Weekapaug Inn adds summer events, dining and outdoor programs through August

Weekapaug Inn in Weekapaug, Rhode Island, is rolling out a full summer slate of speaker events, coastal dining, family activities and nature programming through August. The lineup is designed to draw guests to the property’s pondfront setting with food, film, and outdoor experiences tied to New England summer traditions. Why it matters: - Weekapaug Inn is leaning on summer programming to deepen guest experiences and showcase its coastal setting. - The lineup mixes food, family activities and nature education, which broadens the inn’s appeal beyond traditional lodging. - The offerings also reinforce the property’s positioning as a Relais & Châteaux and Forbes Five Star hotel. What happened: - Weekapaug Inn announced a season-long schedule of summer events in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. - The program runs throughout July and August, with some activities continuing through August 28. - The event slate includes the Summer Speaker Series, Coastal Grill Series, Movies on the Pond, Camp Weekapaug, naturalist-led coastal adventures, and evening lawn traditions. The details: - The Summer Speaker Series brings authors, historians, conservationists and regional experts to the inn for intimate talks. - The Speaker Series is complimentary for guests. - The Coastal Grill Series is new this summer. - The Coastal Grill Series takes place every Sunday evening in July and August on the Guest Lawn. - The series features live music, coastal cuisine and waterfront hospitality. - Menus include seasonal salads, smoked meats, grilled seafood, chef-attended action stations, house beer and wine. - Rotating dishes include smoked brisket sliders, Carolina-style ribs, grilled fish tacos and locally inspired desserts. - Movies on the Pond is offered on select evenings throughout the season on the Guest Lawn. - The outdoor movie series includes The Sandlot, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and a Grease Sing-A-Long experience. - Movie-night snacks include popcorn, cotton candy, assorted sweets and refreshments. - Camp Weekapaug is a complimentary hands-on program for families running Monday through Friday through August 28. - Camp Weekapaug is held daily at the Weekapaug Inn Boat House. - The program covers fire-building and safety, basket making, local insects, map-and-compass navigation, knot-tying and pioneering skills. - The inn’s Resident Naturalist leads daily and weekly summer programming. - Naturalist-led activities include birdwatching, guided nature walks, salt pond explorations, stargazing, butterfly and wildlife observation, shoreline ecology tours and family education. - July and August also bring lawn games, croquet, beach excursions, sunset gatherings, family activities and nightly s’mores. - The inn says the programs are meant to create lasting summer memories for guests. - Daniel Abrashoff, general manager of Weekapaug Inn, said summer at the property includes lobster boils, family programming, outdoor adventures and waterfront dining. - Weekapaug Inn directs guests to the event calendar and general information for more details. - The inn also points guests to @WeekapaugInn on Instagram and Facebook. Between the lines: - The event mix suggests Weekapaug Inn is using programming to turn its waterfront location into a full-day destination. - Family-focused and nature-based offerings help the property appeal to both overnight guests and local visitors looking for seasonal experiences. - The emphasis on local food, ecology and regional storytelling fits the inn’s New England brand identity. What’s next: - The summer schedule continues through August, with Camp Weekapaug running through August 28. - Guests can expect rotating menus, recurring speaker events and ongoing naturalist programming as the season progresses. - Additional summer traditions, including s’mores and sunset gatherings, will continue while weather permits.