AARP Rhode Island Upcoming Events

Save the Date for 2026 Fraud Fighting Fridays

Free document shredding near you!

• Lincoln, July 31 – Lincoln Senior Center

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AARP Rhode Island is fighting identity theft across the Ocean State by safely disposing of old tax returns, bank statements, bills and other documents. Drive-thru drop-offs are from 9 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public; registration is recommended but not required. Two boxes per person and no businesses, please. We do not accept spiral notebooks or bound books.

 

AARP Rhode Island Healthy Living Series

AARP wants you to live the best life possible, and healthy living is key to that. Dive in!

• RI Healthy Cooking Recordings January February March, April, May, June
• July TaiChi/Qigong Registrations
• July 8 Everybody Dance

 

AARP Rhode Island Summer Events

Your Summer 2026 AARP Rhode Island events calendar is here with exciting opportunities to connect! Download, print and pin it on the fridge or bulletin board, or save it on your digital device. Plan ahead and have some fun! 

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Bike Newport Virtual Safety Workshops

These June workshops, listed in our Quarterly Events Brochure, have been rescheduled for September. New dates will appear here.

 

More AARP Rhode Island Speakers Bureau Presentations Near You

AARP Rhode Island is proud to sponsor Bike Newport Full Moon Rides again this season. Get out, have fun and meet new people as you enjoy an unforgettable spin along Newport’s historic coast!

Bike Newport Full Moon Rides Now Through October

 

Rhode Island Historical Society Concerts Under the Elms  July 2-30 and August 6, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Bring food and your picnic cooler and settle in for a pleasurable evening. Performances span a variety of genres and styles, ranging from American band standards to alternative rock. Sponsored by AARP Rhode Island; members and their guests get 50% off the ticket price. Learn more and register: The July 2 concert has been canceled because of the extreme heat. July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6.

 

WRWC Riverside Park Free Community Paddles

 

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. These short 15–20 minute guided paddles are perfect for first-time paddlers, families, and anyone looking to build confidence on the water before joining longer river trips later in the season. Canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be provided by WRWC. Learn more.