Free things to do this weekend in and around Providence
Providence's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 7, 2026 to Sunday, August 9, 2026
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Friendship Bracelet Fridays! (Ages 8 +)- At Knight Memorial Library - Community Libraries of Providence - Knight Memorial Library, Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, USA, August 7, 2026, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park 2026 - Carousel Village, Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, USA, August 7, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Dog Days - Bozrah Farmer's Market - Bozrah Farmers Market, Bozrah Street, Bozrah, CT, USA, August 7, 2026, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tiverton Summer Concert Series: The New Providence Big Band - At Bulgarmarsh Park - With Tiverton Recreation - 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, Tiverton, RI 02878, United States, August 7, 2026, 6:30 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, August 7, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Starry Nights Cinema 2026! “The Lion King” At Bally’s Event Lawn at 195 District Park - 195 District Park, District Park, Providence, RI, USA, August 7, 2026, See Website
Great Summer Dash - At Providence Place - Providence Place, One Providence Place, Providence, RI, United States, August 7-9, 2026, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Curtain Call Theater Camp at RIVERSIDE BRANCH - Riverside Branch Library, Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI, USA, August 7, 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August StoryWalk® at WEAVER - Weaver Library - East Providence Public Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, United States, August 7-9, 2026, 8:00 am
Summer Stargazing Nights - At The Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center - Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, Ninigret Park, Park Lane, Charlestown, RI, USA, August 7, 2026, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
2026 Farm Market - At Casey Farm - Casey Farm, Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI, USA, August 8, 2026, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
2026 Attleboro Farmer's Market - 947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703, United States, August 8, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
2026 Burrillville Farmers Market - Burrillville Farmers Market, Tinkham Lane, Burrillville, RI, USA, August 8, 2026, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Food Truck Concert Nights - At Diamond Hill Park - PVD Food Truck Events - Providence Vegan Deli, Hope Street, Providence, RI, USA, August 8, 2026, Times Vary
Connecticut Kids & Baby Expo - Hilton Mystic, Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT, USA, August 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival: Children's Art Park - Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, Holmes Street, Mystic, CT, USA, August 8-9, 2026, Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Broad Street 2026 Farmers Market - Broad Street Farmers Market, Broad Street, Providence, RI, USA, August 8, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
2026 Hope Street Farmers Market - Pawtucket, RI - Hope Street Saturday Farmers Market, Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI, USA, August 8, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
2026 Farmers Market - Mount Hope Farm - Mt Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809, United States, August 8, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sharks Come Cruisin' Concert - Franklin Public Library - Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038, United States, August 8, 2026, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Inclusive Play Time at WEAVER - Weaver Library - East Providence Public Library, Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI, USA, August 8, 2026, 10:00 am
Garden City Farmers Market - At Garden City Center - RI Night Market - Garden City Center, Midway Road, Cranston, RI, USA, August 9, 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, August 9, 2026, 10:00 am