Beach Bash

Join us for a throwback to the New England summers of yesteryear with a special Beach Bash in celebration of our 75th anniversary. Dive into classic beach games, sip on special cocktails, groove to beachy tunes, and enjoy delicious local eats, all while enjoying a beautiful summer evening on Third Beach with friends and family.

Seating: Bring picnic blankets, towels, beach chairs, or your favorite camp chairs..

Refreshments: Guests are encouraged to bring a fun, retro-themed picnic dinner and spread! Each Beach Bash ticket includes light appetizers, freshly shucked oysters and clams from Shuckologist, soft drinks, s'mores, ice cream generously provided by Ben & Jerry's on Thames Street, and one drink ticket (redeemable for a cocktail, mocktail, beer, or wine). Beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails will also be available for purchase.

Entertainment: Your ticket includes a live performance by Dave Alves and his band, classic beach games, sein fishing, swimming, and s'mores roasting. Guests are welcome to bring games or water toys!

FAQ:

• Free parking will be available Norman Bird Sanctuary's Third Beach property and Peabody Beach Club's lot. Overflow parking will be available in the Town of Middletown parking areas. For directions, please navigate to 830 Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI 02842.
• Inclement weather policy: The Beach Bash rain date is July 25, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If the event needs to be moved to the rain date, guests will be notified by 12:00 p.m. on July 24. The event will be cancelled in unsafe weather conditions. In the case of cancellation, refunds will be issued through Eventbrite.

• Refund policy: Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, tickets will be refunded through Eventbrite.

To purchase tickets at the discounted Member price, join the Norman Bird Sanctuary today! Visit our website HERE to join or renew your membership.

Venue Guidelines

The Norman Bird Sanctuary is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center. All proceeds directly support our efforts to protect our 300-acre refuge for the benefit of wildlife and the community to enjoy.

All guests must respect the following guidelines:

• Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited.
• Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
• Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Service animals are permitted.

Norman Bird Sanctuary events are fundraisers in support of our mission to spark people's curiosity to explore, steward, and find peace and joy in nature.Through conservation, historic preservation, education and exploration, we foster lifelong connections between people and the Sanctuary’s rich and diverse habitats.

Thank you for helping us sustain the Sanctuary for all to enjoy!

Host or Publisher Norman Bird Sanctuary