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Providence, RI weekend events for preschool (3–5)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

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 ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (12, 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

2pmArts and Crafts · Fox Point Library – Children’s Computer Lab, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmUpcycle Sewing · Wanskuck Library – MakerSpace, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmAfter School Movie · Washington Park Library – Children’s Area, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

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

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Library storytimes & programs (11, 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 20

2pmArts and Crafts · Fox Point Library – Children’s Computer Lab, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmUpcycle Sewing · Wanskuck Library – MakerSpace, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmAfter School Movie · Washington Park Library – Children’s Area, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

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

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 28 – Nov 29 · 10am–4pm

Fam-Tastic STEAM Weekend

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium — Providence · Providence Co. · Providence

Hands-on STEAM activities, plasma globe demos and planetarium shows.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: Free with museum admission ($2); planetarium show $5
  • Indoors
Details at City of Providence ↗

Library storytimes & programs (4, 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 27

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

Saturday, Nov 28

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

2pmArts and Crafts · Fox Point Library – Children’s Computer Lab, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmUpcycle Sewing · Wanskuck Library – MakerSpace, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmAfter School Movie · Washington Park Library – Children’s Area, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

9:45amWinter Creative Play · Rochambeau Library – Children’s Area 1, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amMini Makerz Art Studio · Mt. Pleasant Library – Children’s Area 1, Providence 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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40 events tagged for preschool (3–5) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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