things to do with kids in rhode island
WEEK OF JULY 20 - JULY 26, 2026
From ART EXPLORERS at Davisville Free Library to The Daily Grind - Coffee and Ice Cream Food Truck - Kids Rec at Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping and INTERMEDIATE CAMP at Stepping Stone Ranch.
MONDAY - 7/20
Calendars - Lincoln Public Library,
Lincoln
- 6:00pm — Rhythm Room ♡ rhythm room
- 6:00pm — Kids' Yoga ♡ kids yoga
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
Davisville Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:00am — RISPCA STORYTIME ♡ storytime
- 10:00am — MUSIC AND MOVEMENT ♡ music and movement
- 10:45am — ART EXPLORERS ♡ art explorers
- 1:00pm-2:00pm — CHEF ACADEMY ♡ chef academy
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:00am — Learn about Foods with Lana the Iguana! ♡ learn foods
- 2:00pm — Chapter Chatters: Conjure Island ♡ craft books
Hope Library,
Scituate
- 10:30am — FAMILY STORYTIME ♡ join in
- 1:00pm — POKÉMON BOOTCAMP ♡ play pokemon
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — Summer Fun for Young Ones ♡ info
- 12:00pm — StoryWalk®️at the Library: The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Pollinator Party for Kids & Families ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Revolution Tea Party ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Beautiful Butterflies ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Plant Detectives: Food & the Five Senses ♡ info
- 5:30pm — Village Art Co-Op ♡ info
- 6:00pm — The Web They Wove ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Witch Dance ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Drop In Scrabble ♡ info
- 6:00pm — The Books That Grew Us- A Multimedia Project, Part 1 ♡ info
- 6:30pm — STEM Expedition with Mobile Quest ♡ info
- 6:30pm — Dave Marchetti's Animal Experiences ♡ info
- 6:30pm — Magic Show with Russ De Simone ♡ info
- 9:30am — Messy Mondays: Process Art for Toddlers ♡ info
Providence Community Events,
Providence
- - name: Summer Shellabration at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium — TBA ♡ explore nature
- 1:00pm — Planetarium Show at the Museum of Natural History ♡ see stars
Warwick Public Library,
Warwick
- 10:30am — Mr. Guitar Man Baby/Toddler Sing-Along ♡ info
- 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
- 6:00pm — Audubon Presents OWLS of Rhode Island ♡ 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
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:00am — Farm Field Robot Obstacle Course with MobileQuest! ♡ robot fun
- 12:00pm — Fruit & Veggie Print Pouches! ♡ craft pouches
- 2:00pm — Chop it Up & Cook at the Library! ♡ cook with us
Hope Library,
Scituate
- 12:00pm — MINI MAKERS ♡ create art
- 2:30pm — RHYTHM & RIDDLES ♡ play music
- 5:00pm — POKÉMON TRAINER TUESDAYS ♡ train pokemon
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — PAWS to Read ♡ info
- 10:30am — All Forms Count - LANA for Young Children (Learning About Nutrition through Activities) ♡ info
- 10:30am — Food and Five Senses - LANA for Young Children (Learning About Nutrition through Activities) ♡ info
- 10:30am — Inner Superhero - LANA for Young Children (Learning About Nutrition through Activities) ♡ info
- 11:00am — Book Chat with Snacks ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Nature Drawing ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Camp Read-a-lot ♡ info
- 4:00pm — STEAM (ages 6-9) ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Ms Melyssa's Family Art ♡ info
- 5:30pm — Summer Reading Program Finale / "Dunk a Librarian" Event on the Riverwalk ♡ 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
- 6:00pm — Plant a Seed, Read Paint Night: Strawberries ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Cookbook Club: Snacking Bakes ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Plant a Seed, Read Paint Night: Flowers ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Arrange a Bouquet ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Book Club for Kids: Dog Man Fetch-22 ♡ info
- 6:30pm — Learn with Laughter ♡ info
Stadium Theatre,
Woonsocket
- - name: Annie — TBA ♡ annie
- - name: Annie - School Time — TBA ♡ annie school time
Warwick Public Library,
Warwick
- 10:00am — Apponaug Library presents The Magic of Russ DeSimone ♡ info
