Museum closed
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlease note: There are no planetarium shows when the museum is closed.
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
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesFall Bird Walks in Roger Williams Park Saturday, November 11, 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 […]
RI Rose Society: Closing the Victorian Garden
Victorian Rose Garden, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Gordon Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesAt this garden closing meeting, The RI Rose Society will clean up the garden, lightly prune to prevent winter damage, and spread mulch and newspapers to help prevent next year's weeds. The RIRS welcomes visitors to join them to help out and learn more about caring for all varieties of roses. There will also be […]
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesDrawing Wild-From the Collection 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, beaks and claws from our large collection […]
Botanical Greeting Cards & Pressed Leaf Art
Roger Williams Park Botanical CenterGetting ready for the holidays? Well avoid searching thorough your photos for Christmas cards and spend the day bonding with your family and create unique greeting cards for friends and family. This event is free with admission to the Botanical Center
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium 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. Show offering and […]
World Diabetes Day
Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Smith St, Providence, RI, United StatesNovember is National Diabetes Month There isn’t a cure yet for diabetes, but a healthy lifestyle can reduce its impact on your life and those you love. What you do every day makes a difference. Eat a healthy diet Be physically active Take medications as prescribed Monitor your blood sugar Keep health care appointments to […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesDowntown Design Review Committee meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Planning Workshop
November 14-18, 2017 | 10:00AM– 8:00PM Daily WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street Work alongside the planning team to translate community input into designs, policies, and actions. Drop in anytime to chat one-on-one with the planners and/or attend the workshop events.
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.
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Planning Workshop Kickoff
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street Facebook Event Page Roll up your sleeves and contribute your ideas in a hands-on brainstorm. Use maps, drawings, images, and other tools to tell the planning team what you want for the future of the neighborhood.
Prov Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United StatesArt in City Life Commission
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United StatesMeeting agendas are published one week in advance of the meeting and are available for public review at: www.sos.ri.gov. If you do not have internet access, please call the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism at 401.680.5770 to request a paper copy of the agenda. ART IN CITY LIFE COMMISSION NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, […]
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.
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Mid-Workshop Review
Thursday, November 16, 2017 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street Review initial design and policy ideas at the halfway mark. See your ideas take shape, and share your feedback with the planning team.
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 […]
Equal Pay Task Force – Regular Meeting
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance St, United StatesSpaziano Elementary School PTO/URI SNAP Training – Community Office Hour
85 Laurel Hill Ave, Providence, RI 02909, USA 85 Laurel Hill Ave, 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.
MNH Community Day
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesSaturday, November 18, 2017 The Museum of Natural History has been an engaging resource and learning experience for New England families since 1896. Celebrate 119 years of the Museum as The People's University…and help to forge its future! Museum and planetarium admissions are free for Providence Residents and visitors bringing a canned good to donate […]
Centerpieces
Roger Williams Park Botanical CenterLooking for a way to spruce up your Thanksgiving Holiday table, but don’t want to spend a fortune? We have some great tips for using botanicals from your back yard to create beautiful eye-catching centerpieces and table-top displays. Guests will receive a demonstration and then have the opportunity to create something of their own. **Price: […]
Docent Tours
Roger Williams Park Botanical CenterLearn about our amazing and magical plants by taking a guided tour with one of our trained Botanical Center Docents. Our docents will gather at the Welcome Center and bring guests throughout the Center, providing special knowledge and answering your questions. Guided Docent Tours are available between 12:30 and 2:00 PM. Tours will last approximately […]
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 […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium 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. Show offering and […]
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Closing Review
Saturday, November 18, 2017 | 2:00PM – 4:00PM WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street Review the revised design and policy ideas that emerge from community input. See ideas evolve based on your feedback.
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesVolunteer 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.
Prov City Plan Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Museum closed
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlease note: There are no planetarium shows when the museum is closed.
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.
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.
RI Orchid Society Workshop: Purchasing Orchids Tips
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPurchasing Orchids – Some Useful Tips RI Orchid Society Vice-President and Charter Member, Frank Meglio, will share his favorite vendors, what he looks for, and how the weather and calendar affect plant purchasing when he adds to his extensive and exotic orchid collection. This workshop will take place in the Blockhouse Classroom. Ask the Welcome […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium 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. Show offering and […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesProvidence Historic District Commission Regular meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st Floor Conference room
Design Review Committee of the Capital Center Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st 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.
Rosario Club – Community Office Hour
17 Rosario Dr, Providence, RI 02909, USA 17 Rosario Dr, 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.
City Walk Community Meeting
Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island, 393 Broad St, Providence, RI 02907, USA 1 Broad 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.
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.
MNH Winter Wonderland Fun
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesDec 2: MNH Winter Wonderland Fun https://www.providenceri.gov/museum/ Join the museum for some winter fun with a special museum quest, crafts and family fun activities. Activities free with museum admission. There will also be a Winter Carnival with activities at various venues in Roger Williams Park. 1pm-1:45pm: School of Rock: Acoustic music performance on the museum's […]
Providence Residents FREE
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesProvidence residents are invited to visit the Botanical Center for free on the first Saturday of every month. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesWinter Sky Views Planetarium Show Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Explore our night sky as never before! Take a tour of the skies and discover the constellations, planets, nebulae and other stunning night sky objects that can be seen in […]
Hope Street Winter Stroll – Community Office Hour
798 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, USA 798 Hope St, 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.
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium 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. Show offering and […]
Discovery Tykes-Warm Winter Clothes
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesChildren, ages 2-4 with parent, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in the Museum of Natural History's monthly series! Takes place the first Monday of each month, October through June, at 9:30am. Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Expose your […]
Homeschool Adventures: Habitable Worlds
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesHomeschool Adventures are programs held at the Museum of Natural History for local homeschool families. Programs run the first Monday of each month (October through March, no program January 2017) from 10:00am to 1:00pm and are organized around a different theme or topic. https://www.providenceri.gov/museum/homeschool-adventures/ Dec. 4, 2017: Habitable Worlds (snow date, December 11, 2017) Life […]
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.
Providence Human Relations Commission – Regular Meeting
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.
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.