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Summer Programs — Greater Providence, RI
MAY 30-SEP 6, 2026

ALL DAYS (57)

THIS WEEKEND (5)

Summer Programs is happening now! 57 things to do with kids in Greater Providence, RI.

MONDAY - 7/13

A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport, Barrington — Newport Classical Music Festival 🎵 read more
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Summer Fun for Young Ones at 10:00am info
Providence Community Events, Providence — Summer Shellabration at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium explore nature

TUESDAY - 7/14

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 2:00pm — Camp Read-a-lot info
  • 4:00pm — STEAM (ages 6-9) info
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Board Game Design Workshop (Second class) at 3:00pm info

WEDNESDAY - 7/15

Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown — Teen Movie Summer Series: Spider-Man: Far from Home (PG-13) (Grades 6-12) at 3:00pm teen movie series
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Audubon Summer Science: Nighttime Hunters at 11:00am info
Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield — Summer Concert Series – Charlie Marie at 6:00pm concert series

THURSDAY - 7/16

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Rock-a-Baby | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm rock a baby
Calendars - Lincoln Public Library, Lincoln — Nature Program at 11:00am nature program
Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown — Teen Cooking Class with the RI Food Bank: Tacos (Grades 6-12) at 3:00pm teen cooking class
Foster Public Library, Foster — Summer Reading 2026 summer reading craft
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 2:00pm — STEM Engineers: A Drop-in Program for kids in grade 1 - 5 info
  • 3:30pm — Macronutrients - Chef Academy (ages 8-12) info
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Ocean State Media Kids Camp-Plant a Seed Read for Ages 5-10 at 10:00am info

FRIDAY - 7/17

East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — Little Campfires at 2:00pm info
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Chris Monti Musician :Children's Music Program at 11:00am info
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — KIDS Ages 7-12 Sewing Class- Celebrate the 250th! at 2:00pm info

SATURDAY - 7/18

A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport, Barrington — Newport International Polo Series: 150th Anniversary read more
Artists' Exchange, Cranston
  • 11:00am — Cool for Summer: Tie Dyed Bandanas sign up
  • 1:30pm — Afro-Latin Dance Workshop sign up
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 11:00am — Paint a Pet Rock Cactus for Kids (drop-in style program) info
  • 6:00pm — Riverwalk Times Concert Series info

MONDAY - 7/20

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
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — STEM Expedition with Mobile Quest at 6:30pm info
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Hula/ Polynesian Dance Lessons with Laura at 2:00pm info

TUESDAY - 7/21

Hope Library, Scituate — POKÉMON BOOTCAMP at 1:00pm play cards
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Ages 9-11 Summer Book Chat with Pizza at 1:00pm info

WEDNESDAY - 7/22

Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield — Summer Concert Series – Nick Bosse at 6:00pm concert series

THURSDAY - 7/23

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm vanessa trien
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Knead It: All About Grains - Chef Academy (ages 8-12) at 3:30pm info

SATURDAY - 7/25

Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping, Foster — Santa Parade & Visit with Mr & Mrs Claus- Campground & Adult Rec at 2:00pm santa visit

WEDNESDAY - 7/29

Event Calendar - North Kingstown Free Library, North Kingstown — Teen Movie Summer Series: Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) (Grades 6-12) at 3:00pm teen movie series
Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield — Summer Concert Series – Josh Kerwin at 6:00pm concert series

THURSDAY - 7/30

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Toe Jam Puppet Band | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm toe jam puppet
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Natural & Added Sugar - Chef Academy (ages 8-12) at 3:30pm info

FRIDAY - 7/31

Warwick Public Library, Warwick — RI Wildlife Clinic at 2:00pm info

TUESDAY - 8/4

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Summer Reading Program Finale / "Dunk a Librarian" Event on the Riverwalk at 5:30pm info

WEDNESDAY - 8/5

Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland — StoryMakers: Story-based Maker Program for Grades K-3 (w/ adult) at 5:00pm info
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — Summer Bingo: Kids at 1:00pm info
Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield — Summer concert Series – Atwater Donnelly at 6:00pm concert series

FRIDAY - 8/7

Stepping Stone Ranch, West Greenwich — KIDS CAMP learn safety

TUESDAY - 8/11

Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Ages 6-8 Summer Book Chat with Pizza at 1:00pm info

WEDNESDAY - 8/12

Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield — Summer Concert Series – Jack Babineau at 6:00pm concert series
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Summer Concert and Food Truck Night at Norwood Branch at 5:00pm info

THURSDAY - 8/13

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Fueling Movement - Chef Academy (ages 8-12) at 3:30pm info

FRIDAY - 8/14

Artists' Exchange, Cranston — Trial By Theater presents: The Grown-Ups at 7:30pm tickets
Stepping Stone Ranch, West Greenwich — INTERMEDIATE CAMP learn water crossing

SATURDAY - 8/15

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Mamma Mia! by the West Bay Community Theater at 7:30pm mamma mia

MONDAY - 8/17

Davisville Free Library, North Kingstown — CHEF ACADEMY at 1:00pm-2:00pm chef academy

THURSDAY - 8/20

East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — Summer Reading Wrap Party at 4:30pm info

FRIDAY - 8/21

Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Kids Ages 7-12 Sewing Class -Celebrate the 250th! at 2:00pm info

SATURDAY - 8/29

East End Theatre & Performing Arts, East Providence — Class: Stage Tumbling at 9:00am view event
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Summer Reading Challenge ENDS at 9:00am info

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