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

ALL DAYS (127)

THIS WEEKEND (13)

Summer Programs is happening now! 127 things to do with kids in Rhode Island.

MONDAY - 6/1

Bristol Art Museum, Bristol — Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas Session I at 1:00pm-3:30pm register session i
Coventry Public Library, Coventry — Children's Summer Performer summer performer
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — STEAM (ages 6-9) at 4:00pm info

TUESDAY - 6/2

Outdoor Center - MetroWest YMCA, Hopkinton — Summer Swim Team Tryouts at 6:00pm swim tryouts

WEDNESDAY - 6/3

Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland
  • 10:00am — Ballet Class with Heritage Ballet 10AM info
  • 11:00am — Ballet Class with Heritage Ballet 11AM info
  • 6:00pm — Library Chef: Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels with Green Goddess Sauce (Virtual Class) info

FRIDAY - 6/5

Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center, Charlestown — Summer Stargazing Nights at 6:30pm stargazing nights

SATURDAY - 6/6

A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport, Barrington — Newport International Polo Series: 150th Anniversary polo series
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol — Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk Painting Workshop at 10:00am magic colors
Coventry Parks & Recreation, Coventry
  • 10:15am - 11:15am — Tennis in the Park - Grades 6-8 tennis park
  • 9:00am - 10:00am — Tennis in the Park - Grades 3-5 tennis park
Coventry Public Library, Coventry — All Ages Summer Reading Kickoff Event at 10:00am kickoff event
Newport YMCA, Little Compton — Kickoff to Summer Family Festival register here
Outdoor Center - MetroWest YMCA, Hopkinton — Plant-Based Dyeing Workshop at 10:00am dye workshop
Programs & Memberships - Charlestown Parks & Recreation, Charlestown
  • 10:00am — Tennis - Spring Tennis 12-17 Years Old play tennis
  • 8:00am — Tennis - Spring Tennis 6-8 Years Old play tennis
  • 9:00am — Tennis - Spring Tennis 9-11 Years Old play tennis
Warren Parks & Recreation, Warren
  • 10:00am — SPRING YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS - ORANGE BALL - Grades 3-5 Spring youth tennis
  • 11:00am — SPRING YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS - GREEN BALL - Grade 6-8 Spring youth tennis
  • 9:00am — SPRING YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS - RED BALL Grades 1-2 Spring youth tennis

TUESDAY - 6/9

East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — Pick Up Soccer at 5:00pm info
Newport Sea Base, Newport

WEDNESDAY - 6/10

Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland
  • 6:00pm — Library Chef: Pancake Muffins with Strawberry Sauce (Virtual Class) info
  • 7:30pm — Library Chef: Pickled Watermelon Rind (Virtual Class) info

SATURDAY - 6/13

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Warren's Summer Kickoff Party at 11:00am info
Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket — Encore Dance Academy dance academy

SUNDAY - 6/14

Little Voices - The Chorus of Westerly, Westerly — Paint Palettes Pottery Workshop pottery workshop

TUESDAY - 6/16

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — The Wing Nuts | Summer Concert Series 2026 at 6:30pm summer concert

WEDNESDAY - 6/17

Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland — Library Chef: Family Meal Challenge: A Family Meal in 20 Minutes and $15 (Virtual Class) at 6:30pm info
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Kick Off to Summer Make it Take It at 2:00pm info

THURSDAY - 6/18

Bristol Art Museum, Bristol — Watercolor for Beginners & Intermediate Students with Lana Quann, The Wandering Brush: Summer Flowers at 10:00am-1:00pm class payment registration
Pontiac Free Library, Warwick — Summer Reading Program Event! Audubon Society of Rhode Island presents Exploring Reptiles and Amphibians! explore reptiles

FRIDAY - 6/19

East End Theatre & Performing Arts, East Providence — Registration Opens: Mini Musical Intensive (Summer 2026) at 9:00am register today

SATURDAY - 6/20

Childrens Events - Portsmouth Free Public Library, Portsmouth — Summer Reading Registration Opens for All Ages at 9:00am register now

