Free events in Providence
There are 37 free events in Providence in the next 30 days (16 Oct – 15 Nov). The next one is Haus of Codec Third Friday Market at Farm Fresh Rhode Island on Fri 16 Oct, 5:00 PM at Farm Fresh Rhode Island. Most of them: food and drink (2), startups (2), theatre and arts (2). Entry is free; some events ask you to register on the organiser's page.
Today16
Friday, 16 October
2 events
16OctFood & Drink · FriHaus of Codec Third Friday Market at Farm Fresh Rhode Island5:00 PM · Farm Fresh Rhode IslandFree
16OctEvent · FriSWEET NIGHTMARES10:00 PM · KultureFree
Tomorrow17
Saturday, 17 October
3 events
17OctConcerts & Music · SatProvidence Walking Tour The River at the Heart of the City10:00 AM · Providence Pedestrian BridgeFree
17OctEvent · SatRhode Island FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC5:00 PM · Centreville Bank StadiumFree
17OctStartups · SatNOIR - FOUNDERS DAY PARTY10:00 PM · KultureFree
Sunday18
Sunday, 18 October
1 event18OctEvent · SunClothing Swap10:00 AM · Small Point CaféFree
Wednesday21
Wednesday, 21 October
4 events
21OctTheatre & Arts · WedAll Abilities Arts & Crafts10:30 AM · Community Libraries of Providence: Mount Pleasant LibraryFree
21OctWorkshops & Talks · WedSuchitra Mattai Artist Talk6:00 PM · List Art BuildingFree
21OctEvent · WedSidy Maiga Performance6:30 PM · Community Libraries of Providence: Mount Pleasant LibraryFree
21OctEvent · WedPechaKucha Night PVD 205 - Unhinged8:20 PM · ISCO SpiritsFree
Thursday22
Thursday, 22 October
3 events22OctEvent · ThuLights On Plates Full Lights On Afterschool Celebration5:00 PM · Track 15Free
22OctConferences & Expos · ThuInk & Echo x Symposium Books present The Creative Current at ISCO6:00 PM · ISCOFree
22OctEvent · ThuPVD Green Drinks RI Wild Plant Society October 20266:00 PM · Kimi'sFree
Friday23
Friday, 23 October
3 events
23OctFamily & Kids · FriFamily Movie Night5:00 PM · Public Shop & GalleryFree
23OctEvent · FriHaunted Temptations-Pre Halloween Bash9:00 PM · MezzoFree
23OctEvent · FriSHAWNY BINLADEN & LEANDRA FROM BADDIES10:00 PM · KultureFree
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
5 events
24OctTech & AI · SatGirls Media Lab - 2026 National Media Literacy Week Kick Off9:00 AM · 50 Park LnFree
24OctEvent · SatTHE SPACES BLOCK PARTY 202611:00 AM · 171 Chestnut StFree
24OctEvent · SatBaking Demo and Book Signing with Leah Koenig11:00 AM · Stock Culinary GoodsFree
24OctEvent · SatAuthor Event Kelly McWilliams "American Nightmare"4:00 PM · Symposium BooksFree
24OctEvent · SatSPIDER PARTY10:00 PM · 727 Cranston StFree
Monday26
Monday, 26 October
1 event
26OctNetworking & Meetups · MonLIVING SINGLE Providence Mixer7:00 PM · HOME Restaurant & LoungeFree
Wednesday28
Wednesday, 28 October
1 event28OctEvent · WedTrunk or Treat at Elmhurst4:00 PM · Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterFree
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
2 events29OctEvent · ThuIF YOURE A DOG BTCH IM A DOG TOO9:00 PM · 103 Plainfield StFree
29OctEvent · ThuHALLOWEEN THE BIGGEST COSTUME PARTY (THURSDAY)10:00 PM · KultureFree
Friday30
Friday, 30 October
1 event
30OctFood & Drink · FriPROVIDENCE HARVEST ARTISAN & CRAFT MARKET8:00 AM · Rhode Island Convention CenterFree
Saturday31
Saturday, 31 October
4 events
31OctFamily & Kids · Sat4th Annual The Bubbler Kids Community Halloween Party5:00 PM · 568 Charles StFree
31OctEvent · SatWHOS WHO BACKROOMS - PROVIDENCE7:00 PM · Mezzo LoungeFree
31OctEvent · SatHOUSE OF SINS WITH BIG YBA THE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE10:00 PM · KultureFree
31OctEvent · SatTHE FORBIDDEN CARNIVAL10:00 PM · 1206 Broad StFree
Sunday1
Sunday, 1 November
2 events
1NovEvent · SunPVD Flea at Farm Fresh11:00 AM · Farm Fresh Rhode IslandFree
1NovConferences & Expos · SunRhode Island Bridal & Wedding Expo1:00 PM · Rhode Island Convention CenterFree
Wednesday4
Wednesday, 4 November
1 event
4NovStartups · WedSankofa Pitch Night5:30 PM · 70 Westfield StFree
Friday6
Friday, 6 November
1 event
6NovTheatre & Arts · FriProvidence Arts & Crafts Festival8:00 AM · Lippitt Memorial ParkFree
Saturday7
Saturday, 7 November
1 event
7NovEvent · SatBe My Neighbor Day1:00 PM · Meeting StreetFree
Sunday8
Sunday, 8 November
1 event8NovEvent · SunGiles Corey8:00 PM · Fete LoungeFree
Wednesday11
Wednesday, 11 November
1 event
11NovTech & AI · WedCNTR 2026 Fall Showcase3:00 PM · Pembroke HallFree
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