Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
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The Botanical Center is happy to provide programming for kids of all ages. Tickets for these events are available under our Tickets tab.


Fairy Garden Days 2024!

April 13th – 28th from 10:00 am- 5:00 pm *Last ticket sold at 4:30 pm

Non-Member: 18.00 adult and 12.00 child

Member: 16.00 adult 11:00 child

The mystical and magical take over the greenhouses for this family and community event. This annual event is perfect for old and young alike. Over 6500 people attend each year to be inspired with these whimsical creations from nature. Community members bring their handcrafted houses to our Botanical Center to help us create miniature villages where fairies, gnomes and DRAGONS reside. The houses are hidden among the tropical plants and foliage. It is a true delight when children find their own creations nestled in a tiny village with other fairy homes. Featured artists this year include noted Rhode Island painter, Mike Bryce showcasing his Painted Garden. Additional events include craft workshops, special performances with the Providence Ballet Theater, children’s crafts and activities, and beautiful creations from local artists.

Kids Adventure Packs

Rentable nature-themed backpacks for kids

Visit the RWPBC and explore the gardens with our adventure packs! Packs #1 and #2 are for ages 3-7, and packs #3 and #4 are for ages 8-11. Adventure packs have a $2 rental fee for non-members and are free for members. Come find them at the ticket booth! Where will your adventure take you? 

Photo of an adult reading a book to a child

Wee-One Wednesdays

Wednesdays 9-10am

Wee-One Wednesdays is our toddler program that happens every week. Come with your little one to explore the greenhouses, sit for story time, engage in a craft activity, and more! Open to ages 2-4.

Indoor Play Area for children

Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas

During open hours

Come explore our indoor kids’ play area, located in Greenhouse 3, and our outdoor play area, located outside Greenhouse 4. Stocked with books, coloring supplies, a train track, a doll house, and more, the indoor play area is perfect for a rainy day! Outside, kids will discover lots of natural items to climb over and under, and have fun with.

Seats and Tables set up in the Greenhouse

Come Have Lunch

During open hours

Bring your packed lunch to enjoy in Greenhouse 3 at our lunch tables. Adjacent to the play area, this is a great space to come with kids for a lunch break.