Goalie Providence helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th12:00 AM–11:59 PMMaker Studio: Mindful Moments - Breathing BuddiesProvidence Children's Museum · Ages 4–12
- July 16th8:30 AM–3:00 PM2026 Sailing Camp (1 week session) 7/13–7/17Community Boating · Ages 8–13
- July 16th8:45 AM–3:15 PM2026 Sailing Camp (2 week session) 7/6–7/17Community Boating · Ages 8–13
Farmers markets
- Thursday3–7 PM or duskArmory Park Farmers MarketWest End · Farmers market
- Saturday8 AM–NoonBroad Street Farmers MarketSouth Providence · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–1 PMProvidence Farmers MarketValley · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Major attractions, pathsRoger Williams ParkSouth Elmwood · Large park with paths, zoo, museum, carousel, boats, and active programs
- Waterfront lawn, walkingIndia Point ParkFox Point · Narragansett Bay waterfront park with paths, lawn, and current programs
- Play, water, pathsNeutaconkanut ParkSilver Lake · Playground, pool, waterpark, court, fields, and walking path
Play sports
- TennisProvidence Tennis at Roger Williams Park2026 reservable clay courts · Seasonal operator · check price
- BasketballJames Ahern Park Basketball Court2025 renewed public court · Outdoor court · verify conditions
- SoccerIndia Point ParkWaterfront public field · Open field · verify conflicts
Play in water
- Splash padAl Carrington Water ParkSouth Providence water park · 2026 season · cost and staffing unknown
- Splash padBilly Taylor Water ParkMount Hope water park · 2026 season · cost and staffing unknown
- Splash padMiguel Luna Water ParkSouth Side water park · 2026 season · cost and staffing unknown
Local libraries
- Children’s Discovery Library, Teen Loft, special collections, and a garden courtyardProvidence Public LibraryDowntown · Providence Public Library
- a neighborhood makerspace with sewing, printing, sensory, and outdoor resourcesWanskuck LibraryWanskuck · Community Libraries of Providence
- laser-cutting and sewing makerspace plus an outdoor classroom and ASL-speaking staffRochambeau LibraryHope Street · Community Libraries of Providence