Arts, Culture, Community
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Drop in Chess at Roger Williams Park Wednesdays at 5:30 - 6:30 Meet on the Boathouse Lawn Join our instructor Sam as we learn and play chess! Recommended for ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Check Instagram for possible schedule changes & weather cancellations! |
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Sunset at Long Wave Fridays, October 3 & 10, 6-7 PM Bonus Mini Groves Sunset Event: Friday, October 17, 6-7 PM! Meet near the Rose Garden Come for the light-up spectacle, stay for live music! Join us for Sunset Under Long Wave, a chance to hang out and appreciate local creatives, featuring live music by […] |
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Storytime in the Garden with Chris 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM Join Chris at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center for a special storytime. Chris will be leading a storytime every 1st and 3rd Saturday! The reading will be followed by a fun and interactive activity in our Little Sprouts Play Area. Storytime is […] 
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Books, Brilliance, Black Women Saturday, October 4, 1-4 PM The Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park Join us for an inspiring afternoon of literature and conversation, founded by Dr. Quamee Andrade and hosted by Yetunde Akinsulire. Enjoy live panel discussions, book signings, and opportunities to purchase featured works. 
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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Greenhouse Jazz Sunday, October 5, 12-2 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Greenhouse Jazz with trumpeter Vincent Ama happens every other Sunday. Stroll through the greenhouses listening to Vincent’s trumpet jazz or sit and listen a while. Free with Admission.Vincent Ama is a Providence-based musician, artist, and poet. Find him on Instagram (@Vincent_ama).
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Greenhouse Impressionism Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Fall & Winter Sessions Available by Registration The Botanical Center's weekly art class series returns for the fall and winter! Spend your Fridays with Jeneanne Lunn, local artist and a master in color. NOTE: This event is part of a series; registration for the entire session (see below) […]
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Sunset at Long Wave Fridays, October 3 & 10, 6-7 PM Bonus Mini Groves Sunset Event: Friday, October 17, 6-7 PM! Meet near the Rose Garden Come for the light-up spectacle, stay for live music! Join us for Sunset Under Long Wave, a chance to hang out and appreciate local creatives, featuring live music by […] |
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Fall Mobile Photography Workshop Saturday, October 11, 10-11 AM Clark Dalrymple Boathouse at Roger Williams Park Register online for this free event – maximum capacity of 15 people! Roger Williams Park Conservancy invites beginning and aspiring photographers to capture the autumn foliage. Join us for a fun and informative in-person workshop, where Roger Williams […] 
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Hands-On Bonsai Workshop Saturday, October 11, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Learn the ancient art of bonsai and take it home during the Hands-On Bonsai Workshop at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! We welcome you to relax in our greenhouse and explore the ancient art of bonsai. In this workshop, you’ll get […]
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Rooting at the Rose Garden: An Hour of Presence & Gratitude Friday, October 17, 6-7 PM The Rose Garden at Roger Williams Park As the sun begins to set, you're invited to step into a soft, sacred space beneath open sky—a time to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect with what anchors you. For […] |
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Storytime in the Garden with Chris 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM Join Chris at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center for a special storytime. Chris will be leading a storytime every 1st and 3rd Saturday! The reading will be followed by a fun and interactive activity in our Little Sprouts Play Area. Storytime is […] 
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New England Extravaganza: Elements of the East Coast Saturday, October 18, 2:00-8:00 PM The Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park Experience an unforgettable fashion showcase celebrating the creativity of local designers, artists, and performers. Celebrate incredible regional talent and support a one-of-a-kind cultural event right here in Providence! |
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Books & Banter Book Club Sunday, October 19 at 11 AM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Meet author Stephen B. Casserly during the October Books and Banter, the monthly book club at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. We’re reading Stephen B. Casserly’s “John” TW: Sexual Assault While living in the woods and struggling with daily […]
Greenhouse Jazz Sunday, October 19, 12-2 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Greenhouse Jazz with trumpeter Vincent Ama happens every other Sunday. Stroll through the greenhouses listening to Vincent’s trumpet jazz or sit and listen a while. Free with Admission.Vincent Ama is a Providence-based musician, artist, and poet. Find him on Instagram (@Vincent_ama).
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Betsey Williams Cottage Open House Fridays, October 17-November 28, 10 AM - 3 PM Betsey Williams Cottage Step back in time to explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of […] |
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The Lost Park Tour Tuesday, October 28, 10 AM-12 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Go back in time with Museum of Natural History and Planetarium docent Mike McGinity on a walking tour through Roger Williams Park. Long lost park treasures and missing monuments will be revisited at their original locations in this […]
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Drop in Chess at Roger Williams Park Wednesdays at 5-6 PM Meet on the Boathouse Lawn Join our instructor Sam as we learn and play chess! Recommended for ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Check Instagram for possible schedule changes & weather cancellations! |
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Betsey Williams Cottage Open House Fridays, October 17-November 28, 10 AM - 3 PM Betsey Williams Cottage Step back in time to explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of […] 
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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 […] |
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Gnome-vember Tuesday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM, November 1-30 RWP Botanical Center The gnomes are back! From November 1-30, over 60 gnomes are finding their favorite hiding spots in the Botanical Center. The search begins. Find the golden gnome for a prize!
Storytime in the Garden with Chris 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM Join Chris at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center for a special storytime. Chris will be leading a storytime every 1st and 3rd Saturday! The reading will be followed by a fun and interactive activity in our Little Sprouts Play Area. Storytime is […]
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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