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 Fitness Class

Xtreme Fitness ClassBeginner Classes: Sundays at 10 AM and Wednesdays at 6 PMRWP Gateway CenterFree classes twice a week at the Gateway Center! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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

Advanced Xtreme Fitness Class

Advanced Xtreme Fitness ClassAdvanced Classes: Sundays at 11 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PMRWP Gateway CenterFree classes twice a week at the Gateway Center! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams ParkEvery Friday, April 17 – September 25, 5-8:30 PMCarousel VillageWelcome to the 12th season of Food Truck Fridays! End your week at Providence’s original, award-winning, and favorite Friday night tradition! Each week features more ......More

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams ParkEvery Friday, April 17 – September 25, 5-8:30 PMCarousel VillageWelcome to the 12th season of Food Truck Fridays! End your week at Providence’s original, award-winning, and favorite Friday night tradition! Each week features more than 15 local food trucks, live music, cold 21+ beverages, and plenty of family fun, produced by PVD Food Truck Events in partnership with Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village. Attendance is free! Tickets are not required – just pay for what you eat and drink. What to Expect in 2026:An ever-changing lineup of Rhode Island & New England’s best food trucks (cash, credit, & debit accepted)Live music every week featuring over two dozen local musiciansTake a spin on the carousel or hop aboard the train (additional cost)Explore Hasbro’s Boundless PlaygroundGrab a high-top table, bring chairs or blankets, or snag a picnic table and enjoy the lawnBeer, wine, mocktails & more served by Good Vibes Beverages Parking Pro Tip: Free and easy parking at the Zoo lot—it’s just a 7-minute walk to Carousel Village. Click here for a line-up of food trucks (subject to change) each Friday! 

RWP Carousel Village

Ringling Brothers Preview Show & Movies in the Park

Ringling Brothers Preview Show & Movies in the ParkFriday, May 8, 5 PM (Ringling show at 5:30 PM, movie at 8 PM)Roger Williams Park Boathouse Lawn & Carousel VillageThe Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Hype Crew will bring a preview of The Greatest Show On Earth® to ......More

Ringling Brothers Preview Show & Movies in the ParkFriday, May 8, 5 PM (Ringling show at 5:30 PM, movie at 8 PM)Roger Williams Park Boathouse Lawn & Carousel VillageThe Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Hype Crew will bring a preview of The Greatest Show On Earth® to Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, kicking off this summer’s Movies in the Park series on May 8! You will be treated to a high-energy mini performance featuring a variety of acts, including unicycles, jump rope acrobatics, balancing, and more – all building excitement for Ringling’s return to Providence! Grab a bite to eat at 5 PM from one of the amazing food trucks at Carousel Village, and then head over to the Boathouse lawn (just across the street) for the Ringling Bros. preview show at 5:30 PM. Stick around to see The Greatest Showman at 8 PM! Thank you to our partners, The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, PVD Food Truck Events, Providence Children’s Film Festival, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and the Providence Parks Department, for making this happen!  

Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, 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

Spring Mobile Photography Workshop

Spring Mobile Photography WorkshopSaturday, May 9, 10-11 AMOutside the Boathouse at RWPRSVP to reserve your spot!Join us for a fun and informative photography workshop, where Roger Williams Park will be your subject! Local photographer and RWPC Program Manager José Rami......More

Spring Mobile Photography WorkshopSaturday, May 9, 10-11 AMOutside the Boathouse at RWPRSVP to reserve your spot!Join us for a fun and informative photography workshop, where Roger Williams Park will be your subject! Local photographer and RWPC Program Manager José Ramirez (@jram9808 on Instagram) will offer his expertise and instruction before encouraging participants to explore and apply newly learned techniques to capture the beauty of the Park during the spring season! All you need is the camera on your phone. This workshop is open to ages 10+, and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This limited-capacity event is capped at 15 people, so RSVP to reserve your ticket before they run out! Contact José by email with questions at [email protected].

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

World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural History

World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural HistorySaturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10RWP Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumThe birds are back in town! Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park to celebrate World Migratory Bir......More

World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural HistorySaturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10RWP Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumThe birds are back in town! Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a full weekend of fun, hands-on activities for all ages. Discover the incredible journeys of migratory birds and learn how you can help protect them and their habitats. Museum admission is $2 | Free for Museum Members and children under age 4. Planetarium show (includes Museum Admission) is $5 | Free for Museum Members. Children must be age 4 or older to attend the planetarium show.Weekend Activities | Saturday, May 9– Sunday, May 1010am–4pm | Bird Family FunFollow the flock! Enjoy migratory bird–themed activities and hands-on experiences.Cost: Free with Museum admission.  2pm | Flight Adventures Fulldome Planetarium showDiscover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes and models fly. Learn about the history and future plans of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators – like YOU! The program is followed by a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector. Audience: General (children must be age 4+)Cost: Planetarium show ticket (includes museum admission) is $5/ Museum Members Free. IMPORTANT PLANETARIUM SHOW GUIDELINES:Tickets are recommended to be reserved online, including for Museum Members. Availability is limited. All sales are final.Everyone attending the planetarium show needs a ticket.Children must be age 4 or older those 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be supervised at all times.Phones must be silenced, and attendees should remain quiet during the show to help everyone enjoy the full experience.Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in, as doors close at showtime and will not reopen—no late entry is permitted for visitor safety once the show begins.  10am | Sunday, May 10 | Urban Naturalist Hike in Roger Williams ParkJoin us for a walk around Roger Williams Park to learn more about the environment around us! We’ll search for signs of the different birds, mammals, plants and bugs in the city’s backyard. Binoculars are not required but encouraged for animal sightings. Walk meets at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Recommended for ages 4 and older – families encouraged! Pets are strollers are not permitted. Cost: $3 per person/free for Museum Members.  

