Family Fun in Providence
Head to Providence and explore one of the nation's best zoos, let imaginations run wild at the Providence Children's Museum, or check out the activities at The Providence Rink in the center of downtown Providence. Take a look below for a variety of fun things to do with kids of all ages.
Things to Do This February Vacation
Visit Providence this February vacation, where you'll find lots of fun things to do with the whole family. Enjoy half-price admission at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village and see your favorite animals enjoying the winter weather. Explore the Museum of Natural History & Planetarium and then head to The Providence Rink for ice skating or some friendly ice bumper car competition. Better yet, give yourself a break and stay a night or two in one of Providence's convenient hotels.
7 Fun Things To Do This February Vacation
February Vacation is coming up and that means plenty of family fun activities need to be planned. But don't worry, we've got you covered. Here is a list of seven fun places to go this February Vacation in the Providence area. Jump to: Roger Williams Park Zoo Providence Children's Museum Providence…
Winter Fun at Roger Williams Park Zoo!
Winter is one of the best times to visit Roger Williams Park Zoo. You can catch the snow leopards playing, the golden lion tamarins climbing trees in the Faces of the Rainforest exhibit and more. Roger Williams Park Zoo is offering half-price admission for their Winter Wonder Days through Feb. 28.
Frosty Family Amusement in the Providence Area
Some love the cold and snow, and others can’t wait for the warmer weather. Either way, there are so many winter things to do for families in the area. Escape the chill with these incredible indoor activities in and around Providence. Jump to: Dave & Buster's Providence New Bedford Whaling Museum…
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
Gather Farm Goat Hikes
- Gather Farm
- Feb 8, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Glass Blowing Classes
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Feb 8, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Providence Flea at Farm Fresh
- Farm Fresh RI
- Feb 8, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026
Winter Wonder Days - 1/2-Priced Admission
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Feb 8, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Feb 9, 2026 - Jan 31, 2028
Wee-One Wednesdays
- Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
- Feb 11, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
Providence Children's Film Festival
- Providence Children's Film Festival
- Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
February Vacation Week at PCM
- Providence Children's Museum
- Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Hike and Build
- Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
- Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 18, 2026
Lumina
- Feb 19, 2026 - Mar 5, 2026
Storytime with Chris
- Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
- Feb 21, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
2026 NE Saltwater Fishing Show
- Rhode Island Convention Center
- Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
Little City Thrifty
- Mar 7, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
Annual RI Home Show
- Rhode Island Convention Center
- Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Apr 17, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Warwick Food Truck Night - Crowne Plaza
- Crowne Plaza Providence Warwick
- Apr 23, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park
- FoodTrucksIn.com/Food-Truck-Events
- Apr 30, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Food Trucks & Concerts - Chase Farm 2026
- May 25, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Rhode Island Anime Con
- Rhode Island Convention Center
- Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
Ice Cream Social & Food Trucks | Sacred Cow
- The Sacred Cow Ice Cream Shop
- Jun 7, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Food Truck Picnic in the Park
- Jun 14, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026
Food Truck Sunsets at Safe Harbor New England Boatworks
- Jun 20, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026
Foster Fairgrounds Food Truck Night 2026
- Jun 24, 2026 - Aug 19, 2026
Assembly of Food Trucks 2026
- Jun 28, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Rhode Island Comic Con
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Highlighted Things To Do
Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the country (since 1872). The zoo's population numbers nearly 1,000 animals, with some 165 species on display at any given time, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects.
Providence Children's Museum
The Providence Children's Museum presents hands-on exhibit areas and lively programs designed for children ages 1 to 11 that explore the arts, culture, history and science. The museum offers exhibits and programs that are based on the developmental needs of children and embrace a wide range of learning styles and forms of expression.
WaterFire Providence
WaterFire Providence is a series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence. The event occurs several times a month from May to November and has become a "must see" for visitors to the city.
Providence Kayak
Discover Providence at your own pace as you paddle throughout the picturesque bridges, cobblestone walkways and green riverbanks of the Providence and Woonasquatucket Rivers, Riverwalk and Waterplace Park.
Providence Rink
The Providence Rink provides outdoor ice skating for adults and children plus a Subway concession area rink-side. The Providence Rink is available in the winter for private events on full ice, corporate and social outings, school groups, and in the summer as an event center. For all details about the winter ice skating season and the summer event center season,
Mulligan's Island
Adventure awaits at Mulligan’s Island! Imagine a picturesque getaway in the heart of Rhode Island that features every kind of golf experience for every kind of player. From our award winning 60 stall driving range to our Scottish designed 9-Hole Pitch n Putt Course, to Mini-Golf and our Par-3 Executive Golf Course - complete with water hazards and sand traps, we have it all! Our 64-acre Island escape also features baseball and softball batting cages and accommodations for group events.
FUN ALL YEAR – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL
Outdoor Activities & Sports
Despite being an urban capital city, Providence boasts an impressive array of green space and recreational opportunities.