Providence–Warwick area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Providence County, RI
27 upcoming family events and 25 places and programs in Providence County, RI. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Pumpkins and patches
Through Nov 1
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: The Great Pun-Kin Trail
Roger Williams Park Zoo
From $16All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:05 PM
Providence Bruins Halloween Spooktacular
Amica Mutual Pavilion (The AMP)
PaidAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Spooky Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
With admissionAll ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM
Kids Monster Dash at the Providence Monster Dash 5K
Providence Monster Dash start/finish (South Water Street)
From $19Up to 12
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Anniversary Bash with Wicked Walk Doors at Roger Williams Park
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Family Fun Weekend at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park
From $2
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Nov 5
A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep (50th anniversary)
Trinity Repertory Company — Dowling Theater
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM
Discovery Tykes at the Museum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park
FreeAges 2–4
- Community
Fri, Nov 6
Rhode Island Comic Con
Amica Mutual Pavilion and Rhode Island Convention Center
From $28All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:15 AM
Youth Climate Conference at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
FreeAges 14–18
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM
Urban Naturalist Hikes in Roger Williams Park
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park
From $3Ages 4+
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:30 AM
Zoo Careers 101: An Introduction to How Zoos Work
Roger Williams Park Zoo
From $276Ages 13–17
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
RISD Museum Open Studio (Family Art-Making)
RISD Museum
All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
A Christmas Carol — Sensory-Friendly Plus! Performance at Trinity Rep
Trinity Repertory Company — Dowling Theater
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Breakfast with the Rainforest Residents
Roger Williams Park Zoo
From $93All ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21
Providence Bruins Marvel Weekend
Amica Mutual Pavilion (The AMP)
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Roger Williams Park Bird Walk
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park
From $3
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24
'Twas The Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
Providence Performing Arts Center
Paid
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26
Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot Kids Race
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
From $17Up to 12
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
From $13All ages
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Rhode Island Lights Festival at Centreville Bank Stadium
Centreville Bank Stadium
PaidAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Fam-tastic STEAM Weekend at the Museum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park
From $2All ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:05 PM
Providence Bruins Shrek Night
Amica Mutual Pavilion (The AMP)
PaidAll ages
- Light displays
Sun, Dec 13 · 3:30 PM
Downtown Jingle 5K Youth Run and Rhode Island Lights Festival Entry
Centreville Bank Stadium
From $25Up to 12
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Dec 13 · 3:05 PM
Providence Bruins WinterFest Chuck-A-Puck and Toy Drive
Amica Mutual Pavilion (The AMP)
PaidAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 17
The Nutcracker — Ballet RI at The VETS
The VETS (Veterans Memorial Auditorium)
PaidAll ages
- Community
Through Jan 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Weekend at the RISD Museum
RISD Museum
FreeAll ages
Places and ongoing programs
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Baby Storytime at Weaver Library
Weaver Library (East Providence Public Library)
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe — Washington Park Library
Washington Park Library
Ages 0–5
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Carousel Village and Hasbro Boundless Playground at Roger Williams Park
Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park
From $2All ages
- Cooking
Session in progress
Chef Academy for Kids — Smith Hill Library
Smith Hill Library
Ages 8–12
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Ice Skating at The Providence Rink
The Providence Rink
From $6
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Lincoln Woods State Park
Lincoln Woods State Park
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Mini Makerz Art Studio — Mt. Pleasant Library
Mt. Pleasant Library
With admissionAges 4–10
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium at Roger Williams Park
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park
From $2
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Open Play @ Central Library — Cranston
Cranston Public Library — Central Library
Ages 0–5
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Providence Children's Museum
Providence Children's Museum
From $20Ages 1–11
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Providence Talks Playgroup — Knight Memorial Library
Knight Memorial Library
FreeAges 0–3
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
RISD Museum
RISD Museum
With admission
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Rock Spot Climbing Providence
Rock Spot Climbing Providence
From $31
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
From $2
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
From $19
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Roller Skate Lessons at United Skates of America Rumford
United Skates of America Rumford
From $14
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Roller Skating at United Skates of America Rumford
United Skates of America Rumford
From $13.50
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Senders Youth Climbing Classes at Rock Spot Climbing Providence
Rock Spot Climbing Providence
Ages 4+
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Sensory Friendly Storytime — Mt. Pleasant Library
Mt. Pleasant Library
All ages
- Outdoors
Recurring / by appointment
Wee-One Wednesdays at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
PaidAges 2–4
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Weekday Storytimes at Cranston Central Library
Cranston Public Library — Central Library
Ages 0–5
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery
Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Youth Makerspace — Wanskuck Library
Wanskuck Library
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Youth Makerspace: Arts & Crafts — Rochambeau Library
Rochambeau Library
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Youth Makerspace: Open Studio — Washington Park Library
Washington Park Library
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