The Art Museum offers a provocative diversity of creative voices in its historic Newport setting. Visitors can expect treasures from its permanent collection featuring American art from the late 19th century to the present, as well as programmed exhibitions of contemporary art. Dedicated Museum docents are available to offer guided tours of the campus and educate visitors on the architecture, artwork and history of the Museum. Artist Talks, film screenings, lectures and musical performances are scheduled throughout the year.
Mini Movers Studio is an on-location dance studio dedicated to inspiring movement and fun for children between the ages of 2 and 10. In offering an array of classes, Mini Movers provides top notch instruction while instilling confidence and creativity in young movers!
Amidst the change of “normalcy”, Mini Movers Studio now offers virtual classes! Any child from anywhere can take our dance classes, regardless of dance experience. See what we’re all about and register today!
Makers is a {process-based} art studio for kids walking – 5th grade. We offer classes, workshops and camps designed to
encourage creativity & inspire babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children to use their imagination.
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Makers was founded on the belief that creative experiences are highly beneficial for the emotional, intellectual and ​developmental growth of children.
We introduce students to a variety of materials, techniques and tools that promote play, exploration, and encourage confidence.
The Warwick Center for the Art’s core commitment is to serve as a center dedicated to uniting the community through the arts. We will connect all ages and abilities to a variety of arts activities through exhibits, educational programs and cultural experiences. Emerging and established artists will find a unique and inviting space in which to share their creative vision with the community.
Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education offers a rich variety of traditional and digital art and design courses, courses for credit, and certificate programs for adults, teens and children. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth is a community arts organization with a mission to provide free professional arts education to Providence youth between ages 8-14. ¡CityArts! serves over 1200 youth in afterschool, daytime, and summer arts programs citywide, offering meaningful learning experiences in visual art and design, performing arts, and creative writing. Our work is inspired by the creative process of art-making and the exploration of ideas and concepts that shape our communities and everyday lives.
Music Together in Barrington is an early childhood music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them.
Kaleidoscope Theatre is a professional touring theatre company based in Cranston, Rhode Island. We are primarily a children’s theatre company providing educational performances to schools and fairy tale musicals to theaters throughout southern New England and beyond.
Blue Door Studio has been offering art classes to students of all ages for the past 10 years. Claudia Venditto (RISD MAT 1995) studio owner and director also has 20 yrs+ teaching experience in the Cranston Public School System. At Blue Door Studio we offer a sequential based art program for students of all levels (ages two to adult). We teach life long art skills that our students develop from the moment they walk through our Blue Door! Our learning environment is positive, enjoyable and educational. We excel at progressing our students’ development as artists. We feel it is important to teach technique and art vocabulary to strengthen our students’ skills as confident artists!
Artists’ Exchange is a 501c3 nonprofit arts collaborative offering enriching classes and events in art, music and theater. We are proudly owned and operated by Gateways to Change, Inc.
The Mission of the Coggeshall Farm Museum is to preserve this 1790s Rhode Island salt-marsh farm. We serve the local community and beyond as a living museum and vital educational resource through demonstration of daily farm activity and honest interpretation that reflects its historical, multicultural influence.
Hands-on aquarium and learning center featuring a children’s art station, story hour, three touch tanks and 50+ native marine species.
RIMOSA focuses on the building blocks of both art and science; curiosity, observation, experimentation, and communication. The mission of the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art is to merge art and science creating innovative, interactive exhibits and programs that awaken curiosity, encourage experimentation, and improve understanding of the world around us.
Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, Roger Williams Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to see animals from all over the globe – some more than a million years old. Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 150 animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, anteaters, flamingoes, sloths, alligators and more!
Kids from two to 102 have the opportunity to feed giraffes and harbor seals, as well as an array of farmyard animals. For something slightly out of the ordinary, visit our new Explore and Soar area offering an exhilarating zip ride, a train excursion through the woodlands and camel rides.
Popular park with both animal attractions & green space filled with ponds, a rose garden, & public statues.
Hands-on aquarium and learning center featuring a children’s art station, story hour, three touch tanks and 50+ native marine species.
