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Summer Programs — Rhode Island
MAY 30-SEP 6, 2026

ALL DAYS (92)

THIS WEEKEND (9)

Summer Programs is happening now! 92 things to do with kids in Rhode Island.

MONDAY - 7/13

A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport, Barrington — Newport Classical Music Festival 🎵 read more
Block Island Maritime Institute, Block Island — The Fishing Academy at 8:30am learn fishing
Block Island Recreation, Block Island — Camp Block Island at 8:30am enroll early
Bristol Art Museum, Bristol — Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas - Session II at 1-3:30pm register session ii
Childrens Events - Portsmouth Free Public Library, Portsmouth — Summer Yoga with Miss Jenny at 9:30am - 10:15am summer yoga
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Summer Fun for Young Ones at 10:00am info
Newport Cooks - Newport Cooks, Newport — Vive la France! French Cooking & Baking Camp for Children 8 – 14 years old at 9:00am cook and bake
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
Providence Community Events, Providence — Summer Shellabration at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium explore nature

TUESDAY - 7/14

Children's Activities Events Calendar - Trumba, Bristol — Making Your Campsite Bear-able at 10:00am - 12:00pm bear aware
Family Fun at the Newport Public Library, Newport — STEAM Club for Kids at the Newport Public Library at 2:30pm steam club kids
Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown — Summer Story Yoga at 11:00am info
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston
  • 2:00pm — Camp Read-a-lot info
  • 4:00pm — STEAM (ages 6-9) info
Programs & Memberships - Charlestown Parks & Recreation, Charlestown — Tennis - Tournament Play at 8:00am tennis tournament
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Board Game Design Workshop (Second class) at 3:00pm info

WEDNESDAY - 7/15

Block Island Maritime Institute, Block Island — Dockside Exploration and Crabbing at 1:00pm explore docks
Children's Activities Events Calendar - Trumba, Bristol — Algonquin Park Canoeing Workshop at 9:00am - 12:00pm canoeing workshop
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
Warren Parks & Recreation, Warren — SUMMER Youth Tennis - Summer Youth Tennis Lessons - Orange ball (3-5) at 6:00pm - 7:00pm youth tennis

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
Westerly Public Library & Wilcox Park, Westerly — Summer Reading Lunch & Learn | Stonington Farms Shellfish at 12:00pm lunch learn

FRIDAY - 7/17

East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — Little Campfires at 2:00pm info
Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center, Charlestown — Summer Stargazing Nights at 6:30pm - 11:00pm stargazing nights
Jane Pickens Theater, Newport — JAWS Summer Party & Screenings jaws summer party
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
Block Island Maritime Institute, Block Island — Andy’s Way Exploration and Species Collection (Saturday Mornings) at 9:00am explore species
Children's Activities Events Calendar - Trumba, Bristol — Guided Walk: Spruce Bog Exploration at 10:00am - 11:30am spruce bog explore
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
Outdoor Center - MetroWest YMCA, Hopkinton — Pickling Workshop at 10:00am harvest and pickle

SUNDAY - 7/19

Block Island Maritime Institute, Block Island — Andy’s Way Exploration and Species Collection (Sunday Afternoon) at 1:00pm explore beach

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
Newport Cooks - Newport Cooks, Newport — Baking Camp for Children 8 – 14 Years Old at 9:00am bake with kids
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

Childrens Events - Portsmouth Free Public Library, Portsmouth — Summer Break Pokemon Club: Grades K-5 at 10:30am - 11:15am pokemon club
Colaluca Family Campground: Home - Discover RV Camping, Foster — Santa Parade & Visit with Mr & Mrs Claus- Campground & Adult Rec at 2:00pm santa visit

MONDAY - 7/27

Programs & Memberships - Charlestown Parks & Recreation, Charlestown
  • 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

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

MONDAY - 8/3

Block Island Recreation, Block Island — Block Island Soccer Camp register here
Bristol Art Museum, Bristol — Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas - Session III at 1-3:30pm register session iii

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

Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center, Charlestown — Summer Stargazing Nights - Seafood Festival at 6:30pm - 11:00pm stargazing nights
Little Compton Historical Society, Little Compton — House History Workshop at 1:00pm - 4:00pm history workshop
Stepping Stone Ranch, West Greenwich — KIDS CAMP learn safety

MONDAY - 8/10

Block Island Recreation, Block Island — One on One Basketball Camp at 9:00am login dash

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
South County Museum, Narragansett — August Family Evenings at the Museum! - Tall + Small Potholder Class at 5:30pm, 7:30pm potholder class
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

MONDAY - 8/31

Bristol Art Museum, Bristol — Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas - Session IV at 1-3:30pm register session iv

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