Things to Do with Kids in Rhode Island
Last updated: December 26, 2024
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
Home to over 100 rare and fascinating species from around the world. Features daily animal encounters, educational programs, and seasonal events like the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular....
Providence Children's Museum
Interactive museum featuring hands-on exhibits focused on exploration, creativity, and learning through play...
Biomes Marine Biology Center
New England's only private marine education facility, offering hands-on experiences with local marine life...
Adventureland Family Fun Park
Family entertainment center featuring mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, and arcade games...
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Features natural history exhibits, dinosaur displays, and space science presentations...
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area
Rhode Island's only ski resort offering skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in winter; summer activities available...
Launch Trampoline Park
Indoor trampoline park with dodge ball, basketball, foam pit, and arcade...
Easton's Beach
Family-friendly beach with carousel, playground, and aquarium...
Simmons Farm
Working farm with petting zoo, educational programs, and seasonal activities...
Save The Bay Exploration Center
Marine science center with touch tanks and educational programs about Narragansett Bay...
Mulligan's Island
Family entertainment center with mini-golf, batting cages, and driving range...
Audubon Nature Center
Environmental education center with hiking trails and live animal exhibits...
Ocean State Theatre Company
Theatre company offering family-friendly productions and youth theater programs...
Frosty Drew Observatory
Astronomical observatory offering public viewing nights and educational programs...
Block Island Maritime Institute
Marine education center offering hands-on programs and beach exploration...
United Skates of America
Roller skating rink with arcade games and special events...
Slater Memorial Park
Historic park featuring a carousel, playground, and tennis courts...
Coggeshall Farm Museum
Living history farm museum demonstrating 18th-century rural life...
Mystic Aquarium
World-class aquarium featuring beluga whales, penguins, and interactive exhibits...
The Fantastic Umbrella Factory
Unique shopping village with gardens, animals, and family-friendly attractions...
Ninigret Park
Large public park with playground, bike paths, and nature center...
Wright's Dairy Farm
Working dairy farm offering tours, fresh products, and seasonal events...
Warwick Mall Ice Rink
Indoor ice skating rink offering lessons and public skating sessions...
Neutaconkanut Park
Historic park with hiking trails, playground, and scenic views...
Rhode Island Train Museum
Museum featuring historic trains and railroad memorabilia...
Waterfire Providence
Award-winning art installation and cultural event on the Providence rivers...
Go Play Indoor Playground
Huge indoor playground featuring slides, mazes, soft play areas, and cowork lounges with kid care services...
Big Bouncy Party
Indoor bounce house facility with multiple inflatable attractions and party rooms...
BattlegroundZ
Family entertainment center featuring laser tag, arcade games, and indoor activities...
Archery Games Providence
Indoor archery tag facility offering safe combat archery games and instruction...
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Indoor botanical garden with children's play area and educational programs...
Sweet Berry Farm
Working farm offering seasonal pick-your-own fruits, farm market, and children's activities...
Fab-YOU-Us Family Fun Center
4,500 square foot indoor play facility with interactive beam technology and imagination station...
Ocean State School of Gymnastics
Gymnastics facility offering classes, open gym sessions, and birthday parties...
Confreda Greenhouses & Farms
Family farm offering seasonal activities, hayrides, corn maze, and educational programs...
Providence Children's Film Festival
Annual film festival featuring international films and workshops for young audiences...
Escobar's Highland Farm
Working farm with seasonal activities, corn maze, and petting zoo...
Rhode Island Rock Gym
Indoor climbing facility offering youth programs and family climbing...
Providence Rink at BankNewport City Center
Outdoor ice skating rink offering public skating sessions and lessons...
Beavertail State Park
Coastal park featuring lighthouse museum, aquarium, and tide pooling...
Time Capsule
Retro arcade featuring classic video games and pinball machines...
The Clayart Studio of Rhode Island
Pottery studio offering kids' classes, workshops, and hands-on clay experiences...
Makers Art Studio
Process-based art studio offering classes and workshops for young children through 5th grade...
The Talent Factory
Performing arts center offering dance, theatre, and voice lessons for children...
Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre
Historic theatre offering youth programs, performances, and theatre education...
Harbor Creative Arts
Art center offering programs for children including classes and workshops tailored to different age groups...
Gather Glass
Glass art studio offering youth workshops and demonstrations in glassblowing...
Jamestown Arts Center
Multi-disciplinary cultural arts center offering classes and workshops for children...
Create! Color Art Studio
Art studio specializing in painting and drawing classes for children...
Blue Door Art Studio
Creative arts studio offering classes in various mediums for children and teens...
Art Smart Program
Educational art program offering classes and workshops in various locations...
Aim High Academy
Comprehensive gymnastics and ninja warrior training facility offering classes for all skill levels...
Professor Chef Cooking School
Culinary education center offering hands-on cooking classes and workshops for kids...
Dragon's Lair Martial Arts
Traditional martial arts school offering karate, kung-fu, and self-defense programs for children...
