# Biomes Marine Biology Center Thanksgiving Touch Tank Exploration > Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: Biomes Marine Biology Center, 6640 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852 - Ages: All ages (Low touch tanks with stepstools perfect for toddlers and kids) - Price: $13 adults; $11 children ages 3-12 and seniors; free for children under 3 - Organizer: Biomes Marine Biology Center - Official page: https://www.biomescenter.com/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/biomes-marine-biology-center-thanksgiving-touch-tank-exploration--listing-3480ff32ddcd5f58d3c84231 ## About Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown is New England's only private marine biology center and the region's premier hands-on aquarium, dedicated exclusively to the native marine life of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. During Thanksgiving Friday, families can explore dozens of interactive marine tanks filled with local coastal creatures. Children can roll up their sleeves to touch harmless dogfish sharks, skate rays, horseshoe crabs, sea stars, spider crabs, and northern sea robins under the guidance of passionate marine educators. Hourly interactive feeding demonstrations allow kids to watch seahorses, puffers, and lobsters feed up close. The center's informal, hands-on environment makes it an unforgettable, tactile learning experience for budding marine scientists of all ages. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully single-level concrete flooring with ample clearance between touch tanks easily accommodates strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean family restrooms equipped with infant changing tables; comfortable wooden seating area beside the main observation aquarium. • Age Suitability: Outstanding for toddlers through pre-teens (ages 1 to 12); stepstools are positioned at every touch tank so even the smallest toddlers can reach safely. • Sensory Tips: Tactile water-play environment with gentle bubbling tank filters and splash sounds; hand-washing stations with mild soap and warm water are plentiful. ## Similar picks in Providence - [Providence Children's Museum Thanksgiving Gratitude Lab & Maker Studio](https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/providence-children-s-museum-thanksgiving-gratitude-lab-and-maker-stud--listing-751e3bded973562b7f797f70) — Fri, Nov 27 · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Providence Children's Museum · Ages 0–99 · From $16 · checked Nov 5. 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