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Planetarium Show at the RWP Museum of Natural History Daily @ 1 PM Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission […] 
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Sunday Stroll Sunday, August 31, 9:30am-10:30am Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join us for a guided walk in Roger Williams Park to enjoy nature and history. All skill levels are welcome. Binoculars are not required but encouraged for animal sightings. Walk meets at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium.
$3
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2 events,
Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HERE Wednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, […] 
Drop in Chess at Roger Williams Park Wednesdays at 6:30 - 7:30 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!
Free
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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) […]
$75 – $90
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park Every Friday, April 18th – September 26th 5:00 – 8:30 pm End your week with some of the best local food trucks at Carousel Village! Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from an ever-changing rotation of more than 15 food trucks each week. Enjoy […]
Free
Movies in the Park First Fridays at Sunset on the Boathouse Lawn Live Music, free popcorn come join in the free fun! 5/2 - The Goonies @7:45 6/6 - Peter Pan, Start @8:15 7/10 - The Princess Bride (Note July 10th is the 2nd Thursday)@8:20 8/1 - The Pirates, Band of Misfits @8:00 9/5 - Pirates […]
Free
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7 events,
First Saturday Family Walks 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Meet in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse. Join us for a scenic walk in Roger Williams Park on the first Saturday of every month, rain or shine. All ages and abilities, and stroller friendly! Meet in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse. Dress for the […]
Free
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 […] Planetarium Show at the RWP Museum of Natural History Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. […] |
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2 events,
Planetarium Show at the RWP Museum of Natural History Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. […] 
Greenhouse Jazz Sunday, September 7, 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).
Free
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2 events,
Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HERE Wednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, […] 
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Join or Die Film Screening September 10, 5:30-7:30 PM Roger Williams Park Casino A film about why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it. Directed by Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis, Join or Die follows the story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary […] |
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1 event,
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park Every Friday, April 18th – September 26th 5:00 – 8:30 pm End your week with some of the best local food trucks at Carousel Village! Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from an ever-changing rotation of more than 15 food trucks each week. Enjoy […]
Free
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5 events,
Nature Walks RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Saturday, Sept 13, 10am-11am Saturday, Oct 18, 10am-11am Saturday, Nov 15, 10am-11am Saturday, Dec 20, 10am-11am Join the Museum Collections Curator for a walk around Roger Williams Park and learn about the various birds, insects and flowering plants that make up our local environment. Binoculars are not required but encouraged for animal sightings. Recommended for all ages. Walks meet at […]
$3
Planetarium Show at the RWP Museum of Natural History Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. […] 
Community Garden Workday September 13, 12-3 PM (second Saturdays) Roger Williams Botanical Garden Come volunteer! Go for a stroll in the park, pack a lunch, and hang around for the monthly Community Garden workday. Every month features a different educational piece, too. As a reminder: wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and bring your […]
Free
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2 events,
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Books and Banter: Book Club September 14, 11 AM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center New Book Club pick! “The Rarest Fruit” by Gaëlle Bélem is an auto fiction based on the true story of Edmond Albius—an orphaned slave raised by botanist Ferréol Beaumont in 19th-century La Réunion. Edmond unlocks the secrets to revolutionizing the vanilla […] Planetarium Show at the RWP Museum of Natural History Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. […] |
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3 events,
Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HERE Wednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, […] 
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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RWP Museum Concert Under the Stars Wednesday, September 17, at 6:30pm RWP Museum of Natural History Join musicians Cathy Clasper-Torch and Shelley Katsh under the stars in the Cormack planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park. Enjoy deep, nourishing, soul-feeding music and profound heart-breaking melodies from a diversity of musical traditions under […]
$10
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1 event,
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park Every Friday, April 18th – September 26th 5:00 – 8:30 pm End your week with some of the best local food trucks at Carousel Village! Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from an ever-changing rotation of more than 15 food trucks each week. Enjoy […]
Free
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7 events,
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September 2025 Providence Birding Adventure Saturday, September 20 at 9 AM Register online for exact location Join naturalists from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the Providence Urban Wildlife Conservation Partnership for a free bird banding demonstration in Roger Williams Park on Saturday, September 20, at 9:00 am. Learn about how bird banding helps […] 
RWP Museum Astronomy Adventures Weekend September 20 – 21 Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join us for cosmic discovery at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Astronomy Adventures Weekend! Explore the mysteries of our galaxy and beyond through exciting activities and planetarium shows. Weekend Museum Astronomy Fun: 10am-4pm: Enjoy space-themed craft, challenge yourself with […]
$5
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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RWP Museum Astronomy Adventures Weekend September 20 – 21 Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Join us for cosmic discovery at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Astronomy Adventures Weekend! Explore the mysteries of our galaxy and beyond through exciting activities and planetarium shows. Weekend Museum Astronomy Fun: 10am-4pm: Enjoy space-themed craft, challenge yourself with […]
$5
Planetarium Show at the RWP Museum of Natural History Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. […]
Greenhouse Jazz Sunday, September 21, 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).
