East Providence Recreation Department

Deb Rochford's Line Dance classes are back! 🤠

Beginning October 19th, learn a diverse range of classic and modern line dances perfect for parties, weddings, and line dancing events. This class welcomes beginners and intermediates and is just $5 per class.

Classes will be held on Mondays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914. To register, contact the Recreation Center at (401) 433-6360.

East Providence, tonight's Concerts in the Parks with "The Driftwoods" is cancelled due to the weather.

Their live performance has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 3rd!

Again tonight's concert has been cancelled due to weather and rescheduled to September 3rd.

Time for another bi-weekly recap of camp!

Week 3:🔬Our campers put their scientific thinking to the test during our "All Things Science" themed week! They designed their own planets, predicted which objects would sink or float during our fun experiment, and put their engineering skills to work in our annual Egg Drop Competition. We saw some truly egg-cellent contraptions! We also welcomed Carnival Party's Racetrack, which brought plenty of excitement to camp. Meanwhile, our Special Needs Group and our 9–12-year-old campers enjoyed a fun-filled trip to Spring Lake.

Week 4:🏆Week 4 kicked off with one of our favorite traditions - the annual Hope & Faith Wagon Walk. We are grateful to Carl from Hope & Faith Drive, LLC for once again including our camp in this meaningful event to help raise awareness for an important cause. Following the walk, campers celebrated at Crescent Park with a ride on the Crescent Park Looff Carousel in Riverside, Rhode Island. A special thank you to Tracy and the entire carousel team for helping make the day memorable!

Our "Battle of the Campers" theme brought out everyone's competitive spirit as campers faced off in basketball tournaments, relay races, and trivia challenges. We wrapped up the week with a storytelling musical performance by Keith Munslow as well as some exciting adventures for every age group. Our youngest campers enjoyed a trip to Southwick Zoo, while our older campers cooled off during our Water Wars!

If you've missed the last few Kids Morning Out days at the East Providence Recreation Department , don't worry! We have an upcoming event on August 4th and there is still room to register. We've had so much fun at the last few events and this one with our Arctic Blast them and all things snow queen, is sure to be a hit.

Hope & Faith Drive's 11th Annual Wagon Walk Brings Kindness, Community & Smiles to Crescent Park - EastProv Hospitality EastProv Hospitality was honored to cover Hope & Faith Drive’s 11th Annual Wagon Walk, a heartwarming East Providence tradition that continues to bring children together through kindness, friendship, and fun. Led by Hope & Faith Drive Founder Carl Sweeny Jr., this year’s Wagon Walk welcomed more...

Due to the air quality alert, Yoga in the Park is cancelled today. Makeup date TBD!

Time for our bi-weekly Summer Camp recap! Here's a look back at all the fun our campers have enjoyed so far.

☀️Week 1 kicked off with lots of fun as campers went through team-building activities and games. We were amazed by a magical performance from Tommy James, enjoyed Library in the Park, had a blast skating at USA Skates, and knocked down plenty of pins during our bowling trip!

🌊Week 2 kept the excitement going with our Campers vs. Counselors games, tie-dye projects and an inflatable bounce house and obstacle course presented by Busy Bee Jumpers! We also kicked off our swimming trips to POD's Swimming, giving campers a chance to cool off and have fun in the water. Earlier in the week, our Special Needs group also enjoyed a fun Trolls-themed outing.

To wrap up the end of week 2, our 6-8 campers spent an exciting day at Spring Lake, while our 9-12 and Special Needs groups took on Carnival Party's The Quest, working together to solve clues, unlock the castle, and discover hidden treasure!

There's Still Time to Join Youth Tennis in the Parks!

Looking for a fun way to keep your child active this summer? Our Youth Tennis in the Parks program still has spots available for:

🎾 Grades 3–5: Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
🎾 Grades 6–8: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM

Whether they're picking up a racket for the first time or returning to the court, participants will build skills, stay active, and have fun in a supportive environment.

Bonus: Every participant receives a FREE age-appropriate tennis racket during their first session!

Register today before the remaining spots are filled: eastprovidence.recdesk.com

🎾 Youth Tennis in the Parks – Spots Still Available! 🎾

Our Adult Tennis and Grades 1–2 classes are now FULL, but we still have openings in:

Grades 3–5: Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Grades 6–8: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM

Perfect for beginner and returning novice players looking to learn the fundamentals, stay active, and have fun on the court. Plus, each youth participant receives a FREE age-appropriate tennis racket during their first session!

Register today: eastprovidence.recdesk.com

🀄 Mah Jongg is Back! 🀄

Due to popular demand, we're excited to offer another Introduction to American Mah Jongg class this August!

Whether you're brand new to the game or have always wanted to learn, this beginner-friendly series will teach you the basics of this fun, strategic, and social game. Only a one time fee of $5 per person!

Class will run August 11 – September 29, 2026 on Tuesdays from 6:00–8:00 PM at the East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave. Space is limited, so register early at eastprovidence.recdesk.com. Mah Jongg sets will be provided.