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Children's Museum Fun, Knitting and Experiencing the Life of a Colonial

Families can play and learn all weekend for free at these fun and family friendly activities.

Learn how to knit, experience some history, be creative for dad and get outside to possibly win some prizes. There are many fun and free events this weekend.

  • METLIFE FAMILY FRIDAY
    Where/When: Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street, Providence, RI 6/10 5pm to 8pm
    Why Go: The Museum is open free of charge from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, sponsored by MetLife Foundation (previously the 3rd Friday, according to the website, Metlife Family Friday is every Friday in June and July ). Stay out late and splash, play, explore and discover! From 5:30 - 7:30 PM, drop in to Discovery Studio, the Museum’s new open-ended art and science exploration space, and sample a selection of creative activities that will be offered throughout the summer.
    Price: Free
  • Where/When: Brownell Library, 44 Commons, Little Compton, RI 02837,Weekly on Mondays 3:00pm–4:00pm, Next on June 13, 2011
    Why Go: Weekly knitting group is for grades 5 and up. Adults welcome too.
    Price: Free, Kids, Open to All, Teens
  • CHILDRENS' COLONIAL ENCAMPMENT FUN
    Where/When: Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick June 12th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
    Why Go: Children are given staged tours through our Colonial Encampment. Experience Colonial life, cooking demos and Colonial fun and games. See friendly pirates and Royal Navy press crews in action. Colonial attire encouraged. For other activities that weekend (including a parade) go to their website. Also check out a previous article for more information on Gaspee Days.
Price:Free
  • LOWES BUILD AND GROW
    Where/When: Lowes (locations in North Dartmouth and Seekonk. Check when registering), 6/11 at 10 a.m.
    Why Go: This kit is fun to build and makes a great Father's Day gift! Bring your child in and they can build this awesome Goofy Golf kit!
    Price: Free
  • RI Great Outdoors Pursuit
    Where/When: Haines State Park, East Providence, RI 6/12 11am-1pm 
    Why Go: The Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit is a game to help you and your family to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer, and to get moving toward a healthier lifestyle. You can register a team in order to win prizes or just attend events. This was also mentioned previously in a .   
    Price: Free
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