things to do with kids in rhode island
WEEK OF JULY 27 - AUGUST 02, 2026
From Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open at Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library to Fun on the Farm Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library and Family Yoga Ages 3-10 at Warwick Public Library.
MONDAY - 7/27
Cranston Public Library,
Cranston
- 10:00am - 11:00am — Fun on the Farm Storytime @ Central ♡ farm storytime
- 10:30am - 11:00am — Shady Days Outdoor Storytime @ William Hall ♡ outdoor storytime
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm — Hidden Objects @ Knightsville ♡ hidden objects
- 8:00am - 4:00pm — Molar Express Dental Van for Youth @ William Hall ♡ dental van
Cumberland Public Library,
Cumberland
- 10:00am — Gilbert the Party Pig and his Friends Visit the Children's Room! ♡ info
- 11:00am — Library Chef: Veggie English Muffin Pizzas w/ Apple Slices (Virtual Class) ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Drop-in Chess for Kids ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Love, Laugh, and Hug with Lucy Lu! ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Teen Program -- Game Club ♡ info
Davisville Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:00am — MUSIC AND MOVEMENT ♡ music 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 ♡ chapter chatters
Hope Library,
Scituate
- 10:30am — FAMILY STORYTIME ♡ join in
- 1:00pm — POKÉMON BOOTCAMP ♡ play games
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — Summer Fun for Young Ones ♡ info
- 10:00am — Drop-in Toddler Storytime (no sign-ups needed) ♡ info
- 10:30am — Baby Time ♡ info
- 12:00pm — StoryWalk®️at the Library: The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Pollinator Party for Kids & Families ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Plant Detectives: Food & the Five Senses ♡ info
- 5:30pm — Village Art Co-Op ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Tween Scene: Coding Obstacle Course (Grades 4-6) ♡ info
- 6:00pm — The Books That Grew Us- A Multimedia Project, Part 1 ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Tween Scene: Duct Tape Creations (Grades 4-6) ♡ 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
Woonsocket Harris Public Library,
Woonsocket
- - name: Book Buddies — TBA ♡ book buddies
- - name: Drop-In Crafts — TBA ♡ crafts
- - name: LEGO Building — TBA ♡ lego building
- - name: Pre-School Story Time — TBA ♡ story time
- - name: Sensory Programs — TBA ♡ sensory play
- - name: Toddler Time — TBA ♡ toddler time
- 10:00am — Monday Sensory Play ♡ join in
- 11:30am — Music with Ms. Linda ♡ music time
- 11:30am — Preschool Music with Anne Marie ♡ music fun
- 1:00pm — Healthy Kids ♡ healthy kids
TUESDAY - 7/28
Cranston Public Library,
Cranston
- 10:30am - 11:00am — Sunny Days Storytime @ Knightsville ♡ sunny storytime
- 10:30am - 11:00am — Underground Storytime @ Auburn ♡ underground storytime
- 10:30am - 12:00pm — Play Date @ Central ♡ play date
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm — Hands-On Science: Chemistry Challenge @ Oak Lawn ♡ hands-on science
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm — Library Card Design Contest Open Studio @ Central ♡ design contest
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm — BaNannies Family Concert @ William Hall ♡ family concert
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:00am — Farm Field Robot Obstacle Course with MobileQuest! ♡ robot course
- 12:00pm — Fruit & Veggie Print Pouches! ♡ make pouches
- 3:00pm — Teen Cooking Class with the RI Food Bank: Smoothies ♡ teen cooking
Hope Library,
Scituate
- 12:00pm — MINI MAKERS ♡ create art
- 2:30pm — RHYTHM & RIDDLES ♡ play time
- 5:00pm — POKÉMON TRAINER TUESDAYS ♡ train battle
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — PAWS to Read ♡ 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
- 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 — Plant a Seed, Read Paint Night: Strawberries ♡ 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
Providence Community Events,
Providence
- 10:00am — Lifelong Learners-Museum of Natural History: From Top to Bottom ♡ learn more
- 9:00am — Greenhouse Yoga with Molly ♡ yoga time
Warwick Public Library,
Warwick
- 10:00am — Rock Painting @ Apponaug Branch ♡ info
- 10:30am — Baby Storytime Newborn to 24 Months ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storytime for ages 2-5 @ Conimicut Branch ♡ 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 - 7/29
Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping,
Foster
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Corn Hole - Kids Rec at 7:00pm
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join in
Cranston Public Library,
Cranston
- 10:30am - 11:00am — Under the Sea Storytime @ Oaklawn ♡ under the sea
- 10:30am - 11:15am — Hidden Wonders Art Studio @ Auburn ♡ art studio
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm — Bug Out! @ William Hall ♡ bug out
