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First Free Saturdays for PVD residents at Roger Williams Park. Free admission to Botanical Center, Museum of Natural History & Zoo.

Free First Saturdays In The Park

Featured Free First Saturdays In The Park
Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence

Come and visit your favorite attractions. The RWP Zoo, the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, and The RWP Botanical Center offer free admission to all city of Providence residents, every first Saturday! Bring your proof of residency and enjoy!!    

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Promotional graphic for free soil testing at Roger Williams Park, featuring a cartoon worm and green plants.

Free Monthly Soil Testing

Featured Free Monthly Soil Testing
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence

Free Monthly Soil Testing April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, October 3 from 10 AM-1 PM During (Free) First Saturdays at the Botanical Center in Roger Williams Park […]

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Poison Plant Tour & Skelly Hunt

Featured Poison Plant Tour & Skelly Hunt
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence

Poison Plant Tour & Skelly Hunt October 1 - October 31 RWP Botanical Center Ditch the crowds and get your spooky science on by learning about plants that'll make your Halloween potions pop! Then, go on a Skelly Head safari (don't worry, they won't bite... hard) throughout the Center. Gnomevember fans, this is your warm-up […]

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence

Planetarium Shows Sky Views Planetarium Show: Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm | Daily at 1pm starting on Monday, June 29 Journey to the Stars Planetarium Show: Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm starting July 5 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Audience: General (children must be age 4+) Cost: $5 (includes Museum admission) | Museum Members: Free | Free first Saturday for Providence residents with […]

$5

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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Featured Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Roger Williams Park Zoo

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular October 1 – November 1, 6-10:30 PM Roger Williams Park Zoo Prime Night (Fri-Sun) Tickets: $23 for adults, $19 for children 2-12, FREE for toddlers 1 and under […]

$20 – $23

Whether you`re a mom, or appreciate a mom in your life, we want to see you at a film screening of No Country for Mothers on October 22 at 6 PM!

Roger Williams Park Conservancy is hosting a screening of this impactful documentary created by @momsfirstus about what motherhood looks like in America today, at the @rwpbotanicalcenter.

Joining us for the screening and a Q&A panel after the film are representatives from local organizations @collectiveactionri, @rikidscount, and @unitedwayri. This open dialogue and opportunity for resource-sharing is designed to embody the film`s premise: that motherhood in America is not a private struggle but a collective one.

This event is free and open to the public! Learn more and RSVP online (link in bio): https://www.rwpconservancy.org/event/film-screening-of-no-country-for-mothers/

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Whether you're a mom, or appreciate a mom in your life, we want to see you at a film screening of No Country for Mothers on October 22 at 6 PM! Roger Williams Park Conservancy is hosting a screening of this impactful documentary created by @momsfirstus about what motherhood looks like in America today, at the @rwpbotanicalcenter. Joining us for the screening and a Q&A panel after the film are representatives from local organizations @collectiveactionri, @rikidscount, and @unitedwayri. This open dialogue and opportunity for resource-sharing is designed to embody the film's premise: that motherhood in America is not a private struggle but a collective one. This event is free and open to the public! Learn more and RSVP online (link in bio): https://www.rwpconservancy.org/event/film-screening-of-no-country-for-mothers/

Calling all beginning and aspiring photographers: join us for a fun and informative fall foliage mobile photography workshop, where Roger Williams Park will be your subject!

Local photographer and RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) will offer his expertise and instruction before encouraging participants to explore and apply newly learned techniques to capture the beauty of the Park during the fall season! All you need is the camera on your phone.

This workshop is open to ages 10+, and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This limited-capacity event is capped at 15 people, so RSVP to reserve your ticket before they run out (link in bio)!

📷 This Saturday, October 10
🍂 10 AM – 12 PM
🍁 Meet outside the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse

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Calling all beginning and aspiring photographers: join us for a fun and informative fall foliage mobile photography workshop, where Roger Williams Park will be your subject! Local photographer and RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808) will offer his expertise and instruction before encouraging participants to explore and apply newly learned techniques to capture the beauty of the Park during the fall season! All you need is the camera on your phone. This workshop is open to ages 10+, and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This limited-capacity event is capped at 15 people, so RSVP to reserve your ticket before they run out (link in bio)! 📷 This Saturday, October 10 🍂 10 AM – 12 PM 🍁 Meet outside the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse

Tomorrow is the official start of WALKtober at Roger Williams Park!

All month long, every step counts toward your chance to win fun prizes! Keep track of your steps using the free STRAVA app (or method of your choice), and submit your MILEstone achievements of 6, 13.1, and 26.2 miles for a chance to win free tickets to the @rwpbotanicalcenter, @rwpzoo Holiday Lights, a seasonal Family Skating pass at the @providencerink, or park swag.

Hit the RWP trails for your daily walk, and get extra steps in by signing up for these events with @rwpmuseum, @stormwaterinnovationcenter, and our Friday Partner Peace Walks with @nonviolenceinstitute! Learn more and sign up by following the link in bio.

We`re excited to present Walktober in partnership with @pvdparks and AARP Rhode Island.

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Tomorrow is the official start of WALKtober at Roger Williams Park! All month long, every step counts toward your chance to win fun prizes! Keep track of your steps using the free STRAVA app (or method of your choice), and submit your MILEstone achievements of 6, 13.1, and 26.2 miles for a chance to win free tickets to the @rwpbotanicalcenter, @rwpzoo Holiday Lights, a seasonal Family Skating pass at the @providencerink, or park swag. Hit the RWP trails for your daily walk, and get extra steps in by signing up for these events with @rwpmuseum, @stormwaterinnovationcenter, and our Friday Partner Peace Walks with @nonviolenceinstitute! Learn more and sign up by following the link in bio. We're excited to present Walktober in partnership with @pvdparks and AARP Rhode Island.
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1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

The Roger Williams Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 47-4414743.
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