Parent Bug - Rhode Island & Southeastern MA - October 2011

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Ground Round 2 George St, Pawtucket, RI (401) 724-5522 www.groundround.com Kids eat for FREE on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.

W.B. Cody’s Restaurant 265 Post Road, Westerly, RI (401) 322-4070 www.wbcodys.com Two kids 12 and under eat FREE on Sunday with adult entree purchase (pizza & ribs not included) Texas Road House 122 Quaker Ln. Bldg. 1, Warwick, RI

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(401) 884-4185 www.texasroadhouse.com Kids 12 and under eat from the kids meal menu for 99¢ on Monday nights with the purchase of adult menu item. Kids activities every week from 3:30-7:00pm Il Fornello Restaurant 16 Josephine St., N. Providence, RI (401) 722-5599 www.ilfornellori.com Kids 12 and under eat FREE Monday through Thursday 4:306pm. One free kid’s menu item per adult menu item purchased.

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Agaves Mexican Grill 444 Quaker Lane Warwick, RI (401) 615-7111 www.agavesmexicangrill.com Kids 12 and under eat FREE on Wednesdays with an adult entrée purchase of $8.99 or more. One child’s meal per adult entrée.

Applebees 224 Post Rd. Westerly, RI (401)322-2045 www.applebees.com All Kids Meals 99 Cents Wednesday Nights from 4-8pm for kids 12 and under with purchase of an adult meal.

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Sundays – 10am – New Bedford - Meditation for Kids - Ages 5 to 12. $4 per child, adult must accompany child. Drop-ins Welcome. Serlingpa Meditation Center, 512 Pleasant St. (508) 979-8277

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Sundays – 6–7pm – Warwick - Bring Your Own Improv! - An interactive improv show that welcomes voluntary audience participation! You can participate in 1 of 3 ways: Applaud at a scene you like, yell out suggestions, or if you feel you're ready, jump up and get involved with us on stage!!! ALL AGES COST: $5 The Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Rd. 401-261-7678 Mondays (except 10/10)- 10:30am & 12:30pm – New Bedford Toe Jam Puppet Band - Creative arts playgroup featuring songs, dances and puppets. $5 per family (in addition to zoo admission). Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St. (508) 991-6178 Tuesday – 11am – Dartmouth - Barnes & Noble Jr. - Come and listen to some stories that will inspire, delight, and entertain audience members of all ages. 392 State Rd. (508) 997-0701 Wednesdays – 10am – Dartmouth - Young Children’s Story time - For ages 3-5, includes a light snack and craft. Free. Baker Books, 69 State Rd (Rte 6). (508) 997-6700.

Fridays – 3:00-3:30m – Pawtucket – Story Time Yoga - Great books and a Puppet Family take center stage. These are stories that focus on animals and elements of nature - the basis of many yoga poses. AGES 0-5 FREE! OM Kids Yoga Center, 999 Main St, Suite 702. 401-305-3667 2nd Sunday of Every Month – 8:30am-2pm – Lincoln, RI Lincoln Johnny Lightning Race Club - Downhill Gravity Racing, Raffle prizes, Fundraisers, Vendor tables, etc. MacColl Field YMCA,26 Breakneck Hill Rd. Contact the clubs President at (401) 724-8953 or (401) 248-1625 10/1 – 11am-12pm - Middletown - American Girl Party - Join us as we celebrate the newest American Girls, Cecile and Marie-Grace. They're two girls sharing one story in New Orleans in 1853. We'll read, make a craft and enjoy refreshments. Come and join the fun! Barnes and Noble, Middletown Village, 1311 West Main Road, Middletown, RI. 401-846-3313 10/6-10/31 – 6–11pm – Providence - Jack O' Lantern Spectacular - Thousands of pumpkins in this annual display. $12 adults, $10 seniors (62+), $9 children (3 - 12); children under 3 free. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave 401-785-3510

10/8 – Dusk – Providence – Waterfire, Waterplace Park.

Waterfire's 100 sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke and enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park.

10/8 – 10/10 – Newport - International Oktoberfest!, Offers three stages of authentic German music and folk dancing, german & domestic brews as well as a kindergarten with family fun activities.

Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf 401.846.1600 10/8 – 10/10 – 11am-2pm - Providence - Pilgrim Games, Try toys and games that Pilgrim children enjoyed 375 years ago, when Providence was founded. Pick up jackstraws, spin pullstring tops and more! Ages 5 – 11. Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St, 401-273-5437 10/9 – 1pm – Westerly – 64th Annual Columbus Day Parade – Rhode Island's largest Columbus Day Parade takes to the streets of downtown Westerly. Corner of Tower & Granite St 401-596-7761 10/10 - 12-5pm – Warwick - A Day In The Country - Display and demos of Old Farm Tools, Horse Plowing Demos, Old Fashioned Children's Games, Be a Farmer for A Day, Cider Press Demos, The Secrets of Canning and Preserving from a Cook with Decades of Experience. $5 per person, 12 and Under are Free (Additional Fee for Some Activities including Carriage Rides) Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum, 4157 Post Rd, 401-738-2000 x 6202 10/15 - 4:30-9pm – Newport - 9th Annual Ballard Park Pumpkin Tour - Over 1,000 jack-o-lanterns and uniquely carved pumpkins will be displayed along the trails of Ballard Park. Rain or shine.

FREE. Ballard Park, Hazard & Wickham Rds (401) 619-3377 10/15 – 1-4pm - Smithfield - Gingerbread Cookie Baking Day Kids and their families will bake and decorate gingerbread cookies, get an apron, cookie cutter, and collection of recipes (all to bring home), dress-up in Colonial clothing (for the kids). Light refreshments. Guided tours of the Museum. $18 per child and adult pair, and $8 each additional child. Smith-Appleby House Museum, 220 Stillwater Rd, 401-231-7363 10/29 – 11am–2pm – Providence - Boo Bash - A tiny bit spooky, a whole lot of fun! Play bewitching games galore, have hands-on fun with imaginative arts and witch crafts, explore an eerie environment, mix it up in the mad scientist's laboratory and much more. Come in costume and have a blast at the biggest Halloween bash around! Ages 3 – 11. Admission: Program free with $8.50 Museum admission; under 12 months free.

Providence Children’s Museum - 100 South St (401) 273-KIDS

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