Things to do with kids in Providence this weekend (Nov 13

This weekend with kids in Providence, RI: Nov 13–15

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Nov 14 – Nov 15

Armenian Fest RI

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet — Cranston · Providence Co. · Providence

Two days of homemade Armenian food, live music, traditional dance, kids' activities, raffles and vendors. Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-7pm.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free
Indoors

Details at Armenian Fest RI ↗

More big outings

Nov 5 – Dec 31

A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep

Trinity Repertory Company, Dowling Theater — Providence · Providence Co. · Providence

Trinity Rep's 50th year of its holiday staging of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with original music.

Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Sensory-Friendly Plus! performance Sat Nov 21 at 12pm.

Details at Trinity Repertory Company ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm–2:30pm

Sky Views Planetarium Show

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park — Providence · Providence Co. · Providence

Short planetarium show at the Roger Williams Park museum, for ages 4 and up.

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Paid: $5
Indoors

Details at Roger Williams Park Conservancy ↗

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

From Community Libraries of Providence and the Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket and East Providence public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amBaby/Toddler Playgroup · Riverside Branch, East Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDinosaur Dig Storytime @ Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Branch, Cranston 3-5 · Free

10:30amMusic and Movement · Campbell Auditorium, Pawtucket 6-10 · Free

10:30amOn The Farm Storytime @ Knightsville · Knightsville Branch, Cranston 3-5 · Free

2pmArts and Crafts · Fox Point Library – Children’s Computer Lab, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmPerler Bead & Bracelet Builders · Mt. Pleasant Library – Children’s Area 1, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmUpcycle Sewing · Wanskuck Library – MakerSpace, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:15pmFriendship Bracelet Fridays! · Knight Memorial Library – Teen Area 1, Providence 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmAfter School Movie · Washington Park Library – Children’s Area, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmDrop-In Crafts: Beads & Buttons · Washington Park Library – Children’s Area, Providence 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmModel Building Workshop · Smith Hill Library – Community Room, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amInclusive Play Time · Weaver Library, East Providence 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Baby Storytime · Children's Program Room, Warwick 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSaturday Storytime · Mt. Pleasant Library – Children’s Area 1, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSensory Friendly Lego Club · Caidin Room, Pawtucket 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmTween Journaling Club · Rochambeau Library – Children’s Area 1, Providence 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmLittle Lab: Dinosaurs @ Auburn · Auburn Branch, Cranston 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Just added this week

New listings found since Monday, Nov 9, newest first.

Armenian Fest RI · Rhodes on the Pawtuxet · Nov 14 – Nov 15
A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep · Trinity Repertory Company, Dowling Theater · Nov 5 – Dec 31
Sky Views Planetarium Show · Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park · Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm–2:30pm
Winter Lecture: Gingerbread Zoo Workshop · Roger Williams Park Zoo · Sat, Dec 12 · 1pm–2pm
Cookies and Cocoa Holiday Storytime · Roger Williams Park Zoo · Nov 28 – Nov 29 · 11am–12:30pm
Kids Coloring Club! · Knight Memorial Library – Teen Area 1 · Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm–5pm

Ending soon

Multi-day events that end by Sun, Nov 22.

Armenian Fest RI · Rhodes on the Pawtuxet · last day Sun, Nov 15

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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Providence, RI has 20 kid-friendly events, 18 of them free. Top picks: Armenian Fest RI and Sky Views Planetarium Show. Rainy-day options: A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep and On The Farm Storytime @ Knightsville. Plus 17 free library programs.

20 family events across the Providence area this weekend: 2 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket and East Providence. Use the filters to narrow it down.

Updated November 12, 2026