Rhode Island LifeRhode Island Life Activities

🪂 Skydiving

Tandem jumps with a certified instructor. Tandem jumpers must be 18+.

• Skydive Newport

  📍 Middletown, RI

  Tandem skydives over the Newport coast from Newport State Airport since 1999. The 2026 season has ended; it returns April 2027.

  Official site ↗ for Skydive Newport (opens in a new tab)

• Boston Skydive Center

  📍 Smithfield, RI

  Tandem skydiving at North Central State Airport, 15–20 minutes from Providence; season runs May–September, 18+.

  Official site ↗ for Boston Skydive Center (opens in a new tab)

• Jumptown

  📍 Orange, MA

  One of New England’s longest-running drop zones (since 1959), offering tandem skydives.

  Official site ↗ for Jumptown (opens in a new tab)

• Skydive Cape Cod

  📍 Chatham, MA

  Cape Cod drop zone, now at Chatham Municipal Airport, with jumps over the beach.

  Official site ↗ for Skydive Cape Cod (opens in a new tab)

• Skydive New England

  📍 Lebanon, ME

  Tandem and AFF skydiving from up to 18,000 feet.

  Official site ↗ for Skydive New England (opens in a new tab)

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🚁 Helicopter Tours

Scenic flights by reservation, weather permitting.

• Newport Helicopter Tours (Bird’s Eye View Helicopters)

  📍 Middletown, RI

  Year-round scenic flights over the Newport mansions, lighthouses, Ocean Drive and the bay, from 12 to 60 minutes.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Newport Helicopter Tours (Bird’s Eye View Helicopters) (opens in a new tab)

• HeliBlock

  📍 Westerly, RI

  Helicopter tours from Block Island and charters between Westerly and Block Island (about 12 minutes).

  Official site ↗ for HeliBlock (opens in a new tab)

• Boston Executive Helicopters

  📍 Norwood, MA

  Pre-planned tours of the Boston skyline, North and South Shores and Cape Cod from Norwood Airport.

  Official site ↗ for Boston Executive Helicopters (opens in a new tab)

• Cape Heli Tours

  📍 Cape Cod, MA

  Cape Cod helicopter tours, from quick hops to longer East and West Cape routes.

  Official site ↗ for Cape Heli Tours (opens in a new tab)

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🛩️ Flying Lessons

Try a “discovery flight”: an intro lesson where you take the controls with an FAA-certified instructor.

• Newport Aviation

  📍 Middletown, RI

  Discovery flights of 30 or 45 minutes from Newport State Airport, plus full flight training.

  Official site ↗ for Newport Aviation (opens in a new tab)

• Air Ventures Flying School

  📍 Smithfield, RI

  45-minute discovery flights from North Central State Airport over northern Rhode Island.

  Official site ↗ for Air Ventures Flying School (opens in a new tab)

• Westerly Aero

  📍 Westerly, RI

  Discovery flights in a Cessna 150 (about 30 minutes) and private-pilot training at Westerly State Airport.

  Official site ↗ for Westerly Aero (opens in a new tab)

• Horizon Aviation

  📍 Warwick, RI

  The “Airman’s Flight”: a one-hour introductory lesson at T.F. Green Airport.

  Official site ↗ for Horizon Aviation (opens in a new tab)

• AeroVenture

  📍 Mansfield, MA

  Hands-on discovery flights and flight training at Mansfield Municipal Airport.

  Official site ↗ for AeroVenture (opens in a new tab)

• Alpha One Flight Services

  📍 Plymouth, MA

  First-flight packages, scenic flights and flight school.

  Official site ↗ for Alpha One Flight Services (opens in a new tab)

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🎈 Balloon Rides

Sunrise and sunset flights; weather decides the day. We found no balloon ride company based in Rhode Island, so these are the closest in Connecticut.

• CT Voyager Balloons

  📍 Woodstock area, CT

  Flights over the Quiet Corner of eastern Connecticut (Woodstock, Pomfret, Putnam, Killingly and more), the closest to Rhode Island.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for CT Voyager Balloons (opens in a new tab)

• Aer Blarney Balloons

  📍 Bethlehem, CT

  Daily hot air balloon flights over the Litchfield Hills, about an hour aloft.

  Official site ↗ for Aer Blarney Balloons (opens in a new tab)

• Berkshire Balloons

  📍 Farmington Valley, CT

  Flights over the Farmington Valley and Litchfield Hills; ages 8 and up.

  Official site ↗ for Berkshire Balloons (opens in a new tab)

• CT Ballooning

  📍 Kensington, CT

  Connecticut hot air balloon team offering passenger flights.

  Official site ↗ for CT Ballooning (opens in a new tab)

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🎯 Gun Ranges

Ranges open to the public, with classes for beginners. Rules, ID and age requirements vary; check before you go.

• Great Swamp Shooting Range (RIDEM)

  📍 West Kingston, RI

  Rhode Island’s public outdoor range; free range permit required. Seasonal (2026 season ends Nov 6). DEM’s free “Learn to Shoot” intro sessions (18+) run on the range.

  Official site ↗ for Great Swamp Shooting Range (RIDEM) (opens in a new tab)

• Midstate Gun Company

  📍 Coventry, RI

  Indoor public range with rentals, lessons and instruction for first-time shooters.

  Official site ↗ for Midstate Gun Company (opens in a new tab)

• Peace Dale Shooting Preserve (Elite Indoor Range)

  📍 South Kingstown, RI

  16-lane indoor range with private and group lessons.

