Things to Do with Kids in Providence, RI

  • TripBuzz found 328 things to do with kids in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 306 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fall River, Newport, Warwick and North Kingstown.
  • From Roger Williams Park Zoo to Providence Children's Museum, the Providence area offers 123 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Scenic Walks.
  • The capital of Rhode Island, Providence is an older city with numerous historical landmarks and attractions. One such landmark is the Gateway Arch sculpture resting over Federal Hill along with an art museum, theater group and community orchestra. The campuses of several institutions of higher learning are also in Providence. This includes Brown University, Providence College and Johnson & Wales University.
  • TripBuzz found 328 things to do with kids in or near Providence, Rhode Island, including 306 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fall River, Newport, Warwick and North Kingstown.
  • From Roger Williams Park Zoo to Providence Children's Museum, the Providence area offers 123 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Colleges & Universities and Scenic Walks.
  • The capital of Rhode Island, Providence is an older city with numerous historical landmarks and attractions. One such landmark is the Gateway Arch sculpture resting over Federal Hill along with an art museum, theater group and community orchestra. The campuses of several institutions of higher learning are also in Providence. This includes Brown University, Providence College and Johnson & Wales University.
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31.5 Miles
75% 24 votes
Parks 695 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Roughly 7,000 acres of open space is available at the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area. The 24-acre pond offers fishing and swimming while land-based recreation includes mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing in the winter.
31.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Theaters 140 Pearl St, Framingham, MA 1702 MoreLess Info
Framingham Community Theater is a program that is part of the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. A wide range of shows are offered every season, including a yearly mystery dinner theater production written by the theater's writing group.
31.7 Miles
63% 8 votes
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Jam Time

Playgrounds 251 W Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 MoreLess Info
With the purpose of stimulating creative thinking in children, Jam Time offers an interactive playground for them to explore. The facility has slides, toys, seating, and climbing areas for the children to play with indoors.
31.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 100 Dudley Road, Framingham, MA 01702 MoreLess Info
Situated on 57 acres, Cushing Memorial Park was previously used as a treatment site for World War II soldiers. The park offers walking trails, a children's playground, picnic areas and open fields suitable for recreational activities.
31.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Gardens 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 MoreLess Info
The multiple elements of estate landscaping in the Elm Bank Reservation helped it to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spread over 182 acres, the site has a museum within the old estate property, fishing, kayaking, and hiking paths.
31.8 Miles
100% 11 votes
History Museums 612 High Street, Dedham, MA 02027 MoreLess Info
The Dedham Historical Society has collected and preserved many items that piece together a story of local history. Collections include pottery, antique chairs and clocks, and jeweled boxes and decorations.
31.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 619 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 MoreLess Info
Known for their quality productions, Fiddlehead Theatre is an asset to the Greater Boston community. Along with live performances such as plays and musicals, the theater offers an educational program for youth interested in the dramatic arts.
31.8 Miles
92% 210 votes
Theaters 364 Card's Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02880 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1933, Theatre By The Sea, is a 300-seat venue on the National Register of Historic Places. Audiences are treated to a four production schedule, kid shows, and can stop at the on-site bistro for a bite to eat.
31.8 Miles
97% 36 votes
Gardens 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 2482 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a slow stroll through the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Gardens at Elm Bank. Several different varieties of floral and plant life are on display. Open daily. Special occasions can be booked.
31.8 Miles
93% 176 votes
National & State Parks Milton, MA MoreLess Info
Boston's Blue Hills Reservation is an urban environment that combines iconic rocky summit with 125 miles of outdoor trails. Rich historically and archaeologically, the area boasts 16 historic structures, the Blue Hills Weather Observatory and a National Historic Landmark.
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