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Updated Tue 10/13/2026
CHARLESTOWN
NINIGRET NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
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ABOUT
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is located in Charlestown, Rhode Island, and is one of five refuges in the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This refuge encompasses the former Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Landing Facility and features a diverse landscape shaped by a glacial ice sheet. It is particularly known for its rich history and the variety of migratory bird species that inhabit the area.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Families visiting Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge can explore various habitats through the exhibits at the visitor center. The refuge offers opportunities for nature games, crafts, and an exhibit scavenger hunt that engages children and adults alike.
GOOD TO KNOW
It is part of a broader conservation initiative that includes over 120 existing and accessible parks in Providence.
UPCOMING EVENTS as of 10/18/2026
THIS WEEK: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 · COMING UP: THE 4 WEEKS AFTER
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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 · 10:30am — Children's Church at Camps - St Andrew Lutheran Church · Charlestown details
- SUN 10/18 — Hayride at Clark Farms · South Kingstown details
- SUN 10/18 — Beeline Zipline at Clark Farms · South Kingstown details
- MON 10/19 · 10:30am — Sensory Storytime at South Kingstown Public Library · South Kingstown details
- MON 10/19 · 9:00am — Drop-In Draw Along at South Kingstown Public Library · South Kingstown details
- TUE 10/20 — Storytime with Miss Kiersten at Cross' Mills Public Library · Charlestown details
- TUE 10/20 · 10:30am — Nursery Rhyme Time at Kingston Free Library · South Kingstown details
- TUE 10/20 · 1:00pm — Lego Tuesday at South Kingstown Public Library · South Kingstown details
- TUE 10/20 · 11:45am — Story Time at YMCA Ocean Community · Westerly details
- WED 10/21 — Wednesday Music with Mr. Mike at Cross' Mills Public Library · Charlestown details