  Official site ↗ for Peace Dale Shooting Preserve (Elite Indoor Range) (opens in a new tab)

• American Firearms School

  📍 North Attleboro, MA

  20-lane indoor range with safety and shooting classes from beginner to advanced.

  Official site ↗ for American Firearms School (opens in a new tab)

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🏹 Archery

Beginner-friendly ranges with equipment provided.

• Ocean State Archery

  📍 Pawtucket, RI

  “Try Archery” beginner sessions, group classes and private coaching for ages 7 to adult; equipment provided.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Ocean State Archery (opens in a new tab)

• BayState Archers

  📍 Norwood, MA

  Open to the public Wed–Sun; newcomers can walk in for a quick mini-lesson. Families welcome.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for BayState Archers (opens in a new tab)

• Ace Archers

  📍 Foxborough, MA

  Beginner to tournament classes, open range time and an archery league.

  Official site ↗ for Ace Archers (opens in a new tab)

• Hall’s Arrow

  📍 Manchester, CT

  Indoor range with walk-up range time and lessons for beginners and advanced archers.

  Official site ↗ for Hall’s Arrow (opens in a new tab)

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🧗 Rock Climbing

Indoor walls and bouldering; no experience needed at most gyms.

• Rock Spot Climbing – Providence

  📍 Providence, RI

  Bouldering gym on Rice St.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Rock Spot Climbing – Providence (opens in a new tab)

• Rock Spot Climbing – Lincoln

  📍 Lincoln, RI

  Climbing gym with gear rental, fitness and yoga; walk-ins welcome.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Rock Spot Climbing – Lincoln (opens in a new tab)

• Rock Spot Climbing – Peace Dale

  📍 South Kingstown, RI

  South County climbing gym with a bouldering area.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Rock Spot Climbing – Peace Dale (opens in a new tab)

• Central Rock Gym – Warwick

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Large climbing gym with roped climbing and bouldering, open daily.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Central Rock Gym – Warwick (opens in a new tab)

• Central Rock Gym – Randolph

  📍 Randolph, MA

  Climbing gym south of Boston.

  Official site ↗ for Central Rock Gym – Randolph (opens in a new tab)

• Central Rock Gym – Glastonbury

  📍 Glastonbury, CT

  Climbing gym near Hartford.

  Official site ↗ for Central Rock Gym – Glastonbury (opens in a new tab)

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🤸 Obstacle Courses

Ninja courses, ropes courses and quest-style challenges.

• Laid-Back Fitness

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Ninja-style obstacle course gym with kids’ ninja training and adult access.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Laid-Back Fitness (opens in a new tab)

• Self Defense Training Center – Ninja Warrior Program

  📍 East Providence, RI

  “Ninja Tank” with warped walls, floating steps, climbing wall and ropes.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Self Defense Training Center – Ninja Warrior Program (opens in a new tab)

• Launch Warwick

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Ninja course plus trampolines, laser tag and more under one roof.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Launch Warwick (opens in a new tab)

• Urban Air Adventure Park

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Indoor ropes course and obstacles; ropes course riders must be 48"+.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Urban Air Adventure Park (opens in a new tab)

• Boda Borg Boston

  📍 Malden, MA

  24 themed “Quests” (puzzle-and-physical challenge rooms); one ticket, unlimited tries.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Boda Borg Boston (opens in a new tab)

• TreeTop Adventures

  📍 Canton, MA

  High ropes and obstacle course with 10 trails from beginner to expert.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for TreeTop Adventures (opens in a new tab)

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🌲 Zip Lines & Adventure Parks

Aerial trails, ziplines and treetop obstacles.

• Soaring Eagle Zip Ride, Roger Williams Park Zoo

  📍 Providence, RI

  Zip ride at the zoo with views of Providence; check the zoo’s site for when it runs.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Soaring Eagle Zip Ride, Roger Williams Park Zoo (opens in a new tab)

• TreeTop Adventures

  📍 Canton, MA

  10 trails and 27 ziplines, about 30 minutes south of Boston.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for TreeTop Adventures (opens in a new tab)

• Boundless Adventures

  📍 Berlin, MA

  Aerial adventure park with 9 courses and nearly 20 ziplines.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Boundless Adventures (opens in a new tab)

• The Adventure Park at Storrs

  📍 Storrs, CT

  Zipline and aerial ropes course in the trees.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for The Adventure Park at Storrs (opens in a new tab)

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🏎️ Go-Karts

Indoor and outdoor tracks.

• R1 Indoor Karting

  📍 Lincoln, RI

  Electric karts on a 1/3-mile indoor asphalt track, up to 45 mph, with 3 speed levels.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for R1 Indoor Karting (opens in a new tab)

• Adventureland

  📍 Narragansett, RI

  Seasonal outdoor go-kart track with double cars, plus mini golf and bumper boats.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Adventureland (opens in a new tab)

• Seekonk Grand Prix

  📍 Seekonk, MA

  Go-karts, mini golf and arcade games just over the RI line.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Seekonk Grand Prix (opens in a new tab)

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🪓 Axe Throwing

Coached axe throwing; age limits apply.

• Cucumber Hill Farm

  📍 Foster, RI

  Coached axe throwing on fall weekends (ages 12+), alongside pumpkin picking and a corn maze.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Cucumber Hill Farm (opens in a new tab)

• Stumpy’s Hatchet House – Fall River

  📍 Fall River, MA

  Axe throwing lanes with family sessions and kids’ parties.

