# Nonprofit Events | List Of All Upcoming Nonprofit Events In Providence

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming nonprofit events in Providence, find information & tickets for upcoming nonprofit events happening in Providence.
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: A Grown-Up Book Fair & Swap
  - **Description**: Books and Brews Boston and An Unlikely Story are heading back to Trillium's Canton location! We want to ensure all you Bookies are stocked up on reading material for the fall season!  Bring a gently used book (or books) to swap, sip on one of Trillium'
  - **Date**: Sun, 04 Oct at 11:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canton/a-grown-up-book-fair-and-swap-tickets/80003759622952
  - **Venue**: Trillium - Canton
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  - **Price**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: USD

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Explore all upcoming nonprofit events in Providence, find information & tickets for upcoming nonprofit events happening in Providence.

## Events in Providence

- **Event Name**: United Way of Rhode Island’s Centennial Celebration
  - **Description**: Join United Way of Rhode Island at WaterFire Providence on October 17th as we celebrate a century of impact. 

Activities begin at 2 PM, followed by a full WaterFire lighting and community-centered experiences, including a torch procession and ceremonial
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/united-way-of-rhode-islands-centennial-celebration/200030414654918
  - **Venue**: WaterFire Providence
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  - **Categories**: storytelling
- **Event Name**: FountainHead RI's Annual AI and Infrastructure Summit
  - **Description**: Join us in person at FountainHead RI for the coolest AI and infrastructure summit of the year!About this EventFountainHead RI's Annual AI & Infrastructure Summit 2026Event Theme:
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/fountainhead-ris-annual-ai-and-infrastructure-summit/100001995664134147
  - **Venue**: Providence Marriott Downtown
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  - **Price**: USD 29
  - **Categories**: business, artificial-intelligence, exhibitions, it, conferences
- **Event Name**: Foodies + New Friends: Providence | Benefit for Confetti Foundation
  - **Description**: Make new friends over dinner while local restaurants and giving back to the featured nonprofit, Confetti Foundation.About this EventMore Than a Meetup 🎉 Giving back
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/foodies-new-friends-providence-benefit-for-confetti-foundation/100002001078152622
  - **Venue**: Restaurant of the Month
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTFmYTQ5ZTc1ZjMxYzU1MGVlNTAxNWQ3MTc3YTcyOWVmYjU4YmI2MDI0Y2M2YjljNjQ3M2FkYjdlODM2MzkxYy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg5MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NjAyMzgy.avif
  - **Price**: USD 34
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, Meetups, food-drinks, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Lights On, Plates Full: Gather & Give
  - **Description**: Bring your friends. Bring your family. Fill the tables. Every plate helps support brighter opportunities for Rhode Island youth.About this EventLights On, Plates Full: Gather & GiveA Night to Dine, Connect &
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue Oct 13 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/lights-on-plates-full-gather-and-give/100001997771096127
  - **Venue**: Track 15
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81YjdiMmM3NTNlZGU3MmM4Y2Q0MDhkNTlkNzJkZGRjZTdlMjVlY2U0YjgxNDQ0N2Y5OGMyZmExNTU1YTRkZTdkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3ODY1NjEzMzc.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Historical Fiction: Family History as Catalyst
  - **Description**: A LitArts RI Writing WorkshopAbout this EventYour family history—or someone else's—may contain the spark for your next novel or short story. In this three-week workshop, participants will explore story-making by drawing f
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/historical-fiction-family-history-as-catalyst/100001993753875512
  - **Venue**: LitArts RI
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDg2YzUzM2I2OTJkZjZjODU4MTgzYjg3MzI5MjM1ZTZhYzA1NWMwZjc3YmZmODE5MWZiYmI0ZGFmODVmMTM4MC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGM2ODc4NzgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2NDc0NTU3.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 226
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, literary-art, Sports, fine-arts, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Lights On, Plates Full: Lights On Afterschool Celebration
  - **Description**: On October 22, we’ll join the nation in turning the lights on—and show Rhode Island just how brightly our young people can shine.About this EventOn October 22, Lights On, Plates Full join
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/lights-on-plates-full-lights-on-afterschool-celebration/100001997724558933
  - **Venue**: Track 15
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, art
- **Event Name**: Healthy Communities Pitch Contest
  - **Description**: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and EforAll invite you to apply for the Healthy Communities Pitch Contest!About this EventJoin us for an evening of inspiring ideas! EforAll and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/healthy-communities-pitch-contest/100001997047086595
  - **Venue**: 500 Exchange St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iY2JhNDI0MTVhOWFiZmY4ZmJhZGNhYWFhNTQ5NTIyMjczODdkY2MxYTcwMDJiN2NmNzkyYTkzYWRkZGViODRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYzNTg3Njk.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Contests, health-wellness, Business
- **Event Name**: Resilient Careers: Navigating Career Transitions & Job Market Trends
  - **Description**: Come listen to a conversation on navigating career changes, and understanding the evolving higher education job market.About this EventThe Higher Education Networking Collective is a community dedicated to fostering meani
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:45 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/resilient-careers-navigating-career-transitions-and-job-market-trends/100001999510092512
  - **Venue**: Petteruti Lounge or virtual
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvODhjMDUzMDU4YTlmYjI5YjIxNTY5OTQ2OGI2ZjlhMmI0YjY4OGFjYzE3NDUxN2IzMTYwZDE0NzZiZmI2NDM0Ni1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNjODI4MjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg4NDYzODQ1.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Beyond the Bio Speaker Series - Akanksha Aga & Kristen Adamo
  - **Description**: Real People. Real Stories. Real Connections.About this EventReal People. Real Stories. Real Connections.Gather with us for Beyond the Bio
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/beyond-the-bio-speaker-series-akanksha-aga-and-kristen-adamo/100001998439504354
  - **Venue**: The Alcove
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Meetups, Nonprofit, Sports
- **Event Name**: PPS's Festival of Architecture and Design: Sheridan Homes Passive House
  - **Description**: Guided tour of Sheridan Small Homes Passive House Project with the project architects and developer.About this EventThis program is part of Providence Preservation Society's Festival of Architecture and De
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/ppss-festival-of-architecture-and-design-sheridan-homes-passive-house/100001998488247145
  - **Venue**: 35 Sheridan St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iZDU4NTcxMDg4MTFjOGYzNzNlYmRlZmExYTI1YzQ4NmJlNWUyOTEyNzM3NjUwYzBjMmNmMmZmODdkMDZlNzEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNiOGI4YjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3MzEzNzI2.avif
  - **Price**: USD 39 to 45
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Festivals, Contests, Workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: The Big Give:100 Women December 2026 Gathering!
  - **Description**: Join us for our  quarterly  meeting!  We bring women together to leverage the power of collective giving. Open to all— bring a friend!About this EventJoin us for our upcoming quarterly meeting! We invite everyone to come
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/the-big-give-100-women-december-2026-gathering/100001977033172439
  - **Venue**: Track 15
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lNzRmYjk5ZjNlZDk3MWUxMDdkMzM1MjhjMWMzYTI5ZDRiYzc1NjRlNjgxMWQ1NzVlZGRjODU4Njg3NTFhM2I2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZlZmZmZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjYzMTM2NjM.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: meetups, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Providence

