things to do with kids in rhode island
WEEK OF JULY 13 - JULY 19, 2026
From August Family Evenings at the Museum! - Indigo Dyeing, Painting, and Lawn Games at South County Museum to Family Park Walk at Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park and Dead of Winter with Jeff Belanger at Ashaway Free Library.
MONDAY - 7/13
Block Island Maritime Institute,
Block Island
- 11:00am — Creature Feature ♡ see creatures
- 1:00pm — Squid Dissection ♡ dissect squid
- 8:30am — The Fishing Academy ♡ learn fishing
Block Island Recreation,
Block Island
- - name: Block Island Mini Kickers — TBA ♡ register here
- - name: Block Island Soccer Camp — TBA ♡ register here
- 8:30am — Camp Block Island ♡ enroll early
- 9:00am — One on One Basketball Camp ♡ login dash
Programs & Memberships - Charlestown Parks & Recreation,
Charlestown
- 10:00am — Tennis - 12-17 Year Old Summer Tennis Lessons ♡ summer tennis
- 8:00am — Tennis - 6-8 Year Old Summer Tennis Lessons ♡ summer tennis
- 9:00am — Tennis - 9-11 Year Old Summer Tennis Lessons ♡ summer tennis
- 9:00am — Camp Ninigret - 11 & 12 Year Old Camp - Extended Week 1 (7/27-7/31) ♡ camp ninigret
- 9:00am — Camp Ninigret - 5 & 6 Year Old Camp - Extended Week 1 (7/27-7/31) ♡ camp ninigret
- 9:00am — Camp Ninigret - 7 & 8 Year Old Camp - Extended Week 1 (7/27-7/31) ♡ camp ninigret
- 9:00am — Camp Ninigret - 9 & 10 Year Old Camp - Extended Week 1 (7/27-7/31) ♡ camp ninigret
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park,
Westerly
- 04:00pm — Pokémon Club ♡ pokemon club
- 11:00am — T&T Farms Petting Zoo ♡ petting zoo
TUESDAY - 7/14
Programs & Events - Cross' Mills Public Library,
Charlestown
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Story Time with Miss Kiersten at 10:00am
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story time
Programs & Memberships - Charlestown Parks & Recreation,
Charlestown
- 10:00am — Chess - Chess 2026 ♡ play chess
- 11:00am — Crafts - Color & Chat 2026 ♡ crafts and chat
- 8:00am — Tennis - Tournament Play ♡ tennis tournament
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park,
Westerly
- 02:00pm — Family Park Walk ♡ family park walk
- 03:00pm — Adventurers Guild: Tween and Teen Board Games ♡ adventurers guild
WEDNESDAY - 7/15
Block Island Maritime Institute,
Block Island
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Dockside Exploration and Crabbing at 1:00pm
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explore docks
Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center,
Charlestown
- 11:00am - 3:00pm — Partial Solar Eclipse 2026 ♡ solar eclipse
- 8:30pm - 3:00am — Perseid Meteor Shower 2026 ♡ meteor shower
Programs & Events - Cross' Mills Public Library,
Charlestown
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Wednesday Music with Mr. Mike at 10:00am
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music with mr mike
Programs & Memberships - Charlestown Parks & Recreation,
Charlestown
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Film - Film 2026 at 9:00am
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watch film
South County Museum,
Narragansett
- 4:30pm — August Family Evenings at the Museum! - Indigo Dyeing, Painting, and Lawn Games ♡ family evening
- 5:30pm — August Family Evenings at the Museum! - Back to School Bingo! ♡ back to school
- 5:30pm, 7:30pm — August Family Evenings at the Museum! - Tall + Small Potholder Class ♡ potholder class
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park,
Westerly
- 01:00pm — Animation Nation ♡ animation nation
- 06:00pm — Sewing Basics ♡ sewing basics
- 10:00am — Storytime in the Park ♡ storytime in park
- 10:00am — Poppi's Planet Storytime Performance ♡ poppis planet
THURSDAY - 7/16
Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center,
Charlestown
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Under the Crimson Moon - Partial Lunar Eclipse at 9:00pm - 3:00am
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lunar eclipse
Programs & Events - Cross' Mills Public Library,
Charlestown
- 10:00am — Thursday Music with Mr. Mike ♡ music with mr mike
- 4:00pm — The Books that Grew Us: A Community Media Project ♡ books that grew us
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park,
Westerly
- 04:00pm — Tween Craft Time: New Each Week! ♡ tween craft time
- 10:00am — Three and Younger Playgroup ♡ three and younger
- 12:00pm — Summer Reading Lunch & Learn | Stonington Farms Shellfish ♡ lunch learn
FRIDAY - 7/17
Ashaway Free Library,
Hopkinton
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Kids Book Club (First and Second Grade) at 4:15PM
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kids book club
Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center,
Charlestown
- 6:30pm - 11:00pm — Summer Stargazing Nights ♡ stargazing nights
- 6:30pm - 11:00pm — Summer Stargazing Nights - Seafood Festival ♡ stargazing nights
Seafood Festival,
Charlestown
- - name: Arts & Crafts — TBA ♡ arts crafts
- - name: Carnival — TBA ♡ carnival fun
- - name: Kid Zone — TBA ♡ kid zone
- 12:00pm - 11:00pm — Stella Tunes Karaoke/DJ ♡ karaoke dj
SATURDAY - 7/18
Ashaway Free Library,
Hopkinton
- 2:00PM — Dead of Winter with Jeff Belanger ♡ explore legends
- 2:00PM — Helen Keller: Champion of the Disabled with Sheryl Faye ♡ learn about helen
Block Island Maritime Institute,
Block Island
- 1:00pm — Story Time and Art ♡ story and art
- 9:00am — Andy’s Way Exploration and Species Collection (Saturday Mornings) ♡ explore species
Family Fun in the Ocean State: Kid-Friendly Activities at Th,
Richmond
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Children’s Wellness Experience at The Hilltop Spa at 11:15am - 1:00pm
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explore
Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center,
Charlestown
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Celebrate The Milky Way at 9:00pm - 11:30am
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milky way
Outdoor Center - MetroWest YMCA,
Hopkinton
- 10:00am — Pickling Workshop ♡ harvest and pickle
- 10:00am — Tomato Harvest and Pesto Making ♡ harvest and make
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park,
Westerly
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Puzzle Competition & Swap at 10:00am
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puzzle competition
SUNDAY - 7/19
Block Island Maritime Institute,
Block Island
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Andy’s Way Exploration and Species Collection (Sunday Afternoon) at 1:00pm
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explore beach
Seafood Festival,
Charlestown
- 11:00am — Car & Bike Show ♡ car bike show
- 1:15pm, 3:45pm and 6:15pm — Southern New England Witch Dancers ♡ witch dancers