| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Yoga Days at BlithewoldPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 5-September 11, 2012 Blithewold and Bristol Yoga Studio invite you to enjoy a connection to nature, through our beautiful landscape, and the peacefulness of Yoga outdoors. The Yoga asana (postures) offered is appropriate for all experience levels— from newcomers who can’t touch their toes to those seeking to continue their practice while basking in a breathtaking new atmosphere. The instructors will introduce students to a variety of Hatha Yoga styles using warm, welcoming, and sometimes comical... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 06/05/12- 09/11/12 | Bristol |
Let’s Go Fishing (Kids Surf Fishing lesson with the RI DEM)Presented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 29, 2012 Enjoy a day of learning how to surf fish Rhode Island waters with these introductory lessons on surf casting and fishing. The sessions will include a description of the tackle and gear needed for saltwater fishing, the safety measures one should take when fishing in the surf, and lessons in surf casting and knot tying. Then you can test out your new skills from Blithewold’s extensive shoreline.
Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and join us for a picnic on... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 06/29/12 | Bristol |
Kids Sailing Appreciation ClassPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 2, 2012 For children in grades 4 – 7
Growing up so close to the water, it is important for area children to be familiar with all aspects of our local culture: sailing. Sailing was always a favorite summer activity at Blithewold, and that is why we are offering children in grades 4 – 7 the opportunity to join us for a “dry” classroom session. Although they won’t be going out in boats, they will learn basic sailing theory and knot tying. Led by experienced... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 06/02/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun FridaysPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 6, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! Each week, kids can dance and sing along to a variety of educational and interactive musical performances.
Activities will include a live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
| Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/06/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Vanessa TrienPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 13, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can sing and dance along with singer-songwriter and children's performer Vanessa Trien.
Activities include Vanessa Trien's live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/13/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with The Super Cool BeansPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 20, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can sing and dance along with the Children's Pop Group, The Super Cool Beans.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/20/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Bari KoralPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 27, 2012 Family Fun Fridays at Blithewold
School Vacation Fridays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can dance and sing along with Bari Koral.
Activities will include her live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/27/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Christopher Kavi CarbonePresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 3, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids will hear stories and songs from Christopher Kavi Carbone.
Activities include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/03/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Kaleidoscope TheatrePresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 10, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week the Kaleidoscope Theatre will perform Jack and the Beanstalk.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/10/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Keith MunslowPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 17, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, Keith Munslow will present a one-of-a-kind show including a unique mix of songs and stories, poems, and cartoons drawings.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/17/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Toe Jam Puppet BandPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 24, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, the Tow Jam Puppet Band will bring an interactive performance for kids and grown-ups alike.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/24/12 | Bristol |
Cirque ChinoisPresented by The Park Theatre at The Park Theatre November 8, 2012 Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China, performing “Cirque Chinois,” was founded in 1953, making it one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China.
The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China is especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Straw Hats Juggling, Girls’ Balance... | The Park Theatre | 11/08/12 | Cranston |
| Tiny Tales for Toddlers | Cranston Public Library | 01/25/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
Book BabiesPresented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 2, 2012 - Ongoing Babies from birth to 24 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, books and playtime in each lively Book Babies session. Book Babies gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other young families. No registration required. | Cranston Public Library | 02/02/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
| Storytime For 4s & 5s | Cranston Public Library | 01/23/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
Bedtime Stories Presented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 7, 2012 - Ongoing A nighttime story time for children ages 3 ½ to 5 and not yet in Kindergarten with a parent or caregiver. This story time features books, music and flannel boards. Wear your pajamas and let us tell you some great bedtime stories! | Cranston Public Library | 02/07/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
Garden City Center Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at Garden City Center June 9-June 10, 2012 Join us for over 125 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the Garden City Center Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
10am to 5pm Daily. | Festival Fete | 06/09/12- 06/10/12 | Cranston |
East Greenwich Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at New England Tech September 1-September 2, 2012 Join us for over 135 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the East Greenwich Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
| Festival Fete | 09/01/12- 09/02/12 | East Greenwich |
Watson Farm TourPresented by Historic New England at Watson Farm June 1-October 15, 2012 Before European settlement, Native Americans occupied Conanicut Island, clearing the land and planting crops. The resulting grasslands attracted colonial farmers for pasturing their sheep and cattle. In 1789, Job Watson purchased a piece of this rich farmland, and for the next two centuries five successive generations of the Watson family cultivated the land.
