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      • Bandstand
      • Betsey Williams Cottage
      • Botanical Center
      • Carousel Village
      • Clark Dalrymple Boathouse
      • Gateway Center
      • Japanese Garden
      • Lovers Retreat Bridge
      • Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
      • Roger Williams Park Zoo
      • Temple To Music
      • The Casino
      • Victorian Rose Garden
    • Things to Do
      • Ball Fields
      • Bike Park
      • Boating
      • Conversation Nooks
      • Little Free Libraries
      • Playgrounds
      • Tennis
      • Walking Paths & Trails
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Free summer concert season is off to a great start at RWP! We grooved to the sounds of @etiennejazz and his band a couple weeks ago with FirstWorks, and here`s what we have lined up next:

@thegroovalottos are in town for the second @firstworksri Summer Beats concert (and last one here at RWP) this Friday, July 24, at the Boathouse Lawn. Come for the Creative Conversation happening at 5 PM and Food Truck Friday with @pvd_foodtruckevents, and stay for the concert at 6!

Come back this Saturday, July 25 for @kotokobrass, presented in partnership with @pvdworldmusic! Bring a blanket or chairs to set up on the Boathouse Lawn; concert starts at 6 PM.

The @riphilharmonic presents Outstanding Overtures for this year`s Summer Pops Concert at the Temple to Music! Join us on Wednesday, August 5 (rain date August 6) for an evening of theater, film, and classical music favorites!

Visit our calendar (link in bio) for more information about these events and more!

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Free summer concert season is off to a great start at RWP! We grooved to the sounds of @etiennejazz and his band a couple weeks ago with FirstWorks, and here's what we have lined up next:

@thegroovalottos are in town for the second @firstworksri Summer Beats concert (and last one here at RWP) this Friday, July 24, at the Boathouse Lawn. Come for the Creative Conversation happening at 5 PM and Food Truck Friday with @pvd_foodtruckevents, and stay for the concert at 6!

Come back this Saturday, July 25 for @kotokobrass, presented in partnership with @pvdworldmusic! Bring a blanket or chairs to set up on the Boathouse Lawn; concert starts at 6 PM.

The @riphilharmonic presents Outstanding Overtures for this year's Summer Pops Concert at the Temple to Music! Join us on Wednesday, August 5 (rain date August 6) for an evening of theater, film, and classical music favorites!

Visit our calendar (link in bio) for more information about these events and more!

Next up in the FirstWorks Summer Beats concert series: The GroovaLottos! We`re so excited to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring this Grammy-nominated Soul-funk Afrobeats jam band to the Boathouse Lawn this Friday, July 24!

⏰ Arrive early for a pre-show Creative Conversation at 5 PM with Mwalim Daphunkee Professor and The ZYG of @thegroovalottos and FirstWorks` Christopher Hoyt.
🌭 Grab a bite to eat across the street at Carousel Village for Food Truck Friday with @pvd_foodtruckevents, which runs 5-8:30 PM!
💃 Find a spot on the Boathouse Lawn for the show at 6 PM, and don`t be afraid to get up and dance!

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
@providencetourism
@banknewport
@gocollette
@nefa_1976
@risca1967
@rhodeisland
@poder102fm

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Next up in the FirstWorks Summer Beats concert series: The GroovaLottos! We're so excited to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring this Grammy-nominated Soul-funk Afrobeats jam band to the Boathouse Lawn this Friday, July 24!

⏰ Arrive early for a pre-show Creative Conversation at 5 PM with Mwalim Daphunkee Professor and The ZYG of @thegroovalottos and FirstWorks' Christopher Hoyt.
🌭 Grab a bite to eat across the street at Carousel Village for Food Truck Friday with @pvd_foodtruckevents, which runs 5-8:30 PM!
💃 Find a spot on the Boathouse Lawn for the show at 6 PM, and don't be afraid to get up and dance!

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
@providencetourism 
@banknewport 
@gocollette 
@nefa_1976 
@risca1967 
@rhodeisland 
@poder102fm

Tomorrow, Safer Communities for Justice hosts Peace Day in the Park! Join them for an afternoon of unity, healing, and community connection. Enjoy live performances, inspiring speakers, family-friendly fun, and a day dedicated to bringing people together in peace and solidarity. Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the Peace Bench, dedicated to survivors of violence and presented by Safer Communities for Justice. Bring your family, friends, and positive energy as we stand together for unity, hope, and safer communities for all.

🕊 Peace Day in the Park 🌳
July 18, 12-4 PM
RWP Boathouse
Free and open to the public!

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Tomorrow, Safer Communities for Justice hosts Peace Day in the Park! Join them for an afternoon of unity, healing, and community connection. Enjoy live performances, inspiring speakers, family-friendly fun, and a day dedicated to bringing people together in peace and solidarity. Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the Peace Bench, dedicated to survivors of violence and presented by Safer Communities for Justice. Bring your family, friends, and positive energy as we stand together for unity, hope, and safer communities for all. 

🕊 Peace Day in the Park 🌳
July 18, 12-4 PM
RWP Boathouse
Free and open to the public!

Etienne Charles and his band showed us a fantastic time last Friday showcasing Gullah Roots! We were so thrilled to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring you the first Summer Beats concert of the summer here at RWP!

Shout-out to @melaine.mp3 and @jpittswiley for hosting an inspiring Creative Conversation with @etiennejazz before the show!

Get ready for another night of dancing when The Groovalottos are in town next Friday, July 24, at the Boathouse Lawn. 💃

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Etienne Charles and his band showed us a fantastic time last Friday showcasing Gullah Roots! We were so thrilled to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring you the first Summer Beats concert of the summer here at RWP!

Shout-out to @melaine.mp3 and @jpittswiley for hosting an inspiring Creative Conversation with @etiennejazz before the show!

Get ready for another night of dancing when The Groovalottos are in town next Friday, July 24, at the Boathouse Lawn. 💃

The first Gentle Yoga in the Park session is this evening! 🧘

Yoga with Ellary Gamache (@ocean_state_ellary) takes place every Monday at 6 PM starting July 13. Bring your yoga mat, comfy clothes, and open mind to relax in the shade of the historic Sycamore tree in front of the Betsey Williams Cottage. This 18+ class intends to be an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming space for all bodies – no experience necessary!

Free weekly classes take place Mondays through Sept. 7 (except Aug. 31), weather depending; no sign-up needed. Follow us for updates!

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The first Gentle Yoga in the Park session is this evening! 🧘

Yoga with Ellary Gamache (@ocean_state_ellary) takes place every Monday at 6 PM starting July 13. Bring your yoga mat, comfy clothes, and open mind to relax in the shade of the historic Sycamore tree in front of the Betsey Williams Cottage. This 18+ class intends to be an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming space for all bodies – no experience necessary!

Free weekly classes take place Mondays through Sept. 7 (except Aug. 31), weather depending; no sign-up needed. Follow us for updates!
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