# Providence Littles: things to do with little kids in Providence, RI this weekend > Halloween lands on a Saturday, and the Children’s Museum makes the whole day free. Saturday is also the last family night for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. This week has 13 outings, 11 of them free and 11 indoors. - Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: 2026-10-28 - 13 outings at 12 places; 11 free; 11 indoor. For kids ages 0–6. - Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/providence/ - This week (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/index.md - City guide (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/guide/index.md - Visiting guide (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/visiting/index.md - Events data (JSON): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events.json - RSS feed: https://littlesweekly.com/providence/feed.xml ## Top picks this week - **Free Day of Play at Providence Children’s Museum** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30am–4:30pm) at Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Free admission all day on Halloween, sponsored by Brightstars. Source: https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/events/free-day-of-play-4/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/free-day-of-play-at-providence-childrens-museum/ - **Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31 · 6–10:30pm; last entry 10) at Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907. Cost: Timed tickets online only: adults $23, kids 2–12 $19, 1 and under free. Ages 2+. More than 5,000 carved pumpkins along the zoo’s Wetlands Trail. Strollers are fine. Sunday is adults only, so Saturday is the last family night. Source: https://www.rwpzoo.org/jols/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/jack-o-lantern-spectacular-at-roger-williams-park-zoo/ - **Monster Mash at Providence Place** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–4pm) at Providence Place, One Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Trick-or-treat at stores with the ghost decal, plus a stilt walker, a caricaturist and a magician on Level 1. Source: https://www.providenceplace.com/event/monster-mash/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/monster-mash-at-providence-place/ - **Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A not-too-spooky story with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 5. No registration. Source: https://clpvd.org/event/not-too-spooky-storytime/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/not-too-spooky-storytime-in-mt-pleasant-library/ - **Halloween Family Fun at the Museum of Natural History** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–4pm) at Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907. Cost: $2 museum admission; under 4 free; planetarium show $5. Ages 2+. Indoor. A Halloween quest, a skeleton puzzle, spider hats and odd specimens from the vaults in Roger Williams Park. A plasma globe demo runs at 1pm. Source: https://www.rwpconservancy.org/event/halloween-family-fun-at-the-museum/2026-10-31/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/halloween-family-fun-at-the-museum-of-natural-history-planetarium/ ## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31) 1. **Morning**: Free Day of Play at Providence Children’s Museum, Providence Children’s Museum. 9:30am–4:30pm. Cost: Free. https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/events/free-day-of-play-4/ 2. **Lunch**: Nick’s on Broadway, West End, 500 Broadway. Open 10am–9pm. Cost: $$. (from the city guide) https://www.nicksonbroadway.com/ 3. **After nap**: Monster Mash at Providence Place, Providence Place. 2–4pm. Cost: Free. https://www.providenceplace.com/event/monster-mash/ Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out. ## By day - **Friday, Oct 30**: Halloween Party at Smith Hill Library (free); Family Pumpkin Carving at Rochambeau (free); Youth Makerspace Arts & Crafts at Rochambeau (free); Friday Arts and Crafts at Fox Point (free); Animal ABCs & 123s Storytime in Knightsville (free); Jam Session Storytime at Oak Lawn (free); Music and Movement in Pawtucket (free); Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo - **Saturday, Oct 31**: Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant (free); Saturday Baby Storytime in Warwick (free); Free Day of Play at Providence Children’s Museum (free); Halloween Family Fun at the Museum of Natural History; Monster Mash at Providence Place (free); Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo - **Sunday, Nov 1**: Halloween Family Fun at the Museum of Natural History ## All outings this week - **Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A not-too-spooky story with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 5. No registration. Source: https://clpvd.org/event/not-too-spooky-storytime/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/not-too-spooky-storytime-in-mt-pleasant-library/ - **Halloween Party at Smith Hill Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30–5:30pm) at Smith Hill Library, 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI 02908. