THINGS TO DO IN THE PROVIDENCE AREA

In Providence you can do your own thing. Sample the latest dishes at a red-hot restaurant. Score a one-of-a-kind find in distinctive neighborhood shops. We’ve got tons of public art, great museums, award-winning theater and cool music. Plus, we’re affordable and easy to get to. With so many options, you can curate a vacation that is uniquely yours. Pick your Providence today.

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Food Trucks & Concerts at Chase Farm - Post Memorial Day Parade

Events this Weekend

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April Vacation

Looking for things to keep the kids busy during their school break this April? Keep...

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Free Things To Do

Looking for free events and attractions? Providence has so much to offer. From family...

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WaterFire Providence

Providence's signature event is WaterFire, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the three rivers in downtown Providence. Created by local artist Barnaby Evans, WaterFire has become a must-see for visitors.

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Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park

Every Friday
April 19-Sept. 27
Roger Williams Park

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Warwick Food Truck Night - Crowne Plaza

Third Thursday of Each Month
April 18-Oct. 4
Crowne Plaza Providence Warwick

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Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park

Fourth Thursday of Each Month April 25-Aug. 22 Diamond Hill State Park

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Food Truck Eats & Beats at Sons of Liberty

Select Sundays
April 21 - Aug. 11
Sons of Liberty

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Charlestown Craves Ninigret Food Truck Nights

May 9 & Jun. 6
Ninigret Park

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Sunday Food Truck Funday at Sacred Cow

May 26 & Aug. 11 Munroe Dairy's Sacred Cow Ice Cream Shop and Market

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Food Trucks & Concerts at Chase Farm - Post...

Monday, May 27
Chase Farm

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Midweek Mobile Munchies and Music

Select Wednesdays throughout the summer
June 5-Aug. 7
Holy Trinity Parish

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Fall River Food Trucks at the Gates

Second Thursday of Each Month
Jun. 13-Aug. 8
Ponta Delgada Blvd.

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Food Trucks & Concerts at Chase Farm 2024

Select Saturdays
June 15 -Sep. 14
Chase Farm

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Food Truck Picnic in the Park

Select Sundays
Jun. 23-Aug. 18
Capron Park

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Assembly of Food Trucks 2024

Last Sunday of Month June 30 - Aug. 25 & Sunday Oct. 13 The Assembly Theatre

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Providence Area Attractions

You'll find a wide variety of attractions in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. Take a look below and start planning some fun.

Base Station VR Lounge

Base Station VR Lounge is Rhode Island’s first dedicated virtual reality arcade/lounge. Whether...

Dave & Buster's of Providence

Dave & Buster's is the most fun you can have, all under one roof! Dave & Buster's is the one and...

Experience Rhode Island Tours

A family-owned business, Experience RI was started by brothers who grew up in Rhode Island. Together...

Gather: Glass Blowing Studio

Gather is a dynamic, multi-faceted studio of creators who make memorable glassblowing experiences...

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Set in one of Newport's most magnificent architectural sites, the Hall of Fame features a...

La Gondola

Want to enjoy an authentic Venetian experience in the heart of Providence? Take a journey with us...

Mulligan's Island Golf & Entertainment

Adventure awaits at Mulligan’s Island! Imagine a picturesque getaway in the heart of Rhode Island...

Providence Children's Museum

Providence Children’s Museum, Rhode Island’s only hands-on museum especially for children and their...

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Roger Williams Park Zoo

Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village is one of Rhode Island’s most adored...

Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

Explore Rhode Island's only natural history museum and planetarium, including a variety of...

Animal Encounters

Birds take flight at the Zoo this year as they display their natural behaviors and abilities during...

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park is a top-notch family attraction that has delighted generations of visitors. The...

Historic Rhode Island

Today, many of Providence's historic landmarks are open to the public, including the RISD Museum, the state's leading museum of art and design; the John Brown House Museum, a landmark from the 18th century; and the

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Apr 18

2024 Fairy Garden Days “The Year of the Dragon!”

April 18, 2024 - April 28, 2024

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Apr 18

Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!

