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Free things to do with kids in Providence, this week and every week.

Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Providence this week: we found 11 free outings, including Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant, Halloween Party at Smith Hill Library and Family Pumpkin Carving at Rochambeau, plus four library programs. Five free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And five places never charge admission, like Community Libraries of Providence and Providence Public Library.

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This week

Free things to do with kids in Providence this week

Every free outing on this week’s Providence list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.

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Mark the calendar

Free days and free events coming up in Providence

Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.

Who gets in free:EveryoneResidents onlyCardholders only

Any day

Places that are always free in Providence

Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.

Providence Public Library

Downtown, 150 Empire StreetWeekly storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers in the children’s room.Official site ↗Report a problem

Providence Public Library storytimes

150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903 · DowntownTuesday and Thursday storytimes for ages 0 to 5.Official site ↗Report a problem
Free to get in, but parking, special exhibits and seasonal extras can cost money. Check each place’s site before you go.

Every week

Free library storytimes

Community Libraries of Providence

Free storytimes, bilingual storytimes and crafts.

Most weekday mornings at the branches

Free
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Providence Public Library

Cradle to Crayons, Baby Steps, and Reading and Rhyming.

Tuesdays 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30am; Thursdays 11am

BabiesFree
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Cranston Public Library

Themed storytimes for ages 0 to 5.

Weekday mornings at Central and the branches

Free
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Every weekly storytime by day and branch: library storytimes in Providence.

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Good questions

Free things to do with kids in Providence: the FAQ

This week we found 11 free outings for ages 0–6, including Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant, Halloween Party at Smith Hill Library, Family Pumpkin Carving at Rochambeau and Jam Session Storytime at Oak Lawn. See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

Halloween Party at Smith Hill Library: Fri Oct 30. Free Day of Play: Sat Oct 31. Monster Mash trick-or-treat: Sat Oct 31. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see free days and free events.

Noon Year’s Eve Party at Warwick Public Library and Kids Noon Year's Eve at Kingston Free Library are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.

Community Libraries of Providence, Providence Public Library, Cranston Public Library, Community Libraries of Providence storytimes and Providence Public Library storytimes don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

Yes. Community Libraries of Providence, Providence Public Library and Cranston Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 28, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.

Free things to do, every Thursday.

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