Tired of being couped up all winter? Want to get the kids off their screens? Well, we’ve got a few ideas on how to keep busy for school vacation week. The newest game attraction in Providence is Archery Games, a fast-paced indoor game of combat archery, a combination of dodgeball and archery, that uses soft […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (April 7-9)
Happy Easter, happy Passover, happy long weekend for many! Check out some fun events around Rhode Island this weekend in “Six Picks Events” below. All Weekend: Dinosaurs Among Us opens at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence this weekend (running through August 13). The exhibit features nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, with […]
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‘Dinosaurs Among Us’ returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo from April 7 through August 13
By popular demand, dinosaurs are roaring to life at Roger Williams Park Zoo this spring! Dinosaurs Among Us opens on April 7 and runs through August 13, 2023. Travel back 65 million years in this immersive, walk-through experience that transports visitors through a world of prehistoric wonder. Featuring nearly 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, this is one of […]
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‘Six Picks’ February school vacation week ideas for families
Here’s our roundup of some fun family activities to do over the upcoming February vacation week. Keep the kids busy… and parents from going crazy … with these ideas for winter break. Go Speed Racer. Take the kids go-karting at RI Indoor Karting in Lincoln which features a 1/3 mile track and speeds up to 45MPH. (No worries […]
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Stacey Johnson named new Executive Director of Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Rhode Island Zoological Society Board of Trustees on Tuesday announced Stacey Johnson as the new Executive Director of the Roger Williams Park Zoo, following a national search. In August, it was announced that Jeremy Goodman would be leaving his position as Executive Director of Roger Williams Park Zoo – Executive Director Jeremy Goodman Leaving […]
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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is returning to Roger Williams Park in Providence beginning September 30th and running through the month of October. Over 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins can be found on the walking trail, making it one of the state’s top Fall attractions. The theme for the popular annual event is music from the past 150 […]
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Roger Williams Park Zoo announces new additions
It’s been a busy summer at the Roger Williams Park Zoo where the residents recently welcomed some new friends. Elsa, a white alligator, has made her home in the Zoo’s newest temporary exhibit, Shades of Nature, located in the freshly renovated greenhouse. Elsa and a few more reptile friends will be in their new habitat open […]