# Wonder Wold: Celebration of Trees at Blithewold

> Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road (Rt. 114), Bristol, RI 02809
- Ages: All ages
- Price: All activities included with admission (bought at the Gift Shop on arrival)
- Organizer: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Official page: https://www.blithewold.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A fall day on Blithewold's front lawn and grounds celebrating its Champion Trees and autumn foliage. Children can join scavenger hunts, nature crafts and lawn games, and go up into the canopy on the Kids' Climb (10 am to 2:30 pm), sponsored by the International Society of Arboriculture. The fairy houses from Blithewold's fairy house competition are on show for visitors to vote on, with judging at 3 pm. Grown-ups can join talks and tours by local tree experts through the day, including Marvelous Maples at 3 pm. Food trucks are on site, or bring a picnic. All activities are included with grounds admission, paid at the Gift Shop on arrival.

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