RWP Botanical Center Closed Mondays

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Yoga with Molly

Yoga with MollyTuesdays, 9-10 AMRWP Botanical CenterGreenhouse yoga is back! On Tuesday mornings from 9am-10am, bring your mat, block, and get ready to stretch. Get Tickets Here No class on January 27 nor Feb 3. Molly C. Greene brings over fifteen years of practice and ......More

Yoga with MollyTuesdays, 9-10 AMRWP Botanical CenterGreenhouse yoga is back! On Tuesday mornings from 9am-10am, bring your mat, block, and get ready to stretch. Get Tickets Here No class on January 27 nor Feb 3. Molly C. Greene brings over fifteen years of practice and three years of teaching. Tending to the physical and energetic body with sequences inspired by Ayurveda and the chakra system. Focusing on the fundamentals of asana, pranayama, and meditation. Encouraging connection, compassion, embodiment, and authenticity.

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Sun Style Tai Chi for Beginners

Sun Style Tai Chi for BeginnersEvery first Tuesday, 11 AM – 12 PMRWP Botanical CenterEvery first Tuesday of the month, certified instructor Colleen Shea will lead a beginner-friendly class focused on Sun Style Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a rejuvenating art practiced for its pro......More

Sun Style Tai Chi for BeginnersEvery first Tuesday, 11 AM – 12 PMRWP Botanical CenterEvery first Tuesday of the month, certified instructor Colleen Shea will lead a beginner-friendly class focused on Sun Style Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a rejuvenating art practiced for its proven evidence-based benefits. Make some friends, take care of your body, and enjoy a day in the greenhouses. Registration is required. Please register by emailing [email protected]. Note: There is a required $5 admission fee for the Botanical Center paid onsite at the ticket booth. Classes are sponsored by AARP/RI in collaboration with City of Providence Fitness in the Parks FREE to all participants.

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center! 

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HEREWednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts.   Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and......More

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HEREWednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts.   Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts.  Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want to stay to play on the grounds.   Restrooms available. Limited space per class. To purchase tickets, visit www.providenceri.gov/botanical-center, click [Purchase Tickets] button, and select date of visit to start registration/ticket transaction.  Share photos of your experience using hashtags: #RWPBC #RWPBotanicalCenter #PVDParks   Visit the FB Event Page:  Visit the RWPBC FB Page: www.facebook.com/rwpbotanicalcenter     

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Discovery Tykes

Discovery TykesFriday, April 3, 10am: Funny Bunnies Friday, May 1, 10am: Going BuggyFriday, June 5, 10am:  Beach Day RWP Museum of Natural History & PlanetariumChildren, ages 2-4 with parent or caregiver, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and di......More

Discovery TykesFriday, April 3, 10am: Funny Bunnies Friday, May 1, 10am: Going BuggyFriday, June 5, 10am:  Beach Day RWP Museum of Natural History & PlanetariumChildren, ages 2-4 with parent or caregiver, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in this monthly series. Takes place the first Friday of each month, September through June, from 10am-10:30am. Each session will contain age-appropriate stories, songs, poems and a craft related to the topic. Expose your preschool child to science and culture in a unique and stimulating museum setting!  Program Fee per session: FREE You can call 401.680.7223 or email to register.

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States

Partner Peace Walks

Partner Peace WalksFridays, 12-1 PM (starting May 15)Meet in front of the BoathouseRoger Williams Park Conservancy and the Nonviolence Institute invite you to join us for Partner Peace Walks every Friday at Roger Williams Park! After a long and challenging winter season......More

Partner Peace WalksFridays, 12-1 PM (starting May 15)Meet in front of the BoathouseRoger Williams Park Conservancy and the Nonviolence Institute invite you to join us for Partner Peace Walks every Friday at Roger Williams Park! After a long and challenging winter season, we look forward to welcoming the local community to experience the beauty of the park, getting exercise and fresh air while connecting with members of our beloved community. All are welcome. If you have any questions, reach out to Melissa at [email protected].

Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams ParkEvery Friday, April 17 – September 25, 5-8:30 PMCarousel VillageWelcome to the 12th season of Food Truck Fridays! End your week at Providence’s original, award-winning, and favorite Friday night tradition! Each week features more ......More

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams ParkEvery Friday, April 17 – September 25, 5-8:30 PMCarousel VillageWelcome to the 12th season of Food Truck Fridays! End your week at Providence’s original, award-winning, and favorite Friday night tradition! Each week features more than 15 local food trucks, live music, cold 21+ beverages, and plenty of family fun, produced by PVD Food Truck Events in partnership with Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village. Attendance is free! Tickets are not required – just pay for what you eat and drink. What to Expect in 2026:An ever-changing lineup of Rhode Island & New England’s best food trucks (cash, credit, & debit accepted)Live music every week featuring over two dozen local musiciansTake a spin on the carousel or hop aboard the train (additional cost)Explore Hasbro’s Boundless PlaygroundGrab a high-top table, bring chairs or blankets, or snag a picnic table and enjoy the lawnBeer, wine, mocktails & more served by Good Vibes Beverages Parking Pro Tip: Free and easy parking at the Zoo lot—it’s just a 7-minute walk to Carousel Village. Click here for a line-up of food trucks (subject to change) each Friday! 

RWP Carousel Village

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction – Beginner LevelThe Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance)Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM (fall/winter schedule)An active class that includes a fundamental training program with exercises and practice of integrated Tai Chi mov......More

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction – Beginner LevelThe Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance)Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM (fall/winter schedule)An active class that includes a fundamental training program with exercises and practice of integrated Tai Chi movements. Improve balance and coordination, develop stability and strength, and wind down from the busy week. Simple but effective in approach, and suitable for beginners. To register: Email [email protected] Instructor: Colleen Shea, Be Balanced Tai Chi and Qigong, LLC  

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick

Yoga for Every Body with Mimi BudnickSaturdays 9:00 – 10:00At the RWP Gateway CenterRegister ahead & Bring your own Mat Register HERE, Registration RequiredThese accessible yoga classes are good for beginners and long-time practitioners alike! Mimi will offer a well-rou......More

Yoga for Every Body with Mimi BudnickSaturdays 9:00 – 10:00At the RWP Gateway CenterRegister ahead & Bring your own Mat Register HERE, Registration RequiredThese accessible yoga classes are good for beginners and long-time practitioners alike! Mimi will offer a well-rounded practive to build strength, release tension in the body, and cultivate peace in the mind and the heart. Classes are limited to 15 people. Please arrive on time. Must register ahead  Participants may check in at the Roger Williams Park Gateway center front desk starting at 8:45AM or register in advance online. Yoga mats not provided – please bring your own mat.

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

Free First Saturdays In The Park

Come and visit your favorite attractions. The RWP Zoo, the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, and The RWP Botanical Center offer free admission to all city of Providence residents, every first Saturday! Bring your proof of residency and enjoy!!    

Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Free Monthly Soil Testing

Free Monthly Soil TestingApril 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, October 3 from 10 AM-1 PMDuring (Free) First Saturdays at the Botanical Center in Roger Williams ParkWe’re excited to partner with URI’s Master Gardener program to provide free pH testing again this season. T......More

Free Monthly Soil TestingApril 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, October 3 from 10 AM-1 PMDuring (Free) First Saturdays at the Botanical Center in Roger Williams ParkWe’re excited to partner with URI’s Master Gardener program to provide free pH testing again this season. Testing your soil is a good way to learn more about the dirt under your feet. Healthier soil means healthier plants, which you really want to focus on when planting fruit and vegetable gardens. (We’re looking at you community garden plots!) In city environments, it’s especially important to know whether you have toxins in your yard before planting anything edible. High toxin levels are fairly common in our neighborhoods due to Providence’s industrial history, but we can work together to improve soil health! To collect your soil sample: Get a small clean shovel and a container.Determine the area you want to test. Dig at least 6 inches down and place soil in your bag.Collect soil from several spots and mix it all together.Dry the soil sample. Spread the soil out on newspaper or a paper plate.Remove any stones, roots, and other debris.Finally, put about one (1) cup of the dry, mixed soil into a clean plastic or paper bag. Label it so you know where it came from!Bring it in. We’ll test the pH on site, evaluate texture, and give you recommendations to improve it.2026 Soil Testing Schedule at the Botanical Center: *Every (Free) First Saturday from 10am-1pm. Admission is free for Providence Residents every first Saturday of the month. Soil testing season at the Botanical Center takes place March through October. *No Soil Testing in July or August

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Advanced Xtreme Fitness Class

Advanced Xtreme Fitness ClassAdvanced Classes: Sundays at 11 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PMRWP Gateway CenterFree classes twice a week at the Gateway Center! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907

