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Become a Providence Children’s Museum member or renew by October 31 and extend your membership by three months* PLUS be entered to win a $100 shopping spree at the Museum Gift Shop!  Visit http://www.childrenmuseum.org/membership.asp to join online.

*The Museum is closed September 2 - October 27 to install a major new exhibit and complete building renovations.

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Please call first to confirm the following list of deals + discounts. Kidoinfo attempts to list the most current information, but these deals + discounts are subject to change by the individual organization and businesses.

Penny Pincher Gazette: A list of grocery coupons you can print.  The site is free, but you must register to get the coupons.
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Your Public Library
Your public library is a valuable resource with many books cds movies, and special programs like Cradles to Crayons and storyhours. Get to know your librarians. Visit often. Support your library - it’s the best deal in town. Your kids can get their own library card as soon as they are born.
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RISD Museum | Providence, RI
Last Saturday of the month, 11am-4pm. Admission is absolutely free.Free-for-All Saturdays offers fun for the entire family. A variety of hands-on workshops, performances, videos and special gallery quests throughout the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Providence Childrens Museum | Providence, RI
MetLife Free Fridays - Free at Five! Free Museum Admission - Selected Fridays. (Open the third Friday of the month from September - May, then every Friday night during June, July and August).
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Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence, RI
The first Saturday of every month is free to Providence (not East or North Providence) residents only, with proof of residency. Proof of residency is a driver’s license or a bill — like a gas bill — with name and address printed on it. This serves as a “thank you” to Providence residents whose tax money helps to support the zoo. New Years Day is free to everyone. Roger Williams Park Zoo - 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI. 401-785-3510.

Home Depot - Kids Workshops
Kids Workshops are free “How-To Clinics” designed for children ages 5-12. The workshops are offered on the first Saturday of each month between 10:00 a.m. and noon at all The Home Depot stores. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be both educational and practical.
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The Providence, R.I. Entertainment(R) Book
Coupons, membership and online local savings for movies, museums, restaurants, sporting events and more.
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Movies | The Cinemaworld Movie Theater (Lincoln Mall)
Summer Movie Schedule for Kids will be different than last year. One movie will play all week long insetad of one day a week like last year. All movies start at 10am, you may need to go early for a seat (sometimes it gets crowded). All children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Adults are admitted free with and donation of a nonperishable food item for local food banks or a donation of $2.00. 100% of all proceeds to benefit local Humane Societies and the Rhode Island Zoological Society.
Cinemaworld Lincoln Mall 16 - 622 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI. (401) 333-8676

Movies | Showcase Cinemas, Warwick, RI
Baby Pictures offers parents and babies the opportunity to enjoy the latest movies in a baby-friendly setting. The theatre is dimly lit to allow for easy childcare in the auditorium. Movie volume is lowered for babies sensitive hearing. The theater also provides baby changing stations, and an area for strollers to be safely parked. Tuesday, 10am.
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Kidtoon Films program, exhibited by National Amusements, Inc., G-rated movies for kids every Saturday and Sunday. All Tickets $3.50 plus Receive concession coupon for $3.50 Kids Combo.
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Popcorn Club is a fun club for kids and families.
For just $10 each new member will receive:
• An official Popcorn Club membership card preloaded with a FREE movie ticket + FREE Kid’s Concession Combo (small popcorn, small soft drink)
• An exclusive Popcorn Club Backpack
• FREE movie ticket on your Birthday
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East Providence Cinemas
All seats are $1.99
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Johnny Rockets | Providence, RI
Great food, great prices. Get a sandwich card and after 5 sandwiches the next one is on the house! Play the jukebox at your table for $.05. Get your nickels from the waitstaff.
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