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Candy, spooky music, crafts and activities. Come in costume; all ages welcome. Source: https://clpvd.org/event/halloween-party-2/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/halloween-party-at-smith-hill-library/ - **Family Pumpkin Carving at Rochambeau** (Fri, Oct 30 · 2–5pm) at Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Carve or decorate a pumpkin on the library patio while supplies last. Source: https://clpvd.org/event/family-pumpkin-carving/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/family-pumpkin-carving-at-rochambeau-library/ - **Youth Makerspace Arts & Crafts at Rochambeau** (Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30–5pm) at Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906. Cost: Free. Ages 1+. Indoor. A different art medium or craft each week, planned for toddlers, preschoolers and young grade-schoolers. Source: https://clpvd.org/event/youth-makerspace-arts-crafts/2026-10-30/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/youth-makerspace-arts-and-crafts-at-rochambeau-library/ - **Friday Arts and Crafts at Fox Point** (Fri, Oct 30 · 2–4:30pm) at Fox Point Library, 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI 02906. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Drop in for coloring, themed crafts or a grab-and-go craft. Kids of all ages welcome. Source: https://clpvd.org/event/arts-and-crafts/2026-10-30/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/friday-arts-and-crafts-at-fox-point-library/ - **Animal ABCs & 123s Storytime in Knightsville** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at Knightsville Branch, Cranston Public Library, 1847 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Letters and numbers through animal stories, songs and simple crafts, for ages 0 to 5. Space is limited; register ahead. Source: https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/17307632 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/animal-abcs-and-123s-storytime-in-knightsville-branch/ - **Jam Session Storytime at Oak Lawn** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at Oak Lawn Branch, Cranston Public Library, 230 Wilbur Ave, Cranston, RI 02921. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Clap, sing and play, then a jam session with simple instruments. For ages 0 to 5. Source: https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/17248664 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/jam-session-storytime-at-oak-lawn-branch/ - **Saturday Baby Storytime in Warwick** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories upstairs in the Children’s Program Room for newborns to 24 months. Siblings welcome. Source: https://warwicklibrary.libcal.com/event/17359122 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/saturday-baby-storytime-in-warwick-public-library/ - **Music and Movement in Pawtucket** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing and dance with their grown-ups. Source: https://pawtucketlibrary.libcal.com/event/17422742 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/music-and-movement-in-pawtucket-public-library/ - **Free Day of Play at Providence Children’s Museum** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30am–4:30pm) at Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Free admission all day on Halloween, sponsored by Brightstars. Source: https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/events/free-day-of-play-4/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/free-day-of-play-at-providence-childrens-museum/ - **Halloween Family Fun at the Museum of Natural History** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–4pm) at Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907. Cost: $2 museum admission; under 4 free; planetarium show $5. Ages 2+. Indoor. A Halloween quest, a skeleton puzzle, spider hats and odd specimens from the vaults in Roger Williams Park. A plasma globe demo runs at 1pm. Source: https://www.rwpconservancy.org/event/halloween-family-fun-at-the-museum/2026-10-31/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/halloween-family-fun-at-the-museum-of-natural-history-planetarium/ - **Monster Mash at Providence Place** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–4pm) at Providence Place, One Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Trick-or-treat at stores with the ghost decal, plus a stilt walker, a caricaturist and a magician on Level 1. Source: https://www.providenceplace.com/event/monster-mash/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/monster-mash-at-providence-place/ - **Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31 · 6–10:30pm; last entry 10) at Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907. Cost: Timed tickets online only: adults $23, kids 2–12 $19, 1 and under free. Ages 2+. More than 5,000 carved pumpkins along the zoo’s Wetlands Trail. Strollers are fine. Sunday is adults only, so Saturday is the last family night. Source: https://www.rwpzoo.org/jols/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/jack-o-lantern-spectacular-at-roger-williams-park-zoo/ ## Holiday season in Providence - [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains - [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through - [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open - [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times - [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains - [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged - [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands - [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1 - [Noon Year’s Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/noon-years-eve/index.md): Countdowns at noon - [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/december/index.md): Things to do all month - [Ice skating](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/ice-skating/index.md): Holiday rinks and skate aids ## Nearby towns - [Things to do with kids in Cranston, RI](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/cranston/index.md): 5 things to do with kids - [Things to do with kids in Pawtucket, RI](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/pawtucket/index.md): 6 things to do with kids ## Seasonal events and guides - [Things to do with kids in