![]() You'll find luscious green areas for walking, as well as lakes and ponds with water activities, including swan boats, softball fields, tennis courts and more. ![]() The Roger Williams Park is home to a number of other fun and family-friendly activities. and features planetarium shows, engaging exhibits and exciting events.Īctivities & Events in Roger Williams Park The museum is open Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. Museum of Natural History and Planetariumįounded in 1896, the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium can be considered the "People's University," as it is Rhode Island’s only natural history museum and home to the state’s only public planetarium. Inside, you'll find a wide variety of plants, including majestic 40′ tall palms, carnivorous plants, 10' cacti and succulents. The Botanical Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. The Botanical Center is the largest glasshouse display garden in New England. Seasonally, Carousel Village hosts Food Truck Fridays, with trucks serving up tasty treats, including tacos, grilled cheese, Korean barbecue and more. Today, the park's 435+ acres offer opportunities for all to play and learn, truly making it "The People's Park." The park is home to the zoo, and so much more, including: Carousel Villageįeaturing a historic carousel, pony rides and the Carousel Express train, Carousel Village is fun for the family. Sensory-Friendly Nights: Join us for a special sensory-friendly Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular an hour before the trail opens to the public: designed those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences and their families from 5:00 – 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27.Roger Williams Park (RWP) was created in 1871 on land bequeathed to the City of Providence by Betsey Williams. All events are 6:00 – 8:00 pm and included in the price of the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular ticket. Family Fun Nights have special themes for the whole family. Families can meet & greets with some of their favorite costumed characters before hopping on the pumpkin trail. Members must purchase their tickets online.įamily Fun Nights: 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Included with price of admission. Roger Williams Park Zoo members save $2 off adult and $1 off child tickets nightly. Adult $17, child $14 (ages 2-12) toddlers 1 and under are always free. Tickets for Value Nights, Monday through Thursday are timed entry tickets only from 6:00 – 10:30 pm, with last entry at 10:00 pm. Adult $21 child $18 (ages 2-12) toddlers 1 and under are always free. Tickets for Prime Nights, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, are timed entry tickets only from 6:00 – 10:30 pm, with last entry at 10:00 pm. Guests can stroll, or dance their way, past thousands of intricately carved pumpkins displayed while listening to soundtracks from the 1860’s through today.Īll tickets are only available online and must be purchased in advance. Presented by Citizens, this year’s spectacular takes visitors on a journey from the days of ragtime and swing to rock and roll and hip hop as we celebrate the greatest music from the last 150 years. It’s music to our ears as the nationally acclaimed walk-through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo is back and better than ever.
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