SUNDAY - 6/21

WildRoots Play: A Play Community for Natural Learning, Westerly — Summer Pops 2026 tickets available

MONDAY - 6/22

Block Island Maritime Institute, Block Island — The Fishing Academy at 8:30am learn to fish
Block Island Recreation, Block Island — Camp Block Island at 8:30am enroll early
Coventry Parks & Recreation, Coventry
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm — 2026 Camp Sneak Peek - Camp Sneak Peek - Extended day camp sneak peek
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Camp Sneak Peek - Camp Sneak Peek - Gr 2/3 camp sneak peek
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Camp Sneak Peek - Camp Sneak Peek - Gr 4/5 camp sneak peek
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Camp Sneak Peek - Camp Sneak Peek - Gr 6/7 camp sneak peek
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Camp Sneak Peek - Camp Sneak Peek - Gr K/1 camp sneak peek
Newport Cooks - Newport Cooks, Newport — Viva l’Italia! Italian Cooking & Baking Camp for Children 8 – 14 years old at 9:00am explore italy
Pontiac Free Library, Warwick — Summer Reading Program Event! Nighttime Hunters! night hunters
Warren Parks & Recreation, Warren
  • 7:00am — 2026 Warren Summer Camp - 2026 Extended Care summer camp
  • 9:00am — 2026 Warren Summer Camp - 2026 Traditional Camp summer camp
  • 9:00am — 2026 Warren Summer Camp - Counselor in Training counselor training
  • 9:00am — 2026 Warren Summer Camp - Permission to Leave unescorted camp permission

TUESDAY - 6/23

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Big “Dawg” Isaac | Summer Concert Series 2026 at 6:30pm summer concert
Cumberland Public Library, Cumberland — Crafternoon: Summer Wooden Signs at 6:30pm info
Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket — Chantelle's Dance Academy dance academy

WEDNESDAY - 6/24

Block Island Maritime Institute, Block Island — Dockside Exploration and Crabbing at 1:00pm explore and crab
Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown — SKPL Summer Reading Kickoff Party at 5:00pm info
Newport Recreation Department, Newport — Newport Recreation Summer Day Camp at 8:30am - 3:30pm register here
Northern RI Forest School, Smithfield — Forest School Summer 2026 at 4:00pm, 6:00pm join in
Programs & Events - Cross' Mills Public Library, Charlestown — Summer Reading Kickoff Party! at 3:00pm celebrate summer

THURSDAY - 6/25

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — STEM Engineers: A Drop-in Program for kids in grade 1 - 5 at 2:00pm info

FRIDAY - 6/26

Childrens Events - Portsmouth Free Public Library, Portsmouth — Summer Break Pokemon Club: Grades K-5 at 10:30am play pokemon
Harmony Library, Glocester — Kick Off Summer Reading Party at 11:00am info
Special Events - Jamestown Parks and Recreation, Jamestown — Quick Start Tennis Carnival at 10:00 am - 11:30 am view detail

SATURDAY - 6/27

Block Island Maritime Institute, Block Island — Andy’s Way Exploration and Species Collection (Saturday Mornings) at 9:00am explore the beach
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Summer Book Share (Ages 3-17) at 9:30am info
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — WPL Summer Reading Challenge 2026 Sign Up Kick Off Celebration at 9:00am info