- 10:00am — Rock Painting @ Apponaug Branch ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storytime for ages 2-5 @ Conimicut Branch ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Ages 9-11 Summer Book Chat with Pizza ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Ages 6-8 Summer Book Chat with Pizza ♡ info
- 2:30pm — Apponaug Library presents Mermaid Masterpieces ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Norwood Library Bug Block Art for Kids Ages 5-10 ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Storytime for ages 2-5 @ Norwood Branch ♡ info
WEDNESDAY - 7/22
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
- 5:00pm — StoryMakers: Story-based Maker Program for Grades K-3 (w/ adult) ♡ info
- 5:45pm — Grow Your Own Mushrooms ♡ info
- 6:30pm — Community Craft Night ♡ info
- 6:30pm — Comic Book Club for Kids ♡ info
- 7:30pm — Library Chef: Peach Jam - Peach Season is Coming! (Virtual Class) ♡ info
East Smithfield Public Library,
Smithfield
- 10:30am — RISPCA Story Time ♡ info
- 12:00pm — Stamp Carving and Print Making ♡ info
- 12:00pm — Polymer Clay Beads ♡ info
- 12:00pm — Book Folding ♡ info
- 12:00pm — Make Your Own Mini Notebook ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Summer Bingo: Kids ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Collage Silhouette ♡ info
- 3:30pm — 3D Doodler ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Rolling Robots Obstacle Course ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Cardboard Creations with the Chomp Saw ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Painting Minis ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Smashed Flower Printing ♡ info
- 5:30pm — Sea Glass Pendant ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Pancakes and Pajamas ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Pajama Story Time ♡ 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
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum,
North Kingstown
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Blood at the Birthplace: The True Story of Cpt. George M. Kenyon and the Death of Jack McInnis at 5:00pm
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true story
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — Water Park Wednesday on the Riverwalk - For kids & families ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storytime ♡ info
- 10:30am — Mind in Motion at the Library ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Grow, Gather, Tell with Providence Children's Museum ♡ 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
- 6:00pm — Summer Night Pajama Storytime for Kids (Drop-in style) ♡ info
- 6:00pm — The Books That Grew Us- A Multimedia Project, Part 2 ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Books on Main ♡ info
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School,
East Providence
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RWP Pops at Roger Williams Park at 7:00pm
♡
more info
Smith-Appleby House Museum,
Smithfield
- 6:00pm — Summer Concert Series – Nick Bosse ♡ concert series
- 6:00pm — Summer Concert Series – Josh Kerwin ♡ concert series
- 6:00pm — Summer concert Series – Atwater Donnelly ♡ concert series
- 6:00pm — Summer Concert Series – Jack Babineau ♡ concert series
Stadium Theatre,
Woonsocket
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TBA at - name: Christmas Carol - School Time
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christmas carol school time
Warwick Public Library,
Warwick
- 10:00am — Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 ♡ info
- 10:00am — Family Yoga Ages 3-10 ♡ info
- 10:00am — Conimicut Library Presents a Toddler Sing-Along With Mr. Guitar Man ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Summer Concert and Food Truck Night at Norwood Branch ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Wedges of Time: Colonial Shell Creations - An All Ages Event ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Seeds in Motion: Grow, Gather, Tell! - An All Ages Event ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Wedges of Time: The Unsung Patriots - 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
A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport,
Barrington
