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170 Main St.
North Kingstown, RI 02852

Witches Paddle & Costume Contest

Calling all witches, goblins and ghouls! Come join us for a fun paddle around Wickford Harbor! We are also offering a Costume Contest with some great prizes! The Witches Paddle is open to all! Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and pedal kayaks are all welcome! 

Bib Pick-Up and Registration Check-In: 10-11:30am (located between the parking lot and the launch site) 

Optional Photo Op: We will be taking photos at check-in of the witches and warlocks that dressed up for the event.

Launch Times: 10-11:45am  

We will only have one designated launch location this year -- the Public Access beach next to Gardner's Seafood Wharf. 

Costume Contest: There will be 4 categories for the costume contest with some great prizes for the winner in each category. 

  1. Best Witch
  2. Best Warlock
  3. Best Dressed Pet
  4. Most Creative/Original 

The event and costume contest officially ends at 2pm, but feel free to stay out on the water as long as you would like. 

If you are not participating in the costume contest, you may also launch from Wilson Park as there is more parking there, although the paddle will be a little bit longer. 

Admission: Registration is required! There is a $25 registration fee (All funds will be donated to the North Kingstown Food Pantry)Reserve Your Spot

Although registration is required for everyone, the costume contest is not mandatory and you can still dress up even if you don’t want to participate in the contest.

Registration is online only. We will not be accepting walk-ups for the costume contest. 

Rain Date: Saturday, October 26th from 12-2pm

Event Times

There are no upcoming dates scheduled for this event.