December School Vacation Week
Not sure what to do with the kids during December vacation break? Audubon is the solution! Join in winter fun for all ages. Special programs and activities are available each day and are free with admission. Registration is not required. Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day, as well as a Nature Story at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 pm and an animal interview at 11:00 am. Special programs for children are also available each day at 1:30 p.m: December 27: Time to Sleep Nature Story and Puppet Show - This fun and interactive story about animal hibernation will come alive through an interactive puppet show. After the show stick around to explore some cool animal biofacts with our educator. December 28: Animals in Winter Tales and Trails - Learn how animals survive the winter through a fun and interactive nature story, then venture outside to see what truly happens in the winter wonderland. December 29: Fossil Foray - Play paleontologist as you sift out hidden fossils and treasures… Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. Course Number: n/a. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com. Friday, December 28, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Making Art Together: CityArts Celebrates Collaboration
Ongoing Exhibition: December 4, 2012 – January 14, 2013
Artists’ Reception: December 19, 2012 from 5pm – 7pm
Location: 25 Dorrance Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903
Hours: Open to the public during City Hall business hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm; on the first and third Wednesday of every month, hours are extended until 7:00 p.m.
website:
www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism
Directions: For driving directions to City Hall, visit: http://www.providenceri.com/directions; view bus routes to City Hall visit:
http://www.providenceri.com/transit-providence.
Parking: Locate downtown parking at: http://parkdowntownprovidence.com/. Free parking will be available for the December 19 artists’ reception in the Greene Street parking lot behind the Joseph Doorley Municipal Building (444 Westminster Street).
BUILD. LEARN. CREATE. HAVE FUN WITH KIDS WORKSHOPS!
• FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of
every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride
and accomplishment.
• All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative
pin and certificate of achievement.
Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park
providenceri.com/botanical-center
At the Botanical Center, visitors can relax by a waterfall, enjoy the wonderful fragrance of flowers from around the world, take a child on a scavenger hunt or bring a camera or sketch pad. Admission: Adults: $3, Children 6-12: $1,
Children under 6: Free
Try a Winter Sport
Ice skating, skiing, sledding and snow tubing are great ways to enjoy
sports in the winter. Of course, these depend on the weather and how close you live to winter recreation areas. Probably the easiest and cheapest to try out is ice skating, since many cities have indoor rinks or seasonal outdoor skating areas especially around the holidays.
Try an Indoor Sport
Roller skating, swimming, basketball, ping pong and pool are a few indoor activities to try over your holiday break. If there’s a roller rink nearby, then it’s easy enough to find a place to skate. And some kid-friendly restaurants and arcades have ping pong and pool tables. However, it could be tricky—but not impossible-- to find places for indoor swimming and basketball unless you belong to a sports club. Some health clubs and YMCAs will sell day passes or trial memberships.
