Free things to do this weekend in and around Providence

Providence's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

Friday, May 1, 2026

• Discovery Tykes at the Museum of Natural History - Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
• Friendship Bracelet Fridays! (Ages 8 +)- At Knight Memorial Library - Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, Friday, May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park 2026 - Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, Friday, May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
• Free Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage - Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Discovery Tykes at Betsey Williams Cottage - Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
• May StoryWalk® at WEAVER - Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 AM
• In the Gallery: Bristol Art Museum Presents- Still Growing: Art Inspired by Trees - Ferry Road, Bristol, RI, Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, May 2, 2026

• 100th Anniversary of the William H. Hall Free Library - Auburn Branch, Cranston Public Library - RI - 1825 Broad Street, Cranston, RI, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
• Inclusive Story and Play Time at WEAVER - 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
• Saturday Science Family Days - At North Providence Union Free Public Library - Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• In the Gallery: Bristol Art Museum Presents- Still Growing: Art Inspired by Trees - Ferry Road, Bristol, RI, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• May StoryWalk® at WEAVER - Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM

Sunday, May 3, 2026

• May Free Farm Tasting - 1098 Main Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• The Winter Farmers Marketplace - At Warwick Mall - With We Be Jammin' Events - 1923 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• The Winter Farmers Marketplace - With We Be Jammin' Events - Warwick Mall - 400 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• In the Gallery: Bristol Art Museum Presents- Still Growing: Art Inspired by Trees - Ferry Road, Bristol, RI, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• May StoryWalk® at WEAVER - Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 8:00 AM