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CRANSTON

Cranston borders Providence to the south and offers nature-focused family activities centered on Ipsum Nature Center.

Ipsum Nature Center's 85 acres of trails and animal encounters are the main draw. The butterfly greenhouse (April-September) is worth a special trip. Cranston Public Library has a growing children's program calendar. Several parks have updated playgrounds — Garden City playground was rebuilt in 2024.

Suburban convenience with genuine nature access. Families come for the nature center and stay for the quieter pace. Good dining options on Reservoir Avenue for post-activity lunch.

Tip: Ipsum Nature Center's Saturday morning guided walks fill up — arrive early or check website for registration.

Neighborhoods: Garden City • Knightsville • Edgewood • Western Cranston

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026

THIS WEEK (8) NEXT 4 WEEKS (11) COMING SOON (0)

THURSDAY - 2/26

MobileQuest STEM Center

Pop-Up Snow Day Camp join in
Pop-Up Snow Day Camp join us

FRIDAY - 2/27

20 Places to Take Kids in and around Providence

Overnight Snore & Roar at 6:00 pm - 10:00 am join in
Maple Days! at 9:30 am to 4:00 pm create
Family Friendly Interactive Improv Comedy Show at 8:00pm explore
Winter Wonder Days at 10 am – 4 pm let's go

SATURDAY - 2/28

20 Places to Take Kids in and around Providence

Maple Sugaring Days at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm join in
Winter Farmers Market at 9 am - 12:30 pm explore

MONDAY - 3/2

Cranston Public Library

Blossom Babies Storytime @ Central at 10:00am let's go
Let's Make Music Storytime @ William Hall at 10:30am create

TUESDAY - 3/3

Cranston Public Library

Build it! Storytime @ Auburn at 10:30am join in
Ready for Spring Storytime @ Knightsville at 10:30am explore

WEDNESDAY - 3/4

Cranston Public Library

Let's Get Cooking Storytime @ Central at 10:00am create
Baby Buds Storytime @ Auburn at 10:30am let's go
Trucks and Tractors Storytime @ Oaklawn at 10:30am explore
Spy Masters @ William Hall at 4:00pm let's go

THURSDAY - 3/5

Cranston Public Library

Bunny Hop Storytime @ Central at 10:00am join in
Babies in the Hall @ William Hall at 10:30am let's go

SATURDAY - 3/21

Artists' Exchange

Craft Bash at 11:00am let's go

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ALL VENUES

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