things to do with kids in rhode island
Updated Tue 10/13/2026
PROVIDENCE
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & PLANETARIUM
Updated
Website:
providenceri.gov/museum
Checked:
September 25, 2026
GOOD TO KNOW
It operates year-round, offering a range of educational programs and events.
UPCOMING EVENTS as of 10/18/2026
THIS WEEK: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 · COMING UP: THE 4 WEEKS AFTER
No dated events on our list for Museum of Natural History & Planetarium right now. Most visits here need no event — check hours on their site.
Full schedule at providenceri.gov/botanical/calendar-of-events →
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On nearby this week and next
Next two weeks · from our weekly check of each venue's own calendar
- SUN 10/18 — Maker Studio: Mindful Moments - Breathing Buddies at Providence Children's Museum · Providence details
- SUN 10/18 — Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) at Studio Playground · Providence details
- SUN 10/18 — Storytelling & Play at Studio Playground · Providence details
- SUN 10/18 — Comedy Hour at Studio Playground · Providence details
- SUN 10/18 — Play Creation at Studio Playground · Providence details
- SUN 10/18 · 6:00pm — Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo · Providence details
- SUN 10/18 — Farm Fresh Farmers Market in Woonsocket at Blackstone Valley Explorer (boat) · Pawtucket details
- SUN 10/18 — Farm Fresh Farmers Market in Central Falls at Blackstone Valley Explorer (boat) · Pawtucket details
- SUN 10/18 — Oak Avenue Home Haunt at Blackstone Valley Explorer (boat) · Pawtucket details
- SUN 10/18 — Trick or Treat Train at Blackstone Valley Explorer (boat) · Pawtucket details