Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick

Yoga for Every Body with Mimi BudnickSaturdays 9:00 – 10:00At the RWP Gateway CenterRegister ahead & Bring your own Mat Register HERE, Registration RequiredThese accessible yoga classes are good for beginners and long-time practitioners alike! Mimi will offer a well-rou......More

Yoga for Every Body with Mimi BudnickSaturdays 9:00 – 10:00At the RWP Gateway CenterRegister ahead & Bring your own Mat Register HERE, Registration RequiredThese accessible yoga classes are good for beginners and long-time practitioners alike! Mimi will offer a well-rounded practive to build strength, release tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart. Classes are limited to 15 people. Please arrive on time. Must register ahead  Participants may check in at the Roger Williams Park Gateway center front desk starting at 8:45AM or register in advance online. Yoga mats not provided – please bring your own mat.

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

First Saturday Family Walks

First Saturday Family Walks9:00 AM – 10:00 AMMeet in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse.  Join us for a scenic walk in Roger Williams Park on the first Saturday of every month, rain or shine. All ages and abilities, and stroller friendly! Meet in front of the Clar......More

First Saturday Family Walks9:00 AM – 10:00 AMMeet in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse.  Join us for a scenic walk in Roger Williams Park on the first Saturday of every month, rain or shine. All ages and abilities, and stroller friendly! Meet in front of the Clark Dalrymple Boathouse.  Dress for the weather.  Note – there are no restrooms available on the route. Free and open to all! Questions email [email protected]  

Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Free First Saturdays In The Park

Come and visit your favorite attractions. The RWP Zoo, the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, and The RWP Botanical Center offer free admission to all city of Providence residents, every first Saturday! Bring your proof of residency and enjoy!!    

Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical Center

Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical CenterFirst Saturdays, 10 AM – 1 PMRoger Williams Park Botanical CenterURI Master Gardeners are back! Every* first Saturday, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is hosting soil testing courtesy of URI’s master Gardener volunteer p......More

Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical CenterFirst Saturdays, 10 AM – 1 PMRoger Williams Park Botanical CenterURI Master Gardeners are back! Every* first Saturday, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is hosting soil testing courtesy of URI’s master Gardener volunteer program. Bring soil samples for helpful pH testing and learn more about how you can improve your garden’s soil health. URI’s Master Gardeners have a breadth of gardening knowledge. Bring your plant questions to these plant experts and make the most out of the new growing seasons. Soil testing for pH helps: Determine which types of nutrients are available for plants to absorb through their root systems.Ensure optimal plant growth and crop yield by allowing nutrients to be freely available.Encourage proper root development and nutrition distribution.Maintain a healthy amount of microbial activity in the soil.

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Storytime in the Garden with Chris

Storytime in the Garden with Chris1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM Join Chris at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center for a special storytime. Chris will be leading a storytime every 1st and 3rd Saturday! The reading will be followed by a fun and interactive activity i......More

Storytime in the Garden with Chris1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM Join Chris at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center for a special storytime. Chris will be leading a storytime every 1st and 3rd Saturday! The reading will be followed by a fun and interactive activity in our Little Sprouts Play Area. Storytime is free to attend with general admission. Materials for the craft activity will be provided.  

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Bachata/Merengue Dance

Bachata/Merengue DanceSaturdays, 11 AM – 12 PMThe Gateway CenterLearn the basics of two of the most popular Latin dance styles! This class is designed for dancers of all levels who want to experience the rhythm, energy, and joy of bachata and merengue. You’ll learn bach......More

Bachata/Merengue DanceSaturdays, 11 AM – 12 PMThe Gateway CenterLearn the basics of two of the most popular Latin dance styles! This class is designed for dancers of all levels who want to experience the rhythm, energy, and joy of bachata and merengue. You’ll learn bachata’s signature hip movements and along with the upbeat, lively steps of merengue. REGISTER: email [email protected]

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

Community Garden Workday

Community Garden WorkdayNovember 1, 12-3 PMRoger Williams Botanical GardenCome volunteer! Go for a stroll in the park, pack a lunch, and hang around for the monthly Community Garden workday. Every month features a different educational piece, too. As a reminder: wear cl......More

