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Glass Float Project 2013
May 31 - December 30
Finders keepers! The second annual Glass Float Project gets underway the weekend of May 31st. Comb Block Island beaches and nature trails for one of 400 hidden glass orbs. All floats are dated, numbered and stamped with a Block Island. The hunt is ongoing until all floats are found! If you find a float (one per person please) you can register it at www.blockislandinfo.com/glass-float-project/. | Tuesday Night Shopping
December 10 - December 18
On Tuesday, December 10th and 17th, many shops in Old Harbor are open for evening Christmas Shopping with steep discounts and good cheer! Channel Marker and Club Soda are open for dinner. Stores are open from approximately 5-8pm and gift wrapping to benefit the BIELC takes place at Old Island Pub from 6-9. | Town Tree Lighting
December 10
Come watch the tree on the lawn of the Harbor Church get lit. Refreshments served and caroling performed! Event starts at 5:30pm but the actual lighting will take place at 6pm. Santa may be on hand!! | Polar Plunge
January 1, 2014
The annual Lion's Club Polar Plunge takes place at noon on New Year's Day. Locals and visitors jump in the ocean at the stroke of noon at Fred Benson Town Beach. Hot chocolate is provided and T-shirts are for sale. All proceeds benefit the Block Island Lion's Club. | Annual Groundhog Day Census
February 2, 2014
This fun annual event takes place at the Old Island Pub. The unofficial Block Island resident tally is taken on this day. Even if you are a visitor and you stop in to the OIP, you will be counted! |
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Watch our Welcome Video
What's Unique About Block Island? Watch as Island residents talk about all you'll see and experience when you visit our part of the world.
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17 Miles of Beaches
Block Island features 17 miles of pristine beaches, protected by lighthouses and spectacular bluffs, and surrounded by rolling roads and winding paths.
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Harbors and Boating
Block Island maintains 2 full scale harbors (Old Harbor, New Harbor) with several marinas for the boater's every need.
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Block Island Weddings
Dazzle your friends with a reception at one of our grand Victorian hotels or let them stargaze at a lobster bake on the beach.
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Photo Gallery
View images of Block Island, no other place on earth shares its geography, nor its balance of species. Share your own memorable story and photos.
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