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12 Family Favorite Places for Kids (When Itโ€™s Too Cold to Go Outside)

Contributor: Patrick Austin (pictured: daughter Gwen)

Living in Rhode Island my entire life, our state has taken on a completely different feel for me now that I have two young daughters. Every weekend we try to check out at least one place weโ€™ve never been before. Below are a list of some of our favorites you may enjoy.

1. Providence Athenaeum โ€“ Providence
A historic library with plenty to look at for parents. Story time during the week for younger kids, scheduled activities, weekend movie showings (often films based on childrenโ€™s books).

2. RISD Museum โ€“ Providence
Free on Sundays, it is an awesome place to take kids 5+ who are interested in seeing a world class selection of museum artifacts.

3. Kidz Wurld โ€“ North Attleboro
Exceptionally clean and fun indoor play place that includes bounce houses, play areas and lots of toys. Great for children 1-5.

4. Launch Trampoline Park โ€“ Warwick
Special toddler time on Fridays is good for little ones โ€“ the rest of the time is perfect for kids of all ages (and fun for adults too).

5. Warwick Public Library โ€“ Warwick
A huge childrenโ€™s section on the second level, this is a beautiful library that looks brand new. Highlights for the kids: tablets, play areas, reading nooks and even a fish tank.

6. Rock-A-Baby Music Classes โ€“ Various
Hands down a toddler favorite. This group puts on original music classes along with their puppet friends.

7. Bellani Maternity โ€“ Warwick
Plenty of activities all week long โ€“ including dance classes, open gym and more. Something for parents, babies and kids up to about five years old.

8. Bristol Audubon โ€“ Bristol
The Audubon is awesome in warmer weather, but in the colder months, they have a small indoor play and exploration center that is excellent to keep your children five and under entertained for at least a couple of hours. Includes indoor pond, fish and much more.

9. Providence Childrenโ€™s Museum โ€“ Providence
Excellent indoor play and learn spaces for all children ages 10 and under. Plenty do with dozens of unique areas.

10. Clayground โ€“ East Greenwich
Hands-on fun to paint your own pottery. Our daughter has brought home ballerinas, dogs, cats, hamsters and more โ€“ all with her own creative spin on the painting.

11. Mystic Aquarium โ€“ Mystic, CT.
A family favorite for years, there is plenty of space to move around for your little one โ€“ and the seal show is always a hit.

12. The Breakers Mansion โ€“ Newport
An incredible walk through this mansion with keep your child endlessly in awe. Like beaing in a real life castle โ€“ it is a perfect afternoon for both kids and parents. Skip the tour if your children are young โ€“ theyโ€™ll simply enjoy the view.


Contributor: Patrick Austin
Lite Rock 105โ€™s Patrick Austin is a father of two daughters, ages two and five. You can hear him on-air Saturdays from 3-8pm.
Have more suggestions for Family Favorite places? E-Mail patrick@literock105fm.com


 

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