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Back to School Weekend — Rhode Island
AUG 29-SEP 6, 2026

ALL DAYS (73)

THIS WEEKEND (17)

Back to School Weekend is happening now! 73 things to do with kids in Rhode Island.

MONDAY - 8/31

Colaluca Family Campground, Foster — Corn Hole - Kids Rec at 7:00pm play games
Davisville Free Library, North Kingstown — CHEF ACADEMY at 1pm-2pm learn with us
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Children's Drop-In Craft @ Apponaug Branch at 5:00pm info
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly

TUESDAY - 9/1

Colaluca Family Campground, Foster
Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown — Kids’ Watercolor Painting Class at 11:00am explore creativity
Davisville Free Library, North Kingstown — ART EXPLORERS at 10:45am explore art
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — September Tiny Tots Story Time at 10:30am info
Hope Library, Scituate
Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown — Nursery Rhyme Time at 10:30am info
Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket
The Sailing Museum, Newport — Sensory Friendly Hour at The Sailing Museum at 10:00am sensory hour
Warwick Public Library, Warwick
  • 10:30am — Storytime for ages 2-5 @ Conimicut Branch info
  • 3:30pm — Storytime for ages 2-5 @ Norwood Branch info
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly
  • 02:00pm — Tween D&D - Homeschool Group join the group
  • 04:00pm — Adventurer's Guild - Tween and Teen D&D try out

WEDNESDAY - 9/2

Brownell Library (Little Compton), Little Compton — Baby and Toddler Playtime at 10:30am playtime
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — September Preschool Story Time at 10:30am info
Hope Library, Scituate — POKÉMON TRAINER TUESDAYS at 5:30pm, 7:00pm pokemon trainer
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open at 2:00pm info
Newport Cooks, Newport — Ravioli From Scratch Class! at 5:30pm make pasta
The Sailing Museum, Newport
  • 11:00am — Story Hour Wednesdays at The Sailing Museum story hour
  • 12:30pm — Rain Gutter Regattas at The Sailing Museum regattas
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Caregiver & Baby Play Date @ Conimicut Branch at 9:30am info
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly
  • 04:00pm — Chapters, Cookies, & Coloring Club join us
  • 05:00pm — September Exhibition | Community Art Exhibit don't miss
  • 10:00am — Storytime join us

THURSDAY - 9/3

Ashaway Free Library, Hopkinton — Storytime with Ms. Tara at 10:30am join in
Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown — Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventures at 11:00am meet friends
Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland — From Her Mesa to Yours: Authentic Family-Style Cooking with Jenny Martinez at 2:00pm info
Harmony Library, Glocester — Play Doh Pals at 10:30am info
Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown — Model Building Club at 5:30pm info
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Early Years Playgroup at 10:00am info
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Lego Club @ Apponaug Branch at 2:00pm info
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly
  • 04:00pm — Tween Craft Time: New Each Week! join us
  • 10:00am — Three and Younger Playgroup join us
Woonsocket Harris Public Library, Woonsocket — Linda Brunetti Autism Project Table at 10:00am learn more

FRIDAY - 9/4

Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown
Davisville Free Library, North Kingstown — STORYTIME at 10:00am story time
Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center, Charlestown — Summer Stargazing Nights - Rhythm and Roots at 7:30pm - 10:30pm stargazing nights
Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown — Kids Art Spot at 10:30am info
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Free Play Friday at 10:00am info
The Arctic Playhouse, West Warwick — Bell Book and Candle at 7:30pm buy tickets
Warwick Public Library, Warwick
  • 10:00am — Preschool Storytime- Ages 3-5 @Apponaug info
  • 3:00pm — Building Club @ Norwood Branch info
Woonsocket Harris Public Library, Woonsocket — Kids crafts with Lee drop in crafts

SATURDAY - 9/5

Charlestown Parks & Recreation, Charlestown
Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum, Warwick — Avian Delights in Many Mediums explore
Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown
  • 10:00am — Wednesday Music with Mr. Mike sing along
  • 6:00pm — Magician Russ DeSimone magic show
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — Family Story Time at 11:00am info
Hope Library, Scituate
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 10:00am — Saturday Storytime for Littles (Drop-in style - no sign ups needed) info
  • 10:30am — Drop-in Baby & Toddler Playtime: Saturday Edition info
North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown — Lego Drop-in! at 10:00am, 1:00pm let's play
Woonsocket Harris Public Library, Woonsocket
historic vineyard, Tiverton — UnWINEd Yoga with Rebecca at 10:00am - 11:00am yoga class

SUNDAY - 9/6

Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown — Thursday Music with Mr. Mike at 10:00am sing along
East End Theatre & Performing Arts, East Providence — Class: Stage Tumbling at 9:00am stage tumbling

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