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March 27-30 Providence Culinary Collective

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Providence Culinary Collective, alongside the inaugural Rhode Island Wine Experience produced in partnership with RMO PR, will feature a standout collection of events, including signature tastings, demos, and specially curated paired dinners honoring the city’s culinary legacy.

Wine pouring

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.

Drone photo of the Providence skyline

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.

WaterFire Providence

Attractions

Search our directory of attractions, museums, and other things to do in the Providence and Warwick area.

Monkey at Roger Williams Park Zoo

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

Yoga at Temple to Music

Roger Williams Park

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. 

Historic Providence

Events in Providence

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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 Pride Article Image - Family Traveller

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.

Waterplace Park

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.

Shoppers stroll past popular boutiques on Westminster Street in Providence

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.

Tours and Excursions