Great Happenings For The Kids At Kennedy Plaza

Kidoinfo and Greater Kennedy Plaza have partnered for a 3rd year to create free weekly summer events for families in downtown Providence. Storytime invites families to bring a blanket and enjoy different storytellers under the trees near the fountain in Burnside Park adjacent to Kennedy plaza. Kidoinfo features at least one story each Thursday morning from a local Rhode Island author, illustrator or storyteller followed by fun interactive activities for children.

This year following Storytime, the new program Art in the Park encourages children to make and participate in their own storytelling magic through art. Created by Rhode Island author and illustrator, Alison Paul, this year's summer-long project, "Providence in the Purple Crayon" is inspired by the classic children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon. Children are invited to let their imaginations run wild, as they "draw" their world - by the end of the summer creating a life-sized interactive set featuring a host of Providence icons, from our city skyline to Rhode Island Red. Children get a chance to work with different guest artists and explore a range of mediums from paint to collage - so come to one or come to all - and dress to get messy!

AUGUST 16
Stories read by Kara LaReau; Kelly Murphy & Antoine Revoy
Art in the Park led by Alison Paul, Kelly Murphy and Antoine Revoy

AUGUST 23
Featured storyteller: Valerie Tutson
Art in the Park led by Alison Paul

Greater Kennedy Plaza
August 16, August 23
Storytime 11am, Art In The Park 12pm
Free

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