All About Play

The Providence Children’s Museum remains one of the top attractions for families in the Creative Capital with interactive exhibits that get the little ones up and moving around. Highlights include the Innovation Lab, Coming to Rhode Island, and Thinkspace, where young scholars experiment with puzzles and other tactile challenges. Be prepared to get a little wet splashing around in Water Ways, a popular investigation of fountains, vortexes, and all things H2O. The museum also hosts birthday parties and other special events throughout the year, and is open Wednesday-Sunday. 100 South Street, ProvidenceChildrensMuseum.org Visit

Sail Away in the City

The Community Boating Center at India Point Park was established in 1994 as a non-profit, public-access program with the goal of making sailing and recreational boating programs a ordable and accessible for all, a mission that continues to this day. With a fleet of over 60 boats, the center has youth and adult lessons, sponsors regattas, and incorporates STEM educational programs on the water. In addition to sailing, the center o ers paddle boarding and kayak lessons and rentals. 109 India Street, CommunityBoating.com