The beautifully landscaped 40-acre Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to hundreds of animals and a host of new summertime events and exhibits. From immersive journeys through mythical worlds to exciting animal encounters, a wild adventure awaits! Explore the Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit from…
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The Buy Local RI campaign has served as a seasonal reminder to shop locally during the holiday season for nearly 20 years. The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has taken over the initiative and now, with the support of the Rhode Island Foundation and Dave's Fresh Marketplace, Buy…
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The 74th Annual Rhode Island Home Show returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center April 4–7. This year's show features a 10,000-square-foot Garden Experience, the Inspiration Showcase, the Annual Energy Expo and more! The show is expected to draw thousands of people to experience and explore…
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The journey to the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship begins in Providence at the Amica Mutual Pavilion from March 29–31. The NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey East Regional will bring four teams in the final NCAA hockey standings to Rhode Island to compete in single-elimination games on Friday, for the right…
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Now in its 7th year, the Rhode Island Black Film Festival (April 3–7, 2024) showcases films capturing African-American, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latino cinema from emerging and established filmmakers. The festival serves as a platform for bringing the medium of film to the community with a series of…
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Travel through a world of myth and wonder with Roger Williams Park Zoo's Dragons & Mythical Creatures exhibit, open April 7 through Aug. 13. They move, they roar, they even breathe smoke! Get up close and personal with nearly 60 life-size animatronic dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more along the…
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If you'd like to get a jump on celebrating Independence Day, visit Pawtuxet Village on the Warwick/Cranston line this spring. Since 1965, this Colonial-era neighborhood, now a trendy destination for restaurants and shops, has hosted Gaspee Days, a commemoration of the burning in the cove of the…
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What better way to celebrate Women's History Month in Providence than by supporting women-owned businesses? If you plan your day right, you can eat all your meals, get your hair done and even do a little shopping, all at businesses owned and operated by women. Start your day with an early morning…
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Wondering how to see the solar eclipse on April 8? You'll have to head north to see the total eclipse, as parts of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont will fall into the path of totality. And, while Providence isn't in that path, we'll still see about 90% coverage beginning around 2:15 p.m., with peak…
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Fear not when traveling with your furry four-legged friend. They're welcome at plenty of places in the Greater Providence area. As the weather warms up, lots of Providence restaurants extend their footprint by offering outdoor dining on their patios and sidewalks. From Angelo's on Federal Hill and…
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