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2 events,
Waterfire
Waterfire
Full Lighting – Sunset 6:41 p.m. Sponsored by the University of Rhode Island: Celebrating 125 years of Thinking Big
2 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join 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.
2 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Garden Volunteering
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.
3 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
2 events,
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Community Picnic
Woonasquatucket Vision Plan – Community Picnic
Saturday, September 30, 2017 | 1:00PM – 4:00PM Parking lot of Iglesia Puerta de Refugio, 247 Valley Street Facebook Event Page Join your neighbors for lunch and share your vision for the future of the neighborhoods surrounding the Woonasquatucket River.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
4 events,
STREET/LANE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 – GLORIA GEMMA
STREET/LANE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 – GLORIA GEMMA
Whether you are in it to dash, sprint, run or walk, the Gloria Gemma Run/Walk Series has something for everyone. Rain or shine, help make a difference in the lives of those living with breast cancer. The Gloria Gemma Run/Walk Series includes a Kids Fun Run, Pink Pump Palooza and a 5K. To help you […]
Flames of Hope: A celebration of Life
Flames of Hope: A celebration of Life
GLORIA GEMMA 5K – FRIDAY SEPT. 29TH - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 2017 Event Name: Flames of Hope: A celebration of Life https://www.gloriagemma.org/flames-of-hope Event Day/Date: Friday Sept. 29,30 October 1, 2017 FULL WATERFIRE Sept. 30 Organization: Gloria Gemma Foundation Location: Starts & Ends: Station Park No Parking Posted: YES Street Closed: YES MANY Affected Set Up: […]
Planetarium Show
Planetarium Show
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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
3 events,
STREET/LANE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 – GLORIA GEMMA
Discovery Tykes-Perfect Pumpkins
Discovery Tykes-Perfect Pumpkins
Children, 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
Homeschool Adventures: Rock Out with Geology
Homeschool 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 […]
3 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join 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.
An Interfaith Forum
An Interfaith Forum
Interfaith 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
0 events,
3 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Garden Volunteering
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.
Medicinal Plants Lecture
Medicinal Plants Lecture
Dr. 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 […]
3 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
5 events,
Community Office Hours – Nigerian Independence Parade
Community Office Hours – Nigerian Independence Parade
The 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
Fossil Frenzy Family Fun Weekend
Fossil 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
Providence Residents FREE
Providence 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
Gardening for The Birds
Come 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 […]
2 events,
Fossil Frenzy Family Fun Weekend
Fossil Frenzy Family Fun Weekend
Fossil 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
Planetarium Show
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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
3 events,
Museum closed
Street Closure Notifications For Saturday, October 7, 2017 – Monday, October 9, 2017
Street Closure Notifications For Saturday, October 7, 2017 – Monday, October 9, 2017
COLUMBUS 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 […]
3 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join 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
All In: Our Learning Spaces Phase 1
In 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 […]
2 events,
6 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Garden Volunteering
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.
Providence Historic District Commission
Providence Historic District Commission
Special Meeting 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor Conference Room
4 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Street Closure Notifications For Friday, October 13, 2017 – Sunday, October 15, 2017
Street Closure Notifications For Friday, October 13, 2017 – Sunday, October 15, 2017
THE 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
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
4 events,
Plant-o-Lanterns and Succulent Monsters!
Plant-o-Lanterns and Succulent Monsters!
Get 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
New England Carnivorous Plant Society Meeting
The 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
Planetarium Show
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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
4 events,
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Drawing 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
Planetarium Show
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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
0 events,
3 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join 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 2 – Citywide Community Feedback Session
All In: Our Learning Spaces Phase 2 – Citywide Community Feedback Session
After 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.
3 events,
Art in City Life Commision – canceled
Art in City Life Commision – canceled
The 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 […]
2 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Garden Volunteering
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.
3 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
4 events,
Fall Bird Walk in Roger Williams Park
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
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
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
Planetarium Show
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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
3 events,
Street Closure Notifications For Saturday, October 21, 2017 – Sunday, October 22, 201
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
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
Planetarium Show
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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
2 events,
Street Closure Notifications For Saturday, October 21, 2017 – Sunday, October 22, 201
2 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join 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.
0 events,
3 events,
Food Trucks at City Hall
Garden Volunteering
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.
Harvard Glass Museum Field Trip
Harvard Glass Museum Field Trip
Thursday, 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 […]
4 events,
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
RISD 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? […]
Food Trucks at City Hall
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
6 events,
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Saturday, 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 […]
Providence Prescription Drug Take Back
Providence Prescription Drug Take Back
Join 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.
Gardening in Autumn
Gardening in Autumn
There 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 […]
RI Orchid Society Workshop
RI Orchid Society Workshop
Dendrobiums 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 […]
4 events,
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
RISD 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
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Saturday, 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
Planetarium Show
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. Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Please note: The […]
1 event,
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR OCTOBER 27, 2017 – OCTOBER 29, 2017
2 events,
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteer Gardening
Join 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.
1 event,
Interfaith Forum
Interfaith Forum
Join 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 […]
2 events,
Interfaith Forum -Community Office Hour
Interfaith Forum -Community Office Hour
The 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.
Garden Volunteering
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.
3 events,
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Come 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 […]
3 events,
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2017
STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATIONS FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2017
The WaterFire Salute to Veterans event is a collaborative, community-wide celebration whose mission is to honor and recognize all United States veterans, active and reserve military personnel and families for their service, sacrifice, and contributions to this nation, and to organize, exhibit and highlight the wealth of veteran-oriented organizations and services available to them. To […]
Providence Residents FREE
Providence Residents FREE
Providence 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
Planetarium Show
Price 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 […]
2 events,
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