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm — Cutesy Kitchen @ Central ♡ cutesy kitchen
Cumberland Public Library,
Cumberland
- 10:00am — Yoga Storytime with Create Power Yoga ♡ info
- 11:00am — Library Chef: Franks in the Blanket (Virtual Class) ♡ info
- 1:30pm — Teen Program -- Take a hike! ♡ info
- 5:00pm — StoryMakers: Story-based Maker Program for Grades K-3 (w/ adult) ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Teen Program-- D&D four week Campaign ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Library Chef: Turkey & Provolone Sloppy Joes with Coleslaw (Virtual Class) ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Library Chef: Small Knife vs BIG Knife: Cleaning Fruit and Fruit Kebobs (Virtual Class) ♡ info
- 6:30pm — Grow Your Own Mushrooms ♡ info
- 6:30pm — Comic Book Club for Kids ♡ info
- 7:30pm — Library Chef: Beat the Heat: No/Low Cook soon to be Food Fav's (Virtual Class) ♡ info
- 7:30pm — Library Chef: Tofu Basics: Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps (Virtual Class) ♡ info
East Smithfield Public Library,
Smithfield
- 10:30am — RISPCA Story Time ♡ 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 — 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 — Pajama Story Time ♡ info
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:30am — Preschool Story Time, 3-5s ♡ story time
- 11:00am — Farm Sun-Catcher Craft! ♡ farm craft
- 12:30pm — The Books That Grew Us: A Community Media Project with Ocean State Media ♡ community media
- 6:30pm — Lafayette Band Outside on the Library Lawn ♡ band lawn
- 9:30am — Toddler Story Time ♡ story time
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — Safe Sitter ♡ info
- 10:00am — Drop-in Baby & Toddler Playtime ♡ 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
- 4:00pm — Art Smart (ages 8-12) ♡ 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 — Drop-in Style Pajama Storytime for Kids ♡ info
- 9:30am — Drop-in Baby Storytime (no sign ups needed) ♡ info
Warwick Public Library,
Warwick
- 10:00am — Family Yoga Ages 3-10 ♡ info
- 10:00am — Conimicut Library Presents a Toddler Sing-Along With Mr. Guitar Man ♡ info
- 10:00am — Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Summer Concert and Food Truck Night at Norwood Branch ♡ 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
- 9:30am — Caregiver & Baby Play Date @ Conimicut Branch ♡ info
Woonsocket Harris Public Library,
Woonsocket
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Linda Brunetti Autism Project Table at 10:00am
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autism project
THURSDAY - 7/30
2025 Family Entertainment Series,
North Kingstown
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Toe Jam Puppet Band | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm
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join in
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
- - name: Newport Jazz Festival — TBA ♡ jazz festival
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
Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping,
Foster
- 12:00pm — Kids Craft - Kids Rec ♡ create
- 2:00pm — Kids Bingo - Adult Rec ♡ play games
- 2:00pm — La Caretta Food Truck - Kids Rec ♡ food truck
- 2:30pm — Beach Bash ♡ beach fun
- 6:30pm — Kids Dance - Kids Rec ♡ dance
Cumberland Public Library,
Cumberland
- 10:00am — Family Storytime ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Teen Program -- Model Dinosaurs ♡ info
- 4:30pm — American Girl Garden Party ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Teen Program -- Movie Night: Jurassic Park III ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Teen Program -- Library Volunteers Club ♡ info
- 6:00pm — Big Ol' Bubble Party! ♡ info
- 7:00pm — High School Musical Sing-Along ♡ info
East End Theatre & Performing Arts,
East Providence
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First Act Registration Opens at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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view event
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:00am — Lego Drop-in! ♡ lego drop in
- 12:00pm — Playing it Safe with Dogs with Animal Rescue RI and special guests K9 Chase and Officer McClelland ♡ safe with dogs
- 4:00pm — Teen Crafternoon: Diamond Art Coasters ♡ teen crafternoon
- 5:30pm — Family Movie Nights: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb ♡ family movie
- 9:30am — Mother Goose Story Time ♡ story time
Stadium Theatre,
Woonsocket
- - name: Annie - School Time — TBA ♡ annie school time
- - name: Frozen - School Time — TBA ♡ frozen school time
FRIDAY - 7/31
A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport,
Barrington
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TBA at - name: Newport Mansions 21st Annual Wine & Food Festival
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wine food fest
Community Theater - The Assembly Theatre - Burrillville,
Burrillville