Mad Science of Southern New England
Interactive science education program offering workshops, after-school programs, and camps...
Ocean State School of Soccer
Soccer training facility offering year-round programs for youth development...
Kids Cook! Culinary Studio
Specialized cooking school offering hands-on culinary experiences for children...
The Climbing Academy
Indoor rock climbing facility with youth programs and training...
Teamworks Rhode Island
Indoor sports facility offering multiple sports programs and camps...
Mastery Martial Arts
Modern martial arts facility offering character development through martial arts training...
STEAM Engine
Educational center offering science, technology, engineering, arts, and math programs...
McDermott Pool & Aquatic Center
Public indoor swimming facility offering lessons, open swim, and aquatic programs...
Thayer Ice Arena
Ice skating facility offering public skating sessions, lessons, and youth hockey programs...
Narragansett Town Beach
Family-friendly beach offering summer programs and surfing lessons for youth...
Lincoln Woods State Park
State park offering swimming, hiking trails, and seasonal outdoor activities...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick
Youth development organization offering sports, recreation, and educational programs...
North Kingstown Town Beach
Family beach offering summer programs and environmental education activities...
Portsmouth Indoor Pool
Indoor swimming facility offering lessons and aquatic programs year-round...
Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink
Public ice skating facility offering lessons, hockey programs, and public sessions...
Westerly Town Beach
Family-oriented beach offering summer programs and youth activities...
East Providence Recreation Center
Multi-purpose recreation facility offering various youth sports and activities...
Providence Community Library - Mount Pleasant
Public library offering specialized children's programs, STEAM activities, and reading clubs...
MLK Community Center
Community center offering educational programs, preschool, and youth activities...
Smith's Castle
Historic site offering educational programs and colonial history experiences for children...
Warwick Center for the Arts
Art center offering youth classes, workshops, and gallery experiences...
Tomaquag Museum
Indigenous museum offering cultural education programs and traditional crafts workshops...
Warwick Public Library Youth Services
Library offering specialized learning kits, STEAM programs, and children's activities...
Kids Klub Rhode Island
Educational enrichment center offering after-school programs and activities...
Lippitt House Museum
Historic house museum offering youth programs and Victorian-era educational experiences...
East Providence Public Library
Library system offering specialized children's programs and learning resources...
Herreshoff Marine Museum
Maritime museum offering youth sailing programs and marine science education...
Ocean State Kids Nature Program
Nonprofit organization offering outdoor and play-based education programs in natural settings...
Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School
Comprehensive music education center offering lessons in various instruments and early childhood music programs...
Franklin Farm Community Garden
Historic farm offering educational programs focused on agriculture, nature, and sustainable farming...
Barrington Farm School
Community farm offering educational programs and hands-on farming experiences for children...
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
Environmental education center with interactive exhibits, live animals, and educational programs...
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
Historic estate offering children's garden programs and nature-based activities...
Beavertail Naturalist Program
State park program offering marine education and nature exploration activities...
Music Together of Rhode Island
Early childhood music and movement program with multiple locations...
Casey Farm
Historic working farm offering educational programs and seasonal activities...
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary offering environmental education programs and nature camps...
Play Town
Magical indoor playground featuring sensory activities and make-believe stations designed for young children...
Kidz Kastle
Indoor play center offering themed birthday parties and regular play sessions with unique party spaces...
Aero Trampoline Park
Indoor trampoline facility with multiple jumping areas, foam pit, and party rooms...
Paint & Pottery Studio
Creative arts studio offering pottery painting, canvas painting, and craft activities...
Ocean State Rock Climbing
Indoor climbing facility with youth programs and birthday party packages...
Imagination Island
Indoor play center featuring imaginative play areas, climbing structures, and educational activities...
Sky Zone Trampoline Park East Providence
Indoor trampoline park offering freestyle jumping, dodgeball, and fitness programs...
The Gaming Experience
Video game center offering multiplayer gaming experiences and STEM activities...
Adventure Zone
Indoor adventure center with obstacle courses, climbing walls, and interactive games...
Courthouse Center for the Arts
Arts center offering free theater classes for children of all abilities, featuring various performing arts programs...
Next Stop Broadway at PPAC
Five-day musical theatre immersion program at Providence Performing Arts Center...
Festival Ballet Providence School
Professional ballet school offering comprehensive dance education and summer programs...
Rhode Island Youth Theatre
Theater organization offering performance opportunities and educational programs...
Music School of the Rhode Island Philharmonic
Comprehensive music education program offering individual and group instruction...
Artists' Exchange
Community arts center offering classes in visual arts, theater, and music...
Trinity Repertory Company Youth Programs
Professional theater company offering youth acting classes and workshops...
Providence Youth Music
Music education program offering group classes and ensemble opportunities...
State Ballet of Rhode Island
Classical ballet school offering training and performance opportunities...
Rhody Center for World Music and Dance
Cultural arts center offering global music and dance programs for children...