Rhody Ramble Explores Providence & Beyond This Fall

Summer may be over, but fall is a great time to explore Rhode Island with kids. The Rhody Ramble, which began as a summer adventure for families, offers an active calendar of fall and holiday events.

The events are held at historic places around the state and include outdoor festivals, concerts, re-enactments, scavenger hunts, craft activities, and outdoor walks. Families can explore sites ranging from historic mansions to working farms, along the way finding out what makes these places distinctly Rhode Island.

With most admission prices under $10 and several free events, the activities are designed to be affordable for families. A cartoon rooster named Rhody the Rambler serves as the program's ambassador and shares his adventures on Twitter and Facebook.

Providence Highlights

Saturday, 10/13
Tuesdays, 10/2-10/30
Extraordinary Women: Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary
Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum
A special exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts and tells the story of Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Learn about her lifelong friendship with Abby Lippitt Hunter, daughter of Governor Henry Lippitt, and the lives of several extraordinary Lippitt women.

Saturday 10/13
What Cheer Day: Revolutionary War Re-enactors
John Brown House Museum
Interact with soldiers from Continental, British and French regiments as they drill on the lawn of the John Brown House Museum. Bring the whole family for a day of fun with history, which will also include a scavenger hunt with prizes and a demonstration of how people dressed in the 18th century (hint: lots and lots of layers!).

Saturday 12/15
A Winter Concert for Fairies and Elves
Providence Athenaeum
Attend this lively, interactive family concert with Celtic musician Mary King. Enjoy a visit to the children's library at the Providence Athenaeum, a special places filled with mountains of books, DVDs, stuffed animals and toys.