Free things to do this weekend in and around Providence
Providence's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park 2026 - Carousel Village, Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, USA - Friday, August 28, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Food Truck Friday Newport - At Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. - With Ocean State Food Truck Festivals - Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., Connell Highway, Newport, RI, USA - Friday, August 28, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Summer Stargazing Nights - At The Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center - Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, Ninigret Park, Park Lane, Charlestown, RI, USA - Friday, August 28, 2026, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
After School Movie - Washington Park Library - Community Libraries of Providence: Washington Park Library, Broad Street, Providence, RI, USA - Friday, August 28, 2026, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
August StoryWalk® at WEAVER - Weaver Library - East Providence Public Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, United States - Friday through Sunday, August 28-30, 2026, 8:00 am
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Providence area - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA - Saturday to Sunday, August 29-30, 2026, See link for times
Free Kids Art Workshop With Artist Susan Drayton - SoCo Art Labs - SoCo Art Labs, Quequechan Street, Fall River, MA, USA - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2026 Farm Market - At Casey Farm - Casey Farm, Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, USA - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
2026 Attleboro Farmer's Market - 947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
2026 Burrillville Farmers Market - Burrillville Farmers Market, Tinkham Lane, Burrillville, RI, USA - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Lemonade Stand - At Providence Innovation District Park - Providence Innovation District Park, 120 Peck St, Providence, RI 02903, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, Times vary
Broad Street 2026 Farmers Market - Broad Street Farmers Market, Broad Street, Providence, RI, USA - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
2026 Hope Street Farmers Market - Pawtucket, RI - Hope Street Saturday Farmers Market, Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI, USA - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
2026 Farmers Market - Mount Hope Farm - Mt Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Track 15 Night market during WaterFire - RI Night Market - 1 Union St, Providence, RI 02903, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Sendoff Marketplace - At Crowne Plaza Hotel - With We Be Jammin' Events - Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) by IHG, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Bank of America Free Family Fun Day - Explore the Shore - At Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium - Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Greenville, RI 02917, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chess A2Z August Webinar with WGM Zoey Tang: Finish Strong - How to Convert Winning Positions - Online via Chess A2Z, Portland, OR 97225, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
Garden City Farmers Market - At Garden City Center - RI Night Market - Garden City Center, Midway Road, Cranston, RI, USA - Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Jeff Jam Kids Singalong At the Boston Public Market - Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108, United States - Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10:00 am