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Amusements |
Adventureland
Point Judith Road
Narragansett
401-789-0030
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A whimsical miniature golf course combines with bumper boats, batting cages and a state-of-the-art go-kart track.
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Bank of America Skating Center
Two Kennedy Plaza
Providence
401-331-5544
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Many special events complement the public skating programs that include lessons.
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Crescent Park Carousel
Crescent View Avenue
Providence
401-435-7518
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Designed by legendary Charles I. D. Looff, this historic 1880s carousel showcases 65 exquisitely carved figures.
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Rhode Island Family Guide
Warren
401-247-0850
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Parents can find everything from healthcare information to activities and attractions through this listing number.
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Water Wizz
218 Atlantic Avenue
Westerly
401-322-0520
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Cool thrills include giant 30-foot water slides, serpentine slides, kiddy slides, and 50-foot speed slides!
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Yoga for Kids
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown
401-846-2577
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This unique program is only one of many designed to enrich the lives of children.
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Exploration |
Audubon Society Environmental Education Center
1401 Hope Street
Bristol
401-245-7500
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This spectacular $3.5 million environmental education center serves as a 28-acre refuge that includes tide-pool touch tanks.
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Coggeshall Farm Museum
Poppasquash Road
Bristol
401-253-9062
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Conveniently located adjacent to Colt State Park, this living museum is a showcase of life on a 1790s coastal farm.
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Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory
61 Park Lane
Charlestown
401-364-9508
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Families tend to return frequently to this unique facility with its interactive, hands-on experiences in observational astronomy and educational programs.
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Green Animals Topiary Gardens
Newport Mansions
Cory’s Lane
Portsmouth
401-847-1000
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Scenic Newport with its magnificent array of historic mansions sets the backdrop for this unusual garden. More than 80 pieces of topiary or sculptured greenery grace the gardens, including more than 20 animals and birds in addition to geometric figures and ornamental designs.
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Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
100 Elmwood Avenue
Providence
401-785-9457
Weekends/Evenings 401-785-9457
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The state’s only natural history museum preserves 175,000 plants and animals along with 15,000 earth science specimens.
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Newport Exploration Center
Easton’s Beach
Newport
401-849-8430
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Tidepool touch tank with a variety of coastal creatures; microscope station, fossil digs, arts and craft activities.
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Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown
401-846-2577
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The largest area of preserved open space in Newport County encompasses a 450-acre wildlife refuge with miles of trails.
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Providence Children’s Museum
100 South Street
Providence
401-273-KIDS
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Hands-on excitement makes learning fun in the exploration of our natural and man-made worlds.
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Roger Williams Park & Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence
401-785-3510
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Home of the award-winning Roger Williams Park Zoo, this 430-acre park offers a wealth of attractions.
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Rose Island Lighthouse
Newport
401-847-4242
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In addition to tours, visitors can participate in lighthouse keeping. Rose Island offers swimming and beach combing.
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The Doll Museum and Ida Lewis Doll Club
104 Van Zandt Avenue
Newport
401-847-6866
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Dolls with bisque heads from the master craftsman Armand Marseillemay are the focal point of this wonderful museum.
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Kids & Culture |
All Childrens Theater Ensemble
255 Main Street
East Providence
401-728-1222
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ACT classes and workshops combine with performances, a playwriting festival, and community drama programs.
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Bank of America Arts Showcase
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence
401-421-2997
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Talented artists perform for middle-school students in one of the state’s most beautiful architectural treasures.
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Boy Scouts of America
Various Locations
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Boy Scouts of America
Narragansett Council
401-351-8700
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Boys & Girls Clubs
East Providence Area
401-434-6776
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Boys & Girls Clubs
Greater Providence
401-444-0750
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Camp Broadway Providence
Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence
401-421-2997
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”Campers” go behind the scenes and in front of the curtain, guided by a staff of New York theatre professionals.
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City Children’s Series
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence
401-421-2997
Wholesome, educational family fun and entertainment springs to life on the stage in this popular performance series.
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Girl Scouts of America
Various Locations
800 GSUSA 4
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Little League East Region
Various Locations
860-585-4730
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Looking Glass Theatre
3 Davol Square
Providence
866-742-9080
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Professional actors travel to schools and work with students to create custom-made dramatic performances.
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Pop Warner Football
Various Locations
215-752-2691
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The Acme Clown Company
14 Imperial Place
Providence
401-351-2596
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Popular theatrical traditions educate and entertain audiences of all ages.
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YMCA Greater Providence
Various Locations
401-456-0100
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Online Resources for Parents |
Connect for Kids
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Discovery School
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Kid's Domain
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Time For Kids
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Yahooligans Web Guide
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Public Library |
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Arrington |
Barrington Public Library
Barrington
401-247-1920
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Bristol |
Rogers Free Library
Bristol
401-253-6948
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Burrillville |
Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
Burrillville
401-710-7800
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Central Falls |
Central Falls Free Public Library
Adams Memorial Library
Central Falls
401-727-7440
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Charlestown |
Cross’ Mills Public Library
Charlestown
401-364-6211
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Coventry |
Coventry Public Library
Coventry
401-822-9100
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Cranston |
Arlington Reading Room
Cranston
401-944-1662
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Cranston Public Library
Cranston
401-943-9080
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William Hall Library
Cranston
401-781-2450
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Cumberland |
Cumberland Public Library
Cumberland
401-333-2552
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East Greenwich |
East Greenwich Free Library
East Greenwich
401-884-9510
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East Providence |
East Providence Public Library
East Providence
401-434-2453
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Exeter |
Exeter Public Library
Exeter
401-294-4109
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Foster |
Foster Public Library
Foster
401-397-4801
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Tyler Free Library
Foster
401-397-7930
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Glocester |
Glocester Manton Free Public Library
Chepachet
401-568-6077
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Harmony Library
Harmony
401-949-2850
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Hopkinton |
Ashaway Free Library
Ashaway
401-377-2770
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Langworthy Public Library
Hope Valley
401-539-2851
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Jamestown |
Jamestown Philomenian Library
Jamestown
401-423-7280
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Johnston |
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
Johnston
401-231-4980
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Lincoln |
Lincoln Public Library
Lincoln
401-333-2422
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Little Compton |
The Brownell Library
Little Compton
401-635-8562
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Middletown |
Middletown Public Library
Middletown
401-846-1573
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Narragansett |
Maury Loontjens Memorial Library
Narragansett
401-789-9507
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New Shoreham |
Island Free Library
Block Island
401-466-3233
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Newport |
Newport Public Library
Aquidneck Park
Newport
401-847-8720
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North Kingstown |
Davisville Library
North Kingstown
401-884-5524
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North Kingstown Free Library
North Kingstown
401-294-3306
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Willett Free Library
Saunderstown
401-294-2081
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Public Library Network |
Cooperating Libraries Automated Network (CLAN)
401-738-2200
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CLAN is Rhode Island’s consortium of public libraries, circulating more than 6.3 million items annually to more than 450,000 registered library card holders. The CLAN website offers links to nearly 50 member libraries including an option for directions. Most Rhode Island residents have the convenience of a CLAN library in their own community.
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