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States

Bachata & Merengue Classes 

Bachata & Merengue ClassesSaturdays, 11 AM-12 PMRoger Williams Park Gateway CenterLearn Bachata & Merengue at the Gateway Center! Classes are free, but registration is required. To register, email [email protected].

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

Xtreme Fitness Class

Xtreme Fitness ClassBeginner Classes: Sundays at 10 AM and Wednesdays at 6 PMRWP Gateway CenterFree classes twice a week at the Gateway Center! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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

Urban Naturalist Hikes

Urban Naturalist HikesSunday, April 12, 10am-11amSunday, May 10, 10am-11amSunday, June 14, 10am-11amMuseum of Natural History and PlanetariumJoin us for a walk around Roger Williams Park to learn more about the environment around us! Winter is the perfect season to star......More

Urban Naturalist HikesSunday, April 12, 10am-11amSunday, May 10, 10am-11amSunday, June 14, 10am-11amMuseum of Natural History and PlanetariumJoin us for a walk around Roger Williams Park to learn more about the environment around us! Winter is the perfect season to start building up skills to identify different birds, mammals and plants in the city’s backyard. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Binoculars are not required but encouraged for animal sightings. Walk meets at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium.  Recommended for ages 4 and older – families encouraged! Pets and strollers are not permitted. Program fee per session: $3 per person/free for museum members. Pre-registration preferred. 

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States

World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural History

World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural HistorySaturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10RWP Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumThe birds are back in town! Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park to celebrate World Migratory Bir......More

World Migratory Birds Days at the Museum of Natural HistorySaturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10RWP Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumThe birds are back in town! Join the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a full weekend of fun, hands-on activities for all ages. Discover the incredible journeys of migratory birds and learn how you can help protect them and their habitats. Museum admission is $2 | Free for Museum Members and children under age 4. Planetarium show (includes Museum Admission) is $5 | Free for Museum Members. Children must be age 4 or older to attend the planetarium show.Weekend Activities | Saturday, May 9– Sunday, May 1010am–4pm | Bird Family FunFollow the flock! Enjoy migratory bird–themed activities and hands-on experiences.Cost: Free with Museum admission.  2pm | Flight Adventures Fulldome Planetarium showDiscover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes and models fly. Learn about the history and future plans of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators – like YOU! The program is followed by a brief tour of the night sky using the planetarium’s Zeiss star projector. Audience: General (children must be age 4+)Cost: Planetarium show ticket (includes museum admission) is $5/ Museum Members Free. IMPORTANT PLANETARIUM SHOW GUIDELINES:Tickets are recommended to be reserved online, including for Museum Members. Availability is limited. All sales are final.Everyone attending the planetarium show needs a ticket.Children must be age 4 or older those 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be supervised at all times.Phones must be silenced, and attendees should remain quiet during the show to help everyone enjoy the full experience.Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in, as doors close at showtime and will not reopen—no late entry is permitted for visitor safety once the show begins.  10am | Sunday, May 10 | Urban Naturalist Hike in Roger Williams ParkJoin us for a walk around Roger Williams Park to learn more about the environment around us! We’ll search for signs of the different birds, mammals, plants and bugs in the city’s backyard. Binoculars are not required but encouraged for animal sightings. Walk meets at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Recommended for ages 4 and older – families encouraged! Pets are strollers are not permitted. Cost: $3 per person/free for Museum Members.  

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States

Advanced Xtreme Fitness Class

Advanced Xtreme Fitness ClassAdvanced Classes: Sundays at 11 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PMRWP Gateway CenterFree classes twice a week at the Gateway Center! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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

Jazz Afternoon with The Max Claros Jazz Trio

Jazz Afternoon with The Max Claros Jazz TrioSunday, May 10, 1-2pmRWP Botanical CenterJoin the Max Claros Trio for an hour of familiar jazz standards and some seasonal tunes. Free with admission to the Botanical Center. About Max ClarosMaximus Claros is a young drummer t......More

Jazz Afternoon with The Max Claros Jazz TrioSunday, May 10, 1-2pmRWP Botanical CenterJoin the Max Claros Trio for an hour of familiar jazz standards and some seasonal tunes. Free with admission to the Botanical Center. About Max ClarosMaximus Claros is a young drummer that has played jazz/funk all across Rhode Island. Claros performed on Lincoln Center Campus through the Jazz Arts Collective. He received a scholarship to play in NYC getting mentorship from many great musicians including Douglas Marriner, Kenny Washington, Charles McPherson, and Dion Parson. At 14 years old, Maximus was drumming in venues like Sons of Liberty, Chans, Bar and Board, and more. Now he’s bringing his trio to the Botanical Center to vibe with the plants, the people, and more.

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