Ilana Glazer
Live at The VETS.
theatremiscellaneous
Things to do in Providence, RI
Find current events, restaurants, family activities, and quick getaway ideas in Providence, RI. WonderKit curates these picks daily so the page stays useful for both local search and trip planning.
10 hand-picked things to do in Providence, RI right now · 5 with confirmed dates
Filter Providence, RI by group
A perfect 3 days in Providence, RI
A sample plan built from this week's Providence, RI picks — the same day-by-day itinerary WonderKit drafts for your group in about a minute.
Day 1
MorningWaterman Grille Riverview Patio Dining
Take advantage of peak summer evenings with waterfront views overlooking the Seekonk River alongside seasonal New England plates.
AfternoonBayberry Garden
Dine inside a sun-drenched, plant-filled dining room focusing on inventive seafood dishes, playful natural wines, and hyper-local ingredients [1.4.4].
EveningUrban PowerFest at Southside Cultural Center
A vibrant free-admission community festival celebrating local culture with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and an outdoor wellness pop-up.
Day 2
MorningIlana Glazer
Live at The VETS.
AfternoonRogue Island Local Kitchen & Bar
Located inside the historic Arcade, serving scratch-made farm-to-table plates, rotating Southeastern New England craft brews on tap, and a relaxed sidewalk patio.
EveningRhode Island FC vs. Monterey Bay FC
Catch professional USL Championship soccer action live under the lights at the waterfront stadium.
Day 3
MorningTuesday at the Movies on the Lawn
Settle into the outdoor lawn space for a relaxed evening screening under the summer sky with food hall bites close at hand.
AfternoonCollective Soul at Bally's Event Center
The veteran rock band performs an arena set featuring decades of radio anthems just north of the city.
EveningNewport Gilded Age Mansions & Coastal Breezes
Drive just 45 minutes south to walk the panoramic Cliff Walk beside crashing Atlantic waves, tour historic seaside mansions, and grab fresh lobster rolls on the wharf.
🎭 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight in Providence
Tuesday at the Movies on the Lawn
Settle into the outdoor lawn space for a relaxed evening screening under the summer sky with food hall bites close at hand.
filmoutdoorscasual
Plan a trip to Providence, RI
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Providence, RI trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.
🎉 This Weekend in Providence, RI
Concerts, open-air markets, and neighborhood gatherings
Collective Soul at Bally's Event Center
The veteran rock band performs an arena set featuring decades of radio anthems just north of the city.
concertrocklive-music
Urban PowerFest at Southside Cultural Center
A vibrant free-admission community festival celebrating local culture with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and an outdoor wellness pop-up.
festivalcommunityfood-trucks
Rhode Island FC vs. Monterey Bay FC
Catch professional USL Championship soccer action live under the lights at the waterfront stadium.
sportssocceroutdoors
🍽️ Eat & Drink
Sun-drenched patios and local farm-to-table spots
Bayberry Garden
Dine inside a sun-drenched, plant-filled dining room focusing on inventive seafood dishes, playful natural wines, and hyper-local ingredients [1.4.4].
seafoodnatural-winedesign-forward
Rogue Island Local Kitchen & Bar
Located inside the historic Arcade, serving scratch-made farm-to-table plates, rotating Southeastern New England craft brews on tap, and a relaxed sidewalk patio.
farm-to-tablecraft-beerhistoric-setting
✨ New & Notable
Limited-run summer experiences across the city
Waterman Grille Riverview Patio Dining
Take advantage of peak summer evenings with waterfront views overlooking the Seekonk River alongside seasonal New England plates.
waterfrontseasonalscenic-views
🚗 Quick Escape
Mini weekend road trips within a 2-hour drive
Newport Gilded Age Mansions & Coastal Breezes
Drive just 45 minutes south to walk the panoramic Cliff Walk beside crashing Atlantic waves, tour historic seaside mansions, and grab fresh lobster rolls on the wharf.
coastalroad-triphistoric
Mystic Seaport Museum & Downtown Stroll
Head an hour west across the CT border to explore a recreated 19th-century seafaring village, wooden sailing ships, and riverside dining along the Mystic River.
historic-villagewaterfrontfamily-friendly
Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Providence, RI?
Current local highlights in Providence, RI include Ilana Glazer, Tuesday at the Movies on the Lawn, and Collective Soul at Bally's Event Center. WonderKit refreshes this guide daily so the picks reflect real local happenings.
What's happening in Providence, RI this week?
The sections above show this week's events, weekend plans, and new-and-notable openings in Providence, RI, updated daily.
Where do locals eat in Providence, RI?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants and food spots locals are recommending in Providence, RI right now.
Plan a trip to Providence, RI
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Providence, RI trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.
Explore more cities
Albuquerque, NMSee current picks in Albuquerque, NM.Amsterdam, NetherlandsSee current picks in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Ann Arbor, MISee current picks in Ann Arbor, MI.Asheville, NCSee current picks in Asheville, NC.Athens, GreeceSee current picks in Athens, Greece.Atlanta, GASee current picks in Atlanta, GA.