Homeschool Adventures: Rock Out with Geology
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/ Oct. 2, 2017: Rock Out with Geology From majestic mountains to […]
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 StatesAn Interfaith Forum
Islamic Center of Rhode Island, 39 Haskins St, Providence, RI 02903, USAInterfaith Representatives, Community Organizations, and Public Safety Officials will gather at this event to promote inter-religious dialogue, diversity education, and cover topics including: - Prejudice and Hate Crimes - Community Safety - Municipal ID's - And more
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.
Medicinal Plants Lecture
Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02905, USADr. Maia Bailey of Providence College will be giving a lecture on Medicinal plants growing in the Botanical Center. Dr. Bailey will discuss questions such as: Why do plants make medicines for people? How do herbal remedies differ from standard medicines? What do I need to do to take herbal medications responsibly? And many more with an evolutionary perspective on herbal […]
Food Trucks at City Hall
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance St, United StatesOpen 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 […]
Community Office Hours – Nigerian Independence Parade
Broad Street, Broad St, Providence, RI, USAThe 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.
Fossil Frenzy Family Fun Weekend
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesFossil Frenzy Family Fun Weekend Saturday, October, 7 and Sunday, October 8 Cost: Free with museum admission Activities include: Displayed fossils from the museum's vaults, special fossil quest, fossil puzzle, make your own trilobite mask and more. National Fossil Day is a celebration organized to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as […]
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!
Gardening for The Birds
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome learn what to plant, how to attract birds to your yard, tips for plant and shrub selection, helpful websites and more. Sue Dunn, a URI Master Gardener, will lead a workshop about creating habitat to entice birds to your garden—If you build it, they will come! Using photographs from her personal collection, she will […]
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 […]
Fossil Frenzy Family Fun Weekend
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesFossil Frenzy Family Fun Saturday, October, 7 and Sunday, October 8 Cost: Free with museum admission Activities include: Displayed fossils from the museum's vaults, special fossil quest, fossil puzzle, make your own trilobite mask and more. National Fossil Day is a celebration organized to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to […]
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 […]
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.
Street Closure Notifications For Saturday, October 7, 2017 – Monday, October 9, 2017
Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, USA 2 Taunton Ave, United StatesCOLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 - MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017 | 10am - 10pm Daily The Federal Hill Commerce Association will be hosting its Annual Columbus Day Weekend Festival on historic Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island from Oct. 7th through Oct. 9th, 2017. The festival has been recognized as one of […]
Downtown Design Review Committee 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.
All In: Our Learning Spaces Phase 1
Hope High School, 324 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, USAIn Providence, we are #AllIn for education and we’re inviting you to be a part of the future of Providence Public Schools. Recently, Mayor Elorza announced that the City of Providence has committed to investing up to $400 million in school buildings over the next 10 years and launched a yearlong visioning process to hear […]
Capital Center Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
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.
Prov Business Loan Fund meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Prov Redevelopment Agency meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Providence Historic District Commission
444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor conference room, Providence, RI, United StatesSpecial Meeting 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor Conference Room
All In: Our Learning Spaces Phase 1
William D'Abate Elementary, 60 Kossuth St, Providence, RI 02909, USAIn Providence, we are #AllIn for education and we’re inviting you to be a part of the future of Providence Public Schools. Recently, Mayor Elorza announced that the City of Providence has committed to investing up to $400 million in school buildings over the next 10 years and launched a yearlong visioning process to hear […]
Food Trucks at City Hall
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance St, United StatesStreet Closure Notifications For Friday, October 13, 2017 – Sunday, October 15, 2017
Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, USA 2 Taunton Ave, United StatesTHE MALTED BARLEY OKTOBERFEST: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13,2017 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 |FRIDAY 4PM – 12PM, SATURDAY 2PM – 12PM, SUNDAY 12PM – 6PM The Malted Barley’s outdoor Oktoberfest festival will celebrate in a giant tent with great German bands like Bavarian Brothers, lots of beer, great food & family fun. Bring your friends and […]
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 […]
Plant-o-Lanterns and Succulent Monsters!
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesGet in the spirit of Halloween by decorating your very own pot in spooky fashion. We will provide visitors with one pot and plant, paints and festive decorations to create your own Plant-o-Lantern. This event is intended younger audiences, but all are welcome. Supplies are limited, so arrive at 11 to get the best selection. […]
New England Carnivorous Plant Society Meeting
Botanical Center Greenhouse ClassroomThe New England Carnivorous Plant Society is holding a plant show on September 9th at the Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston, MA (visit http://www.necps.org/ for more information). The NECPS will have their post-annual show discussion and silent auction here at the RWP Botanical Center on October 14th. Non-members are welcome to participate. This event […]
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 […]
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, USA 2 Taunton Ave, United StatesDrawing 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 Sunday, October 15, 2017, 10:00am - 2:00pm (includes vault tour) 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 […]
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.
Prov City Plan Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
All In: Our Learning Spaces Phase 2 – Citywide Community Feedback Session
Providence Career & Technical Academy, 41 Fricker St, Providence, RI 02903, USAAfter the workshops, Phase 2 of community engagement will include a Citywide Community Feedback Session to allow the design team to present information gathered in the Workshop Sessions and to hear further feedback on these ideas and priorities for Providence Schools. *Attending one (1) Workshop before the Citywide Community Feedback Session is recommended.
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 Commision – canceled
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United StatesThe October meeting of the Art in City Life Commission has been canceled. The Commission will next meet on November 15 2017. Meeting 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 […]
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.
Food Trucks at City Hall
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance St, United StatesOpen 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 […]