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Providence, RI
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Providence
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg
- **Event Name**: Late Night Madness: Kelly Clarkson
  - **Venue**: Amica Mutual Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Kelly Clarkson - Late Night Madness at Amica Mutual Pavilion
  - **Venue**: Amica Mutual Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Stonehill Skyhawks at Providence College Friars Mens Hockey at Schneider Arena
  - **Venue**: Schneider Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0b9a7e30-bbf2-11f1-9913-21574437e213-rimg-w1200-h514-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790678367
- **Event Name**: Hartford Wolf Pack at Providence Bruins at Amica Mutual Pavilion
  - **Venue**: Amica Mutual Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Food Trucks at Flames of Hope Waterfire
  - **Description**: Celebrate an evening with the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation for the 2026 Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life weekend. At a new location.

Learn more and stay up to date at https://www.foodtrucksin.com/food-trucks-flames-hope-10-03-2026
  - **Venue**: Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island
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- **Event Name**: Jim Jefferies
  - **Venue**: The Vets
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fe7f4650-98e6-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h810-dc081818-gmir.jpg?v=1786825340
- **Event Name**: Sage Francis at What Cheer Tavern
  - **Description**: An intimate evening with Sage Francis and Strange Famous friends at What Cheer Tavern's PatioAbout this EventSage Francis and his Strange Famous friends come to What Cheer Tavern for an intimate evening on the Patio. Tick
  - **Venue**: What Cheer Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7ac5c6488818f5910b59005e65a6ca177b630f362564b7643078aef6262f62d4-rimg-w1170-h1422-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789762565
- **Event Name**: Providence Payback Night #1 Amazing Royal Crowns, Boss Fuel, Lenny Lashley's Gang Of One
  - **Description**: About the Crowns

Equal parts Rockabilly, Punk Rock, and Rock N Roll, the Crowns exploded onto an unsuspecting Rhode Island scene in late 1993 and wasted no time in hitting the road with their raw, hyper-kinetic sing-alongs and their explosive live show.
  - **Venue**: Alchemy
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Providence?
  - **A:** United Way of Rhode Island’s Centennial Celebration (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at WaterFire Providence), FountainHead RI's Annual AI and Infrastructure Summit (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 01:00 pm at Providence Marriott Downtown), Foodies + New Friends: Providence | Benefit for Confetti Foundation (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Restaurant of the Month), Lights On, Plates Full: Gather & Give (Tue Oct 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Track 15), Historical Fiction: Family History as Catalyst (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at LitArts RI).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Providence?
  - **A:** Lights On, Plates Full: Gather & Give (Tue Oct 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Track 15), Lights On, Plates Full: Lights On Afterschool Celebration (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:00 pm at Track 15), Healthy Communities Pitch Contest (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 500 Exchange St), Resilient Careers: Navigating Career Transitions & Job Market Trends (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 06:30 pm at Petteruti Lounge or virtual), Beyond the Bio Speaker Series - Akanksha Aga & Kristen Adamo (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Alcove).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Providence today October 02, 2026?
  - **A:** Healthy Communities Pitch Contest (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 500 Exchange St).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Providence this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** A Grown-Up Book Fair & Swap (Sun, 04 Oct at 11:00 am at Trillium - Canton).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Providence in October 2026?
  - **A:** United Way of Rhode Island’s Centennial Celebration (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at WaterFire Providence), FountainHead RI's Annual AI and Infrastructure Summit (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 01:00 pm at Providence Marriott Downtown), Foodies + New Friends: Providence | Benefit for Confetti Foundation (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Restaurant of the Month), Lights On, Plates Full: Gather & Give (Tue Oct 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Track 15), Historical Fiction: Family History as Catalyst (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at LitArts RI).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Providence?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Providence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Providence?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Providence?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Providence include WaterFire Providence, Providence Marriott Downtown, Restaurant of the Month.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Providence?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Providence range from USD 10 to USD 226. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Providence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Providence include United Way of Rhode Island, FountainHead RI, Ermantourage.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Providence?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Providence.

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