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Winter Family FUN Guide!

Finding Family FUN for you around the Rhode Island

By Joyce Campbell, Macaroni KID Southern RI Publisher December 30, 2024

Afraid to hear the following??  "What are we doing today?  Where are we going? We're BORED!"Don't worry-we've got you covered!
Check out some of the local events and venues creating Winter Fun for all to enjoy!

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Ice Skating and MORE!

The Providence Rink
2 Kennedy Plaza,Providence, RI 02903
Ice Skating-Daily 10:00AM-10:00PM
Shared Ice Bumper Cars-Monday-Thursday 4:00PM-8:00PM, Friday-Sunday: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Full Ice Bumper Cars-Saturday-Sunday: 9:00AM-10:00AM
*May Not Be Available Due to Private Ice Rentals

Thayer / Warburton Ice Arenas
975 Sandy Lane,Warwick, RI 02889
Every Friday 3:15 -5:15
Sundays 12:50-2:30
Major Activities: Adult and Public Skating - see schedules attached at bottom of page
Private Group Rentals, School Day Rentals, League and Associate Rentals
Introduction to Skating Program, Off season rentals


Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice
900 Phenix Ave, Cranston, RI 02921
(This business only handles cash, please plan accoridingly)
Public skate, learn to skate, public hockey and Rock N Skate!

Benny Magiera Ice Rink
1170 Main St. West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893
Public Skate, learn to skate and more!  
FOR ALL SCHEDULING AND QUESTIONS  email:  Lswanson@westwarwickri.org

Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink
109 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917
Public skate and hockey is open!

Boss Ice Arena
One Keaney Rd, South Kingstown

Cost: $7.00 General Public-$5.00 Skate Rentals
Open skate, lessons, public hockey and MORE!

Town of Westerly Washington Trust Community Skating Center
61 Main St, Westerly, RI 02891
From skating to Hockey, please see the schedule for more details!

Museums, Zoos and Aquariums!

With our state's rich history it is no wonder it is filled with many museums!  
We have selected a few we hope you enjoy!
Don't forget your local library may have passes to lend out to you, 

check out our local LibraryGuide here!




Audrain Automobile Museum
222 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 856-4420

Audubon Society of RI Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 949-5454

Babcock-Smith House Museum
124 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-5704

Biomes Marine Biology Center
6640 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 885-4690

Bristol Art Museum
10 Wardwell Street, Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-4400

Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum
4157 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02818
(401) 884-9490

Herreshoff Marine Museum
1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-5000

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
(401) 680-7221

Museum of Primitive Art and Culture
1058 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI 02883
(401) 783-5711

Newport Car Museum
1947 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 848-2277

Providence Children's Museum
100 South St., Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-5437

RISD Museum
224 Benefit Street, Chace Center, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 454-6500

Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-3510

Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium
175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 324-6020

Seabee Museum and Memorial Park
21 Iafrate Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 294-7233

Tomaquag Museum
390 A Summit Road, Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 491-9063

The WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908
(401) 443-5553

Indoor FUN!

Alley Katz Bowling
116 Granite Street Shopping Ctr, Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-7474

Central Rock Gym
275 West Natick Road, Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 889-5452

CW Theaters, Lanes & Games
622 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 288-3543

Escape Rhode Island
385 S. Main Street, 2 FLR, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 326-2222

Old Mountain Lanes
756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, South Kingstown, RI
(401) 783-5511

Paradigm Escape Rooms
94 William St, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 324-5373

Riddle Room
1150 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 398-8177

Ryan Amusements
268 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 846-5774

The Great Escape Room
146 Westminster Street, Suite 4, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 484-1766



Classes and events are subject to change or cancel without notice.
Contact the venue prior to attending to check on the status of the event or class.

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