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Thursdays on the Plaza: Storytime and Art in the Park

storytime art in the park 2015Bring a blanket to Burnside Park on Thursday mornings from July 3rd through August 21st. for KidoInfo Providence Storytime and Art in the Park! Starting at 10:30 AM each week, kids will enjoy stories told by local illustrators and authors, along with face painting and a mini-mobile playground.

At 11:30 AM, after storytelling, participate in programming inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s classic works such as Runaway Bunny and Goodnight Moon. Ricky Katowicz and guests will help children bring the illustrations to life, transforming Burnside Park into The Great Green Room! Thursdays on the Plaza continue each week with the Burnside Park Music Series. Find more details about all events in the park on Facebook.