FEATURED EVENTS | Kids Out and About Providence

FEATURED EVENTS

Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Celebration - At RISD Museum

Free admission for all visitors over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, 2025. This initiative, generously donated by Amica Mutual Insurance, invites the community to honor Dr. King’s legacy through art, culture, and conversation. In addition to free admission, the RISD Museum will offer a variety of special programming throughout the weekend, designed to celebrate Dr. King’s vision of equality, justice, and community.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
01/19/2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm 2 – 2:45 pm
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Location:

20 North Main St
Providence, RI, 2903
United States

Phone:

401 454 6500

2025 Shipyard Tours at Mystic Seaport Museum

Ever wondered what is behind the ropes in the Museum’s Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard? Join us this winter for small group guided tours of the Shipyard’s machine shop and rigging loft and interact with our skilled shipwrights as they describe the work they are doing on this winter’s projects, including the L. A. Dunton, Susan Constant and more. (ages 10+, capacity 15)
Dates: 
01/17/2025
01/24/2025
01/31/2025
2 pm - 3:30 pm
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Location:

75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT, 06355
United States

Phone:

860-572-0711

FUNDA FEST 27: A Celebration of Black Storytelling: Public Events Schedule: January 17th - 26th, 2025

For 3 Weekends, the Rhode Island Black Storytellers presents its annual storytelling festival with events all across Rhode Island. Join RIBS and invited National and International artists for this highly anticipated Black cultural experience. From Free Family events in Newport and Westerly and Pawtucket, to a full day of Black History, this event is good for everyone! See day-by-day events and details in the description.
Dates: 
01/17/2025
01/18/2025
01/19/2025
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Location:

393 Broad Street, Box 14
Providence, RI, 02907
United States

Phone:

401 439 7122

FREE ADMISSION ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY- Franklin Park Zoo

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will offer free admission on Monday, January 20. Advance tickets are not required. Join us for keeper and educator chats—your chance to dive into the world of our amazing animals, hear their incredible stories, and ask questions!
Dates: 
01/20/2025
9:00 am -4:00 pm
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Organization:

Franklin Park Zoo

Location:

1 Franklin Park Rd.
Boston, MA, 02121
United States

Phone:

(617) 541-5466

Geology Rocks Weekend

From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within its rocks. Learn how to uncover these stories in stone with family fun activities, planetarium shows and more at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park.
Dates: 
01/18/2025
01/19/2025
01/20/2025
10:00am-4:00pm
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Location:

1000 Elmwood Ave. Roger Williams Park
Providence , RI, 02907
United States

Phone:

401-680-7221

Winter Wonder Days at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Enjoy half-priced admission during the months of January and February. It may be cold and even snowy, but it is the perfect weather to see animals outside enjoying nature’s cooler temperatures. Take advantage of this amazing deal and experience the Zoo at a fantastic price. Bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air while exploring the Zoo! Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Dates: 
01/16/2025
01/17/2025
01/18/2025
10 am – 4 pm
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Location:

1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI, 2907
United States

Phone:

401 785-3510

Funda fest 27 FREE FAMILY FUN DAY -At Community College of Rhode Island - With Rhode Island Black Storytellers

mission! Sat. Jan. 25 Free Family Fun Day (FREE) FF27 Jan 25 Saturday, January 25 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1 Hilton St Providence, RI 02905 Saturday, January 25th Free Family Fun Day - Featuring teller Muriel Johnson Join RIBS and invited guest storytellers for an interactive, family-oriented storytelling program, and craft activities that relate to the storytelling.
Dates: 
01/25/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Location:

Liston Campus - Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)
1 Hilton St
Providence, RI, 02905
United States

Phone:

(401) 312 4347