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AssemblyACT SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at 7:00pm
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spongebob musical
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
- 7:00 PM — Your Stage Show: Firebringer ♡ view event
- 7:00 PM — Junior Stage: Beetlejuice Jr ♡ view event
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library,
North Kingstown
- 10:00am — Seeds in Motion: Grow, Gather, Tell with the Providence Children's Museum ♡ seeds in motion
- 12:00pm — Cute & Creepy with Xen's Critters! ♡ critters
Hope Library,
Scituate
- 10:30am — FRIDAY MOVIES ♡ movie time
- 12:30pm — ELEMENTARY STORYTIME ♡ read stories
- 2:30pm — POKÉMON CLUB ♡ play trade
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library,
Johnston
- 10:00am — Farm Fridays for Kids: Pig theme (Drop-in style) ♡ info
- 10:00am — Free Play Friday ♡ 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 — Paint & Plant ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Construction Zone ♡ info
- 1:00pm — From Seed to Screen: Movies at the Library ♡ 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
Pontiac Free Library,
Warwick
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TBA at - name: Dave Marchetti's Animal Adventures!
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explore animals
Providence Community Events,
Providence
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Betsey Williams Cottage Open Houses at 10:00am
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visit history
The Arctic Playhouse,
West Warwick
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Lon Cerel’s Mind Mysteries: An Entertaining Evening of Extrasensory Deception at 7:30pm
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mind mysteries
Warwick Public Library,
Warwick
- 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
- 2:00pm — We Are American Authors - Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Building Club @ Norwood Branch ♡ info
- 3:15pm — G Cole Production presents Sleeping beauty ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Friends of the Library Book Sale Preview ♡ info
SATURDAY - 8/1
A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport,
Barrington
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TBA at - name: Newport International Polo Series: 150th Anniversary
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polo series
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park,
Lincoln
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TBA at - name: Towpath Talk
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towpath talk
East End Theatre & Performing Arts,
East Providence
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Fall Mini Musical Registration Opens ♡ view event
- 9:00 AM — Class: Stage Tumbling ♡ view event
John Brown House Museum,
Providence
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Saturdays in the 1700s: Printing and the American Revolution at 10:00am
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explore history
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
- 10:00am — STEM Saturday for Kids: Noodle Building Challenge on the Riverwalk ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Community Crafting Club: Creative Art Family Workshop ♡ 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
Pontiac Free Library,
Warwick
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TBA at - name: Audubon Society of Rhode Island Presents Who's Eating Who
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learn nature
Stadium Theatre,
Woonsocket
- - name: Puppy Pals LIVE — TBA ♡ puppy pals live
- - name: Rosebud Reptiles — TBA ♡ rosebud reptiles
- - name: Tour of the Stadium Theatre — TBA ♡ tour stadium theatre
Woonsocket Harris Public Library,
Woonsocket
- - name: Science Saturdays — TBA ♡ science fun
- 11:30am — Mr. Guitar Man ♡ music fun
SUNDAY - 8/2
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park,
Lincoln
- - name: Become a Junior Ranger at Blackstone River Valley NHP — TBA ♡ junior ranger
- - name: Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Programs — TBA ♡ transcribe history
- 11:00am - 4:00pm — Take Me Fishing ♡ take me fishing
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC),
Providence
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TBA at - name: Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0: Activate Creature Power!
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wild kratts
The Arctic Playhouse,
West Warwick
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Our Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys at 2:00pm
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classic country
Woonsocket Harris Public Library,
Woonsocket
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Summer Reading Celebration Day at 11:00am
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celebrate reading