Free
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1 event,
Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HERE Wednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, […] |
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3 events,
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park Every Friday, April 18th – September 26th 5:00 – 8:30 pm End your week with some of the best local food trucks at Carousel Village! Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from an ever-changing rotation of more than 15 food trucks each week. Enjoy […]
Free
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adults Value Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adults Member Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets September 26 - November 2 6:00-10:30 PM This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: […]
$20 – $23
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides Open Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PM Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance) Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a glowing dreamscape every night during fall. Tickets are purchased upon arrival at […]
$8 – $12
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7 events,
Betsey Williams Cottage Open House September 27 and November 1, 10-11 AM Presented by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 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 […]
Free
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City of Providence Touch-A-Truck Event Saturday, September 27, 10 AM - 2 PM Roger Williams Park Carousel Village September is National Preparedness Month! Join the Providence Emergency Management Agency and the rest of the Providence Public Safety Team for a fun-filled, family-friendly event featuring unique and exciting vehicles to check out up close. Touch-a-Truck provides […] Planetarium Show at the RWP Museum of Natural History Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. […] |
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Rain Harvest Festival Sunday, September 28, 11 AM – 2 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Pavilion Presented by the Stormwater Innovation Center The Rain Harvest Festival is a free community event in Roger Williams Park celebrating art, music, and the importance of clean water in our communities. The event celebrates the Providence Parks Department’s […]
Free
Planetarium Show at the RWP Museum of Natural History Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adults Value Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adults Member Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets September 26 - November 2 6:00-10:30 PM This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: […]
$20 – $23
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3 events,
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adults Value Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adults Member Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets September 26 - November 2 6:00-10:30 PM This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: […]
$20 – $23
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides Open Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PM Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance) Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a glowing dreamscape every night during fall. Tickets are purchased upon arrival at […]
$8 – $12
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4 events,
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Statuary Stroll: Walk in Roger Williams Park Tuesday, September 30, 10:00am-12:00pm RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Roger Williams Park’s landscape is beautiful with its green trees and shrubs abounding – a wonderful time to explore its historic statuary art as we walk! Museum docent Mike McGinity will guide us through a wealth of […]
$3
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adults Value Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adults Member Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets September 26 - November 2 6:00-10:30 PM This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: […]
$20 – $23
Family Fun Nights at Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular September 30 and October 1, 6-8 PM Roger Williams Park Zoo Enjoy meet & greets with your favorite blue dog, iconic mouse duo, mischievous little blue alien, and rescue pup before hopping on the pumpkin trail on September 30 and October 1. This event is 6:00 – 8:00 pm and included […]
$16 – $20
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5 events,
Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HERE Wednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts. Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts. Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, […]
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!
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adults Value Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adults Member Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets September 26 - November 2 6:00-10:30 PM This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: […]
$20 – $23
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2 events,
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adults Value Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adults Member Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets September 26 - November 2 6:00-10:30 PM This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: […]
$20 – $23
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides Open Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PM Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance) Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a glowing dreamscape every night during fall. Tickets are purchased upon arrival at […]
$8 – $12
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3 events,
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 […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition Prime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adults Value Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adults Member Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets September 26 - November 2 6:00-10:30 PM This fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: […]
$20 – $23
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides Open Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PM Roger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance) Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a glowing dreamscape every night during fall. Tickets are purchased upon arrival at […]
$8 – $12
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10 events,
First Saturday Family Walks 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Meet in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse. Join us for a scenic walk in Roger Williams Park on the first Saturday of every month, rain or shine. All ages and abilities, and stroller friendly! Meet in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse. Dress for the […]
Free
RWP Museum Observe the Moon Weekend Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5 Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Register online Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park for International Observe the Moon Weekend! This global event invites citizens around the world to observe and learn more about our Moon. Visitors of […]
$5
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 […] |