Community Garden WorkdayNovember 1, 12-3 PMRoger Williams Botanical GardenCome volunteer! Go for a stroll in the park, pack a lunch, and hang around for the monthly Community Garden workday. Every month features a different educational piece, too. As a reminder: wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and bring your own gloves if possible! Follow on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at RWP Zoo

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd EditionPrime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adultsValue Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adultsMember Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child ......More

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd EditionPrime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adultsValue Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adultsMember Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child ticketsSeptember 26 – November 26:00-10:30 PMThis fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition returns with a brand-new batch of brain busters carved into the glow of thousands of pumpkins. It’s chapter two of the ultimate fall challenge. From pop culture to historical legends, each twist in the trail brings questions that spark curiosity and fun for all ages. Don’t miss New England’s “must-see” family-friendly event of the Halloween season at Roger Williams Park Zoo. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are required and sold online only. No refunds or rescheduling. Visit www.rwpzoo.org/event/jols/ for FAQs and more info.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Illuminated Swan Boats 2025

Illuminated Swan Paddleboat RidesOpen Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PMRoger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance)Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a......More

Illuminated Swan Paddleboat RidesOpen Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PMRoger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance)Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a glowing dreamscape every night during fall. Tickets are purchased upon arrival at the booth near the dock entrance (no online advance purchase) cash and all major credit cards are accepted.ADMISSION Adults (ages 13 and older): $12 Children (ages 2-12): $8 Children (age 1): $4 (infants ride free) Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and are required to wear a life jacket (provided). For more information, please contact Cynthia at (508) 984-8264. Learn more about boating at Roger Williams Park at Gondolaus.com.

Polo Lake Dock, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, ri, 02907

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at RWP Zoo

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd EditionPrime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adultsValue Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adultsMember Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child ......More

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd EditionPrime Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): $19 for children 2-12, $23 for adultsValue Nights (Monday – Thursday): $16 for children 2-12, $20 for adultsMember Discounts: Zoo members save $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child ticketsSeptember 26 – November 26:00-10:30 PMThis fall, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition returns with a brand-new batch of brain busters carved into the glow of thousands of pumpkins. It’s chapter two of the ultimate fall challenge. From pop culture to historical legends, each twist in the trail brings questions that spark curiosity and fun for all ages. Don’t miss New England’s “must-see” family-friendly event of the Halloween season at Roger Williams Park Zoo. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are required and sold online only. No refunds or rescheduling. Visit www.rwpzoo.org/event/jols/ for FAQs and more info.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Illuminated Swan Boats 2025

Illuminated Swan Paddleboat RidesOpen Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PMRoger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance)Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a......More

Illuminated Swan Paddleboat RidesOpen Nightly (weather permitting) September 26 through November 2, 2025, 6-11 PMRoger Williams Park, Polo Lake (dock next to the zoo entrance)Set sail on Polo Lake aboard an Illuminated Swan Paddleboat! The Park scenery transforms into a glowing dreamscape every night during fall. Tickets are purchased upon arrival at the booth near the dock entrance (no online advance purchase) cash and all major credit cards are accepted.ADMISSION Adults (ages 13 and older): $12 Children (ages 2-12): $8 Children (age 1): $4 (infants ride free) Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and are required to wear a life jacket (provided). For more information, please contact Cynthia at (508) 984-8264. Learn more about boating at Roger Williams Park at Gondolaus.com.

Polo Lake Dock, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, ri, 02907

RWP Botanical Center Closed Mondays

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Beginner Tai Chi at the Botanical Center

Beginner Tai Chi at the Botanical CenterNovember 4, First Tuesday of the Month, 11 AMRoger Williams Park Botanical CenterTai Chi is a rejuvenating art practiced for its proven evidence-based benefits. Certified instructor Colleen Shea will lead a beginner-friendly class......More

Beginner Tai Chi at the Botanical CenterNovember 4, First Tuesday of the Month, 11 AMRoger Williams Park Botanical CenterTai Chi is a rejuvenating art practiced for its proven evidence-based benefits. Certified instructor Colleen Shea will lead a beginner-friendly class focused on Sun Style Tai Chi. Registration is required. Please register by emailing [email protected] Classes are sponsored by AARP/RI in collaboration with City of Providence Fitness in the Parks, meaning they are free for all participants. Note: There is a required $5 admission fee for the Botanical Center paid onsite at the ticket booth.Certified Instructor: Colleen SheaBe Balanced Tai Chi and Qigong, LLCAll Fitness in the Parks program participants must complete a waiver before participating in their first activity. Waivers can be turned in to the instructor of the first class you attend. Download Providence Park Activities Waiver.

