Guided Trail Walk
Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMeet at the Dalrymple Boathouse (map) Roger Williams Park offers several miles of walking paths and woodland trails along the water’s edge. Discover the recently restored trail system with Landscape Designer Mike Lusi. Please RSVP to [email protected]. This free event is offered as part of Celebrate Roger Williams Park week and the RWP Conservancy’s Spring […]
Yoga in the Park
Temple to Music 1000 Elmwood ave, Providence, RI, United StatesAt the Temple to Music (map) This introductory vinyasa flow class is open to all levels, from beginners to advanced, and will move at a gentle pace to establish strength, flexibility, and balance within a continuous sequence of postures. The class supports healthy alignment while honoring and exploring the connection between movement, breath and mindfulness. […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesBring your canvas or camera and create a masterpiece inspired by the serene atmosphere and exotic plants at the Botanical Center. For more information, please contact Lesley Lambert, Education Coordinator & Office Administrator, at (401) 680-7250 or [email protected].
Open Paint and Amateur Photography Fridays
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers at the Botanical Center. Guests are welcome to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. For questions about the photography policy refer to link: http://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are […]
Food Truck Friday
RWP Carousel VillageEnd your week at FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village with some of the best food trucks in Rhode Island brought to you PVD Food Truck Events. ADMISSION IS FREE! Enjoy over 15 locally owned food trucks and local beer from Trinity Brewhouse, wines from Gooseneck Vineyards while listening to live music. […]
First Saturday – Free Admission for Providence Residents
On the first Saturday of each month, Providence residents with valid ID or proof or residency receive FREE admission to: The Botanical Center, open 11am-4pm Roger Williams Park Zoo, open 10am-4pm from October March and 10am-5pm from April-September Please note: the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium is closed on Saturday, May 5. The Museum will be […]
Insects in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPam Gilpin, self-trained in the science of entomology and an estate gardener in the Newport area, will offer an informative photo essay and discussion about insects found in our gardens. Insects play an essential role in our gardens as pollinators, predators, recyclers of decomposing animal and plant material and as a source of food for […]
Jane’s Walk: Discovering Roger Williams Park
Meet at the Monument to Roger Williams (map) (Located near the Park's Elmwood Avenue entrance, between the Casino and Betsey Williams Cottage) Explore some of the Park’s history, venues, sculpture, and landscape and engage in a lively discussion: Many parks, like Roger Williams Park, were created over a century ago. How do we care for […]
Statuary Stroll: A Springtime Walk in the Park
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMeet at Museum of Natural History (map) Roger Williams Park’s landscape is at its best with pastel blossoms on ornamental trees and shrubs abounding – a wonderful time to walk about and explore its historic statuary art! Museum of Natural History docent Mike McGinity will guide participants through statues and monuments tucked away in often […]
Drawing Wild From the Collection
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThe Museum of Natural History is excited to announce that the popular Drawing Wild classes are returning. These classes give you the opportunity to study and draw details of feathers, beaks and claws from our large collection of taxidermied specimens. During each class, instructor Kathy Hodge will explain basic anatomy and offer demonstrations, assistance and […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEnjoy a planetarium show at the Museum of Natural History. Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is suggested as tickets are sold first come, first served. People are not permitted to enter the planetarium once the show has begun. Price is $3.00 per person, which includes admission to the Museum. Children under age 4 […]