Providence in November](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/november/index.md) - [Things to do with kids in Providence in December](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/december/index.md) - [Santa visits in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/santa/index.md) - [Christmas lights in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-lights/index.md) - [Ice skating with kids in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/ice-skating/index.md) - [Thanksgiving weekend in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/thanksgiving/index.md) - [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-parades/index.md) - [Christmas train rides near Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-trains/index.md) - [The Nutcracker for kids in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/nutcracker/index.md) - [Christmas markets in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-markets/index.md) - [Christmas break with kids in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/christmas-break/index.md) - [Noon Year’s Eve in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/noon-years-eve/index.md) - [Free things to do in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/free/index.md) - [Indoor play places in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/indoor-play/index.md) - [Library storytimes in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/storytime/index.md) - [Birthday party places in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/birthday-parties/index.md) ## About this list - Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city. - How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com). - Sponsored spots are labeled on the HTML pages and are not part of this editorial list. - How to cite: “According to Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/…), …” and link the page you quote. ## FAQ ### What can we do with kids this weekend in Providence? This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Free Day of Play at Providence Children’s Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/free-day-of-play-at-providence-childrens-museum/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/jack-o-lantern-spectacular-at-roger-williams-park-zoo/) (Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31); [Monster Mash at Providence Place](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/monster-mash-at-providence-place/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/not-too-spooky-storytime-in-mt-pleasant-library/) (Sat, Oct 31). That’s four of 13 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/#all). ### What are kid-friendly things to do in Providence this weekend? This week we found 13 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Free Day of Play at Providence Children’s Museum, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Monster Mash at Providence Place. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/#all). ### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Providence this week? 4 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Monster Mash at Providence Place](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/monster-mash-at-providence-place/), [Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/not-too-spooky-storytime-in-mt-pleasant-library/), [Halloween Family Fun at the Museum of Natural History](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/halloween-family-fun-at-the-museum-of-natural-history-planetarium/) and [Halloween Party at Smith Hill Library](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/halloween-party-at-smith-hill-library/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/#all). ### Are there free things to do with little ones in Providence this week? Yes, 11 of this week’s 13 picks are free, including library storytimes and Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/free/). ### What are good indoor activities for kids in Providence when it rains? 11 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/indoor-play/). ### Where is storytime for little kids in Providence this week? 4 storytimes are on this week’s list: [Not-Too-Spooky Storytime in Mt. Pleasant](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/not-too-spooky-storytime-in-mt-pleasant-library/) (Sat 10:30–11am, Mt. Pleasant Library), [Animal ABCs & 123s Storytime in Knightsville](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/animal-abcs-and-123s-storytime-in-knightsville-branch/) (Fri 10:30–11am, Knightsville Branch, Cranston Public Library), [Jam Session Storytime at Oak Lawn](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/jam-session-storytime-at-oak-lawn-branch/) (Fri 10:30–11:30am, Oak Lawn Branch, Cranston Public Library) and [Saturday Baby Storytime in Warwick](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/events/saturday-baby-storytime-in-warwick-public-library/) (Sat 10:30–11am, Warwick Public Library). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Providence](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/storytime/). ### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Providence this week? One of this week’s picks is a baby or toddler program or made for ages 3 and under: Saturday Baby Storytime in Warwick. It’s free and indoors. [See it in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/providence/#all). ### How do you pick what goes on the Providence list? We go through Providence’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 28, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/). ### How do I get this list every week? Sign up for the Thursday email at the bottom of the page. It’s one short email, and you can unsubscribe any time.