Family Fun in Providence
Head to Providence and explore one of the nation's best zoos, let imaginations run wild at the children's museum, or ice skate in the center of downtown Providence. Take a look below for a variety of fun things to do with kids of all ages.
Lumina Lights Up Downtown Providence
After the buzz of the holiday season, it can be tempting to hunker down and hibernate at home for the next few months. But this year, the Downtown Providence Park Network is giving you a reason to get out and explore downtown with Lumina, a citywide light festival from Feb. 1–17. Lumina features…
Funda Fest
Saturday - January 18th
Between 12PM-3PM
Funda Across Rhode Island (F.A.R.)
FREE
Locations in Westerly, Woonsocket, Pawtucket, Newport and South County.
Chill PVD
Experience the warmth and charm of timeless New England holiday traditions, along with Providence's sophisticated arts, culinary and shopping scenes. Plus, Providence has plenty of indoor and outdoor fun throughout the winter.
Bumper Cars at the Rink
the BankNewport City Center now has ice bumper cars! Providence is the third city in the country, first in New England and first outdoor rink to offer this all-ages entertainment.
Top Things To Do With Tweens
Coming up with fun things to do with tweens during school break can be tricky — they're too cool for “little kid stuff” and too young to go out alone with their friends. Here are some suggestions to keep both you and your tweens happy. Be sure to check with individual businesses to see if reservations are required.
Museums & Historic Attractions
Battleship Cove
- 5 Water Street
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- 101 Ferry Road
Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon
- One Patriot Place
International Tennis Hall of Fame
- 194 Bellevue Avenue
John Brown House Museum
- 52 Power Street
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
- Roger Williams Park
Museum of Work & Culture
- 42 South Main Street
New Bedford Whaling Museum
- 18 Johnny Cake Hill
Newport Mansions of the Preservation Society
- 424 Bellevue Avenue
RISD Museum
- 224 Benefit Street
Roger Williams National Memorial
- 282 North Main Street
Tomaquag Museum
- 390 Summit Rd
Touro Synagogue
- 85 Touro St
Family-Friendly Events
Goat Hike
- Gather Farm
- Jan 26, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
Winter Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Jan 26, 2025 - Feb 1, 2025
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Jan 27, 2025 - Jan 18, 2027
Epic Family Fun: Monster Jam is Coming to Providence
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
Lumina
- Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025
Saturday Night Laughs @ The Industrious Spirit Company
- Feb 1, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
Flea at Farm Fresh Market Hall!
- Farm Fresh RI
- Feb 2, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
Outdoor Adventures Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park
- Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
- Feb 2, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025
Discovery Tykes
- Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
- Feb 7, 2025 - Mar 7, 2025
Outdoor Adventures Plant Walks in Roger Williams Park
- Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
- Feb 8, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025
Providence Children's Film Festival
- Providence Children's Film Festival
- Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
75th Annual RI Home Show
- Rhode Island Convention Center
- Apr 10, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
Rhode Island Comic Con
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025