April 18, 2024 - March 13, 2025

Moonshine Alley

Apr 18

ART is Everywhere: ART inc., A Rhode Island PBS Exhibition

April 18, 2024 - April 28, 2024

WaterFire Arts Center

Apr 18

August Wilson’s Fences

April 18, 2024 - April 28, 2024

Trinity Rep

Apr 18

Brian Beaudoin

April 18, 2024 - April 20, 2024

Comedy Connection of Rhode Island

Apr 18

Disney Princess: The Concert

April 18, 2024

Providence Performing Arts Center

Apr 18

Downcity Providence Food Tour

April 18, 2024 - December 28, 2024

Rhode Island Red Food Tours

Apr 18

Drag Queen Bingo

April 18, 2024 - May 30, 2024

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet

Apr 18

Dragons & Mythical Creatures

April 18, 2024 - August 11, 2024

Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village

Apr 18

Gallery Night Providence

April 18, 2024

Gallery Night Providence

Apr 18

LIVE MUSIC

April 18, 2024 - April 03, 2025

Bar'Lino Pizzeria

Apr 18

Live Music Nights at Moonshine Alley

April 18, 2024

Moonshine Alley

Apr 18

Live Music Thursdays

April 18, 2024 - August 29, 2024

Moniker Brewery

Apr 18

Newport Neighborhood Food Tour

April 18, 2024 - December 29, 2024

Rhode Island Red Food Tours

Apr 18

Open Mic Thursdays

April 18, 2024 - June 13, 2024

Centredale Revival Co.

Apr 18

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

April 18, 2024 - December 29, 2024

400 Benefit St. Providence RI 02906

Apr 18

Providence Ghost Tour

April 18, 2024 - September 12, 2024

Providence Ghost Tour, LLC

Apr 18

Providence Ghosts: Phantoms and Poltergeists Tour

April 18, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial Park

Apr 18

Sea Turtles FAMILY PAINT- Painting Class

April 18, 2024

Paint and Vino

Apr 18

Singular Focus: Bristol Art Museum Takes Root at Blithewold

April 18, 2024 - May 12, 2024

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Apr 18

Third Thursdays @ Twelve (Noon) Concert Series

April 18, 2024 - May 16, 2024

Grace Episcopal Church

Apr 18

Warwick Food Truck Night - Crowne Plaza

April 18, 2024 - October 04, 2024

Crowne Plaza Providence Warwick

Apr 18

WaterFire Day - Memorial Park Lighting

April 18, 2024

WaterFire Providence

Apr 18

What’s your thing? Celebrating Our Shared Humanity

April 18, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Museum of Work & Culture

Apr 18

Wicked Tulips Exeter, RI U-Pick Event

April 18, 2024 - May 11, 2024

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm (Exeter, RI)

Providence Self-Guided Historic Walking Tours

Immerse yourself in Providence's fascinating history, local lore and quirky tales by taking a self-guided walking tour. Explore the historic East Side, the rich culture of the West Side, the evolution of the Jewelry District, the reinvention of Downtown, and the city's early...

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Shoppers stroll past popular boutiques on Westminster Street in Providence

Providence Neighborhoods

Some of Providence’s greatest assets are its vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own distinct personality, unique history and welcoming community.

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Tours & Excursions

Explore the city on foot and see the sites up close on a walking tour. If you’re looking for a more leisurely adventure, sit back, relax and enjoy the views by bus. And, if you’re the seafaring type, hop on board a gondola or riverboat tour of the city.

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Local Shopping

From boutiques to department stores, Providence offers ample shopping.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE PROVIDENCE AREA

WaterFire Providence

PVD Food Truck Events

Providence Area Attractions

Historic Rhode Island

Providence Self-Guided Historic Walking Tours

Providence Neighborhoods

Tours & Excursions

Local Shopping