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Investigations After Dark (for the older kids)
Slater Mill is reputed to be one of the most haunted places in America, having been the site of early industry and its related unfortunate mishaps. On the occasion of Samuel Slater’s birth, join renowned New England paranormal expert and Slater Mill interpreter, Carl L. Johnson, for a guided investigation of three historic buildings in the complex, after dark. Admission: $20 per person, ages 15 and up. Call 401.725.8638 x.100 to register, or visit brownpapertickets.com, search term “Slater Mill.”
Take a hike!
Kids are notoriously interested in the landscape, and at Casey Farm, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to bring your little ones together with a professional herbalist for a walk through the farms beautiful wooded trails. Learn about the farm’s wide variety of herbs and their benefits, with a dose of history on the side. Hike meets at the cow barn. Includes admission for a tour of the historic farmhouse. Admission: $5 Historic New England and Rhode Island Historical Society members; $10 North Kingstown residents; $15 nonmembers.
Get messy in the museum
The John Brown House Museum is offering a free “Family Fun Morning” once a month on Saturdays, May-August, from 9 to 10am. Perfect for your younger kids (ages 5-10), the kid-friendly program encourages kids to use their “green thumb” to cultivate “live results”. The program includes a story time and seed-planting activities, and kids can even take home the plantings to watch them grow! In addition, children will also be exposed to history, learning about 18-century families (like the Browns) and what they might have planted in their kitchen garden 200 years ago. Let your kids guess if you have the same plants in your home! Admission: Free with registration.
Scavenger hunt & crafts!
For this month’s “Morning at the Museum,” The John Brown House will be highlighting the unique architecture of the museum, considered the first mansion in Providence, and providing a host of children’s activities. Kids will start with a guided architectural scavenger hunt around the building, and then have the opportunity to use their hands to craft their own historic mansion. Enjoy what John Quincy Adams called “most magnificent and elegant private mansion” that he’s “ever seen on this continent” with your family during this special free program. Recommended for families with children ages 5-12. For questions, please contact Jen Davis at jdavis@rihs.org or call 401-331-8575 x362.
Saturday strolls in Bristol
Take a guided stroll through Blithewold and hear captivating stories of the original mansion owners while you take in the beautiful views of Narragansett Bay. The tours offers families the chance to see the mansion decorated with original furnishings, just as it was when the family lived there! As the tour continues, you’ll go through the grounds, where magnificent trees and a variety of colorful gardens are fun to explore, with sweeping views of the bay. Your experience concludes with a Q&A, complete with iced tea served on Blithewold’s North West Porch. Admission: Regular admission plus $6 per person.
Calling all explorers!
Take a trip to Woonoscket to for a walking tour of the historic Rhode Island city. Groups will be lead along the banks of the Blackstone River and Main Street, and learn about the river’s influence on birth of the Industrial Revolution and how, in turn, the mills environmentally impacted the river. Afterwards, take a trip to the museum! It will be free with a walking tour ticket. And then, after that, stroll around the Saturday Markets event held in Market Square, showcasing local vendors displaying craft goods, produce, and prepared food. The events will also feature games, youth activities, and live entertainment, from 12-4pm. Walking tour admission: $8 adults;$6 students and seniors; children under 10 are free with a paid adult admission. All participants will also receive complimentary admission to the Museum. Walking tour reservations can be made by calling the museum at (401) 769-9675.
Lighthouse, away!
Located on the southernmost tip of Jamestown, the Beavertail Lighthouse is the third-oldest light house in the U.S. and one of the most visited landmarks in Rhode Island. Bring your family to wander around the grounds, climb to the tip of the lighthouse, and visit the museum housing interesting elements of Narragansett Bay’s maritime science, technology, art, and culture. Just a reminder for climbers: In addition to the 49 steps of the spiral staircase, a 7 ft ladder requiring both hands must also be scaled to reach the observation catwalk. But it’s worth it! Admission: $5 suggested donation for each adult; children can climb for free but must be at least 4 ft tall. Openings are weather dependent; if uncertain, call 401.423.3270. Neither small children nor pets may be carried.
Made-to-order Mondays
Experience the Museum of Work & Culture in a low sensory, less crowded environment. Sensory elements such as lighting and sound are adjusted, and trained staff and volunteers are on hand to provide supplementary tools and offer tours to visitors who have children with special needs. Families have free access to therapist-led art and music activities designed to help children and teens with sensory sensitivities engage creatively with the Musem of Work & Culture themes. Two sessions will take place beginning at 10am and 11am. Each session is open to 10 participants and registration is required. See more information here.
Discover Lippitt House
One of the best parts about discovering something new is choosing the path. From guided tours to self-guided discovery, or hands-on Lippitt Labs, you and your family get to choose how to visit Lippitt House Museum and each option highlights the museum and provides a window into Providence’s Golden Age with stories of the Lippitt family and the domestic servants who lived and worked there.
Family Day at the Tennis Hall of Fame
Just after Wimbledon each year, top ATP World Tour pros head to the Newport International Tennis Hall of Fame to compete in the Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open. This Sunday, the museum is hosting a family day, with kids tennis clinics, scavenger hunts, and more! Hit the courts to learn new skills with an ATP Pro, or head on inside to explore the museum’s interactive exhibits with other family visitors. To purchase tickets by phone, call the Tournament Office at (401) 849-6053. You can also purchase your tickets online by clicking here.
KIDS TENNIS CLINICS
- Ages 4-9: 11 am & 1 pm
- Junior Tennis Clinics, ages 10-16: 12 pm & 2 pm
Participants should wear regular sneakers, shorts and a comfortable shirt