Nature Walk
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMeet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Join a Roger Williams Park nature walk the first Saturday of the month to discover the great variety of plants and animals inhabiting the 435 acre urban park. These walks will familiarize you with the geography of the Park while a naturalist from the Museum of Natural […]
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
Fossil Frenzy Weekend
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesFrom the Coal Age to the Ice Age, the Museum of Natural History’s collection of fossil specimens brings the past to life! Join in the festivities and see fossilized plants and animals that once roamed the Earth. 10am-4pm: Fossil Fun Activities Cost: Free with museum admission Displayed fossils from the museum's vaults, special fossil quest, […]
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 […]
All About Dahlias
Botanical Center 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesNick Califano, a URI Master Gardener, will offer a free Dahlia talk and demonstration. Dahlias reward the gardener with spectacular color, tremendous variety in size and height, small to enormous bloom size, and an extended display season. Learn about Dahlia history, botany and care from spring to fall, followed by a hands-on workshop (weather permitting). […]
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 30 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 […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2018
Roger Williams Park ZooJack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo, presented by Citizens Bank, is celebrating 30 years of Halloween magic from October 4 through November 4. This year’s show includes more than 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins featuring scenes of wizards, fairy tales, and the luminaries of great myths and legends, alongside superheroes and historical figures who changed the […]
Bird Walk
Meet at the Museum of Natural History (map) Join a walk to explore Roger Williams Park and search for fall migrants among the colorful fall foliage. Some possible sightings include migrating hawks and warblers along with osprey, hooded mergansers, common goldeneye, great blue herons and bufflehead in the Park's ponds. Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes […]
Fossil Frenzy Weekend
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesFrom the Coal Age to the Ice Age, the Museum of Natural History’s collection of fossil specimens brings the past to life! Join in the festivities and see fossilized plants and animals that once roamed the Earth. 10am-4pm: Fossil Fun Activities Cost: Free with museum admission Displayed fossils from the museum's vaults, special fossil quest, […]
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 30 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 […]
Salsa Sunday in the Park
Salsa Sunday in the Park | Domingo Salsero en El Parque Join a FREE family-friendly salsa night at Roger Williams Park's Broad Street Entrance, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Music by Robertico Arias y su Alebreke Free salsa dance lessons and performance by Mampo Pa Ti Open salsa dancing for all levels Family activities by bilingual artists […]
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2018
Roger Williams Park ZooJack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo, presented by Citizens Bank, is celebrating 30 years of Halloween magic from October 4 through November 4. This year’s show includes more than 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins featuring scenes of wizards, fairy tales, and the luminaries of great myths and legends, alongside superheroes and historical figures who changed the […]