  Official site ↗ for Stumpy’s Hatchet House – Fall River (opens in a new tab)

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🛶 Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Rentals, tours and lessons.

• Providence Kayak

  📍 Providence, RI

  Single and tandem kayak rentals on the downtown rivers and Waterplace Park, plus Olney Pond at Lincoln Woods.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Providence Kayak (opens in a new tab)

• Narrow River Kayaks

  📍 Narragansett, RI

  Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals on Narrow River, by the Chafee wildlife refuge (seasonal).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Narrow River Kayaks (opens in a new tab)

• The Kayak Centre

  📍 North Kingstown (Wickford), RI

  Kayak and paddleboard rentals, tours and classes in Wickford.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for The Kayak Centre (opens in a new tab)

• Sail Newport

  📍 Newport, RI

  Rhode Island’s public sailing center: sailboat rentals, adult and youth instruction.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Sail Newport (opens in a new tab)

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🐋 Whale Watching & Sailing Cruises

Seasonal trips; book ahead in summer.

• Frances Fleet Whale Watch

  📍 Narragansett (Galilee), RI

  4.5-hour whale and dolphin trips from Galilee, late June–August.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Frances Fleet Whale Watch (opens in a new tab)

• Snappa Charters

  📍 Narragansett (Point Judith), RI

  Private whale-watching cruises from Point Judith, July–August.

  Official site ↗ for Snappa Charters (opens in a new tab)

• Sightsailing of Newport

  📍 Newport, RI

  Public sails on the 80-foot schooner Aquidneck and sloop Sightsailer from Bowen’s Wharf, May–October, including sunset sails.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Sightsailing of Newport (opens in a new tab)

• Hyannis Whale Watcher

  📍 Barnstable (Hyannis), MA

  Whale watch cruises from the Mid-Cape.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Hyannis Whale Watcher (opens in a new tab)

• Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch

  📍 Provincetown, MA

  New England’s first whale watch, plus harbor cruises.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch (opens in a new tab)

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🎣 Fishing Charters

Party boats and private charters out of Galilee / Point Judith.

• Frances Fleet

  📍 Narragansett (Galilee), RI

  Party-boat fishing (half day, full day, night) and private charters; bait included, rod rental available, beginners welcome.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Frances Fleet (opens in a new tab)

• C-Devil II Sportfishing

  📍 Narragansett (Point Judith), RI

  Inshore and offshore charters, including a 4-hour kids’ “discovery” bottom-fishing trip.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for C-Devil II Sportfishing (opens in a new tab)

• Priority Fishing Charters (Priority Too)

  📍 Narragansett (Point Judith), RI

  36-foot charter boat for striped bass, fluke, tuna and more; lighthouse tours too.

  Official site ↗ for Priority Fishing Charters (Priority Too) (opens in a new tab)

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🏄 Surfing

Lessons and camps at RI’s surf beaches.

• Narragansett Surf & Skate

  📍 Narragansett, RI

  Surf lessons, rentals and surf camp.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Narragansett Surf & Skate (opens in a new tab)

• Warm Winds

  📍 Narragansett, RI

  Private and group surf lessons at Narragansett Town Beach in summer.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Warm Winds (opens in a new tab)

• Gansett Groms

  📍 Narragansett, RI

  Private and group surf lessons.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Gansett Groms (opens in a new tab)

• Elemental Surf Camp / Island Surf & Sport

  📍 Middletown, RI

  Surf camp, lessons and rentals at Second Beach (Surfer’s End) since 1996; boards provided.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Elemental Surf Camp / Island Surf & Sport (opens in a new tab)

• Rhody Surf

  📍 Newport, RI

  Youth surf camp, beginner classes and private lessons.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Rhody Surf (opens in a new tab)

• Sugar Surf Cape Cod

  📍 Wellfleet, MA

  Surf lessons at Marconi and Whitecrest beaches.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Sugar Surf Cape Cod (opens in a new tab)

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🏖️ Beaches & Lighthouses

State beaches charge parking in season; lighthouse hours are seasonal.

• Misquamicut State Beach

  📍 Westerly, RI

  Big ocean beach on the south coast.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Misquamicut State Beach (opens in a new tab)

• East Matunuck State Beach

  📍 South Kingstown, RI

  Popular south shore state beach.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for East Matunuck State Beach (opens in a new tab)

• Scarborough North State Beach

  📍 Narragansett, RI

  State beach in Narragansett.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Scarborough North State Beach (opens in a new tab)

• Beavertail State Park & Lighthouse

  📍 Jamestown, RI

  Rocky point with ocean views and the Beavertail Lighthouse.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Beavertail State Park & Lighthouse (opens in a new tab)

• Rose Island Lighthouse

  📍 Newport, RI

  Island lighthouse you reach by ferry for day trips (seasonal), with guided tours; you can even stay overnight.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Rose Island Lighthouse (opens in a new tab)

• Block Island Southeast Lighthouse

  📍 New Shoreham (Block Island), RI

  1873 lighthouse (moved in 1993) with a museum; grounds open daily.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Block Island Southeast Lighthouse (opens in a new tab)

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🕹️ Video Game Arcades

Arcades and game rooms.

• Ryan Family Amusements – Newport

  📍 Newport, RI

  Waterfront game room with about 50 games, VR and a prize counter.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Ryan Family Amusements – Newport (opens in a new tab)

• Ryan’s Walnut Hill

  📍 Woonsocket, RI

  Arcade with prize counter, plus bowling.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Ryan’s Walnut Hill (opens in a new tab)

• Dave & Buster’s Providence

  📍 Providence, RI

  Big arcade with modern and classic games.

