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  • Red cottage with open house announcement, Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tree branches in foreground.

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

    Featured Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses
    Betsey Williams Cottage 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses Fridays, 10 AM-3 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Step back in time at the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and once 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 surrounding […]

  • 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, RI, United States

    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!!    

    Free
  • Chris reads a picture book to children during "Storytime with Chris" at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays.

    Storytime in the Garden with Chris

    Featured Storytime in the Garden with Chris
    Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

    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 […]

  • Book club poster featuring "I Who Have Never Known Men" by Jacqueline Harpman, event details, and decorative elements.

    Books and Banter Book Club

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    Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Books and Banter Book Club Sunday, February 8, 11 AM – 12 PM RWP Botanical Center February's book club pick is Jaqueline Harpman’s I Who Have Never Known Men! You've seen it at the bookstores! Back in print for the first time since 1997, I Who Have Never Known Men is an essential addition to […]

  • Red cottage with open house announcement, Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tree branches in foreground.

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

    Featured Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses
    Betsey Williams Cottage 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses Fridays, 10 AM-3 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Step back in time at the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and once 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 surrounding […]

  • Grace Darko sings into a microphone, accompanied by three musicians in a botanical garden setting.

    Jazz Afternoon with The Max Claros Jazz Trio

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    Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Valentines Day Weekend: Jazz Afternoon with The Max Claros Jazz Trio Sunday, February 15, 1-2pm RWP Botanical Center Bring your date to a snazzy Jazz Afternoon at the Botanical Center. Join the Max Claros Trio for an hour of familiar jazz standards and some seasonal tunes. Free with admission to the Botanical Center. About Max […]

  • Red cottage with open house announcement, Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tree branches in foreground.

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

    Featured Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses
    Betsey Williams Cottage 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses Fridays, 10 AM-3 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Step back in time at the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and once 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 surrounding […]

  • Chris reads a picture book to children during "Storytime with Chris" at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays.

    Storytime in the Garden with Chris

    Featured Storytime in the Garden with Chris
    Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

    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 […]

  • Visitors explore the wooden staircase in the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Stained glass windows are visible.

    Museum: From Top to Bottom

    Featured Museum: From Top to Bottom
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Museum: From Top to Bottom Tuesday, January 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, February 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, March 31, 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, April 28, 10:00am-12:00pm RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Explore behind the scenes at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park with docent Mike McGinity. Discover the Museum’s archives and collection storage vaults while learning more […]

    $3
  • A hand holds Mahjong tiles above a table scattered with red tiles and game instructions.

    Mahjong for Beginners at RWP

    Featured Mahjong for Beginners at RWP
    Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Mahjong for Beginners at RWP January 15, February 26, or March 12, 12-2 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? This beginners-only session hosted by The Gilded Bird is the perfect opportunity to learn! Escape the winter blahs and join us at the RWP Botanical Center […]

  • Red cottage with open house announcement, Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tree branches in foreground.

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

    Featured Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses
    Betsey Williams Cottage 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

    Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses Fridays, 10 AM-3 PM RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Step back in time at the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and once 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 surrounding […]

  • Text overlay promotes "Drawing Wild" event at the Museum of Natural History, featuring a detailed bird sketch.

    Drawing Wild From the Collection

    Featured Drawing Wild From the Collection
    Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

    Drawing Wild From the Collection The following Mondays, 1-4 PM: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6 & May 4 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium You will […]

    $35

Even with snow still on the ground, our team is hard at work coming up with programming this spring, summer, and beyond! Help us develop events and activities you want to see at Roger Williams Park by filling out a short programming survey sharing your preferences. Your insights are essential to our process of curating fun and meaningful programming for the communities we serve!

Follow the link in our bio to fill out the survey 🌳

#jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #pvd #providence

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Even with snow still on the ground, our team is hard at work coming up with programming this spring, summer, and beyond! Help us develop events and activities you want to see at Roger Williams Park by filling out a short programming survey sharing your preferences. Your insights are essential to our process of curating fun and meaningful programming for the communities we serve! Follow the link in our bio to fill out the survey 🌳 #jewelofpvd #pvdbackyard #rogerwilliamspark #RWPC #pvd #providence

Take a moment to unwind and spend time with other people during two Mental Health Mornings on the calendar this winter: February 12 and March 14, 9-10 AM.

Join us for an hour of calm in the magical space of the @rwpbotanicalcenter with a relaxed session guided by health expert Sandra Victorino, co-founder of the Latino Mental Health Network of Rhode Island with her own practice. Each session is free, but registration (link in bio) is required to keep the group to a reasonable size.

Hope to see you there!

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Take a moment to unwind and spend time with other people during two Mental Health Mornings on the calendar this winter: February 12 and March 14, 9-10 AM. Join us for an hour of calm in the magical space of the @rwpbotanicalcenter with a relaxed session guided by health expert Sandra Victorino, co-founder of the Latino Mental Health Network of Rhode Island with her own practice. Each session is free, but registration (link in bio) is required to keep the group to a reasonable size. Hope to see you there!

Who needs something to look forward to after digging your car out of the snow this week? 🙋‍♀️ Mark your calendars for June 11, 2026 because our biennial garden party-themed fundraiser is back! Rosé in the Roses is THE can`t-miss event of the year for mingling and raising a glass among gorgeous blooms in the lush @rwpbotanicalcenter – while benefiting the Conservancy`s important work! 🌿🍾

Subscribe to our newsletter list so you can be among the first to know when tickets go on sale!

Interested in sponsoring? Visit the link in our bio to learn how!

#roseintheroses2026 #rogerwilliamspark #rwpc #providence

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Who needs something to look forward to after digging your car out of the snow this week? 🙋‍♀️ Mark your calendars for June 11, 2026 because our biennial garden party-themed fundraiser is back! Rosé in the Roses is THE can't-miss event of the year for mingling and raising a glass among gorgeous blooms in the lush @rwpbotanicalcenter – while benefiting the Conservancy's important work! 🌿🍾 Subscribe to our newsletter list so you can be among the first to know when tickets go on sale! Interested in sponsoring? Visit the link in our bio to learn how! #roseintheroses2026 #rogerwilliamspark #rwpc #providence

We hope everyone is having a safe and fun #snowday with family and friends! ☃️🛷

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We hope everyone is having a safe and fun #snowday with family and friends! ☃️🛷
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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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