With lazy rivers and giant slides, the water parks of Rhode Island provide the perfect place for endless amounts of family fun. If you're looking to splash around and cool off, check out the entertaining water parks around Providence, RI.

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Events Near Providence RI

Boston Wine and Food Festival

Thursday, Mar 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston, MA
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Pawtucket Farmers' Market

Friday, Mar 29, 2024 at 12:00pm
Pawtucket, RI
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Charles River Farmers Market at Charles Hotel

Friday, Mar 29, 2024 at 12:00pm
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Cambridge, MA
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Boston Comedy Festival All Stars

Friday, Mar 29, 2024 at 8:00pm
Berklee Performance Center
Boston, MA
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Worcester's Original Craft Beer Festival

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024
DCU Center
Worcester, MA
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Duxbury Half Marathon

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 7:30am
Duxbury Senior Center
Duxbury, MA
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St. Joseph School 3 Mile, 1 Mile, and kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 8:30am
St. Joseph School
Baltic, CT
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