  Official site ↗ for Dave & Buster’s Providence (opens in a new tab)

• Chuck E. Cheese

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Kid-focused arcade, including a quieter sensory-friendly morning on the first Sunday of the month.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Chuck E. Cheese (opens in a new tab)

• Launch Warwick

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Arcade with prize redemption, plus interactive Pixel Games and a Human Claw Machine.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Launch Warwick (opens in a new tab)

• Atlantic Beach Park

  📍 Westerly (Misquamicut), RI

  Misquamicut beach park with a seasonal arcade (opens mid-June).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Atlantic Beach Park (opens in a new tab)

• FunStar Arcade, Emerald Square

  📍 North Attleboro, MA

  Arcade games inside Emerald Square Mall.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for FunStar Arcade, Emerald Square (opens in a new tab)

• Funspot

  📍 Laconia, NH

  Legendary arcade, recognized by Guinness in 2008 as the world’s largest videogame arcade, with classic games and bowling.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Funspot (opens in a new tab)

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⛳ Mini Golf & Driving Ranges

Putt-putt for the family and grass ranges open to the public.

• Adventureland

  📍 Narragansett, RI

  Nautical-themed 18-hole mini golf, plus go-karts, bumper boats and a carousel (seasonal).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Adventureland (opens in a new tab)

• Newport Mini Golf

  📍 Middletown, RI

  Outdoor mini golf course; hours are weather dependent.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Newport Mini Golf (opens in a new tab)

• Cranston Country Club Driving Range

  📍 Cranston, RI

  Natural grass driving range open to the public, plus a free putting green.

  Official site ↗ for Cranston Country Club Driving Range (opens in a new tab)

• South Shore Village Golf Club Driving Range

  📍 South Kingstown, RI

  Large outdoor grass driving range open to the public; good for beginners and juniors.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for South Shore Village Golf Club Driving Range (opens in a new tab)

• Seekonk Grand Prix

  📍 Seekonk, MA

  Mini golf with go-karts and an arcade.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Seekonk Grand Prix (opens in a new tab)

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🎳 Bowling & Candlepin

Ten-pin and RI-style duckpin. Note: candlepin is a Massachusetts/northern New England thing; Rhode Island has none.

• Dudek Bowling Lanes

  📍 Warren, RI

  Classic duckpin bowling with bumper bowling for kids.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Dudek Bowling Lanes (opens in a new tab)

• Lang’s Bowlarama

  📍 Cranston, RI

  Ten-pin lanes since 1960, with glow “Atomic Bowling” some nights.

  Official site ↗ for Lang’s Bowlarama (opens in a new tab)

• Ryan’s Walnut Hill

  📍 Woonsocket, RI

  Bowling plus an arcade and prize counter.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Ryan’s Walnut Hill (opens in a new tab)

• Launch Warwick

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Bowling alongside trampolines, laser tag and arcade games.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Launch Warwick (opens in a new tab)

• Candlepin centers (Massachusetts Bowling Association)

  📍 Massachusetts, MA

  Official list of Massachusetts candlepin centers; the closest to RI include Westgate Lanes in Brockton.

  Official site ↗ for Candlepin centers (Massachusetts Bowling Association) (opens in a new tab)

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🦘 Trampoline Parks

Indoor jump parks; grip socks and waivers usually required.

• Sky Zone Providence

  📍 East Providence, RI

  Indoor trampoline park with open jump, foam pit and dodgeball.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Sky Zone Providence (opens in a new tab)

• Urban Air Adventure Park

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Trampolines, climbing, ropes course and more.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Urban Air Adventure Park (opens in a new tab)

• Launch Warwick

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Trampoline courts, dodgeball, tumble tracks and a ninja course.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Launch Warwick (opens in a new tab)

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⛸️ Ice Skating & Roller Rinks

Public skate sessions.

• The Providence Rink

  📍 Providence, RI

  Outdoor public ice skating at Kennedy Plaza each winter (late Nov–early Mar, weather permitting).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for The Providence Rink (opens in a new tab)

• United Skates of America – Rumford

  📍 East Providence (Rumford), RI

  Roller rink with public sessions, lessons and events.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for United Skates of America – Rumford (opens in a new tab)

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🦁 Zoos & Aquariums

• Roger Williams Park Zoo

  📍 Providence, RI

  Rhode Island’s zoo, home of the fall Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Roger Williams Park Zoo (opens in a new tab)

• Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium

  📍 Newport, RI

  Hands-on aquarium of Narragansett Bay sea life, open daily.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium (opens in a new tab)

• Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium

  📍 Bristol, RI

  Audubon Society of RI nature center with an aquarium and trails.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium (opens in a new tab)

• Mystic Aquarium

  📍 Mystic, CT

  Beluga whales, African penguins, sea lions and more.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Mystic Aquarium (opens in a new tab)

• New England Aquarium

  📍 Boston, MA

  Giant Ocean Tank, penguins and sea turtles on the Boston waterfront.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for New England Aquarium (opens in a new tab)

• Southwick’s Zoo

  📍 Mendon, MA

  Large zoo in Mendon (seasonal; open through Nov 1 in 2026).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Southwick’s Zoo (opens in a new tab)

• Buttonwood Park Zoo

  📍 New Bedford, MA

  City-run zoo in New Bedford.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Buttonwood Park Zoo (opens in a new tab)

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🍎 Farms, Orchards & Pick-Your-Own

Seasons depend on weather; call or check the farm’s page before you go.

