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Indoor Things to Do with Kids in Greater Providence, RI
WEEK OF JULY 20 – 26, 2026

INDOOR (137)

OUTDOOR (28)

MONDAY - 7/20

Calendars - Lincoln Public Library, Lincoln — Rhythm Room at 6:00pm rhythm room
Cranston Public Library, Cranston
  • 10:00am — Fun on the Farm Storytime @ Central join us
  • 10:30am — Shady Days Outdoor Storytime @ William Hall take storytime
  • 2:30pm — Treasure Map Escape Room @ Knightsville unlock puzzles
Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland
  • 11:00am — Library Chef: Honey Soy Chicken Thighs (or Tofu) with Broccoli and Jasmine Rice (Virtual Class) info
  • 6:00pm — Drop-in Chess for Kids info
  • 6:00pm — Love, Laugh, and Hug with Lucy Lu! info
Davisville Free Library, North Kingstown
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield
  • 3:30pm — Paper Rollercoaster! info
  • 4:00pm — Studio Glob: Planter Pals info
Harmony Library, Glocester
  • 5:00pm — Books with Moose Session 1 info
  • 5:20pm — Books with Moose Session 2 info
  • 5:40pm — Books with Moose Session 3 info
Hope Library, Scituate
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 3:00pm — Revolution Tea Party info
  • 3:30pm — Beautiful Butterflies info
  • 6:00pm — The Web They Wove info
  • 6:00pm — Witch Dance info
  • 6:00pm — Drop In Scrabble info
  • 6:30pm — STEM Expedition with Mobile Quest info
  • 9:30am — Messy Mondays: Process Art for Toddlers info
Providence Community Events, Providence
  • Summer Shellabration at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium explore nature
  • 1:00pm — Planetarium Show at the Museum of Natural History see stars
Warwick Public Library, Warwick
  • 1:00pm — Children's Drop-in Craft @ Conimicut Branch info
  • 2:00pm — Hula/ Polynesian Dance Lessons with Laura info
  • 3:15pm — 2016 Moana Family Movie info
  • 5:00pm — Children's Drop-In Craft @ Apponaug Branch info
  • 9:00am — Weekly Drop-in Craft @ Norwood Branch info

TUESDAY - 7/21

Cranston Public Library, Cranston
  • 10:30am — Sunny Days Storytime @ Knightsville join us
  • 10:30am — Underground Storytime @ Auburn stories songs
  • 2:30pm — Buried Treasure Hunt @ Oak Lawn discover secrets
  • 2:30pm — Library Card Design Contest Open Studio @ Central design contest
  • 5:30pm — Garden Story Hour @ Central read books
Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland
  • 10:00am — Babies and Books in the Gazebo info
  • 11:00am — Library Chef: Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry with Basmati Rice (Virtual Class) info
  • 6:30pm — "All About Bees" with Beekeeper Lynn Davignon info
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield
  • 10:30am — Drop-In Family Story Time info
  • 3:30pm — Robot Hand info
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown — Chop it Up & Cook at the Library! at 2:00pm cook with us
Harmony Library, Glocester
  • 10:30am — Tot Lot Storytime info
  • 5:00pm — Audubon Storytime info
Hope Library, Scituate
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 10:30am — All Forms Count - LANA for Young Children (Learning About Nutrition through Activities) info
  • 11:00am — Book Chat with Snacks info
  • 4:00pm — STEAM (ages 6-9) info
  • 6:00pm — Summer Cookbook Club: Linger info
  • 6:00pm — Part 2 - The Books That Grew Us: A Community Media Project with Ocean State Media info
Providence Community Events, Providence — Greenhouse Yoga with Molly at 9:00am stretch outside
Warwick Public Library, Warwick
  • 10:00am — Apponaug Library presents The Magic of Russ DeSimone info
  • 1:00pm — Ages 9-11 Summer Book Chat with Pizza info
  • 3:30pm — Storytime for ages 2-5 @ Norwood Branch info

