Summer Fun at Roger Williams Park: Food Trucks, Pirate Movies and More
What's more fun than Food Truck Fridays at Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village? Food Truck Fridays with pirate movies, of course! Presented by the Providence Children's Film Festival and the Providence Parks Department, Pirates in the Park will feature a pirate-themed movie at sunset on the first Friday of the month from May to September. Grab dinner from your favorite food truck, then head across the street to the Boathouse lawn to enjoy the movie. Be sure to bring chairs or a blanket to make your picnic complete.
And there's plenty more going on at the park this summer. Looking for a good workout? Try one of several exercise classes, including yoga, hip hop step aerobics and more. Meet the experts at Ask a Hort (for your horticulture needs) or Walk with a Doc, a walk in the park with informal discussions led by medical professionals one Saturday each month. Or check out the Books and Banter discussion group at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center on the second Saturday of the month.
Keep the kiddos busy with a trip to see Return of the Dinosaurs at the zoo, check out a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History, or bring the little ones to Wee Wednesdays at the botanical center for their weekly nature themed walks, activities and crafts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park?
Food Truck Fridays bring a lineup of food trucks to Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village during the summer, making it an easy spot for a family dinner outdoors.
- What is Pirates in the Park?
Pirates in the Park is a summer movie series featuring pirate-themed films at sunset on the Boathouse lawn in Roger Williams Park. It's presented by the Providence Children's Film Festival and the Providence Parks Department.
- When are the Pirates in the Park movies?
Movies have been shown at sunset on the first Friday of each month, May through September. Check the Providence Parks Department for this year's schedule.
- What should I bring to Pirates in the Park?
Bring chairs or a blanket for seating, and grab dinner from the food trucks before the movie starts.
- Are there exercise classes at Roger Williams Park?
Yes. The park has offered summer fitness classes like yoga and hip hop step aerobics, along with Walk with a Doc, a monthly walk led by medical professionals.
- What kids' activities are at Roger Williams Park?
Families can visit the zoo, catch a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History, or join Wee Wednesdays at the Botanical Center for weekly nature walks, activities, and crafts.
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