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 […]
Waterfire
Waterplace Park, Providence, RI 02903, USA 65 Park, United StatesFlames of Hope a Celebration of Life™ Full Lighting – Sunset: 6:29 p.m. Sponsored by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation
Discovery Tykes-Perfect Pumpkins
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: 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 […]