Chairman of the Board of Parks Commissioners from 1907 until his passing in 1920, EdwardFrancis Ely left the City of Providence an endowment so that future generations could continue to enjoy our city’s parks as sites of congregation, play, and community life. We are excited to share this wide variety of art and artists across Providence Parks with you for free all summer long and can’t wait to see you there!
July
July 8, 2025
5-6:30PM
DRUMMING AND LIVE PAINTING WITH RI LATINO ARTS
DEXTER TRAINING GROUND PARK
July 10, 2025
4-5:30PM
PLAY IN A DAY: ALL AGES THEATER WORKSHOP
DEXTER TRAINING GROUND PARK
July 10, 2025
5-6:30PM
DRUMMING AND LIVE PAINTING WITH RI LATINO ARTS
DEXTER TRAINING GROUND PARK
July 10, 2025
7-9PM
CAJUN MUSIC + DANCING
MICHAEL S. VAN LEESTEN MEMORIAL BRIDGE
July 11, 2025
5-6PM
XYLOS AND MARIMBAS: PARTICIPATORY MUSIC MAKING
MICHAEL S. VAN LEESTEN MEMORIAL BRIDGE
July 13, 2025
5-6:30PM
ENCORE OPERA: ARIAS AND BROADWAY FAVORITES – PRE-CONCERT JAZZ DUO
HOPKINS SQUARE PARK
July 14, 2025
5-6PM
XYLOS AND MARIMBAS: PARTICIPATORY MUSIC MAKING
NEUTACONKANUT PARK
July 15, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
FARGNOLI PARK
July 15, 2025
5-6:30PM
DRUMMING AND LIVE PAINTING WITH RI LATINO ARTS
DEXTER TRAINING GROUND PARK
July 16, 2025
11:30AM-12PM
LUNCHTIME STORYTIME WITH RI BLACK STORYTELLERS
DONIGIAN PARK
July 16, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
CABRAL PARK
July 17, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
BILLY TAYLOR PARK
July 19, 2025
1-3PM
PROJECT401: SUMMER JAM OF ART, DANCE AND MUSIC
DEXTER TRAINING GROUND PARK
July 20, 2025
5-6:30PM
ENCORE OPERA: OPERETTA FAVORITES – PRE-CONCERT JAZZ DUO
HOPKINS SQUARE PARK
July 22, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
FARGNOLI PARK
July 22, 2025
5-6:30PM
DRUMMING AND LIVE PAINTING WITH RI LATINO ARTS
RWP BROAD STREET ENTRANCE
July 23, 2025
11:30AM-12:30PM
LUNCHTIME STORYTIME WITH RI BLACK STORYTELLERS
DONIGIAN PARK
July 23, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
CABRAL PARK
July 23, 2025
5:30-7:30PM
STOP-MOTION MAKING WORKSHOP WITH A SCREENING
RIVERSIDE PARK, OLNEYVILLE
July 24, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
BILLY TAYLOR PARK
July 24, 2025
5-6PM
XYLOS AND MARIMBAS: PARTICIPATORY MUSIC MAKING
STATION MEADOW PARK
July 25, 2025
5-6PM
XYLOS AND MARIMBAS: PARTICIPATORY MUSIC MAKING
LIPPITT PARK
July 29, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
FARGNOLI PARK
July 29, 2025
5-6PM
CIRCUS DYNAMICS: FUN FAMILY CIRCUS SHOW
MICHAEL S. VAN LEESTEN MEMORIAL BRIDGE
July 30, 2025
11:30AM-12:30PM
LUNCHTIME STORYTIME WITH RI BLACK STORYTELLERS
DONIGIAN PARK
July 30, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
CABRAL PARK
July 31, 2025
12-12:30PM
STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS WITH MARK BINDER
BILLY TAYLOR PARK
August
August 6, 2025
11:30AM-12:30PM
LUNCHTIME STORYTIME WITH RI BLACK STORYTELLERS
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK GATEWAY CENTER
August 6, 2025
12-2PM
A TALE OF FOX POINT: STORYTELLERS AND CRAFTS WITH FRIENDS OF CABRAL PARK
CABRAL PARK
August 7, 2025
11AM-12:30PM
PLAY IN A DAY: ALL AGES THEATER WORKSHOP
RIVERSIDE PARK, OLNEYVILLE
August 7, 2025
5-6PM
XYLOS AND MARIMBAS: PARTICIPATORY MUSIC MAKING
DONIGIAN PARK
August 8, 2025
3-6PM
SALSA Y SON: GRUPO SAZÓN DRUMMING SNACKS & MORE
MIGUEL LUNA PARK
August 9, 2025
3:30-4:30PM
THE RAINBOW BEARD SHOW: PIZZA DAY
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK GATEWAY CENTER
August 13, 2025
11:30AM-12:30PM
LUNCHTIME STORYTIME WITH RI BLACK STORYTELLERS
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK GATEWAY CENTER
August 16, 2025
12-4PM
BREAK YOUR BOARD: FASHION, SKATE AND COMMUNITY
ADRIAN HALL WAY
August 20, 2025
11:30-12:30PM
LUNCHTIME STORYTIME WITH RI BLACK STORYTELLERS
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK GATEWAY CENTER
August 23, 2025
11AM-1PM
GRUPO ONDAS CAPOEIRA: ALL AGES CAPOEIRA DEMO
MICHAEL S. VAN LEESTEN MEMORIAL BRIDGE
August 23, 2025
6-7:30PM
BACHATA & COMMUNITY DANCE NIGHT
DONIGIAN PARK
August 26, 2025
5-6PM
CIRCUS DYNAMICS: FUN FAMILY CIRCUS SHOW
GANO PARK
September
September 10, 2025
12:15-1:15PM
STAGES OF FREEDOM: ONE-WOMAN SHOW
MARKET SQUARE
September 11, 2025
5:30-6:30PM
STAGES OF FREEDOM: ONE-WOMAN SHOW
PROSPECT PARK
September 19, 2025
4-5:30PM
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PORK! COMEDY PERFORMANCE
PEACE & PLENTY PARK
September 26, 2025
5:30-7PM
PLAY IN A DAY: ALL AGES THEATER WORKSHOP
PEACE & PLENTY PARK
September 28, 2025
2-3:30PM
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PORK! COMEDY PERFORMANCE
MICHAEL S. VAN LEESTEN MEMORIAL BRIDGE
September 30, 2025
5-6PM
CIRCUS DYNAMICS: FUN FAMILY CIRCUS SHOW
DONIGIAN PARK