Events for October 16, 2026
Free Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage
Betsey Williams Cottage 1000 Elmwood Avenue, ProvidenceFree Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage in Roger Williams Park Fridays, 10am-3pm Betsey Williams Cottage Step back in time to explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and home to Roger Williamsโ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of […]
Poison Plant Tour & Skelly Hunt
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 […]
Partner Peace Walks
Partner Peace Walks Fridays, 12-1 PM (starting May 15) Meet in front of the Boathouse Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the Nonviolence Institute invite you to join us for Partner Peace Walks every Friday at Roger Williams Park! After a long and challenging winter season, we look forward to welcoming the local community to experience […]
Planetarium Shows
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidencePlanetarium Shows Sky Viewsย Planetarium Show: Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm | Daily at 1pm starting on Monday, June 29 Journey to the Starsย Planetarium Show: Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm starting July 5 RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Audience:ย General (children must be age 4+) Cost:ย $5 (includes Museum admission) |ย Museum Members:ย Free |ย Free first Saturdayย forย Providence residentsย with […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular October 1 โ 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 Value Night (Mon-Thurs) Tickets: $20 for adults, $16 for children 2-12, FREE for toddlers 1 and under Purchase tickets here Roger Williams Park Zooโs Jack-O-Lantern […]
Illuminated Swan Paddleboat Rides 2026
Polo Lake Dock 1000 Elmwood Ave, ProvidenceIlluminated Swan Paddleboat Rides 2026 Open Nightly (weather permitting) October 1 through November 1, 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 […]
Tai Chi Paradigmยฎ Introduction – Beginner Level
RWP Gateway Center 1197 Broad St., providenceTai Chi Paradigmยฎ Introduction - Beginner Level The Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance) Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM (fall/winter schedule) An active class that includes a fundamental training program with exercises and practice of integrated Tai Chi movements. Improve balance and coordination, develop stability and strength, and wind down from the busy week. […]
Tai Chi Paradigmยฎ Introduction – Beginner Level
RWP Gateway Center 1197 Broad St., providenceTai Chi Paradigmยฎ Introduction - Beginner Level The Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance) Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM (fall/winter schedule) An active class that includes a fundamental training program with exercises and practice of integrated Tai Chi movements. Improve balance and coordination, develop stability and strength, and wind down from the busy week. […]