| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five! | Providence Children's Museum | 06/01/12-
06/29/12 | Providence |
| "Shark Gone, Glitter Shine" New Works by Marguerite Keyes | The Storefront at 186 Carpenter Street | 05/03/12-
05/26/12 | Providence |
35th Annual Heritage Day Festival & RING Celebration of DiversityPresented by Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission at Roger Williams National Memorial September 22, 2012 Rhode Islanders of all ages are invited to join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage. The Roger Williams National Memorial (North Main St) will be filled with booths from countries such as Bolivia, Guatemala, India, Japan, Korea, Portugal, and others that will showcase their culture, music, and dance.
This year the RIHPHC committees have joined with the RI National Guard and RISCA (RI State Council on the Arts) to celebrate peace, diversity and the rich... | Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission | 09/22/12 | Providence |
A Day In The CountryPresented by Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum at Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum October 8, 2012
Display of Old Farm Tools - Demonstration of Their Use
Horse Plowing Demonstration
Carriage Rides
Old Fashioned Children's Games
Be a Farmer for A Day for Young Children
Cider Press Demonstration
The Secrets of Canning and Preserving from a Cook with Decades of Experience
| Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum | 10/08/12 | Warwick |
A Transit of Venus Walking TourPresented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Downtown Providence June 3, 2012 On a clear June morning in 1769, a crowd gathered near a tall wooden platform, curiously watching gentlemen like Joseph Brown, his brother Moses, Stephen Hopkins and others using a telescope to observe the Transit of Venus. Two Providence streets now bear the name of their experiment: Transit Street and Planet Street. In June of 2012, don’t miss the truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the Transit of Venus; it won’t happen again until 2117! First on Sunday, June 3rd,... | Rhode Island Historical Society | 06/03/12 | Providence |
American Idol Live! 2012 TourPresented by Dunkin' Donuts Center at Dunkin' Donuts Center August 26, 2012 AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase this season’s talented top 10 finalists. Launching the careers of many, the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour is the first chance to see your favorites in concert! The tour will make its way to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence this August 26, 2012!
AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Idol finalists Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone,... | Dunkin' Donuts Center | 08/26/12 | Providence |
Are You My Mother?Presented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre May 24, 2012 Presented by Arts Power
At long last, Baby Bird emerges from her shell and expects to be greeted by her mother's song. But her mother is not there. Where is she? Why isn't she home? With the help of Dog, Cat, and Hen, Baby Bird sets out in search of Mother Bird in this colorful musical adventure based on P.D. Eastman's whimsical and well-loved picture book.
Musical for grades K - 2
Curriculum Connections:
Family... | Stadium Theatre | 05/24/12 | Woonsocket |
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 |
| Balls and Tracks | Providence Children's Museum | 06/16/12-
06/17/12 | Providence |
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 |
Bike Rodeo Presented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum June 8, 2012 Families celebrate summer wellness with a bike rodeo, presented by the Injury and Prevention Center at Lifespan. Children ride a bike in the Museum's parking lot, get tips on bicycle safety, and take home bike and helmet decorations. Also learn about local farmers’ markets from Farm Fresh Rhode Island. | Providence Children's Museum | 06/08/12 | Providence |
Blue Man GroupPresented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center March 1-March 3, 2013 Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop.... | Providence Performing Arts Center | 03/01/13-
03/03/13 | Providence |
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 |
Bridge to Broadway: Courthouse Center for the Arts AcademyPresented by Courthouse Center for the Arts at Courthouse Center for the Arts June 25-August 17, 2012 Our goal is to offer the highest level of professional classes for kids of all ages. Classes provide the opportunity for children to sharpen the skills they need to succeed in the professional theater world. We are confident that the knowledge and passion that our professional instructors bring will provide children with better access to the professional world. Above all, we are certain that as children participate in our programs, they will have greater confidence in themselves, improve... | Courthouse Center for the Arts | 06/25/12-
08/17/12 | West Kingston |
Bring Your Own Improv - Family ShowPresented by Warwick Museum of Art at Warwick Museum of Art January 1, 2012 - Ongoing Bring Your Own Improv (BYOI) is an interactive improv show that welcomes voluntary audience participation! You can participate in one of three ways: Applaud at a scene you like, yell out fantastic suggestions, or if you feel you're ready, jump up and get involved with us on stage!!! We perform at every Sunday at 6pm at the fabulous Warwick Museum of Art and tickets are only $5 for regular shows. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. | Warwick Museum of Art | 01/01/12-
Ongoing | Warwick |
Casey Farm ToursPresented by Casey Farm at Casey Farm May 31-October 16, 2012 This mid-eighteenth-century homestead overlooking Narragansett Bay was the center of a plantation that produced food for local and foreign markets. Located near Newport, Casey Farm had access to material goods imported from England, enabling its early owners to live in a fashionable manner. Prosperity ended with the burning of Newport during the Revolution, and the farm settled into a pattern of absentee ownership.
Starting in the mid-nineteenth century, the Casey family began to... | Casey Farm | 05/31/12-
10/16/12 | Saunderstown |
Children Through The YearsPresented by Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum at Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum May 10-May 30, 2012 With four children growing up in the house during the last quarter of the 19th century, followed by three children in the first quarter of the 20th century, ample material is available to explain the life of these young people. Photos, school books, diaries, scrapbooks, toys, games, clothing and sporting equipment will bring alive a young boy or girl’s life. | Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum | 05/10/12-
05/30/12 | Warwick |
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 |
| Doodlers | Providence Children's Museum | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Providence |
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 |
ElfPresented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center November 4-November 10, 2012 One of the most beloved Hollywood holiday hits of the past decade is born again – live on stage!
ELF is an original musical that brings to life the heartwarming and hilarious tale of Buddy, an orphan who mistakenly believes he’s really one of Santa’s elves. Featuring an all-star creative team led by three time Tony-nominated director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Drowsy Chaperone, Spamalot), Tony-winning book writers Thomas Meehan (The Producers) and Bob Martin... | Providence Performing Arts Center | 11/04/12-
11/10/12 | Providence |
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 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 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 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 |
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 |
| Father' Day Discount | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 06/19/12 | Providence |
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 |
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 |
| Happy Father’s Day! | Providence Children's Museum | 06/17/12 | Providence |
Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard Grand OpeningPresented by Roger Williams Park Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo June 4, 2012 This new kind of children's zoo, opening in Summer 2012, will offer families an experience unlike any other in the Zoo. Components will include Our House, an indoor activity space that will host everything from interactive story times and up-close animal encounters to birthday parties; The Backyard, an ultimate play space featuring three separate activity zones – The Creativity Corner, The Sticks & Stones Building Zone and The Drip Dry Water Garden; and Beyond the... | Roger Williams Park Zoo | 06/04/12 | Providence |
| Home Work Help | Providence Community Library | 01/03/12-
Ongoing | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Museum Of Work & CulturePresented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Museum of Work and Culture February 10, 2012 - Ongoing The Museum of Work & Culture is a true community museum, managed by the Rhode Island Historical Society, supported by volunteers, the city of Woonsocket, and the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission. It exhibits the culture of the French-Canadian residents of the area, the broad story of the other ethnic communities of the Valley, and the role that work and organized labor played in the shaping of these Rhode Islanders’ lives. The museum... | Rhode Island Historical Society | 02/10/12-
Ongoing | Woonsocket |
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 |
NEW! Imagination PlaygroundPresented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum June 2-June 30, 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 | 06/02/12-
06/30/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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