• Barden Family Orchard

  📍 North Scituate, RI

  Pick-your-own apples, generally Sept 1 to early November.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Barden Family Orchard (opens in a new tab)

• Sweet Berry Farm

  📍 Middletown, RI

  Pick-your-own fruit and flowers; apples from late August to mid-October.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Sweet Berry Farm (opens in a new tab)

• Jaswell’s Farm

  📍 Smithfield, RI

  Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, farm market, bakery and cider mill.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Jaswell’s Farm (opens in a new tab)

• Phantom Farms

  📍 Cumberland, RI

  Orchard, bakery & café and country store.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Phantom Farms (opens in a new tab)

• Cucumber Hill Farm

  📍 Foster, RI

  Pick-your-own pumpkins, hay rides and a corn maze in the fall.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Cucumber Hill Farm (opens in a new tab)

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🐴 Horseback Riding

Guided trail rides and lessons.

• C and L Stables

  📍 East Greenwich, RI

  Trail rides and lessons at Goddard State Park.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for C and L Stables (opens in a new tab)

• Sunset Stables

  📍 Lincoln, RI

  Trail rides through Lincoln Woods 6 days a week (closed Wednesdays), plus lessons.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Sunset Stables (opens in a new tab)

• Newport Equestrian Academy

  📍 Middletown, RI

  Trail rides and riding lessons on Aquidneck Island.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Newport Equestrian Academy (opens in a new tab)

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🔐 Escape Rooms

Private rooms, about 60 minutes.

• Escape Rhode Island

  📍 Providence, RI

  Escape games on South Main St.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Escape Rhode Island (opens in a new tab)

• The Great Escape Room – Providence

  📍 Providence, RI

  Private 60-minute rooms on Empire St. downtown.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for The Great Escape Room – Providence (opens in a new tab)

• RI Riddle Room

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Private escape games for 2–10 players on Bald Hill Rd.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for RI Riddle Room (opens in a new tab)

• Boda Borg Boston

  📍 Malden, MA

  Quest rooms mixing puzzles and physical challenges.

  Official site ↗ for Boda Borg Boston (opens in a new tab)

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🎨 Paint-Your-Own Pottery & Art Classes

Studios and drop-in art.

• Create! Color Art Studio

  📍 Narragansett, RI

  Paint-your-own pottery, wheel throwing, canvas painting, fused glass and candle making.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Create! Color Art Studio (opens in a new tab)

• Pea Poddery Studio

  📍 Cumberland, RI

  Paint-your-own pottery with hundreds of pieces to choose from.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Pea Poddery Studio (opens in a new tab)

• Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations

  📍 Barrington, RI

  Paint-your-own pottery studio.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations (opens in a new tab)

• Now Or Never

  📍 Providence, RI

  Drop-in creative space.

  Official site ↗ for Now Or Never (opens in a new tab)

• Newport Art Museum – Open Figure Drawing

  📍 Newport, RI

  Weekly walk-in drawing session at the Museum School; no registration needed.

  Official site ↗ for Newport Art Museum – Open Figure Drawing (opens in a new tab)

• Wickford Art Association

  📍 North Kingstown, RI

  Adult and youth art classes and exhibitions.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Wickford Art Association (opens in a new tab)

• Fox and Bear Art Academy

  📍 Johnston, RI

  Art classes for kids and adults.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Fox and Bear Art Academy (opens in a new tab)

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🥾 Hiking

We already have a full page of Rhode Island trails with lengths, difficulty and dog rules.

Go to the Hiking & Trails page →

🥾 Guided hikes on the calendar →

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🏃 Fitness Challenges & Races

Free group workouts, run clubs and race series that anyone can join.

• Fitness in the Parks (City of Providence)

  📍 Providence, RI

  Free year-round classes in city parks and centers: run clubs, yoga, chair yoga, step aerobics, tai chi and Walk with a Doc. Sign a waiver at your first class.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Fitness in the Parks (City of Providence) (opens in a new tab)

• November Project Providence

  📍 Providence, RI

  Free, open-to-all workout group that meets Wednesdays at 5:31 AM. Check their Instagram or Facebook for the meeting spot.

  Official site ↗ for November Project Providence (opens in a new tab)

• Rhode Runner Running Club

  📍 Providence, RI

  Group runs open to the public every Wednesday at 6 PM and Sunday at 8 AM, rain or shine. All levels of runners and walkers welcome.

  Official site ↗ for Rhode Runner Running Club (opens in a new tab)

• F.I.T. Challenge Trail & Obstacle Races

  📍 Cumberland, RI

  Trail races on the Diamond Hill Rd trails, from the fall TrailFecta series to a St. Paddy's trail race and an obstacle course race in spring. Kids races too.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for F.I.T. Challenge Trail & Obstacle Races (opens in a new tab)

• Ocean State Multisport Races

  📍 East Providence & around RI

  Year-round half marathons, 10Ks, 5Ks and a duathlon, with names like Angry Unicorn, Coffee Milk and Chilly Willy.

  Official site ↗ for Ocean State Multisport Races (opens in a new tab)

• Rhode Island Grand Prix

  📍 Statewide, RI

  Annual road-racing series for RI runners and running clubs: score points as an individual or a team across several races.

