Family Fun Events

Starts at Sunset started in 2023 and is a community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge. This unique activation invites artists and observers to experience a night of immersive placemaking set against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset. WaterFire volunteers will be illuminating the bridge with the glow of five braziers. Presented by the Providence Tourism Council Thursday, July 9 - Sunset (8:22 PM) to 10:00 PM Thursday, September 17 - Sunset (6:51 PM) to 9:00 PM Thursday, October 29 - Sunset (5:44 PM) to 9:00 PM Thursday, December 31 - Sunset (5:30 PM) to 9:00 PM

Join us indoors for the Flea at Farm Fresh Market Hall from November through the Holidays with 75+ local indie makers, artisans, vintage vendors, food trucks, hot fresh local coffee and spirits, craft beer and cocktails, ice cream, baked goods, and more at Farm Fresh RI. Every Sunday, starting November 1 from 11 am - 3 pm through December 20 plus Black Friday Night, November 27 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm! Free to enter and park. No tickets necessary. Farm Fresh Market Hall, 10 Sims Ave, PVD. More info and apply at providenceflea.com.

The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS) proudly presents the 44th Annual National Black Storytelling Festival & Conference, to be held in Warwick, Rhode Island. This year’s theme, Unbreakable Spirit: Telling Our Story, 250 Years and Beyond, honors the enduring strength, cultural richness, and intergenerational legacy of Black storytelling in America.For over four decades, NABS has gathered tellers and listeners from across the African diaspora to celebrate our oral traditions through performance, fellowship, education, and community building. This year’s festival, co-hosted by Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS), promises to be a powerful homecoming of voices, featuring dynamic storytelling concerts, workshops, youth programs, scholarly discussions, sacred rituals, and unforgettable cultural experiences.

Rhode Island's premier pop culture event returns to the Amica Mutual Pavilion and the Rhode Island Convention Center. This three-day event features guests from the hottest properties, like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, LOTR and others. Fans can meet the biggest names in voice acting, animation and comic book art. Vendors, panels, games and cosplay all round out this pop culture celebration!

WaterFire is a multisensory experience that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. This series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of Downtown Providence entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music.Onshore programming and vendors open at 4:30 PM

The Providence Friars men's basketball team represents Providence College in NCAA Division I competition.

Kick off the holiday season at Track 15! Join us on Friday, November 27, from 4–7 pm for our festive Tree Lighting celebration. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer, delicious food and drinks, and live performances by Rhode Island carolers VoX – Voices of Christmas, filling the food hall with the sounds of the season. Gather your friends and family, grab a bite and a hot cocoa from the bar, and celebrate the magic of the holidays as we light up the tree!When: Friday, November 27, 4–7 pmWhere: Track 15, Providence, RILive music: VoX – Voices of Christmas

Get ready to explore, experiment and create during STEAM Month at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park! Discover the fun of science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on activities and creative challenges for the whole family. Build, test, explore and see where curiosity takes you! Weekend Activities- 10am-4pm: STEAM Family Fun Build a bridge, create colorful patterns, test your engineering skills and put your observation skills to the test with a special STEAM Museum Quest. Cost: Free with Museum admission. Museum admission is $2. Free for Museum Members and children under age 4. 12:30-1:30pm: Plasma Globe Demonstration. See electricity in action and watch glowing streams of light dance inside a plasma globe during this fun, hands-on science demonstration. Cost: Free with Museum admission. Museum admission is $2. Free for Museum Members and children under age 4. 2pm: Flight Adventures Fulldome Planetarium Show. Discover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes and models fly. Learn about the history and future plans of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators - like YOU! The program is followed by a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium's Zeiss star projector. Planetarium Show Audience: General (children must be age 4+) Cost: Planetarium show ticket (includes museum admission) is $5. Museum Members Free.

Ditch the endless scrolling and the mall-traffic headaches—this year, find your holiday spirit at Sons of Liberty. We’re celebrating our 12th Annual Whiskey Wonderland, and it’s officially the biggest, merriest event in our tasting room history.Join us for a weekend packed with local artisans, craft cocktails, live music, and the best food truck vibes in Rhode Island. Supporting small businesses doesn't just feel good—it powers our community.🗓️ Event Dates & TimesFriday, December 11, 5 PM – 9 PM (21+ only)Saturday, December 12,12 PM – 6 PM (21+ after 5 PM)🎨 30+ Local ArtisansCurated by Field of Artisans, this market showcases the most talented creators from across New England. "The Field" is more than a market; it’s a pop-up community built on creativity and connection.Pro-Tip: Half of our vendors rotate between Friday and Saturday! Come both days to experience an entirely new lineup of unique finds.🍕 Local Food TrucksPVD Food Truck Events is bringing the heat! Grab some comforting seasonal eats specifically chosen to pair perfectly with our winter drink menu.🎶 Live Music ScheduleGet ready to groove while you shop. We’re finalizing a lineup of local musicians who will keep the festive energy high all weekend long. Schedule coming soon!🍹 Seasonal SipsWhether you’re a whiskey purist or a cocktail lover, we’ve got you covered with a full menu of:Handcrafted Winter CocktailsFresh Draft Beer & Festive SangriaPremium Mocktails for the sober-curious📝 The Fine PrintAdmission: Free to attend—no tickets required!Families: Welcome on Saturday until 5 PM (21+ only after 5 PM).Pups: We are dog-friendly for leashed, well-behaved pups, though we recommend leaving them home due to the large crowds (service animals always welcome).Policy: No outside food or alcohol permitted.Stay tuned for more details! Artist Note: Vendor inquiries are handled exclusively through Field of Artisans. Please be wary of scam accounts or spam messages claiming to sell booth space.