- - name: 2026 Induction Ceremony & Celebration — TBA ♡ induction celebration
- - name: 55th Annual Newport International Boat Show — TBA ♡ boat show
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park,
Lincoln
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Ranger Guided Tours - Slater Mill at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
♡
guided tours
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 12:00pm — Playing it Safe with Dogs with Animal Rescue RI ♡ learn dogs
- 5:30pm — Family Movie Nights: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian ♡ family movie
- 9:30am — Mother Goose Story Time ♡ story time
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
- 3:30pm — Natural & Added Sugar - Chef Academy (ages 8-12) ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Fueling Movement - Chef Academy (ages 8-12) ♡ info
- 9:00am — United Way Outreach Van ♡ info
Pascoag Public Library,
Burrillville
- 11:00am — Drop-in Crafts ♡ craft day
- 11:00am — Chalk & Hoops ♡ play outside
- 2:00pm — Rock Decorating w/Burrillville Rocks ♡ rock art
Stadium Theatre,
Woonsocket
- - name: Frozen — TBA ♡ frozen
- - name: Frozen - School Time — TBA ♡ frozen school time
FRIDAY - 7/24
A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport,
Barrington
- - name: Newport Folk Festival — TBA ♡ folk festival
- - name: Newport Jazz Festival — TBA ♡ jazz festival
- - name: Newport Mansions 21st Annual Wine & Food Festival — TBA ♡ wine food fest
Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping,
Foster
- 4:00pm — The Daily Grind - Coffee and Ice Cream Food Truck - Kids Rec ♡ treats
- 7:00pm — Corn Hole - Kids Rec ♡ join in
- 8:00pm — Family Xmas Movie - Kids Rec ♡ movie night
Community Theater - The Assembly Theatre - Burrillville,
Burrillville
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AssemblyACT SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at 7:00pm
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spongebob musical
Cucumber Hill Farm,
Scituate
- 5:00pm — Flash Light Maze ♡ explore maze
- 5:00pm — Tractor Hay Rides ♡ take a ride
Davisville Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:00am — NATURE STORIES WITH THE RI AUDUBON SOCIETY ♡ nature stories
- 10:00am — STORYTIME ♡ storytime
East End Theatre & Performing Arts,
East Providence
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Your Stage Show: Firebringer at 7:00pm
♡
view event
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
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Seeds in Motion: Grow, Gather, Tell with the Providence Children's Museum at 11:00am
♡
play and learn
Hope Library,
Scituate
- 10:30am — FRIDAY MOVIES ♡ watch movie
- 12:30pm — ELEMENTARY STORYTIME ♡ read stories
- 2:30pm — POKÉMON CLUB ♡ play pokemon
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — Farm Fridays for Kids: Sheep theme (Drop-in style) ♡ info
- 10:00am — Free Play Friday ♡ info
- 10:00am — Farm Fridays for Kids: Pig theme (Drop-in style) ♡ info
- 11:00am — Curiosity Club: What were megalodons? ♡ info
- 11:00am — Curiosity Club: Who are the people who find dinosaur fossils? How do they do it? ♡ info
- 11:00am — A Family Feast! No Heat Recipes for All Ages ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Construction Zone ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Paint & Plant ♡ info
- 1:15pm — Lego Club for Kids ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Juggling and Other Nonsense ♡ info
- 9:30am — Fine Motor Friday for ages 3-5 ♡ info
Providence Community Events,
Providence
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Betsey Williams Cottage Open Houses at 10:00am
♡
step back time
Warwick Public Library,
Warwick
- 2:00pm — Sunflower Superpowers - 15 Minute Field Trips ♡ info
- 2:00pm — RI Wildlife Clinic ♡ info
- 2:00pm — We Are American Authors - Dreamers by Yuyi Morales ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Jay and Leslie Family Fun Laughing Matters ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Kids Ages 7-12 Sewing Class -Celebrate the 250th! ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Building Club @ Norwood Branch ♡ info
- 3:15pm — G Cole Production presents Sleeping beauty ♡ info
Woonsocket Harris Public Library,
Woonsocket
- - name: Pre-School Story Time — TBA ♡ story time
