Things to do this weekend in and around Providence
Friendly fun in Providence for July 17–19, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, July 17, 2026
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park 2026 - Fridays on select dates - Providence, RI. Sample a wide variety of food trucks and enjoy an evening in Carousel Village from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Family Friendly Interactive Improv Comedy Show - Fridays on select dates - Warwick, RI. Laugh along as performers create improv comedy based on audience suggestions in a show designed for all ages at 8:00 pm.
Fridays at the Farm! - At Wojcik's Farm - Fridays on select dates - Blackstone, MA. Spend a relaxed Friday afternoon and evening at the farm with family-friendly activities from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Summer Friday Music Series - At Mystic Seaport Museum - Fridays on select dates - Mystic, CT. Enjoy live outdoor music along the waterfront at the historic seaport from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Track 15 Night market during WaterFire - RI Night Market - Select dates - Providence, RI. Browse local vendors and enjoy evening shopping and food during WaterFire from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
A Bug's World at Roger Williams Park Zoo - July 17–19, 2026 and select dates - Providence, RI. Explore larger-than-life bug exhibits and learn about amazing insects at this special zoo experience from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Tea and Scones on the Porch - July 17–19, 2026 and select dates - Bristol, RI. Relax at Blithewold Manor with classic tea service and freshly baked scones at 11:00 am or 1:00 pm.
2026 Kid's Day! - North Attleboro - July 17–19, 2026 - North Attleboro, MA. Celebrate Kid's Day with rides, games, and family activities at the North Attleboro School Department.
Summer Shellabration at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium - July 17–19, 2026 and throughout summer - Providence, RI. Dive into ocean-themed exhibits, crafts, and learning activities celebrating seashells and marine life from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Kids Bowl Free: Register Your Kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass Today - July 17–19, 2026 and select dates - Various locations near Providence, RI. Kids can bowl two free games a day all summer long at participating bowling centers with advance registration.
Summer Tutoring/Credit Recovery - July 17–19, 2026 and multiple dates - Various convenient locations. Students get personalized academic help or work on credit recovery with flexible scheduling.
July StoryWalk® WEAVER - July 17–19, 2026 and daily in July - East Providence, RI. Walk the grounds of Weaver Library while reading a children’s book displayed page by page along an outdoor path, available all day.
Canine Champions for Conservation - July 17–19, 2026 and select dates - Providence, RI. Watch highly trained dogs demonstrate incredible skills while teaching visitors about wildlife conservation at Roger Williams Park Zoo.