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.
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Things to do in Providence, RI with kids
Family activities in Providence, RI right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
10 hand-picked things to do in Providence, RI right now · 5 with confirmed dates
How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
🎉 This Weekend in Providence, RI
Concerts, open-air markets, and neighborhood gatherings
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.
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Rhode Island FC vs. Monterey Bay FC
Catch professional USL Championship soccer action live under the lights at the waterfront stadium.
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🎭 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight in Providence
Ilana Glazer
Live at The VETS.
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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.
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✨ 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.
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🚗 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.
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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.
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🍽️ 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].
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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.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Providence, RI with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include Ilana Glazer, Tuesday at the Movies on the Lawn, and Collective Soul at Bally's Event Center. WonderKit refreshes this Providence, RI guide daily so the picks stay current.
Where can families eat in Providence, RI?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Providence, RI, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in Providence, RI this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in Providence, RI" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Providence, RI. Updated daily.
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