  Official site ↗ for Rhode Island Grand Prix (opens in a new tab)

• Farm Pond parkrun

  📍 Framingham, MA

  Free, timed 5K every Saturday at 9 AM. Walk, jog, run or volunteer. Register once with parkrun.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Farm Pond parkrun (opens in a new tab)

• Jamaica Pond parkrun

  📍 Boston, MA

  Free, timed 5K every Saturday at 9 AM at Jamaica Pond. Walk, jog, run or volunteer.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Jamaica Pond parkrun (opens in a new tab)

• Old Town House Park parkrun

  📍 South Yarmouth, MA

  Free, timed 5K every Saturday at 9 AM on Cape Cod. Walk, jog, run or volunteer.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Old Town House Park parkrun (opens in a new tab)

🏃 Races, turkey trots & plunges on the calendar →

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🚲 Bike Paths

Paved, car-free paths (RIDOT).

• East Bay Bike Path

  📍 Providence to Bristol, RI

  14.5 miles along the bay.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for East Bay Bike Path (opens in a new tab)

• Blackstone River Bikeway

  📍 Providence to the MA line, RI

  18.2 miles along the Blackstone River.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Blackstone River Bikeway (opens in a new tab)

• Washington Secondary Bike Path

  📍 Cranston to Coventry, RI

  19 miles on an old rail line.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Washington Secondary Bike Path (opens in a new tab)

• South County Bike Path (William C. O’Neill)

  📍 South Kingstown to Narragansett, RI

  7.8 miles through South County.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for South County Bike Path (William C. O’Neill) (opens in a new tab)

• Bike Rhode Island (all RI paths & maps)

  📍 Statewide, RI

  RIDOT’s full list of state bike paths.

  Official site ↗ for Bike Rhode Island (all RI paths & maps) (opens in a new tab)

• Minuteman Bikeway

  📍 Bedford to Cambridge, MA

  “America’s Revolutionary Rail-Trail” through Lexington.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Minuteman Bikeway (opens in a new tab)

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🚶 Walking Tours

Guided history and ghost walks.

• Newport Historical Society Walking Tours

  📍 Newport, RI

  Guided colonial, Revolutionary War, Black history and seasonal lantern tours from the Colony House.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Newport Historical Society Walking Tours (opens in a new tab)

• Ghost Tours of Newport

  📍 Newport, RI

  Lantern-led evening ghost walk through old Newport (generally April–November).

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Ghost Tours of Newport (opens in a new tab)

• Rhode Island Historical Society Walking Tours

  📍 Providence, RI

  Seasonal guided walks through Providence history.

  Official site ↗ for Rhode Island Historical Society Walking Tours (opens in a new tab)

• Providence Preservation Society

  📍 Providence, RI

  Guided walks and house tours of historic Providence.

  Official site ↗ for Providence Preservation Society (opens in a new tab)

• Cliff Walk

  📍 Newport, RI

  Self-guided 3.5-mile walk between the mansions and the sea (check the city page for detours).

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Cliff Walk (opens in a new tab)

• Freedom Trail “Walk Into History” Tour

  📍 Boston, MA

  Official 90-minute guided tour of 11 Freedom Trail sites.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Freedom Trail “Walk Into History” Tour (opens in a new tab)

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🚌 Bus Tours

Narrated city tours.

• Experience Rhode Island – Discover Providence

  📍 Providence, RI

  105-minute narrated city bus tour (College Hill, Federal Hill, State House), seasonal.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Experience Rhode Island – Discover Providence (opens in a new tab)

• Viking Tours of Newport

  📍 Newport, RI

  Narrated trolley tours of Ocean Drive and the Bellevue Ave mansions, some with mansion admission.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Viking Tours of Newport (opens in a new tab)

• Old Town Trolley Tours

  📍 Boston, MA

  Hop-on, hop-off trolley tours of Boston.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Old Town Trolley Tours (opens in a new tab)

• Boston Duck Tours

  📍 Boston, MA

  Amphibious tours that drive through Boston and splash into the Charles River.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Boston Duck Tours (opens in a new tab)

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📸 Sightseeing

Rhode Island icons.

• The Newport Mansions

  📍 Newport, RI

  Tour The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms and more.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for The Newport Mansions (opens in a new tab)

• WaterFire Providence

  📍 Providence, RI

  Bonfires on the rivers downtown with music, on select nights.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for WaterFire Providence (opens in a new tab)

• Fort Adams State Park

  📍 Newport, RI

  America’s largest coastal fortress; guided and self-guided tours, open daily April–November.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Fort Adams State Park (opens in a new tab)

• Block Island

  📍 New Shoreham, RI

  Island getaway by ferry: beaches, bluffs and lighthouses.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Block Island (opens in a new tab)

• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

  📍 Pawtucket & Blackstone Valley, RI

  Slater Mill and the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (opens in a new tab)

• Mystic Seaport Museum

  📍 Mystic, CT

  Historic ships and a recreated seaport village.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Mystic Seaport Museum (opens in a new tab)

• Plimoth Patuxet Museums

  📍 Plymouth, MA

  Stories of the Wampanoag and English people of 1600s Plymouth.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Plimoth Patuxet Museums (opens in a new tab)

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🔭 Astronomy

Public stargazing nights. All are weather-permitting; check the observatory’s page the day of.

• Frosty Drew Observatory

  📍 Charlestown, RI

  Public Stargazing Nights on Fridays, weather permitting; tickets required.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Frosty Drew Observatory (opens in a new tab)

• Seagrave Memorial Observatory (Skyscrapers, Inc.)

