Monster Jam® is set to take over Providence with an exhilarating lineup of events at the Amica Mutual Pavilion from January 31 to February 2, 2025. Fans can experience a thrill as world-class drivers and their 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks perform jaw-dropping stunts and fierce competitions in Racing, Skills, Donuts, and Freestyle. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster, with a pre-sale for Monster Jam Preferred Customers starting soon. General ticket sales open on September 17, 2024. Attendees can also enjoy the Monster Jam Pit Party, featuring truck tours and driver meet-and-greets, and the Monster Jam Trackside Experience with driver interviews and giveaways. Highlights include drivers such as Krysten Anderson with Grave Digger® and Tony Ochs with ThunderROARus™, among others. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit MonsterJam.com and check out their social media channels.

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from September through May, for fun (and educational) hands-on learning at Blithewold! Indoor and outdoor learning experiences in Science, History, and the Arts complete our curriculum, which aligns with RI, MA, and CT state standards. Between sessions, there is plenty of time to enjoy a nice picnic or run out some energy on the Great Lawn. Check our website for more information on our monthly themes and activities.
Students are to check in at the Visitor Center and 1 adult chaperone is required to remain on the property until pick up. Please pack a lunch, it will be enjoyed from 11:30 to 12:00. Adult chaperones and younger siblings are welcome to picnic on the Grounds with the students. Designed for Ages 8 – 13, class size is limited to 15. Reservations are required.

Director of Horticulture Dan Christina will discuss the incredible collection of conifers from near and far. See the uses and wide variety at Blithewold and their effectiveness in controlling hard winter winds, softening corners in design, creating garden rooms, and acting as specimens. This is a walking tour across the entire property, so please dress accordingly. Preregistration is required. The tour is limited to 25 people. Includes entrance to the Manor House and Grounds.

Cozy up with a hot cuppa on Blithewold’s beautiful Breakfast Porch while learning the basics of blending just the right herbs for your enjoyment. Sample several blends of tea in our elegant china teacups and create your own custom tea blends to take home. We will learn about the health benefits, characteristics, and blending techniques of herbal teas or tisanes. Ages 8 – 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited to 12. Reservations are required.