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Free museum days, discount movies and family fun. 6 sources, linked on each listing.
Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Providence · Stephen Hopkins House · 15 Hopkins St, Providence · Entertainment
Listed in the Providence Journal�s free-things guide. Open through November on Saturdays 10 a.m.�4 p.m. (later on full WaterFire nights) and Wednesdays 11 a.m.�2 p.m. year-round.
When: Saturdays 10 a.m.�4 p.m. through November; Wednesdays 11 a.m.�2 p.m. year-round
Listed on The Providence JournalLast verified:
Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Providence · Stephen Hopkins House · 15 Hopkins St, Providence · Entertainment
Listed in the Providence Journal�s free-things guide. Open through November on Saturdays 10 a.m.�4 p.m. (later on full WaterFire nights) and Wednesdays 11 a.m.�2 p.m. year-round.
When: Saturdays 10 a.m.�4 p.m. through November; Wednesdays 11 a.m.�2 p.m. year-round
Listed on The Providence JournalLast verified:
Newport · Newport Art Museum · 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Entertainment
Free museum parking off Downing Street and off Old Beach Road. Museum is closed Tuesdays.
When: During museum hours, Wednesday�Monday 11 a.m.�4 p.m.
Source: Newport Art MuseumLast verified:
Providence · RISD Museum · 20 North Main Street, Providence, RI · Entertainment
Admission free Thursdays 5–8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free for members and youth 18 and under at all times.
When: Thursdays 5:00–8:00 PM; Sundays 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Providence · WaterFire Providence · Downtown Providence riverfront · Entertainment
Providence Journal free-things guide: full and partial lightings along the rivers are a free public art event with music and fire. Check waterfire.org for the next date.
When: April through December on scheduled lighting nights
Listed on The Providence JournalLast verified:
Providence · Various (Zoo, RISD Museum, Trinity Rep, etc.) · Multiple venues · Entertainment
Providence municipal ID cardholders receive free Zoo on first Saturdays (as residents), $1 off RISD Museum, 10% off Trinity Rep select nights, and other local discounts.
When: Varies by venue
Listed on City of ProvidenceLast verified:
Providence · Providence Children’s Museum · Jewelry District, Providence, RI · Entertainment
$2 per person admission for up to four people with Rhode Island EBT card and photo ID (standard rates higher).
When: During regular hours
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Providence · Roger Williams Park Zoo · 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI · Entertainment
Free First Saturdays for City of Providence residents (ID + proof of residency). $10 daytime admission every Thursday through Dec 31, 2026. Active/retired military 50% off daytime admission (valid ID) for up to 4 family members.
When: Daytime hours
Source: Roger Williams Park ZooLast verified: