The Gateway Center Halloween Anniversary Bash

October 31, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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The Gateway Center Halloween Anniversary Bash

October 31, 3:30-6 PM
The Roger Williams Park Gateway Center and The Museum of Natural History

This free family-friendly event and community celebration will bring Halloween to life with crafts, activities, storytelling, and the much-loved Wicked Walk Doors, where trick-or-treaters can knock on decorated doors and be greeted with candy. Costumes are strongly encouraged!

To make the celebration even more convenient, families can take advantage of a free shuttle service sponsored by Experience Rhode Island, traveling between the two venues throughout the event.

Highlights include:

• At the Museum of Natural History:

o Storytelling with Rhode Island Latino Arts

o Arts and crafts activities

o Exploration of the Museum’s exhibits

• At the Gateway Center:

o Interactive family crafts led by Mini Entrepreneurs of Rhode Island

o Activities designed to inspire young innovators and future entrepreneurs

Wicked Walk Doors will be located here for Trick-or-Treaters

We’re thrilled to bring the community together for a safe, fun, and creative way to celebrate Halloween. With storytelling, crafts, and the beloved Wicked Walk Doors, there’s something for every family to enjoy.

Event Details:

• What: Halloween Anniversary Bash featuring Wicked Walk Doors

• When: October 31st 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

• Where: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center & Museum of Natural History

• Cost: Free and open to the public

• Transportation: Free shuttle service sponsored by Experience Rhode Island

Venue

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Hype Crew will bring a preview of The Greatest Show On Earth® to Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, kicking off this summer’s Movies in the Park series on May 8! You will be treated to a high-energy mini performance featuring a variety of acts, including unicycles, jump rope acrobatics, balancing, and more – all building excitement for @ringling’s return to Providence!

This Friday, grab a bite to eat at 5 PM from one of the amazing food trucks at Carousel Village, and then head over to the Boathouse lawn (just across the street) for the Ringling Bros. preview show at 5:30 PM. Stick around to see The Greatest Showman at 8 PM!

Thank you to our wonderful partners for bringing this fabulous family-friendly spectacle to the park:
@ringling 
@pvd_foodtruckevents 
@pvdfilmfestival 
@rwpzoo 
@pvdparks
Thank you to everyone who came out for PechaKucha Night at the @rwpbotanicalcenter on Wednesday! 

Partner organizations @the_ri_freedom_collective and @bloom_rhode_island, and all the other phenomenal presenters, told inspiring stories that showed the way “out of the woods” — both literally and figuratively!

Thank you @pechakuchapvd for making this happen, @hibarlobar for shaking up drinks, and support from @pvdparks!
Don't miss PechaKucha night TOMORROW at the @rwpbotanicalcenter! The @pechakuchapvd team is partnering with @bloom_rhode_island and @the_ri_freedom_collective to present "Out of the Woods": stories about what it takes to emerge stronger, clearer, and ready to grow, following the PechaKucha format of 20 images for 20 seconds each.

🗓 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ Doors at 7:20 PM, presentations begin at 8:20 PM
🌿 Attendance is free but limited – RSVP online (link in bio) to save a seat!
🥂 Drinks from @hibarlobar 
🎨 Art by @laurapichardo_
Capture the beauty of Roger Williams Park during springtime! All you need is the camera on your phone to join a fun and informative mobile photography workshop led by RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) on Saturday, May 9, 10-11 AM. The workshop is free, but space is limited – follow the link in bio to sign up! 📸🌸
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