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Zumba at The Gateway

Zumba at The GatewayTuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PMThe Gateway CenterGet ready to sweat, dance, and have a blast in Kiki’s high-energy Zumba class! Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance moves to create a dynamic and fun workout experience. This cardio-based cla......More

Zumba at The GatewayTuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PMThe Gateway CenterGet ready to sweat, dance, and have a blast in Kiki’s high-energy Zumba class! Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance moves to create a dynamic and fun workout experience. This cardio-based class is designed for all fitness levels, featuring routines inspired by salsa, reggaeton, merengue, and more, with easy-to-follow choreography that lets you feel the beat and burn calories. Register online.

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center! 

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HEREWednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts.   Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and......More

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HEREWednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts.   Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts.  Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want to stay to play on the grounds.   Restrooms available. Limited space per class. To purchase tickets, visit www.providenceri.gov/botanical-center, click [Purchase Tickets] button, and select date of visit to start registration/ticket transaction.  Share photos of your experience using hashtags: #RWPBC #RWPBotanicalCenter #PVDParks   Visit the FB Event Page:  Visit the RWPBC FB Page: www.facebook.com/rwpbotanicalcenter     

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics

Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics5:15-6:15 PMThe Gateway CenterJoin us for a fun and rhythmic workout that combines the steady intensity of step aerobics with the style and flow of hip hop. Set to motivating hip hop music, this class will guide you through easy-to-follow rou......More

Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aerobics5:15-6:15 PMThe Gateway CenterJoin us for a fun and rhythmic workout that combines the steady intensity of step aerobics with the style and flow of hip hop. Set to motivating hip hop music, this class will guide you through easy-to-follow routines that boost cardiovascular endurance, improve coordination, and strengthen major muscle groups. Register online.  

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

Betsey Williams Cottage Open House

Betsey Williams Cottage Open HouseFridays, October 17-November 28, 10 AM – 3 PMBetsey Williams CottageStep back in time to explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon he......More

Betsey Williams Cottage Open HouseFridays, October 17-November 28, 10 AM – 3 PMBetsey Williams CottageStep back in time to explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of surrounding farmland to the city of Providence, which became the foundation of Roger Williams Park. Drop in during these FREE open houses to learn about the Cottage’s history and its significance to Roger Williams Park. Presented by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. The Betsey Williams Cottage is located near Roger Williams Park’s Elmwood Avenue entrance. Parking is available on streets surrounding the Rose Garden see a Roger Williams Park map.

Betsey Williams Cottage, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction – Beginner LevelThe Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance)Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM (fall/winter schedule)An active class that includes a fundamental training program with exercises and practice of integrated Tai Chi mov......More

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction – Beginner LevelThe Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance)Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM (fall/winter schedule)An active class that includes a fundamental training program with exercises and practice of integrated Tai Chi movements. Improve balance and coordination, develop stability and strength, and wind down from the busy week. Simple but effective in approach, and suitable for beginners. To register: Email [email protected] Instructor: Colleen Shea, Be Balanced Tai Chi and Qigong, LLC  

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick

Yoga for Every Body with Mimi BudnickSaturdays 9:00 – 10:00At the RWP Gateway CenterRegister ahead & Bring your own Mat Register HERE, Registration RequiredThese accessible yoga classes are good for beginners and long-time practitioners alike! Mimi will offer a well-rou......More

Yoga for Every Body with Mimi BudnickSaturdays 9:00 – 10:00At the RWP Gateway CenterRegister ahead & Bring your own Mat Register HERE, Registration RequiredThese accessible yoga classes are good for beginners and long-time practitioners alike! Mimi will offer a well-rounded practive to build strength, release tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart. Classes are limited to 15 people. Please arrive on time. Must register ahead  Participants may check in at the Roger Williams Park Gateway center front desk starting at 8:45AM or register in advance online. Yoga mats not provided – please bring your own mat.