  📍 North Scituate, RI

  Free public open nights on clear Saturdays.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Seagrave Memorial Observatory (Skyscrapers, Inc.) (opens in a new tab)

• Ladd Observatory (Brown University)

  📍 Providence, RI

  Free public viewing Tuesday evenings 7:30–9:30 p.m., weather permitting; free tickets posted Mondays.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Ladd Observatory (Brown University) (opens in a new tab)

• Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

  📍 Providence, RI

  Planetarium shows in Roger Williams Park.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Museum of Natural History & Planetarium (opens in a new tab)

• Boston University Coit Observatory

  📍 Boston, MA

  Free public open nights most Wednesdays, weather permitting; free tickets released Thursdays.

  Official site ↗ for Boston University Coit Observatory (opens in a new tab)

• McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

  📍 Concord, NH

  Space and science center with a planetarium.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (opens in a new tab)

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🏆 Sports Leagues

Rec leagues and organizations that take sign-ups.

• Super Fun Activities Club – Providence Social Sports

  📍 Providence, RI

  Adult rec leagues: kickball, volleyball, dodgeball, soccer, flag football and more; sign up solo or as a team.

  Official site ↗ for Super Fun Activities Club – Providence Social Sports (opens in a new tab)

• Somewhat Athletic Society

  📍 Providence, RI

  Casual co-ed adult soccer and volleyball; solo registration welcome.

  Official site ↗ for Somewhat Athletic Society (opens in a new tab)

• RI Kickball

  📍 Newport, RI

  Adult co-ed kickball league with spring and fall seasons; free agents can be placed on a team.

  Official site ↗ for RI Kickball (opens in a new tab)

• Soccer Rhode Island (USYS RI)

  📍 Statewide, RI

  Youth soccer: recreational, competitive and TOPSoccer programs.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Soccer Rhode Island (USYS RI) (opens in a new tab)

• Rhode Island Soccer Association

  📍 Statewide, RI

  Soccer registration and leagues.

  Official site ↗ for Rhode Island Soccer Association (opens in a new tab)

• Rhode Island Hockey

  📍 Statewide, RI

  USA Hockey’s state affiliate; find a local youth hockey association.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Rhode Island Hockey (opens in a new tab)

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern RI – Flag Football

  📍 Cumberland, Lincoln & Woonsocket, RI

  Youth NFL Flag football leagues, plus basketball, soccer, lacrosse and more.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern RI – Flag Football (opens in a new tab)

• Little League (find a local league)

  📍 Nationwide

  Find your town’s Little League baseball and softball league.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Little League (find a local league) (opens in a new tab)

🏆 Sports events on the calendar →

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🎭 Live Theater

Stage theaters (for movie theaters see the Movies page).

• Trinity Repertory Company (Trinity Rep)

  📍 Providence, RI

  Providence’s resident professional theater at 201 Washington St. (Dowling Theater); its 50th-anniversary “A Christmas Carol” runs Nov 5–Dec 31, 2026.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Trinity Repertory Company (Trinity Rep) (opens in a new tab)

• Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

  📍 Providence, RI

  Touring Broadway shows and concerts downtown.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) (opens in a new tab)

• The VETS

  📍 Providence, RI

  Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Avenue of the Arts: concerts, comedy, dance and shows.

  Official site ↗ for The VETS (opens in a new tab)

• The Gamm Theatre

  📍 Warwick, RI

  Professional theater company; season includes “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for The Gamm Theatre (opens in a new tab)

• Theatre By The Sea

  📍 South Kingstown (Matunuck), RI

  Summer musicals and kids’ shows by the shore.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Theatre By The Sea (opens in a new tab)

• Contemporary Theater Company

  📍 Wakefield, RI

  Community theater on Main Street, Wakefield.

  Official site ↗ for Contemporary Theater Company (opens in a new tab)

• The Granite Theatre

  📍 Westerly, RI

  Live theater and a youth theatre program.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for The Granite Theatre (opens in a new tab)

• Newport Playhouse & Cabaret

  📍 Newport, RI

  Family-run dinner theater since 1983: buffet, play and cabaret.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Newport Playhouse & Cabaret (opens in a new tab)

🎭 Theater & arts events on the calendar →

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🏛️ Museums

• RISD Museum

  📍 Providence, RI

  Art and design from ancient to contemporary, on North Main St.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for RISD Museum (opens in a new tab)

• Providence Children’s Museum

  📍 Providence, RI

  Hands-on play museum for kids.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Providence Children’s Museum (opens in a new tab)

• Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

  📍 Providence, RI

  Rhode Island’s only natural history museum, in Roger Williams Park.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Museum of Natural History & Planetarium (opens in a new tab)

• Newport Art Museum

  📍 Newport, RI

  Art museum and museum school.

  Official site ↗ for Newport Art Museum (opens in a new tab)

• International Tennis Hall of Fame

  📍 Newport, RI

  Tennis museum on historic grounds in Newport.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for International Tennis Hall of Fame (opens in a new tab)

• Newport Car Museum

  📍 Portsmouth, RI

  Car museum with galleries of muscle cars, Corvettes, Porsches and more.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Newport Car Museum (opens in a new tab)

• Herreshoff Marine Museum

  📍 Bristol, RI

  Boatbuilding history and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Herreshoff Marine Museum (opens in a new tab)

• Tomaquag Museum

  📍 Exeter, RI

  Museum of Indigenous culture and history.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Tomaquag Museum (opens in a new tab)

• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

  📍 Boston, MA

  One of the country’s great art museums.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (opens in a new tab)

• Mystic Seaport Museum

  📍 Mystic, CT

  Maritime museum with historic ships.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Mystic Seaport Museum (opens in a new tab)

🏛️ Museum events on the calendar →

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🖼️ Art Fairs

Outdoor art festivals (most are once a year; dates below are from each organizer).