- - name: Toddler Time — TBA ♡ toddler time
- 11:00am — Tunes & Tales for Tots ♡ tales for tots
SATURDAY - 7/25
2025 Family Entertainment Series,
North Kingstown
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Mamma Mia! by the West Bay Community Theater at 7:30pm
♡
see show
A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport,
Barrington
- - name: Newport International Polo Series: 150th Anniversary — TBA ♡ polo series
- - name: Norman Bird Sanctuary 52nd Harvest Fair — TBA ♡ harvest fair
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park,
Lincoln
- - name: Become a Junior Ranger at Blackstone River Valley NHP — TBA ♡ junior ranger
- - name: Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt — TBA ♡ nature walk
- - name: Ranger Walkabouts — TBA ♡ ranger walkabouts
- - name: Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Programs — TBA ♡ transcribe history
- - name: Towpath Talk — TBA ♡ towpath talk
Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping,
Foster
- 10:00am — Ceramics - KIDS REC ♡ create
- 12:00pm — Family Craft - Adult Rec ♡ craft time
- 12:00pm — Kids Craft - Kids Rec ♡ create
- 2:00pm — Water Wars - Various Sites ♡ water fun
- 2:00pm — Santa Parade & Visit with Mr & Mrs Claus- Campground & Adult Rec ♡ meet santa
- 2:00pm — Kids Bingo - Adult Rec ♡ play games
- 6:30pm — Kids Dance - Kids Rec ♡ dance
Cucumber Hill Farm,
Scituate
- 10:00am — Corn Maze ♡ explore maze
- 10:00am — Kiddie Maze ♡ little ones maze
- 10:00am — Axe Throwing ♡ test skills
- 12:00pm — Ponies One-on-One ♡ meet ponies
East End Theatre & Performing Arts,
East Providence
- 1:00pm, 3:00pm — 2026 Performing Arts Showcase ♡ view event
- 9:00am — Class: Stage Tumbling ♡ view class
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
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Lego Drop-in! at 2:00pm
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build with lego
John Brown House Museum,
Providence
- 10:00am — Saturdays in the 1700s: Printing and the American Revolution ♡ saturdays
- 10:30am — Black History on Providence’s East Side Walking Tour ♡ walking tour
- 10:30am — Providence During the Revolutionary War Walking Tour with Scott Alexander ♡ walking tour
- 10:30am — Roots of Revolution Walking Tour with Scott Alexander ♡ walking tour
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — All About Native Gardens ♡ info
- 10:00am — Houseplant Giveaway! ♡ info
- 10:00am — Drop-in Baby & Toddler Playtime: Saturday Edition ♡ info
- 11:00am — Drop-In Craft for Kids: Spoony & Friends ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Community Crafting Club ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Family Afternoon Tea ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Riverwalk Times Concert Series ♡ info
- 9:30am — Saturday Storytime for Littles (Drop-in style - no sign ups needed) ♡ info
Pezza Farm,
Johnston
- - name: Food Truck Night and Evening Hayride — TBA ♡ hayride page
- 10:00am - 3:30pm — Hayrides ♡ reserve hayride spots
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School,
East Providence
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RI Philharmonic Pops at Independence Park at 7:00pm
♡
more info
Stadium Theatre,
Woonsocket
- - name: Puppy Pals LIVE — TBA ♡ puppy pals live
- - name: Tour of the Stadium Theatre — TBA ♡ stadium theatre tour
Woonsocket Harris Public Library,
Woonsocket
- - name: Book Buddies — TBA ♡ book buddies
- - name: LEGO Building — TBA ♡ lego building
SUNDAY - 7/26
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park,
Lincoln
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Take Me Fishing at 11:00am - 4:00pm
♡
take me fishing
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC),
Providence
- - name: Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0: Activate Creature Power! — TBA ♡ wild kratts
- 1:00pm — Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical ♡ operation mincemeat
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School,
East Providence
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RI Philharmonic Pops at Rosecliff Mansion at 7:00pm
♡
more info
Woonsocket Harris Public Library,
Woonsocket
- - name: Science Saturdays — TBA ♡ science fun
- - name: Sensory Programs — TBA ♡ sensory play