RWP Botanical Center Closed Mondays

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Yoga with Molly

Yoga with MollyTuesdays, 9-10 AMRWP Botanical CenterGreenhouse yoga is back! On Tuesday mornings from 9am-10am, bring your mat, block, and get ready to stretch. Get Tickets Here No class on January 27 nor Feb 3. Molly C. Greene brings over fifteen years of practice and ......More

Yoga with MollyTuesdays, 9-10 AMRWP Botanical CenterGreenhouse yoga is back! On Tuesday mornings from 9am-10am, bring your mat, block, and get ready to stretch. Get Tickets Here No class on January 27 nor Feb 3. Molly C. Greene brings over fifteen years of practice and three years of teaching. Tending to the physical and energetic body with sequences inspired by Ayurveda and the chakra system. Focusing on the fundamentals of asana, pranayama, and meditation. Encouraging connection, compassion, embodiment, and authenticity.

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center! 

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HEREWednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts.   Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and......More

Wee-One Wednesdays at RWPBC! Register HEREWednesday mornings 9:00am-10:00am, check-in begins at 8:45am. Bring your preschooler, ages 2-4, to the Botanical Center to explore and enjoy an hour of family fun and crafts.   Enjoy nature themed activities: walks, stories, and crafts.  Explore the greenhouses and gardens with your little ones. Wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring? Water, snacks, and a lunch if you want to stay to play on the grounds.   Restrooms available. Limited space per class. To purchase tickets, visit www.providenceri.gov/botanical-center, click [Purchase Tickets] button, and select date of visit to start registration/ticket transaction.  Share photos of your experience using hashtags: #RWPBC #RWPBotanicalCenter #PVDParks   Visit the FB Event Page:  Visit the RWPBC FB Page: www.facebook.com/rwpbotanicalcenter     

Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Partner Peace Walks

Partner Peace WalksFridays, 12-1 PM (starting May 15)Meet in front of the BoathouseRoger Williams Park Conservancy and the Nonviolence Institute invite you to join us for Partner Peace Walks every Friday at Roger Williams Park! After a long and challenging winter season......More

Partner Peace WalksFridays, 12-1 PM (starting May 15)Meet in front of the BoathouseRoger Williams Park Conservancy and the Nonviolence Institute invite you to join us for Partner Peace Walks every Friday at Roger Williams Park! After a long and challenging winter season, we look forward to welcoming the local community to experience the beauty of the park, getting exercise and fresh air while connecting with members of our beloved community. All are welcome. If you have any questions, reach out to Melissa at [email protected].

Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams ParkEvery Friday, April 17 – September 25, 5-8:30 PMCarousel VillageWelcome to the 12th season of Food Truck Fridays! End your week at Providence’s original, award-winning, and favorite Friday night tradition! Each week features more ......More

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams ParkEvery Friday, April 17 – September 25, 5-8:30 PMCarousel VillageWelcome to the 12th season of Food Truck Fridays! End your week at Providence’s original, award-winning, and favorite Friday night tradition! Each week features more than 15 local food trucks, live music, cold 21+ beverages, and plenty of family fun, produced by PVD Food Truck Events in partnership with Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village. Attendance is free! Tickets are not required – just pay for what you eat and drink. What to Expect in 2026:An ever-changing lineup of Rhode Island & New England’s best food trucks (cash, credit, & debit accepted)Live music every week featuring over two dozen local musiciansTake a spin on the carousel or hop aboard the train (additional cost)Explore Hasbro’s Boundless PlaygroundGrab a high-top table, bring chairs or blankets, or snag a picnic table and enjoy the lawnBeer, wine, mocktails & more served by Good Vibes Beverages Parking Pro Tip: Free and easy parking at the Zoo lot—it’s just a 7-minute walk to Carousel Village. Click here for a line-up of food trucks (subject to change) each Friday! 

RWP Carousel Village

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction – Beginner LevelThe Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance)Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM (fall/winter schedule)An active class that includes a fundamental training program with exercises and practice of integrated Tai Chi mov......More

Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction – Beginner LevelThe Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street entrance)Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM (fall/winter schedule)An active class that includes a fundamental training program with exercises and practice of integrated Tai Chi movements. Improve balance and coordination, develop stability and strength, and wind down from the busy week. Simple but effective in approach, and suitable for beginners. To register: Email [email protected] Instructor: Colleen Shea, Be Balanced Tai Chi and Qigong, LLC  

RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907