Coming up with fun things to do with tweens during school break can be tricky — they're too cool for “little kid stuff” and too young to go out alone with their friends. Here are some suggestions to keep both you and your tweens happy. Be sure to check with individual businesses to see if…
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The journey to the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship begins in Providence at the Amica Mutual Pavilion from March 29–31. The NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey East Regional will bring four teams in the final NCAA hockey standings to Rhode Island to compete in single-elimination games on Friday, for the right…
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If you'd like to get a jump on celebrating Independence Day, visit Pawtuxet Village on the Warwick/Cranston line this spring. Since 1965, this Colonial-era neighborhood, now a trendy destination for restaurants and shops, has hosted Gaspee Days, a commemoration of the burning in the cove of the…
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What better way to celebrate Women's History Month in Providence than by supporting women-owned businesses? If you plan your day right, you can eat all your meals, get your hair done and even do a little shopping, all at businesses owned and operated by women. Start your day with an early morning…
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Wondering how to see the solar eclipse on April 8? You'll have to head north to see the total eclipse, as parts of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont will fall into the path of totality. And, while Providence isn't in that path, we'll still see about 90% coverage beginning around 2:15 p.m., with peak…
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Fear not when traveling with your furry four-legged friend. They're welcome at plenty of places in the Greater Providence area. As the weather warms up, lots of Providence restaurants extend their footprint by offering outdoor dining on their patios and sidewalks. From Angelo's on Federal Hill and…
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The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) just announced its lineup of amazing shows for the 2024–2025 season, including "A Beautiful Noise," "Shucked" and "Chicago." PPAC has also opened up subscriptions for both the Encore Series and the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series. You can…
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Who doesn't love Easter egg hunts? Running around the yard ... searching for brightly colored eggs filled with special prizes ... and — if you were lucky — finding the one your grandmother hid with a fresh $20 in it. Or was that just me? Well, these Easter egg hunts might not be in your backyard…
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The Providence Bruins are celebrating a big milestone this year — the 25th anniversary of their 1999 Calder Cup championship win. Thanks to a last-minute ticket, I was there for game 5, cheering them on. I still have the championship T-shirt somewhere, in a box with a "Somethin's Bruin in…
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Get out your green because the luck o' the Irish is coming to Providence and we're excited to celebrate at some of these epic St. Patrick's Day events. With March 17 falling on a Sunday this year, there's lots to do! And, if you're heading out, there are plenty of bars and pubs to visit like Blake's…
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