Free things to do this weekend in and around Providence

Rhode Island'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, United States, 08/23/2026 to 08/31/2026, 8am

Jeff Jam Kids Singalong At the Boston Public Market - Boston Public Market - 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108, United States, 08/23/2026 to 09/27/2026, 10 am

Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Providence area - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 08/23/2026 to 08/30/2026, See link for times

Garden City Farmers Market - At Garden City Center - RI Night Market - Garden City Center - Midway Road, Cranston, RI, USA, 08/23/2026 to 10/18/2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm