Things to do this weekend in and around Providence
Friendly fun in Providence & surrounding region for Friday, August 7, 2026 through Sunday, August 9, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, August 7, 2026
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park 2026 - Fridays, including August 7, 2026 - Providence, RI. Enjoy an evening at Carousel Village with a rotating lineup of food trucks, music, and plenty of space for families to relax from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
41st Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival 2026 - August 7–9, 2026 - Charlestown, RI. Sample a huge variety of seafood favorites, enjoy live entertainment, rides, games, raffles, fireworks, and a classic car show at Ninigret Park all weekend long.
Tea and Scones on the Porch - August 7–9, 2026 - Bristol, RI. Relax at Blithewold Manor with a traditional tea service and freshly baked scones served on the gracious porch at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Tiverton Summer Concert Series: The New Providence Big Band - August 7, 2026 - Tiverton, RI. Bring chairs or a blanket to Bulgarmarsh Park for an evening of live big band music from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Starry Nights Cinema 2026: “The Lion King” - August 7, 2026 - Providence, RI. Watch “The Lion King” under the stars at Bally’s Event Lawn at 195 District Park for a family-friendly outdoor movie night.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
A Bug's World at Roger Williams Park Zoo - August 6–9, 2026 - Providence, RI. Explore larger-than-life bug exhibits and learn all about insects during this special zoo experience from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Providence area - August 8–9, 2026 - Providence area, RI. Book a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and only pay for the professionally edited images you love, perfect for family portraits and summer memories.
Canine Champions for Conservation - August 6–9, 2026 - Providence, RI. Watch talented dogs demonstrate scent detection and other conservation skills at Roger Williams Park Zoo, with shows at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Summer Shellabration at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium - August 6–9, 2026 (and ongoing) - Providence, RI. Dive into ocean-themed exhibits, crafts, and learning activities celebrating seashells and marine life from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Summer Tutoring/Credit Recovery - August 6–31, 2026 - Various convenient locations, RI. Support your student with flexible summer tutoring and credit recovery sessions scheduled throughout the day to fit busy family calendars.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Fridays at the Farm! - At Wojcik's Farm - Fridays, including August 7, 2026 - Blackstone, MA. Make a weekend outing of this Friday event with farm activities, food, and relaxed evening fun from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Food Truck Friday Newport - At Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. - Fridays, including August 7, 2026 - Newport, RI. Pair local food trucks with craft beverages and live entertainment at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
K-pop Class - Fridays, including August 7, 2026 - East Providence, RI. Kids and teens can learn fun K-pop choreography at Endicott Dance Academy in this energetic evening dance class from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Dog Days - Bozrah Farmer's Market - August 7, 2026 - Bozrah, CT. Enjoy a pet-friendly farmers market outing with vendors, fresh local goods, and special dog-themed fun from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Summer Friday Music Series - At Mystic Seaport Museum - Fridays, including August 7, 2026 - Mystic, CT. Add this waterfront concert series to your weekend plans, featuring live music on the grounds of Mystic Seaport Museum from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.