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

Youth Climate Conference at RWP Zoo

Youth Climate ConferenceSaturday, November 8, 9:15 AM – 4:30 PMRoger Williams Park ZooJoin us and Rhode Island Environmental Education Association for an exciting all-day event for youth ages 14–18 at the Zoo. This immersive experience combines learning, connection, and......More

Youth Climate ConferenceSaturday, November 8, 9:15 AM – 4:30 PMRoger Williams Park ZooJoin us and Rhode Island Environmental Education Association for an exciting all-day event for youth ages 14–18 at the Zoo. This immersive experience combines learning, connection, and action, all focused on climate change and environmental leadership. After the event, teams will have the opportunity to receive support and apply for funding to turn their ideas into action. What’s Included: Hands-on climate + sustainability activitiesTeamwork, public speaking & leadership skillsCreate a local climate action planChance to receive funding & mentorshipSurprise guest speaker (stay tuned!)Participants must register in teams of 3–6 youth (ages 14-18) with an adult mentor (at least 21 years old). Registration closes: November 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm.  

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Bachata/Merengue Dance

Bachata/Merengue DanceSaturdays, 11 AM – 12 PMThe Gateway CenterLearn the basics of two of the most popular Latin dance styles! This class is designed for dancers of all levels who want to experience the rhythm, energy, and joy of bachata and merengue. You’ll learn bach......More

Bachata/Merengue DanceSaturdays, 11 AM – 12 PMThe Gateway CenterLearn the basics of two of the most popular Latin dance styles! This class is designed for dancers of all levels who want to experience the rhythm, energy, and joy of bachata and merengue. You’ll learn bachata’s signature hip movements and along with the upbeat, lively steps of merengue. REGISTER: email [email protected]

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

Community Garden Workday (Volunteer Opportunity!)

Community Garden Workday (Volunteer Opportunity!)November 8, 11 AM – 2 PMRoger Williams Park Botanical CenterOnce a month, we welcome you to drop into our community garden workday! Each session has an educational component where our most experienced gardeners teach the ......More

Community Garden Workday (Volunteer Opportunity!)November 8, 11 AM – 2 PMRoger Williams Park Botanical CenterOnce a month, we welcome you to drop into our community garden workday! Each session has an educational component where our most experienced gardeners teach the group a new seasonal gardening lesson. In addition to meeting new people, getting a little dirty, and reconnecting with naturally grown food, you might learn about growing tomatoes, square foot gardening, our irrigation system, how to build raised beds, and more! Materials are provided but limited. We recommend you bring your own gloves.

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Books & Banter Book Club

Books & Banter Book ClubSunday, November 9, 11 AMRoger Williams Park Botanical CenterThis month, we’re reading the graphic novel, Fun Home by Alison Bechdel (yes of the famous Bechdel test).Join us for a casual discussion of Bechdel’s memoir Fun Home, one of the most re......More

Books & Banter Book ClubSunday, November 9, 11 AMRoger Williams Park Botanical CenterThis month, we’re reading the graphic novel, Fun Home by Alison Bechdel (yes of the famous Bechdel test).Join us for a casual discussion of Bechdel’s memoir Fun Home, one of the most remarkable (and most studied!) comics of the past decade. This “family tragicomic” charts her fraught relationship with her late father. This once banned book is an unflinching look at sexuality and repression and the challenging experience reconciling queer identity. In Bechdel’s hands, personal history becomes a work of amazing subtlety and power, written with controlled force and enlivened with humor, rich literary allusion, and heartbreaking detail. Synopsis: Distant and exacting, Bruce Bechdel was an English teacher and director of the town funeral home, which Alison and her family referred to as the “Fun Home.” It was not until college that Alison, who had recently come out as a lesbian, discovered that her father was also gay. A few weeks after this revelation, he was dead, leaving a legacy of mystery for his daughter to resolve.

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States