beaches, swimclubs and safety
• Read the Kido blog for beach ideas. boating, swim clubs and more…
• List of Rhode Island Beaches
• Check the tides
Water Safety Tips? Visit redcross.org.
pools + waterparks in Providence (Open July – August)
Run by the Department of Recreation – One Recreation Way, Providence
Phone: (401) 421-7740 extension 323
Open Monday through Saturday – noon to 5 pm. Water turned off at 4:45 at the water parks.
Free lunch starts at noon. Pools and Waterparks open at 1pm.
Staffed by lifeguards and counselors from the city Department of Recreation.
Summer Lunch Program provides Free lunches to all kids at all pool and water park locations.
pool locations
• Davey Lopes Recreation Center – 227 Dudley St.
• Selim Rogers Recreation Center – 60 Camden St.
• Joslin Recreation Center – 17 Hyat St.
• Neutaconkanut Recreation Center – 675 Plainfield St.
• West End Recreation Center – 109 Bucklin St.
• Zuccolo Recreation Center – 18 Gesler St.
water park locations
• Cabral Park – Wickenden Street, next to Vartan Gregorian School in Fox Point
• Pleasant Street Park – on Pleasant Street, off North Main Street
• Richardson Park – at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Richardson Street
• Harriet and Sayles Park – Harriet and Sayles streets
• Fargnoli Water Park – Smith Street at Jastram Street
• Sackett Street Park – on Sackett, across the street from Sackett Street School
• Neutaconkanut Recreation Center – 675 Plainfield St.
• One Recreation Way – Wanskuck and Mount Pleasant Avenue
• George West Park – on Chalkstone Avenue
summer concert series
All concerts listed below are Free with the exception of the concerts at the John Brown House. Check the Kidoinfo calendar for complete list of summer events.
SUNDAY
Family Concerts, Peacedale
6pm – 7:30pm (Sundays, July – August)
Where: Village Green, Peacedale/South Kingstown
COST: FREE
More Info: 401-789-9301
MONDAY
Wakefield Concert Band, Wakefield
6:30pm – 7:30pm (Mondays, July – August)
Where: Marina Park, Wakefield
COST: FREE
More Info: 401-789-9301
TUESDAY
Children’s Entertainment, Pawtucket
6:30 – 7:30pm (Tuesdays, July – August)
Where: Inside Slater Memorial Park, located off Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI
More info: http://www.pawtucketri.com
THURSDAY
Concert Under the Elms, Providence
6:30 – 8pm (check schedule)
Where: John Brown House, Benefit Street, Providence,
COST: Adults $8. RIHS members and children under 12 Free
More Info: http://www.rihs.org/concerts.html
Concerts, South Kingstown
6:30pm – 8:30pm (Occasional Thursdays in July)
Where: Marina Park, Wakefield
COST: FREE
More Info: 401-789-9301
Concerts, Watch Hill
6:00 – 8:00pm (Thursdays, July – August)
Where: Presented by the WHBA on the village green, overlooking Little Narragasett Bay.
COST: FREE
More Info: http://www.westerlychamber.org/
Live Concert Summertime Series, Pawtucket
6:30 – 7:30pm (Thursdays, July – August)
Where: Inside Slater Memorial Park, located off Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI
More info: http://www.pawtucketri.com
FRIDAY
Waterplace Park Concerts, Providence
6:30pm – 7:30pm (Selected Friday nights)
Where: Waterplace Park, Providence
COST: FREE
more local summer activities + events
Waterfire (Check web site for schedule)
Fires are lit sunset. Event ends around Midnight.
Where: Along the river, Downtown Providence
COST: FREE
Carousels around Rhode Island (Check each location for details)
There are many lovely carousels located around the state. Plan to visit all this summer. Click on “Carousels” for details.
Where: Providence, RI, East Providence, RI, Watch Hill, RI, Pawtucket, RI, Newport, RI, Fall River, MA, Attleboro, MA
COST: $1 – $2 per ride
Summer Reading Program (June – August)
The Summer Reading Program varies in specifics from library to library but in general incentives are provided to encourage children to read a book each week such as weekly raffles, free admission passes to 13 places like the Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Providence Children’s Museum for each book read, and prizes and a party at the end. There will be approximately 240 performances this year by storytellers, entertainers and educators, along with crafts, activity sheets, and many special theme-related events to encourage continued participation throughout the summer. Some of the performances may require pre-registration but these events are usually fabulous, free and open to the public. Check library for details.
The Newport International Polo Series (June – September)
The Newport International Polo Series, takes place every Saturday throughout the summer and early fall, at 5:00 pm in June, July, August and at 4:00 pm in September. The matches are open to the public, and take place on the polo grounds of historic Glen Farm in Portsmouth, on the outskirts of Newport. Tickets are available at the gate on the day of the match. Tailgate picnics are welcome with field-side general admission for lawn seating or grandstand seating, which costs $10.00 for adults and children are free.
Big Screen Movies on the Beach (Tuesdays, July – August)
Showtime at 8:30pm
Check web site for movie schedule.
More Info: 401-596- 7761
Movies on the Block (Thursdays, June – September)
Showtime start at dusk.
Where: Westminster Street, Downtown Providence.
Click “movies on the block” for schedule. Although not all movies are appropriate for kids, parents deserve and appreciate cheap night out!
Baseball
Providence Grays Vintage Base Ball Club (April – August)
This modern day Rhode Island team goes vintage and pays tribute to the 1884 Grays baseball team. Schedule runs from April to August. Games are free and open to the public.
Paw Sox (April – September)
The Pawtucket Red Sox (known colloquially as the PawSox) are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox. They play their home games at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Tickets are affordable at $10 and under. Check their schedule for home games and special kid events.
Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show (June 27-28, 2009)
Where: Quonset State Airport, 1 Minutman Way, North Kingstown
The Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show was established in 1991 as a major community event The airshow offers the finest aerial and static dsplays along with activities for people of all ages.
South County Hot Air Balloon Festival (July 17-18-19, 2009)
Where: The Festival is located at the URI Athletic fields off Route 138 in Kingston RI.
Arrive super early to watch the hot air balloons go up. Lots of family fun activities. Check web site for schedule, admission fees, etc.
Newport Kite Festival (July or August, check web site for schedule)
Where: Breton State Park, Newport, RI
Hundreds of kites in the air, on the ground and in competions. Bring a picnic blanket, lunch and plenty of sunscreen. Free event.
food
PICK YOUR OWN FRUIT
Check Farm Fresh RI to find out when fruits are ripe for harvesting in Rhode Island. Great activity for children to learn where their fruit comes from.
More:
Berry Picking
Making Strawberry Jam
FARMERS MARKETS
There are over 40 farmers markets in Rhode Island, you can visit one every day of the week. Check Farm Fressh RI to find a market near you.
summer camps: organized and d.i.y.
Since you may not have the time or choose not to be Julie McCoy all summer long, check out our 2009 Summer Camp Guide.
More about camp:
Summer camp and childcare
Camp Guide
You Really Can Do-it-Yourself: Forming Camps and Clubs
Helping Kids Help Others
Day Camp Checklist