blithewold's magnificent 33 acre arboretum. Tour topics are subject to change due to seasonal constraints. Please dress for the weather, as this program will be held rain or shine.
Price: $5 Member, $7 Non-member.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Blithewold Mansion, Garden, & Arboretum
This spring, Blithewold's gardens once again come to life as fifty thousand daffodils, early blooming bulbs, trees and shrubs are coaxed from winter slumber to enchant guests with their quiet beauty and subtle scents during the annual Daffodil Days celebration held from April 10 - May 2nd, 2010.
Along with the wonderful display in the gardens, Daffodil Days offers special exhibits and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
The fashion of the women of Blithewold will come alive in the special exhibit Fashion in Bloom. Period dresses, hats, and accessories will adorn the upper-level rooms and the exhibit space outside of Marjorie's bedroom.
Fashion in Bloom will also celebrate fashion through works in paper and fabric in a juried exhibit April 25 - May 23, 2010.
In addition, afternoon tea will once again be served in the Dining Room of the Mansion. Delicious scones, savories, and scrumptious sweets that tantalize the palate will be featured.
Tea is offered Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at either a 1:30 pm or 3:00 pm seating. The cost of tea is $10 per person, plus regular admission.
Admission to Daffodil Days: $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors/Students, $2 for Children ages 6 - 17. Admission is free to Blithewold Members, and children aged 5 and under.
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Blithewold Mansion, Garden, & Arboretum
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum and the Bristol Art Museum invite artists to participate in the spring 2010 juried exhibit Fashion in Bloom, from April 25th to May 23rd.
Coinciding with Daffodil Days, Fashion in Bloom will celebrate fashion through works in paper and fabric.
Sunday, May 2, 2010 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Blithewold Mansion, Garden, & Arboretum
This spring, Blithewold's gardens once again come to life as fifty thousand daffodils, early blooming bulbs, trees and shrubs are coaxed from winter slumber to enchant guests with their quiet beauty and subtle scents during the annual Daffodil Days celebration held from April 10 - May 2nd, 2010.
Along with the wonderful display in the gardens, Daffodil Days offers special exhibits and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
The fashion of the women of Blithewold will come alive in the special exhibit Fashion in Bloom. Period dresses, hats, and accessories will adorn the upper-level rooms and the exhibit space outside of Marjorie's bedroom.
Fashion in Bloom will also celebrate fashion through works in paper and fabric in a juried exhibit April 25 - May 23, 2010.
In addition, afternoon tea will once again be served in the Dining Room of the Mansion. Delicious scones, savories, and scrumptious sweets that tantalize the palate will be featured.
Tea is offered Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at either a 1:30 pm or 3:00 pm seating. The cost of tea is $10 per person, plus regular admission.
Admission to Daffodil Days: $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors/Students, $2 for Children ages 6 - 17. Admission is free to Blithewold Members, and children aged 5 and under.
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: The Maxwell House and The Massasoit Historical Association
Join Maxwell House's monthly meeting for guest presenters and a museum stroll with unique perspectives. While most monthly meetings are for members only - this monthly meeting is open to members and the general public.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Coggeshall Farm Museum
Featuring:
Friday, June 4, 2010 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Mt. Hope Farm
Admission is required for this event.
Saturday, June 5, 2010 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Mt. Hope Farm
Located on the South Pasture.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Location: Hope Street and High Street, Bristol, RI
Bristol Rhode Island puts on the best 4th of July parade around.
The 225th Annual Military, Civic & Firemen's Fourth of July Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will step-off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street.
Bradford Mercantile shares information about events it believes would be of interest to its community. It cannot guarantee the accuracy of the details of the events and it is strongly recommended that if you are interested in attending/participating that you confirm the event details with the sponsoring organization.
Know an event that should be included on our events page? Send us an e-mail.