Hands-on aquarium and learning center featuring a children’s art station, story hour, three touch tanks and 50+ native marine species.
The Art Museum offers a provocative diversity of creative voices in its historic Newport setting. Visitors can expect treasures from its permanent collection featuring American art from the late 19th century to the present, as well as programmed exhibitions of contemporary art. Dedicated Museum docents are available to offer guided tours of the campus and educate visitors on the architecture, artwork and history of the Museum. Artist Talks, film screenings, lectures and musical performances are scheduled throughout the year.
The Mission of the Coggeshall Farm Museum is to preserve this 1790s Rhode Island salt-marsh farm. We serve the local community and beyond as a living museum and vital educational resource through demonstration of daily farm activity and honest interpretation that reflects its historical, multicultural influence.
RIMOSA focuses on the building blocks of both art and science; curiosity, observation, experimentation, and communication. The mission of the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art is to merge art and science creating innovative, interactive exhibits and programs that awaken curiosity, encourage experimentation, and improve understanding of the world around us.
Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, Roger Williams Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to see animals from all over the globe – some more than a million years old. Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 150 animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, anteaters, flamingoes, sloths, alligators and more!
Kids from two to 102 have the opportunity to feed giraffes and harbor seals, as well as an array of farmyard animals. For something slightly out of the ordinary, visit our new Explore and Soar area offering an exhilarating zip ride, a train excursion through the woodlands and camel rides.
Popular park with both animal attractions & green space filled with ponds, a rose garden, & public statues.
Just Dance! strives to provide a fun and positive experience for all ages and levels while learning the art of Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre , Acro & Pointe.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Partially Fenced.
- No bathrooms.
- Good for younger kids.
- Partially fenced in.
This is a very small park with a wooden pirate ship for kids to climb onto. No swings, slides, or other climbing features.
Makers is a {process-based} art studio for kids walking – 5th grade. We offer classes, workshops and camps designed to
encourage creativity & inspire babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children to use their imagination.
Makers was founded on the belief that creative experiences are highly beneficial for the emotional, intellectual and developmental growth of children.
We introduce students to a variety of materials, techniques and tools that promote play, exploration, and encourage confidence.
From the first kick, to the first steps, to the first day of kindergarten and beyond, Luca is Rhode Island’s only Designer Children’s & Maternity Consignment Boutique. Our award-winning store will have you asking “is this Consignment?”
The Warwick Center for the Art’s core commitment is to serve as a center dedicated to uniting the community through the arts. We will connect all ages and abilities to a variety of arts activities through exhibits, educational programs and cultural experiences. Emerging and established artists will find a unique and inviting space in which to share their creative vision with the community.
Music Together in Barrington is an early childhood music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Fenced in.
- Public restrooms nearby.
This playground is located behind the town hall and near the library. It has a dozen swings including two oversized,, a truck to drive, alligators to play on on, a spider web climber, slides, a rope bridge, hammock and a large tower. Smooth surface throughout.
- Check website for hours.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Fenced in.
- Bathrooms available.
- Accessible.
This beautiful playground lives up to it’s reputation. It is enormous and has so many things for kids to play on and explore. Swings, slides, play structures, play houses, see-saws, ride on toys, a boat to climb in, a “schoolhouse” to pretend play, you name it, it’s there! There’s even a koi fish pond. The playground does ask for a donation of $2 on entry to maintain it.
- Suitable for various ages.
- Bathrooms available in town hall.
This large playground has a ton for kids to do. There is a huge spider web climber with a net like feature kids will love climbing on. There is a fun wooden tower with a covered slide, and a separate toddler sections. In addition you will find alligators, a fire engine, small climbing walls, and bridges. A covered gazebo provides nice shade for snacking.
- Better for younger children.
- Fenced in.
- Porta potty.
This small playground has a young child friendly play structure with a small slide. There is ample parking and some grassy areas for kids to run around in.
- Suitable for young children
- Semi fenced in.
This small, shaded playground has play structures with slides, some bouncing sit on toys, and an adjacent basketball court.
- Suitable for various ages.
- Semi-fenced in.
- *At a school, hours may be limited.
This school playground has several climbing structures, slides, swings, and multiple play sets. There are fields and a basketball court on the school grounds as well.
Party and Play Center.
- Suitable for various ages.
- Accessible.
This playground has several play structures, swings, poured-in-place safety surfacing, and ramps. There is an elevated sand table, and a covered area for shade.
