Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
Fall Bird Walk in Roger Williams Park
Fall Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, October 21, 2017, 9:00am - 10:30am Join us as we explore Roger Williams Park for fall migrants among the colorful fall foliage. It is probable we may see migrating hawks, osprey and warblers along with hooded mergansers, common goldeneye, great blue herons and bufflehead in the park's […]
Docent Tours
Guided Docent Tours are available at 11:30 and 12:30. Tours will last approximately 1 and a half hours
Begonia Society Workshop: Kokedamas
After a delightful summer of playing with plants outside, it's houseplant time again. The Rhode Island Begonia Society will meet Saturday, October 21st at 12:30. Program: Make Your Own Kokedama. For a preview, watch the attached YouTube video. We will use a different moss; if you want the look of the preserved sphagnum moss you […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 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, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
Street Closure Notifications For Saturday, October 21, 2017 – Sunday, October 22, 201
HALLOWEEN IRON POUR: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 | 5PM - 9PM This theatrical display of the industrial arts attracts over 1,500 people including artists, fabricators, families, and friends to 27 Sims Avenue in Providence, RI. For this performance, artists harness the power of our custom-built iron tilt-furnace to pour over 2,500 pounds of luminous, molten […]
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection Sunday, October 22, 2017, 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturday, November 11, 2017, 10:30am - 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am) The Museum of Natural History is excited to announce that our popular Drawing Wild classes are returning this fall. These classes give you the opportunity to study and draw details of feathers, […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 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, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
Providence Historic District Commission Regular meeting
1st Floor Conference room
Design Review Committee of the Capital Center Commission meeting
1st floor conference room
Volunteer Gardening
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin our Tuesday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
Food Trucks at City Hall
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance St, United StatesGarden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
Harvard Glass Museum Field Trip
Roger Williams Park Botanical CenterThursday, October 26th, 10:00AM - 3:00PM: Field Trip to Harvard Museum of Natural History Glass Flowers Exhibit General Ticket: $52 Member Ticket: $45 Price includes admission fee and bus rental. The Botanical Center Education Fund is taking a trip to the Harvard museum of Natural History to view their Glass Flowers: The Ware collection of […]
Food Trucks at City Hall
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance St, United StatesSTREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, USA 2 Taunton Ave, United StatesRISD ARTIST BALL: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 | 9PM – 1AM The Rhode Island School of Design’s Artist Ball is an annual event for students. To help you plan ahead, please take note of the items below. PARKING For parking tips and information on where to park: http://parkdowntownprovidence.com/ PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Need to catch a bus? […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]
Providence Prescription Drug Take Back
533 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 533 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us for Providence Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Walgreens Pharmacy at 533 Elmwood Avenue. Music, raffles, and other health resources will be available. All are welcome to attend! Other drop off site locations include Walgreens Pharmacy at 1 Pocasett Ave and 1140 North Main Street.
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesSaturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29, 2017 Spooky fun crafts, Halloween museum quest, museum vault tours (additional admission applies), creature features and a trick-or-treat bag full of Halloween fun! Visitors receive a complimentary treat bag. Free museum and planetarium admission for costumed visitors. 1:00pm and 3:00pm: Museum Vault Tours Cost: $5.00, includes museum admission/does […]
RI Orchid Society Workshop
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesDendrobiums Care and Culture Join the RI Orchid Society for a workshop led by Fran Ingersoll, RIOS Secretary, who will share the secrets to the culture of Dendrobium orchids that provide her with robust plants in her home greenhouse. She advocates low maintenance methods that are successful for re-blooming her Dendrobium collection. This event is […]
Gardening in Autumn
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThere is still much to do in your garden in the fall. There is always cleaning up the leaves, pruning back woody plants, planting fall bulbs, and starting your plans for next year in the garden. Val Harvey will discuss all of this and more as she takes you through our outdoor gardens. While most […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 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, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, USA 2 Taunton Ave, United StatesRISD ARTIST BALL: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 | 9PM – 1AM The Rhode Island School of Design’s Artist Ball is an annual event for students. To help you plan ahead, please take note of the items below. PARKING For parking tips and information on where to park: http://parkdowntownprovidence.com/ PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Need to catch a bus? […]
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesSaturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29, 2017 Spooky fun crafts, Halloween museum quest, museum vault tours (additional admission applies), creature features and a trick-or-treat bag full of Halloween fun! Visitors receive a complimentary treat bag. Free museum and planetarium admission for costumed visitors. 1:00pm and 3:00pm: Museum Vault Tours Cost: $5.00, includes museum admission/does […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 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, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
Volunteer Gardening
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin our Tuesday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
Interfaith Forum
Providence Career Technical Academy, 41 Fricker St, Providence, RI 02903, USA Providence, RI, United StatesJoin Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, interfaith representatives, community organizations, and public safety officials for an Interfaith Forum to be held at the Providence Career and Technical Academy located at 41 Fricker Street. The event will begin at 6:00pm and will help promote inter-religious dialogue and diversity education as well as cover topics including prejudice and […]
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but we do have supplies to borrow. Please fill out the volunteer application which can be found at https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/volunteering/ and send it to llambert@providenceri.gov.
Interfaith Forum -Community Office Hour
Providence Career Technical Academy, 41 Fricker St, Providence, RI 02903, USA Providence, RI, United StatesThe Mayor's Center for City Services holds these "office hours'', as a way to bring City Hall out to the Providence Community. Come stop by to submit requests for city services, ask questions, or learn about various resources and initiatives.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please contact BCinformation@providenceri.gov for more information.
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. *Please note that special photography equipment is not allowed without a permit Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/botanical/photography-policy/ for more details. Painters must use only nontoxic, unscented paints. Please […]