• Wickford Art Festival

  📍 North Kingstown, RI

  One of RI’s oldest art festivals, run by the Wickford Art Association each July (2026: July 11–12).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Wickford Art Festival (opens in a new tab)

• Scituate Art Festival

  📍 North Scituate, RI

  Columbus Day weekend art, craft and antiques festival on the village green (2026: Oct 10–12).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Scituate Art Festival (opens in a new tab)

• Virtu Art Festival

  📍 Westerly, RI

  Annual art festival in Wilcox Park (2026: May 24).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Virtu Art Festival (opens in a new tab)

• Pawtucket Arts Festival

  📍 Pawtucket, RI

  Late-summer citywide arts festival with Slater Park artisan and craft vendors (2026: Aug 28–Sept 6).

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Pawtucket Arts Festival (opens in a new tab)

• Paradise City Arts Festivals

  📍 Northampton & Marlborough, MA

  Fine art and craft festivals.

  Official site ↗ for Paradise City Arts Festivals (opens in a new tab)

🖼️ Art fair & open studio events on the calendar →

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📜 Live Poetry

Open mics, slams and readings.

• Providence Poetry Slam (ProvSlam) at AS220

  📍 Providence, RI

  Rhode Island’s longest-running open mic and poetry slam: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, sign-ups 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., 115 Empire St.

  💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Providence Poetry Slam (ProvSlam) at AS220 (opens in a new tab)

• Words on Fire Open Mic, William Hall Library

  📍 Cranston, RI

  Free monthly open mic for original poems and prose (first Wednesday; readers 18+; registration required).

  Official site ↗ for Words on Fire Open Mic, William Hall Library (opens in a new tab)

• AS220

  📍 Providence, RI

  Downtown community arts center: performances, galleries and workshops (home of ProvSlam).

  Official site ↗ for AS220 (opens in a new tab)

• Stone Soup Poetry

  📍 Online (Boston), MA

  Weekly Wednesday open mic with featured poets, 7–9 p.m. on Zoom.

  Official site ↗ for Stone Soup Poetry (opens in a new tab)

📜 Poetry nights on the calendar →

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🛷 Snowmobiling

Winter trips; trail status depends on snow.

• Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club

  📍 Rangeley, ME

  Groomed trail system around Rangeley; check trail status and maps here.

  Official site ↗ for Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club (opens in a new tab)

• Rangeley Snowmobiles

  📍 Rangeley, ME

  Snowmobile rentals in Rangeley.

  Official site ↗ for Rangeley Snowmobiles (opens in a new tab)

• Northeast Snowmobile Rentals

  📍 Rangeley, ME / Gorham, NH / Fryeburg, ME

  Self-guided snowmobile rentals with helmets and trail maps.

  Official site ↗ for Northeast Snowmobile Rentals (opens in a new tab)

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⛰️ Mountain Climbing & Big Peaks

Big-peak hikes; check summit weather before you go.

• Mount Monadnock (Monadnock State Park)

  📍 Jaffrey, NH

  About 40 miles of trails to a 3,165-ft summit; the shortest route is about 2 miles each way.

  Official site ↗ for Mount Monadnock (Monadnock State Park) (opens in a new tab)

• Mount Washington State Park

  📍 White Mountains, NH

  The Northeast’s highest peak (6,288 ft); steep, serious hikes and fast-changing weather.

  Official site ↗ for Mount Washington State Park (opens in a new tab)

• Baxter State Park (Katahdin)

  📍 Millinocket area, ME

  Wilderness park around Katahdin; Katahdin trails close for the season in mid-October.

  Official site ↗ for Baxter State Park (Katahdin) (opens in a new tab)

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🎢 Amusement Parks

Mostly seasonal; check opening dates.

• Six Flags New England

  📍 Springfield area, MA

  Roller coasters and Hurricane Harbor water park.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Six Flags New England (opens in a new tab)

• Lake Compounce

  📍 Bristol, CT

  America’s first amusement park (180 years) with Boulder Dash and Crocodile Cove water park.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Lake Compounce (opens in a new tab)

• Canobie Lake Park

  📍 Salem, NH

  Classic lakeside amusement park.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Canobie Lake Park (opens in a new tab)

• Quassy Amusement & Waterpark

  📍 Middlebury, CT

  Rides, water park and a lake beach.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Quassy Amusement & Waterpark (opens in a new tab)

• Story Land

  📍 White Mountains, NH

  Fairy-tale family park for young kids; reopens in 2027.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Story Land (opens in a new tab)

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⛷️ Ski Areas

Closest hills first.

• Yawgoo Valley Ski Area

  📍 Exeter, RI

  Rhode Island’s ski area: 100% snowmaking and night skiing; 2026–27 season planned Dec–March.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly💕 Date night

  Official site ↗ for Yawgoo Valley Ski Area (opens in a new tab)

• Ski Ward

  📍 Shrewsbury, MA

  Ski hill in Shrewsbury.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Ski Ward (opens in a new tab)

• Blue Hills Ski Area

  📍 Canton, MA

  Ski area just south of Boston.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Blue Hills Ski Area (opens in a new tab)

• Wachusett Mountain

  📍 Princeton, MA

  Central Massachusetts ski mountain.

  👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

  Official site ↗ for Wachusett Mountain (opens in a new tab)

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