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They are coming! Avian hunters with long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight and hearing are headed to Bristol. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world.
Owls, hawks, and falcons will be featured in live presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Audubon Raptor Weekend presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with many species and learn about their adaptations and habitats in this engaging, family-friendly weekend event.
In addition to owl and hawk presentations by Audubon experts, wildlife rehabilitators from across the Northeast will bring their expertise with birds of prey to the event - see the presenter lineup below!
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PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE:
RAPTOR WEEKEND
September 6 & 7, 2025; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI
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BIRDS & BREWS
Brewery Night Kick-Off Event for Raptor Weekend
Friday, September 5, 2025; 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
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Make the Most of Raptor Weekend
Raptor Weekend is a family-friendly, rain or shine event!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Raptor Weekend can be found on our event FAQ page! If you still have questions, feel free to contact us.
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Volunteer at Raptor Weekend
Help make this event a hoot! With help from our volunteers, New England's largest celebration of raptors is made possible. Join us for this exciting and unique volunteer opportunity; help with games, activities, crafts, and more!
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2025 Schedule of Events
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Friday, September 5
Birds & Brews Brewery Night
Raptor Weekend Kick-Off Event
5:30 – 8:30 pm ; Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
Enjoy live music, sip local beer, and try your luck in our raffle. Plus, get up close with live Audubon owl and hawk ambassadors and learn all about these amazing birds
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Saturday, September 6, 2025
10:00 am – 10:15 am
Land Honoring – Tracey Dancing Star (main tent)
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Audubon Avian Ambassadors (main tent)
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Raptors in Flight with Master of the Skies (back lawn)
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Nature Family Sing-A-Long with Audubon’s Tracey Hall and Lisa Maloney (garden)
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Sketching Raptors with Autumn Jencks (auditorium)
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Audubon Avian Ambassadors (main tent)
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Raptors in Flight with Master of the Skies (back lawn
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Sunday, September 7, 2025
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Talkin' Birds with Ray Brown (Patio) - Guests are welcome to arrive early to Raptor Weekend to watch the live radio show!
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World with Eyes on Owls (main tent)
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Raptors in Flight with Master of the Skies (back lawn)
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Nature Family Sing-A-Long with Audubon’s Tracey Hall and Lisa Maloney (garden)
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
We Count! Raptor Migration Monitoring in the Americas Lecture by Julie Brown from Hawk Mountain (auditorium)
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World with Eyes on Owls (main tent)
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Raptors in Flight with Master of the Skies (back lawn)
Explore the 2025 Raptor Weekend Presenters, Artists, & Lecturers
Click on each photo for more information!
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Arianne Del Rios
Artist and exhibit details coming soon!
2025 Raptor Weekend Ticket Pricing*
All proceeds from Raptor Weekend benefit raptor care, school programs, and habitat conservation efforts by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Thank you for your support!
There will be on-site parking for $5, per availability. Visitors who ride their bike or take the bus to the event receive a Raptor Weekend Event button!
Show a little extra support! VIP tickets include admission, preferred seating under the main tent, free on-site parking, and $10 lunch voucher. Limited to 40 VIP tickets each day. $60/person.
*Tickets purchased online are subject to processing fees.
Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors!
To donate a raffle item or become a Raptor Weekend sponsor, please call (401) 949-5454 x3018.
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