Haunted Tunnel at Daggett Farm
Halloween weekend haunted attraction at Daggett Farm in Slater Park. Confirm hours and ticketing on the tourism events listing before you go.
Details / source →Pawtucket, Rhode Island
What's happening in Pawtucket
A practical reference for residents and visitors: today, this week, parks, history, and things to do — updated from a simple happenings list.
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Today in Pawtucket
Updated 2026-10-30
This week
Ranger-guided tours at Old Slater Mill
Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Grounds open dawn to dusk daily. Visitor station and ranger tours follow the NPS seasonal schedule — check before visiting; heat-index modifications may apply.
Details / source →Good to know
City notices · linked sources
Street sweeping season ends Oct 30
Per the city’s 2026 calendar, street sweeping runs March 30 through October 30. Sweeping aligns with recycling days; parking bans/ticketing 7 a.m.–3 p.m. on your sweep day during the season.
Details / source →Trash weekly · recycling bi-weekly
Regular trash is collected weekly; recyclables bi-weekly in city carts. Download the trash & recycling calendar from the city calendar page. Yard waste program runs through Dec 11, 2026.
Details / source →2026 election dates (Board of Canvassers)
City homepage notice: Democratic/Republican primary Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026; General Election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. See Board of Canvassers under Departments for details.
Details / source →Coming up
City of Pawtucket events & service calendars
Official city calendar hub: annual events PDF, trash & recycling calendar, and street-sweeping schedule. Best source for exact dates.
Details / source →Winter Wonderland (Slater Park — seasonal)
Listed by the city as an annual December event at Slater Park. Watch Parks & Recreation / Pawtucket’s Winter Wonderland channels for 2026 dates — we do not invent showtimes here.
Details / source →Free mattress & e-waste drop-off
City calendar lists free mattress and e-waste drop-off on the first Saturday pattern; next date listed for November is Nov 7, 2026.
Details / source →Question of the Week
What local event or festival do you look forward to every year?