# Free things to do with kids in Providence this 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- 11 free outings this week; 5 free days and events coming up; 5 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Halloween Party at Smith Hill Library** at Smith Hill Library, Smith Hill. When: Fri Oct 30. Price: Free. Official page: https://clpvd.org/event/halloween-party-2/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Free Day of Play** at Providence Children’s Museum, Jewelry District. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/events/free-day-of-play-4/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Monster Mash trick-or-treat** at Providence Place, Downtown. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.providenceplace.com/event/monster-mash/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Noon Year’s Eve Party at Warwick Public Library** at Warwick Public Library – Children’s Room, Warwick. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Families dress in their fanciest attire for activities, crafts, music and snacks, then count down to noon. Official page: https://warwicklibrary.libcal.com/event/17885315 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kids Noon Year's Eve at Kingston Free Library** at Kingston Free Library, Potter Hall, South Kingstown. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: Noon–2pm. Price: Free. Craft stations, games and free play for all ages, with a balloon drop at noon. No food is served. Official page: https://skpl.libcal.com/event/17517568 (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant** at Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A not-too-spooky story with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 5. No registration. Official page: https://clpvd.org/event/not-too-spooky-storytime/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Halloween Party at Smith Hill Library** at Smith Hill Library, 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI 02908. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3:30–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. Candy, spooky music, crafts and activities. Come in costume; all ages welcome. Official page: https://clpvd.org/event/halloween-party-2/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Family Pumpkin Carving at Rochambeau** at Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 2–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. Carve or decorate a pumpkin on the library patio while supplies last. Official page: https://clpvd.org/event/family-pumpkin-carving/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Youth Makerspace Arts & Crafts at Rochambeau** at Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3:30–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–7. A different art medium or craft each week, planned for toddlers, preschoolers and young grade-schoolers. Official page: https://clpvd.org/event/youth-makerspace-arts-crafts/2026-10-30/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Friday Arts and Crafts at Fox Point** at Fox Point Library, 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI 02906. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 2–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. Drop in for coloring, themed crafts or a grab-and-go craft. Kids of all ages welcome. Official page: https://clpvd.org/event/arts-and-crafts/2026-10-30/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Animal ABCs & 123s Storytime in Knightsville** at Knightsville Branch, Cranston Public Library, 1847 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Letters and numbers through animal stories, songs and simple crafts, for ages 0 to 5. Space is limited; register ahead. Official page: https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/17307632 (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Jam Session Storytime at Oak Lawn** at Oak Lawn Branch, Cranston Public Library, 230 Wilbur Ave, Cranston, RI 02921. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Clap, sing and play, then a jam session with simple instruments. For ages 0 to 5. Official page: https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/17248664 (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Saturday Baby Storytime in Warwick** at Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Stories upstairs in the Children’s Program Room for newborns to 24 months. Siblings welcome. Official page: https://warwicklibrary.libcal.com/event/17359122 (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Music and Movement in Pawtucket** at Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing and dance with their grown-ups. Official page: https://pawtucketlibrary.libcal.com/event/17422742 (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Free Day of Play at Providence Children’s Museum** at Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 9:30am–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. Free admission all day on Halloween, sponsored by Brightstars. Official page: https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/events/free-day-of-play-4/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Monster Mash at Providence Place** at Providence Place, One Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. Trick-or-treat at stores with the ghost decal, plus a stilt walker, a caricaturist and a magician on Level 1. Official page: https://www.providenceplace.com/event/monster-mash/ (checked 2026-10-28)

## Always free

- **Community Libraries of Providence**, Citywide. Free storytimes and crafts at neighborhood branches, from Mt. Pleasant to Fox Point. Official page: https://clpvd.org/events/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Providence Public Library**, Downtown, 150 Empire Street. Weekly storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers in the children’s room. Official page: https://provlib.org/youth-services/childrens-room/programs/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Cranston Public Library**, Cranston. Themed storytimes most weekday mornings at Central and the branches. Official page: https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Community Libraries of Providence storytimes**, Branches citywide. Free storytimes and crafts most weeks. Official page: https://clpvd.org/events/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Providence Public Library storytimes**, 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903. Tuesday and Thursday storytimes for ages 0 to 5. Official page: https://provlib.org/youth-services/childrens-room/programs/ (checked 2026-10-28)

## Free library storytimes

- **Community Libraries of Providence**: Most weekday mornings at the branches. Free storytimes, bilingual storytimes and crafts. Calendar: https://clpvd.org/events/
- **Providence Public Library**: Tuesdays 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30am; Thursdays 11am. Cradle to Crayons, Baby Steps, and Reading and Rhyming. Calendar: https://provlib.org/youth-services/childrens-room/programs/
- **Cranston Public Library**: Weekday mornings at Central and the branches. Themed storytimes for ages 0 to 5. Calendar: https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Providence this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Providence?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Providence?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Providence?
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.

### Are library storytimes free in Providence?
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.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).