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 Things To Do
Educational and entertaining, Providence has plenty of attractions, events and things to do for the whole family.
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.
PVD Food Truck Events
Highlights
Providence Ghost Tours
Discover Providence, RI's paranormal side with Providence Ghost Tours! We host at least one tour a day and are available for private tours for larger groups.
Providence River Boat
Explore the best of Providence on our award-winning boat tours!
Gather Glass and Ice Cream Bar
Experience the creative world of Gather Glass and Ice Cream Bar. Take a glass blowing class with one of our master glass makers or make your own ice cream from scratch at a cooking class with one of our world class chefs.
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
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 19, 2027
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Apr 21, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
Return of the Dinosaurs
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Apr 21, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025
Springtime Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Apr 21, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
- Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025
Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park
- Apr 24, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Apr 25, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
La Tempestad — The Tempest
- Trinity Rep
- Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Apr 21, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
Providence Ghost Tour
- Apr 21, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Springtime Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Apr 21, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Wayfinding _ Lisa Perez
- Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025
2025 Members Open Exhibition: Flights of Imagination
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 22, 2025 - May 11, 2025
The Bristol Art Museum's Flights of Imagination
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 22, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Apr 21, 2025 - Mar 11, 2026
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 19, 2027
Spring Afternoon Tea
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 22, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park
- Apr 24, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Apr 25, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 19, 2027
Providence Ghost Tour
- Apr 21, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Springtime Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Apr 21, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Trivia with Comedian Host Brad Pierce
- The Patio on Broadway
- Apr 21, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
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.