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The Castle-Themed Indoor Playground In Rhode Island That’s Insanely Fun

Kidz Kastle in Warwick, Rhode Island, is a castle-themed indoor playground perfect for kids to explore, play, and celebrate special occasions.

Updated Jan 13, 2023

Written by 

Natalie Clunan

Rhode Island winters are no picnic especially if you're a kid who has lots of energy. Until the outside temperatures get a little less frosty, you need someplace where the little ones can blow off some steam. Indoor playgrounds are a perfect solution and today's featured spot is a castle-themed playground called Kidz Kastle playground that both kids and adults will love.

Kidz Kastle is a whimsical indoor playground where kids can spend time being kings and queens of a magically fun kingdom.

Colorful indoor play area featuring inflatable structures, slides, and play equipment for children.
Google Images/Kidz Castle

Located in Warwick, this spot will keep your little ones occupied for hours. The castle playscape has plenty of opportunity to explore, climb, and slide.

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Two children play on a yellow slide in a colorful indoor playground, while an adult watches and encourages them.
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The castle village is made up of a cafe, school, salon, and toy shop where kids can engage in imaginative play.

Colorful indoor play area featuring a castle-themed café, salon, and school with vibrant murals and decorations.
Google Images/Kidz Castle

Take a spin on the fanciful coconut tree or whirl around on the magic tea cup ride.

Colorful indoor play area with a carousel, slides, and various play structures for children.
Facebook/Kidz Kastle

The sports court is home to all sorts of fun and games. Air hockey and Foosball tables are available for those who are feeling competitive.

A child shoots a basketball at a hoop in a colorful indoor play area with a slide in the background.
Facebook/Kidz Kastle

And the inflatables are just begging for kids who love to bounce and slide.

Colorful indoor bounce house slide in a play area with vibrant murals and various play equipment.
Google Images/Kidz Castle

Kidz Kastle is your pitstop of pint-sized fun. They have Stay N' Play sessions for drop-in children with their adults. Or the Kamp Kastle program allows you to drop your child off with the friendly staff while parents run errands or just take a break.

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Children playing with a colorful parachute in a fun indoor play area, surrounded by bright walls and playful decorations.
Facebook/Kidz Kastle

For those special occasions like birthday parties, this playground is the king at hosting celebrations.

Children dancing with a blue dinosaur mascot in a colorful play area, with balloons and party decorations in the background.
Facebook/Kidz Kastle

This magical kingdom is open for play Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Three children play in a colorful indoor play area, surrounded by bubbles and toys, enjoying their time together.
Facebook/Kidz Kastle

Find it at 5 Soule St., Warwick, RI 02886. For more information on rates and discount packages, visit their website. You can also follow them on Facebook.

You can rent Kidz Kastle for a private event through RestauRent!

Do you have a little one in your life who would go crazy for a visit to the Kidz Kastle playground? Or have you already made the visit? Tell us all about it if you have! Are there any other indoor kids' playgrounds in Rhode Island that you think we should cover?

When we do get a mild and sunny day in the Ocean State, you and the whole family will likely want to take advantage of the outdoors. These six kid-friendly hikes will get you headed in the right direction and the whole family is sure to love the rewarding views and easy trekking.

If you want even more inspiration for Rhode Island family fun, we recommend getting out on our family-friendly road trip through Rhode Island. With only an hour and twenty minutes of driving, there isn't enough time between stops for kids to get restless, and everyone is sure to love the five stops that include an awesome zoo, science museum, themed spot to get lunch, and more!

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At Christmastime, Newport, Rhode Island Has the Most Enchanting Main Street in the Country

Newport, Rhode Island, offers a magical holiday experience with events, decorations, and festive activities throughout December.

Updated Oct 16, 2024

Written by 

Jessica Wick

There's never a bad time to be a Rhode Islander, but the holiday season is an especially magical time to live here -- especially if you happen to live near the charming little city of Newport. Christmas in Newport, Rhode Island lasts all December long, with events and displays all over town. But all you have to do to get into the holiday spirit is take a stroll down Thames Street, otherwise known as Newport's Main Street, and take in the seasonal sights.

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Thames Street is one of the oldest continuously used streets in Rhode Island. It's also Newport's main street filled with shops, restaurants, and attractions like the historic Bowen's Wharf and Bannister's Wharf.

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It runs parallel to the waterfront, full of inviting shops and restaurants. Thames Street RI is especially enchanting this time of year, so it's the perfect place to enjoy a holiday stroll, do some holiday shopping, and check out Christmas window displays.

