5 February Vacation Ideas at RWP

 

February School Vacation is upon us and, with both rainy and warmer weather in the forecast, there is plenty of fun to be had all week long at Roger Williams Park!

  1. Wander Along the Trails

Take in scenic winter views and discover new vistas by exploring the Park’s trail system and walkways.

 

  1. Adventures in STEM

The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium is open daily from 10am-4pm and invites visitors to experiment, tinker, build, observe, problem solve, explore and create with fun, hands-on activities during Adventures in STEM from February 19-23. Conduct experiments to discover density on Monday, investigate humanity’s oldest tools and technology with Brown University’s Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology on Tuesday, and enjoy daily planetarium shows. STEM activities are free with museum admission and planetarium shows are $3.00 and include museum admission.

 

  1. Fairy-Inspired Fun

Escape to the Botanical Center, which is open daily this week from 11am-4pm, and take part in special February school vacation workshops in the Imagination Studio. Explore Sandpainting on Wednesday, February 21, create Nature Wind Chimes on Thursday, February 22, and craft Wonder Wings and Wander Wands on Friday, February 23. All workshops are for ages 6-10 and require pre-registration; check the links for details.

 

  1. Take a Tour

Navigate your way among the Park’s notable trees, art, and historic buildings with a self-guided tour map.

 

  1. Winter Wonder Days

Roger Williams Park Zoo offers half-price admission throughout February during Winter Wonder Days and is open daily from 10am-4pm. Check the Zoo’s website for visiting information.

Help us keep Roger Williams Park beautiful! Sign up for a @savethebayri cleanup on Friday, June 5, 10 AM-12 PM, for a fun way to make a difference at your favorite park, while meeting neighbors and community members! 🌳

Sign up online (see link in bio) – spots fill up fast!
Save these dates for summer fun at Roger Williams Park! We're so excited to be partnering with @firstworksri for another season of Summer Beats Concerts this July – featuring Etienne Charles on July 10 and The GroovaLottos on July 24! 

We also welcome folks to join us and @nonviolenceinstitute for weekly Partner Peace Walks every Friday at noon to connect and build community.

And don't miss out on this summer's Movies in the Park series: Groovin' Summer Movies with @pvdfilmfestival every first Friday!

Stay tuned to learn more, and visit out calendar (link in bio) for even more fun happenings!
It’s officially one month until Rosé in the Roses on June 11! 🌹We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their garden party best – including statement-making headwear! Thank you to all the fashionistas who attended our Fascinator Workshop at the Botanical Center and created some show-stopping floral accessories with the help of instructor Michelle Carden. 

Even if you missed the workshop, you have full permission to get creative with your Rosé look! Get your tickets by the end of May to enjoy an evening of mingling at the @rwpbotanicalcenter and Rose Maze, delicious bites by Ellie’s Bakery and Morin’s Catering, Mahjong with the @thegildedbirds, entertainment from the @theprovidencedrumtroupe, live music by @luisgilbertord and Ashley Frith, and more! 

Special thanks to our event sponsors: @beacon.bank, @beaulinemedia, Audrey and Ed Clifton, Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman, History and Conservation Associates, @morinscatering, @elliesprov, and @wemakepretend.

https://www.rwpconservancy.org/support/rose-in-the-roses-a-garden-party-fundraiser/
Can it be Friday at Roger Williams Park every day, please? 🥙🍿🎠

This past Friday was especially awesome thanks to a preview show from Ringling featuring talented acrobats, a Movies in the Park screening of The Greatest Showman, and, of course, Food Truck Friday!

Thank you to everyone who made it happen:
@ringling 
@pvd_foodtruckevents 
@pvdfilmfestival 
@rwpzoo 
@pvdparks 

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