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/ […]
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. […]
Dancing in the Park
Roger Williams Park BandstandDancing in the Park A Celebration of Roger Williams Park Friday, June 1 • 7-10 PM Roger Williams Park Bandstand Celebrate the history and restoration of Roger Williams Park and support the Park’s preservation and programs during a festive evening featuring live music by Superchief Trio, dancing, and delicious food and drinks. All proceeds […]
First Saturday Bird Walk
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesRoger Williams Park is a 435 acre oasis in the heart of one the most densely populated areas of Rhode Island. The woodlands and large ponds provide an ideal place for birds to rest and feed on their migration northwards. Join the Museum of Natural History to search for the many migrants and summer residents […]
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 Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, open 10am-4pm Roger Williams Park Zoo, open 10am-4pm from October-March and 10am-5pm from April-September
Drawing Wild From the Collection
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThese popular drawing classes give you the opportunity to study and draw details of feathers, beaks and claws from a large collection of taxidermied specimens in a fun and casual atmosphere. Classes run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM and will break at noon for a bring-your-own lunch and informal critique. During each class, instructor […]
Flower Pressing demonstration
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesVal Begin, a URI Master Gardener, will offer a talk and demonstration about how to collect, press, save and use beautiful flowers and leaves. Learn how to make a simple press and how to use collected flora in easy-to-do projects. Activity is free with Botanical Center admission. Pre-register 24 hours in advance by emailing [email protected]. […]
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 […]
The Lost Park
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMeet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Go back in time with Museum of Natural History docent Mike McGinity on a motorized tour through Roger Williams Park. Long lost park treasures and missing monuments will be revisited at their original locations in this nostalgic look at the history of this grand space. Pre-registration preferred. […]
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 […]
Discovery Tykes
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesChildren, ages 2-4 with parent, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in the Museum of Natural History’s monthly series! This program takes place on the first Monday of each month, October through June, at 9:30am. Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the […]