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.
Experience Rhode Island Tours
When you are ready to see the best of Rhode Island, come with us! Featuring Discover Providence, Rhode Island in a Day, Autumn in New England, and over 50 other outings, we want to show you what's great about the Ocean State!
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
Historic Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 20, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- May 20, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
Return of the Dinosaurs
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- May 20, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025
Springtime Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- May 20, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park
- May 22, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Food Truck Friday Blackstone Valley
- May 23, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- May 23, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Weekend Goat Hikes at Gather Farm
- Gather Farm
- May 23, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Explore Providence Scavenger Hunt
- Experience Rhode Island Tours
- May 24, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Historic Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 20, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- May 20, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
Providence Ghost Tour
- May 20, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Rising Seas in Bristol: An Artist's View
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- May 20, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
Springtime Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- May 20, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- May 21, 2025 - Jun 11, 2025
Underground Comedy @ Medici
- May 22, 2025 - May 7, 2026
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- May 20, 2025 - Mar 11, 2026
Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park
- May 22, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Food Truck Friday Blackstone Valley
- May 23, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- May 23, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Comedy BRUNCH Tour!
- Comedy Bus
- May 24, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show - Providence, RI
- May 24, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025
Providence Ghost Tour
- May 20, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Springtime Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- May 20, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- May 22, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026
Underground Comedy @ Medici
- May 22, 2025 - May 7, 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.