Kido Adventure: Pawtuxet Village Playground
The recently renovated Pawtuxet Village Playground is a haven for all children. Tucked in on a quiet neighborhood street, this fenced in park is the perfect place to bring the kids for a day of fun.
View ArticleKido Adventure: Pawtuxet Village
The lovely little town of Pawtuxet Village is a wonderful place to explore. With its beautiful water views, small shops, restaurants and cafes, it has a lot to offer to families.
View ArticleKids at the Farmer’s Market
Heading to the Farmer’s Market with kids is fun, sure, but sometimes the little chickens could use a kick of extra motivation. I feel like I have read a zillion farmer’s market books; regardless these...
View ArticleKido Adventure: A Journey Through South County
The William C. O’Neill Bike Path (South County Bike Path) is a 7 mile trail starting at the Kingston Train Station. Free parking is available.
View ArticleRhody Ramble Offers Busy Summer Schedule of Activities for Families
Rhody Ramble helps families connect with unique places around the state – from oceanfront mansions to historic farms – through a calendar of events designed for children ages 5-12.
View Article2013 Rhode Island Summer Reading Program
We love reading! And thanks to RI Office of Library and Information Services, libraries all across Rhode Island kids of all ages can join the summer reading fun! The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program...
View ArticleFamily Hiking: Ballard Park
Go it alone, or join RI Families in Nature on Sunday, June 16, as we explore this area together. My favorite thing about Ballard Park is that it’s small enough to let my kids just wander about,...
View ArticlePick Your Own Strawberries at Sweet Berry Farm
After the first sign pointing in the general direction, the others are not needed. Simply inhaling that unmistakable, delicious, purely summertime smell leads the way.
View ArticleRaising the Curtain: Theater with Kids
By Jillian Finkle, Education Programs Coordinator, Providence Children’s Museum This summer, Providence Children’s Museum debuts a new original theater production – After the Beanstalk: Jack, Jill and...
View ArticleGot Red White and Blue?
The Bristol Fourth of July Celebration is weeks of events that all lead up to the main event, which of course is the oldest Fourth of July Parade in the nation.
View ArticleTo market, to market: real food, good fun
The draw for my kids is Susanna’s Ice-Cream & Sorbet, jamming with Farm Dog Organic Music, and visiting an array of feathered and furry friends, but our weekly visits to the Coastal Growers’ Market...
View ArticleProvidence Pools and Waterparks open July 1, 2013!
Providence’s Department of Recreation runs over a dozen public water parks and pools, located throughout the city. Pools & Water Parks will be open July 1 – Aug 16 (closed July 4 & Aug 12 for...
View ArticleJumping for Jamestown
location: Jamestown, RI good for: All Ages cost: FREE Rhode Island really does have a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor fun for families. My favorite place to explore in the Ocean State is...
View ArticleThe Mystical Magical Fantastic Umbrella Factory
Take a trip down to South County to visit the Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown. A hidden gem.
View ArticleKent Street Pond: A Simple Nature Outing
Family adventures are often best when simple. Catching tadpoles at Kent Street Pond in Barrington is one of my kids’ favorite simple activities.
View ArticleEdible Rhody KIDS: Pick Your Own (Summer 2013)
Welcome Summer! Edible Rhody KIDS is created in collaboration with Edible Rhody magazine. Grab this season’s copy of Edible Rhody, available at various locations around Rhode Island. This seasons’...
View ArticleBooks that Inpsire Imaginative Play Outdoors in Nature
Lindsay Shaw, Providence Athenauem children’s librarian, shares this fabulous list of books for outdoor reading in the park, backayard, or beach—titles ripe for imaginative play using naturally...
View ArticlePlaying Around Town
Play at the Park with Providence Children’s Museum from 5:00 - 8:00 PM and enjoy Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative concerts all summer long.
View ArticleFamily Hiking: Casimir Pulaski Memorial State Park
Go it alone, or join RI Families in Nature on Saturday, July 20, as we explore this area together. This 100 acre park offers trails, picnic tables, a comfort station, and a beach at Peck Pond, which...
View ArticleAre We Making Our Kids Picky Eaters?
I recently had a booth at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day. What I saw made me wonder how I might be contributing to my own kids being picky eaters. My booth consisted of two areas, one where kids could...
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