The best things to do in Cranston

“Events from concerts to food festivals to sports fill out the schedule at this 14,000-sq. ft. arena.”

“This 40-acre landmark includes a petting zoo, a wetlands trail & a zipline, plus a vintage carousel.”

“Historic venue for weddings featuring a ballroom with a stage for receptions.”

“Hipster-inspired bowling alley and entertainment center featuring blacklight lanes, an arcade, and laser tag.”

“Plot your way around small, bunkered greens and let the mid-irons sing at Triggs Memorial Golf Course, where Donald Ross’ 1932 design stays sharp with stout par-4s, gettable par-5s and sneaky par-3s. com calls one of the best municipal tracks in the country.”

From the Providence newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Swap I-95 stress for an authentic Venetian glide with La Gondola Providence, where private trips float you along the Providence and Woonasquatucket rivers and the gondoliers double as musicians. It’s the chill, romantic, just-because way to see our skyline from the water, no passport required.”

From the Providence newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Popular and welcoming option featuring a par-3 course, a full driving range, instruction and a ladies' league.”

“Foreign, art house & indie films are shown in this historic art deco theater with retro decor.”

“Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.”

“Tropically themed mini-golf venue with par-3 & driving range, plus batting cages & beach volleyball.”

“Playful watering hole for the 21+ crowd offering free classic arcade games, beer on tap & pizza.”

“Entertainment venue where participants have 60 minutes to escape by solving a series of puzzles.”