Best Free Things to Do For Kids and Adults in Providence, Rhode Island
For Kids:
- Roger Williams Park: Zoo (free for Providence residents), playground, and botanical center.
- Providence Children’s Museum: Free on certain Friday evenings.
- Waterplace Park: Site of WaterFire events in summer.
For Adults:
- RISD Museum: Free admission on Sundays and third Thursdays.
- Providence Athenaeum: Historic library open to the public.
- Brown University Campus: Self-guided tours available.
- Providence River Pedestrian Bridge: Scenic views and public art.
