School Vacation Week events at Providence Children’s Museum. Karyn Parsons on Friday

Fresh Prince of Bel Air star & children’s author, Karyn Parsons to visit Providence Children’s Museum as part of week-long February School Vacation special activities

PCM Extends Hours for February Break

Get ready for a week full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories at Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) during the February school vacation. PCM will have extended hours as well as an extensive schedule of activities during the February break. Special activities start on Saturday, February 17th, with the museum open every day between 2/17 to 2/24/24 to bring play and joy throughout the week.

 “With expanded hours and programming, we’re looking forward to a full week of joy for school vacation,” says Executive Director, Caroline Payson. “Our robust schedule of activities and programs has a little for everyone – including grownups !”

To kick off the week, on February 17th the Society of Women Engineers will be exploring the 5 kinds of engineering.

Mad Science of Southern MA & RI will have two shows all about the fundamentals of moving science with Newton’s Laws of Motion on February 19th at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Rock-a-Baby will give a special musical performance on Tuesday, February 20th at 2:00 pm. This crowd-pleasing & joyful singalong will include lots of dancing and merriment for the whole family!

On Thursday, February 22nd at 10:30 am, The Stupendous Mr. Magichead will perform a wacky and silly magic show that is sure to keep the laughs coming for the whole family.

On Friday, February 23rd, attendees will have the honor of experiencing a special reading session by the multi-talented actor and now esteemed children’s book author, Karyn Parsons. Widely recognized for her role as Hilary Banks on the hit TV series “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” Parsons has ventured into the world of children’s literature with her captivating storytelling. Families attending Read & Play Every Day can look forward to a free children’s book, reading sessions from local authors, and learning-focused activities provided by Reach Out and Read Rhode Island.

On Saturday, February 24th, PCM will celebrate Black History Month with two wonderful stories performed by Raffini of the RI Black Storytellers.

All activities are free with museum admission. To purchase tickets, visit providencechildrensmuseum.org. 

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, February 17th 9:45 am – 12:15 pm: Be an Engineer Day with the Society of Women Engineers

Monday, February 19th 11:00 am and 2:00 pm: Marvels of Motion with Mad Science

Tuesday, February 20th 2:00 pm: Rock-a-Baby musical performance

Thursday, February 22nd 10:30 am: Magic Show with Mr. Magichead

Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th All Day: Read & Play Every Day with Reach Out and Read RI

Saturday, February 24th 10:00 am: Cultural Connections with Rhode Island Black Storytellers

The Providence Children’s Museum serves children and adults of all backgrounds and from all communities. Its focus is on children, ages 1 to 11, and the adults who care for them by presenting hands-on, play-based exhibits and programs that explore arts, culture and science, technology, engineering, and math.