Outdoor Things to Do with Kids in Greater Providence, RI
WEEK OF JULY 20 – 26, 2026
MONDAY - 7/20
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
TUESDAY - 7/21
WEDNESDAY - 7/22
2025 Family Entertainment Series,
North Kingstown
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Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm
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join in
Smith-Appleby House Museum,
Smithfield
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Summer Concert Series – Nick Bosse at 6:00pm
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concert series
THURSDAY - 7/23
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park,
Lincoln
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Ranger Guided Tours - Slater Mill at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
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guided tours
FRIDAY - 7/24
Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping,
Foster
- 4:00pm — The Daily Grind - Coffee and Ice Cream Food Truck - Kids Rec ♡ treats
- 8:00pm — Family Xmas Movie - Kids Rec ♡ movie night
Providence Community Events,
Providence
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Betsey Williams Cottage Open Houses at 10:00am
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step back time
SATURDAY - 7/25
A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport,
Barrington
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Newport International Polo Series: 150th Anniversary
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polo series
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park,
Lincoln
- Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Programs ♡ transcribe history
- Become a Junior Ranger at Blackstone River Valley NHP ♡ junior ranger
- Towpath Talk ♡ towpath talk
- Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt ♡ nature walk
- Ranger Walkabouts ♡ ranger walkabouts
Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping,
Foster
- 10:00am — Ceramics - KIDS REC ♡ create
- 12:00pm — Family Craft - Adult Rec ♡ craft time
- 2:00pm — Water Wars - Various Sites ♡ water fun
- 2:00pm — Santa Parade & Visit with Mr & Mrs Claus- Campground & Adult Rec ♡ meet santa
- 6:30pm — Kids Dance - Kids Rec ♡ dance
John Brown House Museum,
Providence
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Black History on Providence’s East Side Walking Tour at 10:30am
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walking tour
SUNDAY - 7/26
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park,
Lincoln
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Take Me Fishing at 11:00am - 4:00pm
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take me fishing