Here’s a list of fun things to do as a family in or near Rhode Island. Both outdoor and indoor options are included, and some are free! Be sure to check with your local library for tickets you may be able to use. If you have EBT or WIC, you may quali...
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Kiddos love sea creatures.
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
Interactive and informative aqua theme center in RI
Biomes Marine Biology Center
Your child will play for hours. They do have a water area so remember to being a change if clothes.
Providence Children's Museum
Only about 40 mins away from RI. Totally worth the drive. Its an indoor and outdoor experience.
EcoTarium
Great for almost all ages.
Dave & Buster's Providence
Indoor play space for kids
Go Play
If you are in the newport area and looking for something to do with your kiddos.
Ryan Family Amusements
Small museum located inside roger williams park
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Adventure course, trampoline, arcade, bowling and more!
Charming zoo inside Roger Williams park and yes its bigger than what it seems.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
There is a fence play ground for the kiddos in this park
India Point Park: Explore Rhode Island
Nice park to go for a stroll, fishing or play at the playground.
Sabin Point Waterfront Park
Go for a bike ride, fly a kite 🪁 or just simply enjoy the nice view.
Rocky Point State Park
Apple picking and cinnamon donuts.
Barden Family Orchard - Fruit, Orchard Farm
Open from spring to fall. Enjoy flower picking, trailer rides, blueberry picking and apple picking.
Dame Farm and Orchards LLC
Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut, is a leading marine facility featuring New England’s only beluga whales, interactive exhibits like shark and ray touch pools, and immersive experiences such as the Dino Seas exhibit, all dedicated to ocean cons...
Mystic Aquarium
I was impressed by this playground.
Public Parks & Playgrounds | Portsmouth, RI - Official Website
Playground located right in-front of a small beach. Outdoor showers are available
Facilities • Town Beach Complex - North Kingstown, RI
Another playground that is located along lakefront.
Governor Notte Park | North Providence, RI 02911
Rhode Island’s largest park spans 464 acres along the scenic shoreline. Here, you can fly kites, go for a bike ride, fish, or simply enjoy the playground.
Colt State Park
Eagerly waiting for my son to be old enough to appreciate this.
Green Animals Topiary Garden | Newport Mansions
Fun for all ages.
Harmony Railway & Gift Shop
Nautical Theme Playground in the heart of Jamestown. Didni mention its free?
