Events This Weekend
Check out what's happening this weekend in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. You'll find a variety of events and things to do like boat tours, food trucks and lots of ideas for family fun.
Family-Friendly Things To Do
Educational and entertaining, Providence has plenty of attractions, events and things to do for the whole family.
Valentine's Day
Planning your Valentine's Day? Find special romantic getaways going on in Providence, view our events calendar, and get info from the GoProvidence.
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Winter Fun in Providence
Experience the warmth and charm of timeless New England holiday traditions, along with Providence's sophisticated arts, culinary and shopping scenes. Plus, Providence has plenty of indoor and outdoor fun throughout the winter.
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Attractions
Search our directory of attractions, museums, and other things to do in the Providence and Warwick area.
Wellness Activities in Providence
From self-care spa days to finding the ideal work-life balance, most of us are trying to add a little mindfulness to our lives. Whether you’re looking for the perfect yoga class or a way to get back to nature, Providence is filled with plenty of relaxation destinations. You’ll even find some upcoming comedy events because laughter is, as they say, the best medicine
Historic Providence
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 Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, an American National Historic Landmark.
Events in Providence
Glass Blowing Classes
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Feb 2, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Feb 2, 2026 - Jan 24, 2028
Winter Wonder Days - 1/2-Priced Admission
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Feb 2, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Little Explorers Play Group at Providence Children's Museum
- Providence Children's Museum
- Feb 4, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
Wee-One Wednesdays
- Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
- Feb 4, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
Discovery Tykes at the Museum of Natural History
- Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
- Feb 6, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Gather Farm Goat Hikes
- Gather Farm
- Feb 6, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Burbage Theatre and WomensWork RI present THE MEMORY OF WATER by Shelagh Stephenson
- Burbage Theatre Co
- Feb 2, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026
Glass Blowing Classes
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Feb 2, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
The Roommate
- Trinity Rep
- Feb 2, 2026 - Feb 5, 2026
Traces and Transitions, work of Henry Ferreira and Julia Shepley
- Feb 2, 2026 - Mar 3, 2026
Little Explorers Play Group at Providence Children's Museum
- Providence Children's Museum
- Feb 4, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
$15 Moonshine Flights & Moonshine Tasting
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 2, 2026 - Jul 21, 2026
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 2, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Feb 2, 2026 - Jan 24, 2028
Providence Restaurant Weeks
- Feb 2, 2026 - Feb 7, 2026
$5 Taco Tuesday Specials
- Yellow Door Taqueria
- Feb 3, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026
Special Pricing! 5-Course Chef's Tasting Menu
- Gracie's
- Feb 4, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026
Wednesday Prix Fix @ CHOP
- CHOP (Culinary Hub of Providence)
- Feb 4, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026
Glass Blowing Classes
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Feb 2, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Feb 2, 2026 - Jan 24, 2028
Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Feb 5, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026
LGBTQ+ Providence
Providence is home to a thriving, diverse and dynamic LGBTQ+ community, whose influence may be found in every corner of our city.
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 Black history.
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.
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.
Local Shopping
From boutiques to department stores, Providence offers ample shopping.