things to do with kids in rhode island

Updated Tue 10/13/2026

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 07 - SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

From Extended Reality Hands-On Demo at Cross' Mills Public Library to International Observe The Moon Night at Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center and Police Storytime at the SK Police Department at Kingston Free Library.

MONDAY - 9/7

Charlestown Parks & Recreation, Charlestown — Pickleball - Fall 2026 Monday Beginners Lessons at 5:00pm ♡ pickleball

Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown

10:00am — Storytime with Miss Kiersten ♡ storytime
10:30am — Coffee & Coloring ♡ coffee coloring
4:00pm — Monday Movie ♡ movie time

Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton — Chess Wizards - Chess Wizards Fall at 4:30pm ♡ play chess

Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly

02:00pm–03:00pm — Busy Little Hands ♡ little hands
04:00pm–05:00pm — Pokémon Club ♡ pokemon fun
09:00am–08:00pm — Kids Take & Make: Library Card Holder ♡ craft kit

TUESDAY - 9/8

Charlestown Parks & Recreation, Charlestown

10:00am — Chess - Chess 2026 ♡ chess
11:00am — Crafts - Color & Chat 2026 ♡ crafts
1:00pm — Special Events - Healthy Living 2026 ♡ healthy living
1:00pm — Crafts - Craft Corner 2026 ♡ crafts
1:00pm — Crafts - Card Making 2026 ♡ crafts

Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center, Charlestown — Lunar Occultation of Jupiter at 4:00am - 6:00am ♡ lunar occultation

Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton

5:00pm — Skyhawks Basketball - Skyhawks Basketball, Grades K-1 ♡ play basketball
6:00pm — Skyhawks Basketball - Skyhawks Basketball, Grades 2-3 ♡ play basketball

Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown

10:30am — Nursery Rhyme Time ♡ info
10:30am — Bilingual Storytime ♡ info

Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly

02:00pm–03:30pm — Tween D&D - Homeschool Group ♡ tween d&d
03:00pm–07:00pm — Free School Supply Shop ♡ get supplies
04:00pm–05:30pm — Adventurer's Guild - Tween and Teen D&D ♡ join in

WEDNESDAY - 9/9

Charlestown Parks & Recreation, Charlestown — Pickleball - Fall 2026 Wednesday Beginners Lessons at 1:00pm ♡ pickleball

Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown

10:00am — Wednesday Music with Mr. Mike ♡ music time
4:00pm — Minecraft with Tyler ♡ minecraft

Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton — Speak Up! Public Speaking for Kids - Speak Up! at 4:30pm ♡ speak up

Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown

10:30am — Police Storytime at the SK Police Department ♡ info
10:30am — Story & Stroll at East Farm ♡ info
10:30am — Touch A Truck Storytime ♡ info
10:30am — Halloween Parade ♡ info

Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly

04:00pm–04:45pm — Chapters, Cookies, & Coloring Club ♡ craft club
04:00pm–05:00pm — STEAM Squad ♡ steam fun
06:00pm–06:30pm — Sewing Basics ♡ learn sewing
10:00am–10:30am — Storytime ♡ story time

THURSDAY - 9/10

Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown — Thursday Music with Mr. Mike at 10:00am ♡ music time

Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown — Model Building Club at 5:30pm ♡ info

The Preserve Resort & Spa, Richmond

- name: HOBBIT HOUSE™ Opens for Pumpkin Photos — TBA ♡ pumpkin photos
- name: Thanksgiving Buffet — TBA ♡ thanksgiving buffet

Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly

04:00pm–05:00pm — Tween Craft Time: New Each Week! ♡ tween crafts
10:00am–10:45am — Three and Younger Playgroup ♡ playgroup fun

FRIDAY - 9/11

Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center, Charlestown

6:00pm - 10:30pm — Spooky Views - A Halloween Stargazing Experience ♡ spooky views
8:00pm - 10:00pm — Stargazing Nights ♡ stargazing nights

Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton — Fall Fishing for Kids - Fishing for Kids Session 1 at 4:00pm ♡ go fishing

Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown — Kids Art Spot at 10:30am ♡ info

The Preserve Resort & Spa, Richmond

- name: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting — TBA ♡ tree lighting
- name: Cinema Night — TBA ♡ cinema night

SATURDAY - 9/12

Applumpkin Festival, Charlestown — Applumpkin Fall Festival at 10:00am ♡ fall festival

Charlestown Parks & Recreation, Charlestown

10:00am — Tennis - 12-17yrs.old Fall Tennis ♡ tennis
8:00am — Tennis - 6-8 yrs.old Fall Tennis ♡ tennis
9:00am — Tennis - 9-11 yrs.old Fall Tennis ♡ tennis

Clark Farms, South Kingstown

- name: Beeline Zipline — TBA ♡ zipline fun
- name: Corn Maze — TBA ♡ explore maze
- name: Hayride — TBA ♡ take a ride
- name: Hop Dots & Straw Maze — TBA ♡ play here
- name: Mountain Mine — TBA ♡ find treasure
- name: Pedal Powered Go-Karts — TBA ♡ race karts

Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown

11:00am — Kids’ Craft: Apple Weaving Project ♡ kids craft
11:00am — Extended Reality Hands-On Demo ♡ xr demo

Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center, Charlestown — International Observe The Moon Night at 7:30pm - 10:30pm ♡ observe the moon

Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton

10:45am — Skyhawks: SoccerTots - Soccertots Grizzlies ♡ play soccer
9:00am — Skyhawks: SoccerTots - Soccertots Cubs ♡ play soccer
9:45am — Skyhawks: SoccerTots - Soccertots Bears ♡ play soccer

Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown

10:00am — 250th Birthday Party - A Special Celebration ♡ info
10:30am — Halloween Story Yoga ♡ info
10:30am — Halloween StoryWalk® ♡ info

The Preserve Resort & Spa, Richmond

- name: Children’s Wellness Experience — TBA ♡ explore wellness
- name: Fall Children’s Carnival — TBA ♡ fall carnival

Yawgoo Valley Ski Area & Water Park, Exeter — Exeter Fall Festival at 10:00am, 3:00pm ♡ fall festival

SUNDAY - 9/13

Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton — Babysitting Class with Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED - Babysitting Class with Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED at 10:00am ♡ learn babysitting

The Preserve Resort & Spa, Richmond

- name: Brunch with Santa — TBA ♡ brunch with santa
- name: Holiday Brunch and Wagon Spectacular — TBA ♡ holiday brunch

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