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NecronomiCon Providence Begins August 13

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Providence, RI

NecronomiCon Providence is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, through Sunday, August 16, in Providence. The international festival combines weird fiction, art, academia, film, gaming, and related programming. The organizer describes the gathering as part literary and academic conference, part fan festival, and part community reunion. Some programming is open to the general public through separate tickets, including films and the vendor hall, so residents should review current access information before making plans.

This local community update for Providence, RI is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Providence, RI area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Providence, RI

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Providence, RI.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

All Sports Week Camp Starts Tuesday

Providence Recreation's 2026 All Sports Week Camp is scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 11, and run through Friday, August 14. The program listing shows capacity for 50 participants. The city's summer information lists...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Zoning Board Holds August Meeting

Providence's Zoning Board of Review is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of the Joseph A. Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster Street. The board's 2026 sc...

Friday, August 14, 2026

City Water Parks End Summer Season

Providence's seasonal water parks and pools are scheduled to operate through Friday, August 14. The Recreation Department lists regular hours as Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m., for the June 29 through August...

Saturday, August 15, 2026

PVD Libraries Summer Program Ends

The 2026 Summer with your PVD Libraries program ends Saturday, August 15. The citywide library program serves K-12 youth through Providence libraries and the Readmobile in parks, offering books, activities, events, and...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

City Plan Commission Meets August 18

The Providence City Plan Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 18, at 4:45 p.m. The commission's 2026 calendar lists the date as its regular August meeting. The meeting format will be identified in the agenda;...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Water Resources Board Meets August 19

The Rhode Island Water Resources Board has a public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, at 9:00 a.m. The board's official 2026 schedule lists the date as its August meeting and says meetings are generally held o...

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