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April Vacation Family FUN around Rhode Island!

Finding things to do around RI!

By Joyce Campbell, Macaroni KID Southern RI Publisher April 14, 2025

Afraid to hear the following??  "What are we doing today?  
Where are we going? We're BORED!
"Don't worry- we've got you covered!
Check out some of the local events and venues creating 

April Vacation Family Fun for all to enjoy!


Is your event missing from this list?  
Did you know you can enter your event 
here for FREE!

Events Calendars

What is on the calendar this week?

Here are a few picks from around the area. We have lots more on the calendar for you!

For more events, please visit our events calendars below
Southern RI
Cranston-Kent RI
East Bay-Newport RI
⭐Events are added as they come in!  Check back often ⭐

Southern RI


Cranston-Kent RI

EBN Vacation Sunny Studio via canva

Wast Bay-Newport RI

Adult man holds child on shoulders who is holding an airplane

Museums, Zoos and Aquariums!

With our state's rich history, it is no wonder it is filled with many museums!  
We have selected a few, we hope you enjoy!
Don't forget your local library may have passes to lend out to you, 

check out our local LibraryGuide here!





Audrain Automobile Museum
222 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 856-4420

Audubon Society of RI Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 949-5454

Babcock-Smith House Museum
124 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-5704

Biomes Marine Biology Center
6640 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 885-4690

Bristol Art Museum
10 Wardwell Street, Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-4400

Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum
4157 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02818
(401) 884-9490

Herreshoff Marine Museum
1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-5000

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
(401) 680-7221

Museum of Primitive Art and Culture
1058 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI 02883
(401) 783-5711

Newport Car Museum
1947 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 848-2277

Providence Children's Museum
100 South St., Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-5437

RISD Museum
224 Benefit Street, Chace Center, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 454-6500

Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-3510

Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium
175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 324-6020

Seabee Museum and Memorial Park
21 Iafrate Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 294-7233

Tomaquag Museum
390 A Summit Road, Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 491-9063

The WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908
(401) 443-5553

Indoor FUN!

Children playing at play space, aquarium and library


Classes and events are subject to change or cancel without notice.
Contact the venue prior to attending to check on the status of the event or class.

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