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Easter Egg Hunts in Rhode Island

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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Providence Bruins Teddy Bear Toss

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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29 Things To Do in Providence for Leap Day

Leap Year (Day) is one of my favorite days. It’s far more special than a regular holiday as it only comes every four years! To me, it’s an entire day to do whatever you want — the equivalent of an adult snow day. I look forward to this day and make a plan to try something new, whether it’s a new…

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7 Fun Things To Do This February Vacation

February Vacation is coming up and that means plenty of family fun activities need to be planned. But don't worry, we've got you covered. Here is a list of seven fun places to go this February Vacation in the Providence area. Jump to: Roger Williams Park Zoo Providence Children's Museum Base…

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Winter Fun at Roger Williams Park Zoo!

Winter is one of the best times to visit Roger Williams Park Zoo. You can catch the snow leopards playing, the golden lion tamarins climbing trees in the Faces of the Rainforest exhibit and more. Roger Williams Park Zoo is offering half-price admission for their Winter Wonder Days through Feb. 29…

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Frosty Family Amusement in the Providence Area

Some love the cold and snow, and others can’t wait for the warmer weather. Either way, there are so many winter things to do for families in the area. Escape the chill with these incredible indoor activities in and around Providence. Jump to: Archery Games Base Station VR Lounge Dave & Buster's…

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Ice Bumper Cars Return to BankNewport City Center

One of Providence's most popular attractions comes in the form of spinning circular carts full of fun at the BankNewport City Center. Now, I know when you hear "bumper cars" you think of the carnival fun of crashing into your best friend (or younger sibling), but now you'll think of ice and, well…

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Dí​a de Los Muertos in Providence

Dí​a de Los Muertos is a Mexican tradition all about celebrating life and remembering our deceased loved ones. November 1–2 are considered to be the days where life on earth and life in the land of the dead come together. This is a time when the loved ones who have passed on return symbolically to…

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Spooky State House

Rhode Island’s stunning capital building will be the stage for the return of Spooky State House on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. This event is free and open to the public. Trick-or-treat at the Rhode Island State House, explore the building, meet…

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