# Providence Children's Museum Thanksgiving Gratitude Lab & Maker Studio > Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM - Where: Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St, Providence, RI 02903 - Ages: Ages 1-11 and families (Dedicated infant play spaces and hands-on maker workshops) - Price: $16 per person for general admission; free for infants under 12 months and museum members - Organizer: Providence Children's Museum - Official page: https://www.providencechildrensmuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/providence-children-s-museum-thanksgiving-gratitude-lab-and-maker-stud--listing-751e3bded973562b7f797f70 ## About Following Thanksgiving dinner, Providence Children's Museum welcomes families into its vibrant hands-on learning spaces for a holiday weekend Gratitude Lab and Maker Studio. Young inventors and artists experiment with natural materials, autumn leaves, pinecones, recycled fabrics, and wooden gears to design gratitude journals, kinetic wind sculptures, and decorative harvest centerpieces. Children can navigate the multi-level Water Ways exhibit featuring vortex pools and interactive water wheels, explore the whimsical outdoor Children's Garden, and test engineering concepts in the ThinkSpace puzzle gallery. Museum play educators guide interactive storytelling circles centered on themes of sharing, thankfulness, and community cooperation. The museum offers an inviting, climate-controlled creative oasis where little hands can build, create, and imagine together. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Full ADA accessibility with central elevator, stroller parking zones near admissions, and wide open exhibit pathways. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private, comfortable nursing lounge with soft glider chairs, electrical outlets, and nearby family restrooms with baby change stations. • Age Suitability: Wonderfully designed for children ages 1 to 11 and their caregivers, with dedicated soft sensory play zones for infants and toddlers. • Sensory Tips: Visual exhibits with varied tactile materials; ear-defenders and sensory backpacks are available upon request at the front welcome desk. ## Similar picks in Providence - [RISD Museum Thanksgiving Family Gallery Hunt & Hands-on Art Studio](https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/risd-museum-thanksgiving-family-gallery-hunt-and-hands-on-art-studio--listing-ff65697cd7216f0d689935b3) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · RISD Museum · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 5. 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