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WARWICK, RI — This week’s Warwick Weekend events offers dinosaurs, art open studios, improv, yoga and skating.
The Warwick Weekend events weather forecast promises a foggy Friday at 50 degrees, then rain Saturday and likely Sunday with temps going to low 50s, the National Weather Service reports.
Here are some events and happenings to help you decide where you’re spending this Warwick weekend:
Warwick Weekend Events Friday:
WCFA member open studio Current WCFA Members are welcome to use our classroom space to work on their own projects and socialize with other artists every Friday 12 – 3 p.m. Bring your own supplies (basic items like scissors, etc. are available) and just drop in.
Please keep your annual membership current and donations of any amount are always welcome!
Dinosaurs at Roger Williams Park Zoo Return of the Dinosaurs runs April 6 – Aug. 10 at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, including 25 NEW dinosaurs debuting this year! Brave the wilderness to uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs’ return! Witness towering predators, meet curious herbivores, and discover the untold stories of these ancient giants. Get hands-on with digging up ancient fossils, enjoy photos ops with dino eggs and more. Are you ready to face the roar?
Return of the Dinosaurs experience is not included with Zoo admission, a separate ticket is required. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Zoo – $7 Members: $9 Non-Members, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WCFA Yoga Visit the Warwick Center or the Arts (WCFA), 3273 Post Road Warwick, every Friday 10 – 11 a.m. for yoga. (subject to change during summer camp sessions)
- Bring Your Own Improv, WCFA Bring Your Own Improv is back for family friendly live performances every Friday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $11.63. If you’re looking for something fun to do late on a Friday night in Warwick, they’ve got you covered. Their Caffeinated Insomniacs Comedy show – designed for teens and adults – is the place to be at 10 p.m. Their show welcomes voluntary audience participation. You can participate in one of three ways: applaud for a scene you like, yell out fantastic suggestions, or if you feel you’re ready, jump up and get involved.
Thayer Arena Public Skate: Through March, Friday and Sunday, Public Skate is open to skaters of all ages. Cost to Skate is $5 – Children 5 and under are free. Skate Rentals are available at Sandy Lane Sports across the street from the rink.
- Fridays 3:15-5:15 p.m.
- Sundays 12:50 – 2:30 p.m.
No Skate Dates: Fridays: 2/9 & 3/22 Sundays: 3/10
Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied and supervised by a guardian who is 18 years or older. Children ages 13-17 without an adult staying onsite must be paid for and signed in by an adult that can leave emergency contact information. Only persons wearing skates are permitted on the ice surface. Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
Warwick Weekend Events Saturday:
Dinosaurs at Roger Williams Park Zoo Return of the Dinosaurs runs April 6 – Aug. 10 at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, including 25 NEW dinosaurs debuting this year! Brave the wilderness to uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs’ return! Witness towering predators, meet curious herbivores, and discover the untold stories of these ancient giants. Get hands-on with digging up ancient fossils, enjoy photos ops with dino eggs and more. Are you ready to face the roar?
Warwick Weekend Events Sunday:
Thayer Arena Public Skate: Through March, Friday and Sunday, Public Skate is open to skaters of all ages. Cost to Skate is $5 – Children 5 and under are free. Skate Rentals are available at Sandy Lane Sports across the street from the rink.
- Fridays 3:15-5:15 p.m.
- Sundays 12:50 – 2:30 p.m.
No Skate Dates: Fridays: 2/9 & 3/22 Sundays: 3/10
Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied and supervised by a guardian who is 18 years or older. Children ages 13-17 without an adult staying onsite must be paid for and signed in by an adult that can leave emergency contact information. Only persons wearing skates are permitted on the ice surface. Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
Dinosaurs at Roger Williams Park Zoo Return of the Dinosaurs runs April 6 – Aug. 10 at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, including 25 NEW dinosaurs debuting this year! Brave the wilderness to uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs’ return! Witness towering predators, meet curious herbivores, and discover the untold stories of these ancient giants. Get hands-on with digging up ancient fossils, enjoy photos ops with dino eggs and more. Are you ready to face the roar?
WCFA Collage Open Studio Explore the art of collage in this drop-in studio session organized for both beginners and seasoned collage enthusiasts. Bring your materials, start a new project or continue working on something in progress. This is an open studio without formal instruction; however, everyone is encouraged to share work, techniques, tips, questions and answers. Come and create, experiment, or simply enjoy a coffee with fellow artists. Free Open Studio for WCFA Members / $10 for non-members
Author: Rob Borkowski
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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