Providence, RI kids' events Dec 4–6, 2026

Providence, RI family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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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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14 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 12 free and 13 indoors.

Updated November 11, 2026