Free things to do this weekend in and around Providence
Providence's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
August StoryWalk® at WEAVER - Weaver Library - East Providence Public Library - 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 - Friday, August 21, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, starting at 8:00 am
Friendship Bracelet Fridays! (Ages 8 +)- At Knight Memorial Library - Community Libraries of Providence: Knight Memorial Library - Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI - Friday, August 21, 2026, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park 2026 - Carousel Village - Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI - Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Haus of Codec Marketplace - Haus of Codec Marketplace - 10 Sims Avenue unit 103, Providence, RI 02909 - Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Outdoor Games! - Washington Park Library - Community Libraries of Providence: Washington Park Library - Broad Street, Providence, RI - Friday, August 21, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Movie Matinee: Labyrinth - At Barrington Public Library - RI - Barrington Public Library - 281 County Road, Barrington, RI - Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:45 am
Summer Stargazing Nights - At The Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center - Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center - Ninigret Park, Park Lane, Charlestown, RI - Friday, August 21, 2026, 6:30 pm - 11:00 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 - Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
2026 Farm Market - At Casey Farm - Casey Farm - Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, RI - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
2026 Attleboro Farmer's Market - Attleboro Farmers Market - 947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
2026 Burrillville Farmers Market - Burrillville Farmers Market - Tinkham Lane, Burrillville, RI - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
2026 Food Trucks & Concerts at Chase Farm - With PVD Food Truck Events - PVD Food Truck Events at Chase Farm - Chase Farm, Lincoln, RI - Saturday, August 22, 2026, times vary
Broad Street 2026 Farmers Market - Broad Street Farmers Market - Broad Street, Providence, RI - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
2026 Hope Street Farmers Market - Pawtucket, RI - Hope Street Saturday Farmers Market - Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
2026 Farmers Market - Mount Hope Farm - Mt Hope Farm - 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809 - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Drag Storytime with Lulu Levity + Charter Books - At Newport Art Museum - Newport Art Museum - Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Garden City Farmers Market - At Garden City Center - RI Night Market - Garden City Center - Midway Road, Cranston, RI - Sunday, August 23, 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 - Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10:00 am