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The official annual Newport Holiday Stroll tends to kick off the holiday season. This traditional event includes shopping discounts, restaurant specials, a tree lighting, and more. During this event, it's clear that Newport is the top Rhode Island Christmas town.

As a matter of fact, if you live in Newport, you're lucky — the city celebrates Christmas for the entire month of December!

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newport rhode island -Dec 23, 2010 downtown shopping center

A Newport, Rhode Island Christmas is citywide with a host of monthly celebrations, from concerts, caroling, and craft fairs to visits with Santa and Nutcracker performances. Annual guided holiday lantern tours will be available every Friday and Saturday starting in late November through late December.

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Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, RI decked out at Christmas time, ships docked with lights and wreaths.

Newport truly is the best Christmas town in Rhode Island. And there's nothing quite like shopping on Thames Street during the holiday season — every storefront is decked out in decor. A few of the most popular shops are Thames Glass Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, Rochelles Of Newport, and Sequins of Thames St. Check out the decor at each place and pick out unique holiday gifts for your loved ones

One local tradition you definitely won't want to skip is Christmas at the Newport Mansions. The Marble House, the Elms, and the Breakers are all decorated beautifully for the holidays, with a theme of Gilded Age glamour. I find that touring the mansions during the holidays in Newport, RI is a magical experience.

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The opulence of Newport’s Gilded Age mansions meets the sparkle and magic of Christmas during the Holidays at the Newport Mansions.

When spending the holidays in Newport, RI, you'll find that this city is full of coastal charm. It's easy to see why it's one of the top Christmas towns in New England. Spend as much of your December as you can here and you'll agree that this is truly the most wonderful time of the year.

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If it's been a while since you've spent time in Newport, December is the perfect time to go. Have you spent Christmas in Newport, Rhode Island?

While Newport is as charming as can be during the holidays, check out a few other charming Rhode Island Christmas towns.

Are you looking for gifts this holiday season? Check out the OnlyInYourState Holiday Gift Guide for ideas.

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Here’s The Story Behind The Potato Head Statues In Rhode Island

Rhode Island's Mr. Potato Head statues are unique public art pieces with a fascinating history, originally created to boost tourism.

Updated Jun 20, 2024

Written by 

Sara Dager

Public art is important to our culture. There are many people who may never be able to go to a gallery or buy art of their own, but due to all of the awesome grants and creators out there, you can find art to admire for free in almost any city or town. Rhode Island has a particularly rich history of public art. The state is absolutely packed with murals, sculptures, and installations of all kinds that will grab your eye in an instant. However, some of our most prevalent public art is also definitely some of our wackiest. The Mr. Potato Head statues in Rhode Island, for example, have to be seen to be believed, and the story behind them is oh so fascinating.

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While driving through the state, there is a good chance you've spotted at least one of these person sized Potato Heads.

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Clements' Marketplace - Portsmouth, RI/Facebook

At six feet tall they're pretty hard to miss.

You may not have thought too much about them, just believing they're a strange anomaly. However, these Potato Heads have been around for over 20 years now. Actually, there used to be a LOT more.

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The Carouselambra Kid/Flickr

In an attempt to up tourism in 2000, Rhode Island decided we needed a state ambassador.

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Cynthia Donovan/Flickr

As luck would have it, the headquarters for Hasbro toys is located in-state, so the Potato Head seemed like a perfect fit!

Most reports say that around 35 six foot Potato Heads were originally erected. However, others claim the number was closer to 45.

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Each head had a theme related to its location, and they were not exactly met with the warmest reception.

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This Potato Head is a slightly morbid memorial for an elephant who was shot in the area.

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Whilst many loved the potato heads, others saw them as eyesores and campaigned to have them removed!

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So, despite the original number of Potato Heads seeming massive for such a small state, we are now left with only eight. It's a sad end to a cute story, but we think these few that remain are here to stay!

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This Rhode Island Mr. Potato Head gets brought out every year for the Fourth of July parade in Bristol.

These Mr. Potato Head statues in Rhode Island are incredibly unique! And while they may not be everyone's cup of tea, it's sad that we've lost so many over the years when they are so iconic. The remaining Rhode Island Potato Heads are scattered throughout the state. Do you have a favorite of the potato head statues in Rhode Island? If you're a Potato Head fan, you'll love all the incredible finds available on Etsy!

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