Things to Do in the Providence Area
In Providence you can do your own thing. Sample the latest dishes at a red-hot restaurant. Score a one-of-a-kind find in distinctive neighborhood shops. We’ve got tons of public art, great museums, award-winning theater and cool music. Plus, we’re affordable and easy to get to. With so many options, you can curate a vacation that is uniquely yours. Pick your Providence today.
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WaterFire Providence
Providence's signature event is WaterFire, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the three rivers in downtown Providence. Created by local artist…
Providence Area Attractions
You'll find a wide variety of attractions in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. Take a look below and start planning some fun.
Base Station VR Lounge
Base Station VR Lounge is Rhode Island’s first dedicated virtual…
Dave & Buster's of Providence
Dave & Buster's is the most fun you can have, all under one roof! Dave…
Experience Rhode Island Tours
A family-owned business, Experience RI was started by brothers who…
Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
Gather is a dynamic, multi-faceted studio of creators who make…
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Set in one of Newport's most magnificent architectural sites, the Hall…
La Gondola
Want to enjoy an authentic Venetian experience in the heart of…
Mulligan's Island Golf & Entertainment
Adventure awaits at Mulligan’s Island! Imagine a picturesque getaway…
Providence Children's Museum
Providence Children’s Museum, Rhode Island’s only hands-on museum…
Historic Providence
Today, many of Providence's historic landmarks are open to the public, including the RISD Museum, the state's leading museum of art and design…
Events in Providence
2024 Fairy Garden Days “The Year of the Dragon!”
- Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
- Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024
Dragons & Mythical Creatures
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Apr 23, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
Wicked Tulips Exeter, RI U-Pick Event
- Apr 23, 2024 - May 11, 2024
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Apr 25, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Bring Your Own Improv’s Family Friendly Comedy Show
- Apr 26, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park - 10th Year
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Apr 26, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
2024 Fairy Garden Days “The Year of the Dragon!”
- Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
- Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024
August Wilson’s Fences
- Trinity Rep
- Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024
Comedy Open Mic Tuesdays
- Apr 23, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
Company
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024
Providence Ghost Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Apr 23, 2024 - Sep 12, 2024
Singular Focus: Bristol Art Museum Takes Root at Blithewold
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024
What’s your thing? Celebrating Our Shared Humanity
- Museum of Work & Culture
- Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024
‘2024 Juried Artist Members Invitational’ Exhibit
- Apr 23, 2024 - May 5, 2024
“Ekphrasis: An Exhibition Pairing Poets and Artists”
- First Unitarian Church (ca. 1818)
- Apr 23, 2024 - May 4, 2024
ART is Everywhere: ART inc., A Rhode Island PBS Exhibition
- Apr 24, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Apr 23, 2024 - Mar 13, 2025
Spring Afternoon Tea
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 23, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Downcity Providence Food Tour
- Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- Apr 25, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
Comedy Open Mic Tuesdays
- Apr 23, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
Open music Jam every Tuesday at Jake & Johnnys Lounge
- Jake & Johnny's Lounge (part of Napolitanos Brooklyn Pizza)
- Apr 23, 2024 - Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Night Trivia
- Providence G Pub
- Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024
LGBTQ+ Providence
Providence is home to a thriving, diverse and dynamic LGBTQ+ community, whose influence may be found in every corner of our city.
Providence Self-Guided Historic Walking Tours
Immerse yourself in Providence's fascinating history, local lore and quirky tales by taking a self-guided walking tour. Explore the historic East Side, the rich…
Providence Neighborhoods
Some of Providence’s greatest assets are its vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own distinct personality, unique history and welcoming…
Tours & Excursions
Explore the city on foot and see the sites up close on a walking tour. If you’re looking for a more leisurely adventure, sit back, relax and enjoy the views by…
Local Shopping
From boutiques to department stores, Providence offers ample shopping.