Providence, RI family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

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

Weekend of Nov 20–22

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 21 · 8am

Breakfast with the Rainforest Residents

Roger Williams Park Zoo — Providence · Providence Co. · Providence

Take a trip to the tropics and experience the Faces of the Rainforest like never before!

Paid: $93 – $113

Details at Roger Williams Park Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (16, 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

9amPreschool Screening with VOWS For Ages 3-5 · Large Meeting Room, Warwick 3-5 · Free

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

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

11amFamily Bilingual Story Class / Cuentos Bilingües en Familia · Campbell Auditorium, Pawtucket 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

3pmKids Coloring Club! · Knight Memorial Library – Teen Area 1, Providence 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

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

Saturday, Nov 21

10amSaturday Sensory Play · Children's Program Room, Warwick 6-10 · Free

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

11amScience Saturday · Caidin Room, Pawtucket 6-10 · Free

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

2:30pmDinosaur Explorers @ Central · Central Library, Cranston 6-10 · Free

3pmFamily Zumba · Campbell Auditorium, Pawtucket 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

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 ↗

Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9:30pm

Holiday Lights Spectacular

Roger Williams Park Zoo — Providence · Providence Co. · Providence

Nightly light display across 40 acres of the zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $13–$15 online

Details at Roger Williams Park Zoo ↗

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 ↗

Nov 28 – Nov 29 · 11am–12:30pm

Cookies and Cocoa Holiday Storytime

Roger Williams Park Zoo — Providence · Providence Co. · Providence

Come enjoy a holiday story time with Roger, the zoo’s mascot on November 28 and 29 for some festive fun from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm!

Paid: $35 – $45

Details at Roger Williams Park Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, 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

9amNo School Day Crafting Event · Children's Library, Warwick 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

2:30pmHands-On Science: Will It Fall? @ Knightsville · Knightsville Branch, Cranston 6-10 · 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

Saturday, Nov 28

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

2:30pmSpeed Puzzling Event @ Auburn · Auburn Branch, Cranston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

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 ↗

Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9:30pm

Holiday Lights Spectacular

Roger Williams Park Zoo — Providence · Providence Co. · Providence

Nightly light display across 40 acres of the zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $13–$15 online

Details at Roger Williams Park Zoo ↗

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, Dec 4

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

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

11amFamily Bilingual Story Class / Cuentos Bilingües en Familia · Campbell Auditorium, Pawtucket 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

4pmAll Ages Craft: Snowy Lanterns @ Auburn · Auburn Branch, Cranston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmModel Building Workshop · Smith Hill Library – Children’s Area, Providence 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

2pmTech Dissect · Rochambeau Library – Community Room, Providence 6-10 · Free

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

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59 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Providence, RI this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026