SUNDAY - 6/28

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

MONDAY - 6/29

Block Island Recreation, Block Island — Block Island Soccer Camp register here
Coventry Parks & Recreation, Coventry
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm — 2026 Summer Basketball League - Co-ed - Grades 3 & 4 summer basketball
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm — 2026 Summer Basketball League - Co-ed - Grades 5 & 6 summer basketball
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Adventure Camp - Gr 4/5 - Extended Day summer kids program
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Discovery Camp - Gr 6/7 - Extended Day summer kids program
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Junior Camp - Gr 2/3 - Extended Day summer kids program
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Pee Wee Camp - Gr K/1 - Extended Day summer kids program
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Adventure Camp - Gr 4/5 - Additional T-Shirt summer kids program
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Adventure Camp - Gr 4/5 - Adventure Camp summer kids program
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Discovery Camp - Gr 6/7 - Additional T-Shirt summer kids program
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Discovery Camp - Gr 6/7 - Discovery Camp summer kids program
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Junior Camp - Gr 2/3 - Additional T-Shirt summer kids program
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Junior Camp - Gr 2/3 - Junior Camp summer kids program
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Pee Wee Camp - Gr K/1 - Additional T-Shirt summer kids program
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — 2026 Summer Kids Program - Pee Wee Camp - Gr K/1 - Pee Wee Camp summer kids program
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Summer Fun for Young Ones at 10:00am info
Newport Cooks - Newport Cooks, Newport — Baking Camp for Children 8 – 14 Years Old at 9:00am bake with us
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Breakfast with Books: The Summer Event at 10:00am info

TUESDAY - 6/30

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Howlin’ Rhodes | Summer Concert Series 2026 at 6:30pm summer concert
Coventry Parks & Recreation, Coventry
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm — 2026 Summer Basketball League - Co-ed - Grades 7 & 8 summer basketball
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm — 2026 Summer Basketball League - Co-ed - Grades 9 - 12 summer basketball
East Smithfield Public Library, Smithfield — Scratch Coding at 3:30pm info

WEDNESDAY - 7/1

West Warwick Recreation Department, West Warwick — Summer Concert at the Gazebo at 6:00pm summer concert

THURSDAY - 7/2

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm family concert
A Day in Barrington, RI - Discover Newport, Barrington — Newport Classical Music Festival music festival
Foster Public Library, Foster — Summer Reading Crafts at 1:00pm summer reading

MONDAY - 7/6

Bristol Art Museum, Bristol — Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas Session II at 1:00pm-3:30pm register session ii
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
J-DAPA (Johnston Dance & Performing Arts), Smithfield — Under the Sea (Summer Camp Session 1) summer camp

TUESDAY - 7/7

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — The Earl Knightwood Band | Summer Concert Series 2026 at 6:30pm summer concert
Kingston Free Library, South Kingstown — Summer Story Yoga at 11:00am info
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Board Game Design Workshop (First class) at 3:00pm info

WEDNESDAY - 7/8

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Children's Program at 11:00am info

THURSDAY - 7/9

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Atwater-Donnelly | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm family concert
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Ocean State Media Kids Camp-Plant a Seed Read for Ages 5-10 at 10:00am info

FRIDAY - 7/10

Stepping Stone Ranch, West Greenwich — KIDS CAMP learn safety

SATURDAY - 7/11

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Riverwalk Times Concert Series at 6:00pm info

MONDAY - 7/13

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Children's art program at 6:00pm info

TUESDAY - 7/14

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Country Wild Heart | Summer Concert Series 2026 at 6:30pm summer concert
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Board Game Design Workshop (Second class) at 3:00pm info

WEDNESDAY - 7/15

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Audubon Birds of Prey Program at 11:00am info

THURSDAY - 7/16

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Rock-a-Baby | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm family concert

FRIDAY - 7/17

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

MONDAY - 7/20

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — STEAM 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

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Purple Honey | Summer Concert Series 2026 at 6:30pm summer concert
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston — Summer Cookbook Club: Linger at 6:00pm info
Warwick Public Library, Warwick — Ages 9-11 Summer Book Chat with Pizza at 1:00pm info

WEDNESDAY - 7/22

West Warwick Recreation Department, West Warwick — Summer Concert & Annual Car Show at 6:00pm summer concert

THURSDAY - 7/23

2025 Family Entertainment Series, North Kingstown — Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys | Family Concert Series 2026 at 6:00pm family concert

MONDAY - 7/27

J-DAPA (Johnston Dance & Performing Arts), Smithfield — Time Traveling Through Broadway (Summer Camp Session 2) summer camp

FRIDAY - 8/14

Stepping Stone Ranch, West Greenwich — INTERMEDIATE CAMP learn water crossing

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