Today, this 265-acre property remains a working family farm. Using innovative sustainable practices, the farm managers continue... | Historic New England | 06/01/12- 10/15/12 | Jamestown |
South County 12 Meter RegattaPresented by South County Tourism Council at Narragansett Town Beach June 21, 2012 Famed 12 meter yacht America's Cup winners and contenders will race again in the first ever South County 12 Meter Regatta. This day-long event (2-8 p.m.) promises to be an exciting kick-off to the international racing that will begin on June 23 in Newport. The South County 12 Meter Regatta has come to life through an unprecedented collaboration of local town governments, business groups, town committees and tourism agencies. The Town of Narragansett and the Town of South Kingstown's... | South County Tourism Council | 06/21/12 | Naragansett |
PJ Time Story TimePresented by Newport Public Library at Newport Public Library February 14, 2012 - Ongoing Teens reading to Tots (ages 5-8 years). All Aquidneck Island children ages 5-8 years old are invited to join us for a pajama time story time from 7 - 7:30 in the children's program room. Trained teen readers will be here every Tuesday to read you some of their favorite books from childhood. Come early or stay late to select some books for reading at home this week. Join us in your jammies. Stuffed snuggle buddies welcome. | Newport Public Library | 02/14/12- Ongoing | Newport |
Whitehorne House ToursPresented by Newport Restoration Foundation at Whitehorne House May 1-October 3, 2012 The Whitehorne House features some of the best examples of Newport and Rhode Island furniture from the late 18th century. View examples of work by craftsmen from the renowned Townsend and Goddard workshops, including artisan Benjamin Baker. Known as cabinetmakers, these craftsmen created some of the most highly regarded examples of American furniture. Enjoy this remarkable collection in a completely furnished Federal-style mansion along Newport’s waterfront. Stroll through formal... | Newport Restoration Foundation | 05/01/12- 10/03/12 | Newport |
Arts Marketplace: PawtucketPresented by Pawtucket Arts Festival at Pawtucket Armory Arts Center September 8-September 9, 2012 A new and exciting exhibition and sale focusing on fine art and craft by artists throughout our region. In partnership with the Pawtucket Arts Festival, the Arts Marketplace: Pawtucket is in keeping with the long history of the festival that celebrates the arts and traditions in our community. A juried show whose mission is to meet high standards of technical and artistic excellence and to present the best of contemporary fine Art and American-made crafts in a comfortable, professional and... | Pawtucket Arts Festival | 09/08/12- 09/09/12 | Pawtucket |
| Father' Day Discount | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 06/19/12 | Providence |
Preschool Adventures: River OtterPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo May 5-June 2, 2012 Slip…slide…rough and tumble…river otters at play! While survival is serious business, these sleek and sassy mammals always find the time to have some fun! Join us for a peek into the world of the river otter. Programs include a lesson, activities and a craft. Class size 8 -12. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 05/05/12- 06/02/12 | Providence |
RISD Museum: Tours For TotsPresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum February 7-May 24, 2012 Start them young! These interactive tours with read-aloud story time and gallery activities for children ages 3–5, and their parents or caregivers, explore a different theme each week. Free with Museum admission; space is limited. Meet at Farago Entrance.
| RISD Museum | 02/07/12- 05/24/12 | Providence |
RISD Museum: Art + Design Lab for Families Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum January 28-June 2, 2012 Children ages 6–9, and their adult companions, explore art in the galleries and then experiment and create in the studio. The spring labs, Artistic Experimentation I +II, address a variety of artistic mediums — from traditional techniques to experimental tools. $125 per series of 5 sessions; space is limited. | RISD Museum | 01/28/12- 06/02/12 | Providence |
RISD Museum: Open StudiosPresented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum February 5-May 27, 2012 After visiting the galleries, are you inspired to make art of your own? Express yourself with drop-in artmaking for all ages. All materials provided.Saturdays, 1–3 pm; Sundays, 11 am – 1 pm | Meet in Fain Education Classroom | RISD Museum | 02/05/12- 05/27/12 | Providence |
Zoo Explorers: River OttersPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo May 5-June 2, 2012 Come have fun while learning more about our world and the animals in it! This exciting hour-long program is designed for children 6-8 years old, who have moved on from the adult/child pairs of our pre-school programs. Spend some time in the classroom exploring biofacts and other activities, and then head outside to learn more about adaptations, niches and behaviors through Zoo exploration. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 05/05/12- 06/02/12 | Providence |
Wild Art!Presented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo February 4-June 2, 2012 Join local artists in creating beautiful pieces of animal art! Instructors will lead drawing lessons designed to cultivate new skills and sharpen old ones while having fun and learning about zoo animals. Students will leave the class with a completed drawing featuring the animal of that month’s theme. Ages 6 - 12, Class Size 8 - 15. | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 02/04/12- 06/02/12 | Providence |
Lego Club Presented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 5, 2012 - Ongoing Thursdays 3:30pm-5pm Ages 7+
Younger children welcome with caregiver supervision. You bring your imagination we will bring the legos. We also supply Duplos and Mega blocks | Providence Community Library | 01/05/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Home Work Help | Providence Community Library | 01/03/12- Ongoing | Providence |
JUMP! - Dance Class Presented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 28, 2012 - Ongoing Jump!, Providence's premiere youth dance company teaches elementary students a combination of modern dance, ballet and choreography. Please sign-up at children's desk, enrollment is limited! Location: Rochambeau Library Community Room | Providence Community Library | 01/28/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Poetry/Hip Hop Elements 101Presented by Providence Community Library at Knight Memorial Library February 6, 2012 - Ongoing Learn to write and perform poetry or rap songs with Poetry Teacher Yunus. This is an introductory interactive class where teens are allowed to write and share their material and feelings to the world. For teens in grades 6 through 12. Registration required. | Providence Community Library | 02/06/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Guitar 101 with Mr. WilliePresented by Providence Community Library at Knight Memorial Library January 24, 2012 - Ongoing Free guitar lessons with Mr. Willie. For children ages 9 through 14. Innovative personalized CD lesson with interactive tracks state of the art children guitar instruction for free. Registration required.
