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Tue, Jan 13: Movie Night: Hamilton at Barrington Public
Library Fri, Feb 13: Young Explorers Stuffed Critter Clinic at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
Sat, Feb 14: Will Ewe Be Mine? - At Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Sat, Feb 14: Valentine Story Yoga at South Kingstown Public Library - Kingston Free Library
Mon, Feb 16: Winter Adventures: Island Trekking - Zoo Camp (Ages 6-10) - Roger Williams Park Zoo
Sat, Jan 17: Soul Force 2026: A Celebration of Civil Rights and MLK Day at Barrington Public Library
Sat, Jan 17: Geology Rocks Weekend at the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park
Sat, Jan 24: Farmer's Helpers - At Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Wed, Feb 4: Chatty Cats at Wanskuck Library
Sun, Feb 8: Moonrose Farm Kids Baking Workshop
Tue, Feb 10: Teen Job Search Help - Wanskuck Library
Sat, Feb 14: Whooo loves you? - At Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Fri, Feb 27: Overnight Snore & Roar - at Roger Williams Park Zoo |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
I'm in Phoenix this week for a meeting of the American Astronomical Society, where I'm giving a talk about my new book, The Eclipse Effect. One of the best parts of being here is getting to attend the other presentations, too, which is how I found myself Monday night inside under the Dorrance Planetarium Dome at the Arizona Science Center, gazing up at a sky unlike any I’ve ever seen. Thanks to cutting-edge LED projection technology and the first imagery from the nearly-complete Rubin Observatory in Chile, the dome became a portal into the depths of our galaxy and beyond, rendered in light so vivid and
detailed it felt like we could fall in. The room was full of astronomers, researchers, educators—professionals who have dedicated their careers to explaining the universe. These were the very people who helped build the tools, who'd worked the math, who’d waited decades to see the science take shape... and even they were astonished: Their faces were lit up with the kind of awe you usually only see in children. It was a reminder that at its heart, science is about
connection. Connecting those points of light above my head, yes; connecting the dots, sure... but also connecting people—to each other, to wonder, and to what’s possible. If you want your kids to connect deeply with science—or history, or nature, or culture, or space—you don’t need a telescope on a mountain, you just need a person. So go to the museum, walk the trail, step into the planetarium. But don’t stop at the exhibit signs: Find the people! Ask them
questions. They want to talk to you! These docents, tour guides, librarians, explainers, and educators are the ones who turn information into illumination. They are the lens your kids can look through to see what their future might be. So seek the sky painters. Then stand next to your kids, look up, and be amazed together.
—Debra Ross, publisher
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Encounters in the Milky Way & Our Evolving Sky Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Get ready for a weekly double-feature to kick off the new year! Every Thursday in January, relax with a snack and a fully immersive movie in the EcoTarium’s 4K planetarium, then dive deeper with an interactive experience with one of our resident experts.
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Join us in the teen are to make friendship bracelets! Beads and string will be provided, just bring your creativity! Everyone is welcome to keep the bracelets they make, or they can exchange bracelets right here in the library! Registration is encouraged, but not required. This program is suitable for children over eight!
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Enjoy half-priced admission during the months of January and February. It may be cold and even snowy, but it is the perfect weather to see animals outside enjoying nature’s cooler temperatures. Take advantage of this amazing deal and experience the Zoo at a fantastic price. Bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air while exploring the Zoo! Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
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All Play Haven presents Social Skills Groups for ages 5-7 years. Sessions will be held at Little Lattes Play Cafe in Coventry, Rhode Island. All Play Haven’s Social Skills Groups provide a fun, supportive space for children to build confidence, connection, and communication through play. Led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, each group is tailored to age and developmental level, focusing on skills like cooperation, emotional regulation, and making friends. Parents receive ongoing updates and simple strategies to support growth at home. Offered by All Play Haven, hosted at Little Lattes.
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Yoga instructor Sonig will be introducing beginners to foundational poses, proper alignment, and breathwork, while providing a safe and accessible introduction to the world of yoga. Yoga provides numerous physical and mental benefits. Physically, it improves flexibility, strength, balance, and posture. Mentally, it can reduce stress, anxiety and improve mood and sleep. Ages 6+ Sonig is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher who lives in Seekonk with her family and teaches at Providence Power Yoga. Please register one spot per child per monthly class. Please bring a Yoga mat if you have one.
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- Friendship Bracelet Fridays! (Ages 8 +)- At Knight Memorial Library - Community Libraries of Providence: Knight Memorial Library, Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, Friday, 01/09/2026, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- January StoryWalk® at WEAVER -
Weaver Library - East Providence Public Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI, Fri 01/09/2026 - Sun 01/11/2026, 8:00am
- Whimsical Winter Forest Craft Afternoon at WEAVER - Weaver Library - East Providence Public Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI, 01/10/2026, 2:00pm
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EXPERIENCES create memories much more than stuff does. As you're considering gifts for family and friends, consider giving the gift of a family membership to one of our local attractions in and around Providence. Here are local organizations that offer
memberships.
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Providence area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's best places to take kids in and around Providence, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. This list provides some great ideas, but there is LOTS more to do in Providence, all year round: Our Top 20 results page only scratches the
surface!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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