What Makes Glocester Special
Local Events
Glocester is famous for our seasonal events, like the Ancients & Horribles Parade on 4th of July, the Scarecrow Festival in the fall and Candlelight Shopping in the Village during the holiday season
One of the Safest Communities in RI
Glocester is known for being a very safe community. In addition to Rhode Island being the 9th safest state in the US, Glocester has among the lowest crime rates in the state, according to the Uniform Crime Reporting of the FBI
Local Shopping & Dining
Make a day trip to Glocester to explore our many shops and restaurants! While you're visiting, you'll find antiques, art, artisan crafts, great food and so much more!
Open Spaces and State Parks
In Glocester, we take our open and green spaces seriously. The Glocester Land Trust owns 2400 acres, which is over 8% of the land mass of the town! On the GLT properties, you'll find well maintained hiking trails and beautiful nature. Glocester is also home to several state parks to explore.
Kopeski reflects on decades as Glocester’s grocer at Dino’s