1. Two levels of instructions
a.Level 1 student with guitar at home
b.Level 2 student trying the guitar
Must have a guitar at home to practice with. | Providence Community Library | 01/24/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Museum of Natural History Planetarium ShowPresented by Museum of Natural History & Planetarium at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Cosmic Collisions
Take a thrilling trip through space and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe. Groundbreaking scientific simulations and visualizations based on cutting-edge research developed by American Museum of Natural History astrophysicists, scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other international... | Museum of Natural History & Planetarium | 02/10/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Linden Place Summer Arts CampPresented by Linden Place at Lincoln School Providence July 16-August 3, 2012 Registration will soon begin for Linden Place's annual Summer Arts Camp for Kids, a weekday summer camp focused on the arts, for children ages 6-14. This camp is conducted on the beautiful grounds of Linden Place Mansion in Bristol, Rhode Island. Each day, from 9 a.m. until 2:45 p.m., campers participate in a wide variety of activities from arts and crafts and drama to creative movement and music classes. Each one week session is arranged around a theme and ends with a culminating... | Linden Place | 07/16/12- 08/03/12 | Providence |
Museum of Natural History Presented by Museum of Natural History & Planetarium at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium February 10, 2012 - Ongoing The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island's only natural history museum and is home to the state's only public planetarium. For more than a century the Museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibitions, workshops and presentations that provide ways for children and families to learn about our world and its people.
The Museum houses collections containing over one quarter million objects pertaining to natural and cultural... | Museum of Natural History & Planetarium | 02/10/12- Ongoing | Providence |
New Urban Arts After-School ProgramsPresented by New Urban Arts at New Urban Arts February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Meet new friends! Meet artist mentors! Participate in arts workshops afterschool for free! Learn ways of creating art that you will take with you for the rest of your life!
Providence public high school students are eligible to participate in New Urban Arts' after-school arts programs. Registration is open year-round. To sign up, please download this form, print and fill it out and mail... | New Urban Arts | 02/10/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Providence Storytelling Festival | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 05/22/12 | Providence |
| Providence Storytelling Festival | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 05/24/12 | Providence |
| Providence Storytelling Festival | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 05/29/12 | Providence |
| Providence Storytelling Festival | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 06/04/12 | Providence |
| Providence Storytelling Festival | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 06/05/12 | Providence |
| Providence Storytelling Festival | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 06/06/12 | Providence |
| Providence Storytelling Festival | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 06/07/12 | Providence |
Imagination PlaygroundPresented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum May 5-May 27, 2012 Discover Imagination Playground, an exciting new playspace that inspires children to use loose parts to invent their own ways to play – to move props around, shape their environment, make their own rules, and work together to create imaginative structures. Using big blue foam blocks, wheels, spools and tubes, kids construct castles, forts and vehicles that move – the possibilities are endless! | Providence Children's Museum | 05/05/12- 05/27/12 | Providence |
Toddler ArtPresented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum May 7-May 21, 2012 Join Toddler Art on Mondays in May, an activity series sponsored by online parent resource Kidoinfo. Young children, ages 1½ - 3, use real tools and embrace the creative process as they delve into a different art exploration each week, including printmaking and color mixing. Take-home materials provide parents and caregivers with ideas for easy art activities to try at home. | Providence Children's Museum | 05/07/12- 05/21/12 | Providence |
No Time To WastePresented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum May 19-May 20, 2012 Kids and adults learn what's so funny about trash during an interactive family comedy that gives a lighthearted look at the three R’s of protecting the environment - reducing, reusing and recycling. Four 20-minute shows at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:15 PM and 1:15 PM; recommended for ages 5 and up. | Providence Children's Museum | 05/19/12- 05/20/12 | Providence |
Jump InPresented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum May 26-May 28, 2012 Get out and play! Kids hop, skip and jump as they experiment with long ropes, short ropes, flat ropes, round ropes in the Museum’s Children's Garden. Providence Children’s Museum offers programs that promote physical play and activity each month, as part of the national Let's Move! initiative for children's healthy development. | Providence Children's Museum | 05/26/12- 05/28/12 | Providence |