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12 kid-friendly Halloween events near Providence with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 9 towns. The earliest to open is Feed the Herd Hayrides at Pezza Farm, on September 5. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 2 list free admission.
Family farm with two big corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, tractor hayrides, a hay mountain, pedal cars and barnyard animals to visit.
Big Aquidneck Island corn maze with over two miles of paths, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and tractor hayrides on weekend afternoons.
Thirty-minute hayride across a 50-acre family farm, through fields and woods to the cow pasture where riders hand-feed the herd.
Downtown Newport's lawn fills with more than a thousand pumpkins, gourds and mums for sale each October; a favorite family photo stop.
Scenic hilltop farm with a themed corn maze by day, then flashlight maze nights, lantern-lit hayrides and campfires on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Costumed kids trick-or-treat through Newport's grandest Gilded Age mansion during early-evening sessions built for families.
Evening walk along a trail lit by thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins arranged into themed scenes.
Nighttime walking trail through the zoo lined with thousands of carved and illuminated jack-o'-lanterns, from friendly faces to fantasy creatures.
Northern Rhode Island's big Columbus Day weekend festival: rides, three music stages, craft and food vendors, fireworks and a Monday parade through the city.
Providence's Little Italy turns Atwells Avenue into a four-day street party over Columbus weekend, with Italian food stalls, music and entertainment.
A one-day autumn celebration at New England's largest zoo, with live entertainment, local artisan vendors and seasonal activities alongside the animals.
Long-running Columbus Day weekend arts and crafts fair on the village green, with hundreds of artisan booths, live music and a food court.
Adams Farm Fall Festival, Autumnfest, Columbus Weekend Festival on Federal Hill, Cucumber Hill Farm Fall Season, Escobar Corn Maze, Feed the Herd Hayrides at Pezza Farm, and 6 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Feed the Herd Hayrides at Pezza Farm on September 5, 2026.
Adams Farm Fall Festival, Autumnfest, Columbus Weekend Festival on Federal Hill, Cucumber Hill Farm Fall Season, Escobar Corn Maze, Feed the Herd Hayrides at Pezza Farm, and 6 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Adams Farm Fall Festival, Cucumber Hill Farm Fall Season, Escobar Corn Maze, Feed the Herd Hayrides at Pezza Farm and Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Columbus Weekend Festival on Federal Hill and Scituate Art Festival list free admission on the official site.
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