Providence–Warwick · RI / MA
Things to do with kids in Providence — November 2026
35 family events in November 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
What’s on now in Providence →Events
- 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
- Pumpkins and patches
Through Nov 1
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: The Great Pun-Kin Trail
Roger Williams Park Zoo
From $16All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
Wicked Sing-Along at the Zeiterion
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
From $15
- Cooking
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM
Kids Cookie Making Class (Ages 8-14)
Newport Cooks
From $45Ages 8–14
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Nov 5
A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep (50th anniversary)
Trinity Repertory Company — Dowling Theater
Paid
- Outdoors
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM
Fall Evening Owl Prowl II
Lloyd Center for the Environment (lower parking lot near the Welcome Center)
From $25Ages 10+
- 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+
- Cooking
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM
Kids Thanksgiving Dessert Baking
Newport Cooks
From $45
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 12:30 PM
America the Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders (Giant Screen) at the Whaling Museum
New Bedford Whaling Museum
From $10
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Newport County Days: Free Mansion Admission for Residents
The Breakers and Marble House
With admissionAll ages
- 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
- Cooking
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM
Kids' Thanksgiving Sides Cooking Class
Newport Cooks
From $45Ages 8–14
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Day at Battleship Cove
Battleship Cove
From $10
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 20 · 9:00 AM
SouthCoast Youth Climate Summit
Bristol Community College
FreeAges 13–17
- 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
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Christmas Festival of Lights at La Salette Shrine
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette
All ages
- Community
Through Jan 3
Holidays at the Newport Mansions
The Breakers, Marble House and Chateau-sur-Mer
PaidAll 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
- Light displays
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
The Breakers
From $18All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Woodward Discovery Days: Turkey Time at Oak Knoll
Mass Audubon Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary (Nature Center)
Free
- Community
Sun, Nov 22 · 5:00 PM
Christmas Preparations with the 1910 Household Staff
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
From $25
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24
'Twas The Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
Providence Performing Arts Center
Paid
- Community
Through Jan 3
Sparkle! Holiday Evenings at Blithewold
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
From $8All ages
- 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
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30 AM
East Greenwich Hill and Harbour Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Run
Finn's Harborside (start/finish)
From $18.25All 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
- Santa visits
Mon, Nov 30 · 5:00 PM
Sing-Along With Santa at Blithewold
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
From $18