- *Address is approximate.
- Suitable for younger children.
- Semi fenced in.
- Bathroom (porta potty) available.
This playground has one play structure with slides and monkey bars as well as a swing set.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Fenced in
This is a quite large fun playground with lots to do. It is made of recycled materials and has several large climbing structures, monkey bars, bridges, tires to climb on, sandbox, swings, balance beams, and ramps. Bring snacks because the kids will want to spend a good amount of time here.
- Suitable for multiple ages
- Not fenced, but on a culdisac
This cute little playground is off the beaten path at the end of a residential street. It has a play structure with a small rock wall and two slides. It has another slide as well as two climbing structures and a merry go round. Benches and limited shade.
Rhode Island Advocacy for Children is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization that was found by parents of children with special needs. Our organization works to advocate for children by helping families navigate through the complexities of educational rights. We work to provide a voice to families and to advocate for their child’s unique needs. We know that it takes courage to ask for help and how overwhelming it is to navigate through an educational system that doesn’t work for your child. We are the additional support that families need to discover their child’s potential and to remove educational obstacles.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Partially fenced.
Address is approximate. This playground is located next to the cemetary on Turnpike Ave. It has a large play structure with a climbing wall and slides, as well as a very small geo-dome that younger children could safely climb on. There is also a swing set. Although it is not fully fenced it is set back from the street.
- Suitable for various ages.
- Bathroom available.
This decent sized playground has several fun wooden play structures with slides and climbing features as well as a swing set. It is adjacent to a walking track, two baseball fields, and one soccer field behind the playground.
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A Children’s Boutique, est. in 2006, located in the Pier at Narragansett Beach~Carefully selected designer lines: Tea Collection, Mayoral & More!
- Suitable for young children.
- Semi-Fenced in.
This playground has three very small (preschool/toddler) play structures with slides, a train toy, and several bouncy ride-on’s. It also has a monkey bar type climbing structure that younger children could play on. This is a great bet for little ones who you would worry about on a larger playground. There is a fence but not directly around the playground (a field is in between the fence and playground for part of it).
This small playground within the park has a single play structure with slides and monkey bars. The park also has basketball and tennis courts.
Mini Movers Studio is an on-location dance studio dedicated to inspiring movement and fun for children between the ages of 2 and 10. In offering an array of classes, Mini Movers provides top notch instruction while instilling confidence and creativity in young movers!
Amidst the change of “normalcy”, Mini Movers Studio now offers virtual classes! Any child from anywhere can take our dance classes, regardless of dance experience. See what we’re all about and register today!
- Suitable for younger kids.
- Fenced in.
- Bathroom.
This playground has one play structure with slides, climbing features and tunnel and a swing set.
Primrose was created to provide meaningful educational opportunities through play in a warm and naturalistic environment. We are comprised of one toddler classroom and Pre-k classroom, providing an intimate experience for families. Our students begin at 18 months and families have the option of choosing a schedule of 2-5 days per week.Â
Young children are active learners who benefit most from hands-on activities. Primrose teachers approach every activity with the intention of creating a meaningful learning experience that is individualized to meet each child’s needs. At Primrose Preschool we also believe in the importance of time outdoors as there are lessons learned in nature that cannot be taught within the classroom. Time spent outdoors enhances creative play, provides natural opportunities for the development of social and motor skills,  and teaches children an appreciation for the world around them.
This playground right on the water has a play structure with slides, monkey bars and climbing features as well as a swing set. Note that it is not fenced and is right by the water. Bring sunscreen as there is very little shade!
The Mission of the Coggeshall Farm Museum is to preserve this 1790s Rhode Island salt-marsh farm. We serve the local community and beyond as a living museum and vital educational resource through demonstration of daily farm activity and honest interpretation that reflects its historical, multicultural influence.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Not fenced in.
- Bathrooms available.
Oakland beach features waterfront access, access to bike path, a playground with bathrooms, and easy access to Iggy’s!
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- On the water and not fenced.
This playground has monkey bars, a merry go round, swings and see-saws and is adjacent to the beach.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Partially Fenced.
- No bathrooms.
