There's a definite chill in the air outside, but don't fret! (Well, okay, maybe fret about your gas bill.) Just because it's cold, doesn't mean there's nothing to do, check out these upcoming events and programs offered around the state.
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum "Children's Thanksgiving Floral Workshop" - Offered on
Sunday, November 22nd from
10:00am to 11:00am at the Carriage House, 101 Ferry Rd. Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
Participants pay $15.00 per arrangement, Members pay $12.00, registration is required.
From their website: "Blithewold's gardens are bountiful, for which we are truly thankful! Green up your holiday by joining us for this fun and festive class where we will make use of nature's gifts. Children will create and take home a unique 'pilgrim hat' floral centerpiece to add to your family's Thanksgiving table."
Coggeshall Farm Museum "Hearth Cooking Workshop" - Offered every
Sunday in November at
4:00pm, address is 1 Colt Dr. Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
Admission is $60.00 per person and $50.00 for Members. Reservations required by the Wednesday before the Sunday programs, space is limited, intended for ages 16 and up.
From their website: "Explore what it meant to "eat local" in 1790s Rhode Island. Working from the first American cookbook, originally published in 1796, guests prepare several 'receipts' at the hearth using produce made on the farm before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of their labors by candlelight."
Museum of Work and Culture "Veteran's Day" -
10:00am on
November 11th, at 42 S. Main St. Woonsockett, Rhode Island 02895.
Admission is free for veterans and their families and for anyone who brings a donation of unopened socks, t-shirts, or underwear to be donated to the United Veteran's Council.
From their website: "The museum event will start immediately following the dedication of the new City of Woonsocket Veteran's Park, which is scheduled for 9:00am, rain or shine. The museum program will include a performance by musician and historian Rick Spencer who will present his repertoire of WWI songs. Refreshments will be served."
Providence Children's Museum "Mad Science" -
Tuesday, November 11th at the Providence Children's Museum 100 South St. Providence, RI 02903. Shows at
2:00pm and 4:00pm, recommended for ages 4 and up.
Admission $9.00, adults and children - discount passes are available at the
Central Library.
From their website: "Experience mesmerizing science experiments during a mind-bending interactive show that introduces children to the scientific method, air pressure and the states of matter. Audiences will be amazed by foggy dry ice storms, giant beach balls floating in the air and more!"
Roger Williams Park Zoo "Paint Night at the Zoo" -
Thursday, November 20th at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, located 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, Rhode Island 02907. This program lasts from
6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Admission is $35.00, the class is intended for participants ages 16 and up, but children 13 and up may participate if they are accompanied by an adult,
registration is required.
From their website: "You've heard the hype, now be part of it at Paint the Night at the Zoo! This instructor led workshop is designed to guide artists of all skill levels step by step through creating artwork to be proudly displayed at home. We'll provide everything you need: canvas, paints, brushes and even a glass of wine for participants 21 and older."
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