WEDNESDAY - 7/22

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm join in
Cranston Public Library, Cranston
  • 10:30am — Under the Sea Storytime @ Oaklawn read books
  • 10:30am — Hidden Wonders Art Studio @ Auburn read story
  • 2:30pm — Edible Forest @ William Hall build forest
Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland
  • 10:00am — Yoga Storytime with Create Power Yoga info
  • 11:00am — Library Chef: Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans (Virtual Class) info
  • 6:30pm — Community Craft Night info
  • 7:30pm — Library Chef: Peach Jam - Peach Season is Coming! (Virtual Class) info
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield
  • 12:00pm — Stamp Carving and Print Making info
  • 3:30pm — Collage Silhouette info
  • 6:00pm — Pancakes and Pajamas info
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time, 3-5s story time
  • 12:30pm — The Books That Grew Us: A Community Media Project with Ocean State Media create art
  • 9:30am — Toddler Story Time story time
Harmony Library, Glocester
  • 11:00am — Wacky Wedesday Veggie Canvas info
  • 2:00pm — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie info
John Brown House Museum, Providence — Concerts Under the Elms: Bird Stick at 6:30pm concerts
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 10:00am — Water Park Wednesday on the Riverwalk - For kids & families info
  • 10:30am — Storytime info
  • 2:00pm — Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open info
  • 3:00pm — Water Wars info
  • 4:00pm — Art Smart (ages 8-12) info
  • 5:30pm — From Seed to Screen: Movies at the Library info
Providence Community Events, Providence — Wee-One Wednesdays at 9:00am little explorers
Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield — Summer Concert Series – Nick Bosse at 6:00pm concert series
Warwick Public Library, Warwick
  • 10:00am — Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 info
  • 6:00pm — Wedges of Time: Colonial Shell Creations - An All Ages Event info
Woonsocket Harris Public Library, Woonsocket
  • 10:00am — Linda Brunetti Autism Project Table learn more
  • 11:30am — Preschool Music with Anne Marie music fun
  • 1:00pm — Healthy Kids learn more

THURSDAY - 7/23

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Lincoln — Ranger Guided Tours - Slater Mill at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm guided tours
Calendars - Lincoln Public Library, Lincoln — STEAM Time at 6:00pm steam time
Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland
  • 10:00am — Family Storytime info
  • 6:30pm — Rhodey Readers Kids Book Club info
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — Digital Drawing at 12:00pm info
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown
  • 5:30pm — Family Movie Nights: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian family movie
  • 9:30am — Mother Goose Story Time story time
Harmony Library, Glocester — Blueberry Storytime at 5:00pm info
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 10:00am — Art Smart Jr. (ages 7-8) info
  • 10:00am — Drop-in Baby & Toddler Playtime info
  • 10:30am — Budding Bookworms Storytime info
  • 11:00am — Early Years Playgroup info
  • 11:30am — Art Smart Jr. (ages 5-6) info
  • 2:00pm — STEM Engineers: A Drop-in Program for kids in grade 1 - 5 info
  • 3:00pm — America is Wild! with Author Brad Timm info
  • 3:30pm — Knead It: All About Grains - Chef Academy (ages 8-12) info
Pascoag Public Library, Burrillville
  • 11:00am — Drop-in Crafts craft day
  • 2:00pm — Rock Decorating w/Burrillville Rocks rock art
Warwick Public Library, Warwick
  • 10:00am — Ocean State Media Kids Camp-Plant a Seed Read for Ages 5-10 info
  • 2:00pm — Lego Club @ Apponaug Branch info

FRIDAY - 7/24

A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport, Barrington — Newport Folk Festival folk festival
Academy Players of RI, Johnston — K-POP Demon Hunters at 7:00pm purchase tickets
Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland — Spanish Storytime and Play Group at 10:00am info
Davisville Free Library, North Kingstown — STORYTIME at 10:00am storytime
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield
  • 3:00pm — Jewelry Making Open Studio info
  • 3:00pm — X-Plane Flight Simulator info
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown — Seeds in Motion: Grow, Gather, Tell with the Providence Children's Museum at 11:00am play and learn
Harmony Library, Glocester — Dino Dig at 1:00pm info
Hope Library, Scituate
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 10:00am — Farm Fridays for Kids: Sheep theme (Drop-in style) info
  • 10:00am — Free Play Friday info
  • 11:00am — Curiosity Club: What were megalodons? info
  • 1:00pm — Construction Zone info
Providence Community Events, Providence — Betsey Williams Cottage Open Houses at 10:00am step back time
Warwick Public Library, Warwick
  • 2:00pm — Sunflower Superpowers - 15 Minute Field Trips info
  • 3:00pm — Building Club @ Norwood Branch info

SATURDAY - 7/25

A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport, Barrington — Newport International Polo Series: 150th Anniversary polo series
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Lincoln
Davisville Free Library, North Kingstown — LEAF PRINTING at 1:00pm leaf printing
East End Theatre & Performing Arts, East Providence — 2026 Performing Arts Showcase at 1:00pm, 3:00pm view event
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown — Lego Drop-in! at 2:00pm build with lego
John Brown House Museum, Providence — Black History on Providence’s East Side Walking Tour at 10:30am walking tour
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 11:00am — Drop-In Craft for Kids: Spoony & Friends info
  • 6:00pm — Riverwalk Times Concert Series info

SUNDAY - 7/26

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Lincoln — Take Me Fishing at 11:00am - 4:00pm take me fishing
Providence Community Events, Providence — Yin Yoga with Pam Dunn at 9:00am relax and flow

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