Join us for our First Annual Holiday Toy Swap, a community-centered event designed to help families refresh their toy collections sustainably—while giving back during the season of generosity. Enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with baked goods for sale, including holiday cookie assortments, sourdough sweets, and Grandma’s artisan baked treats that you won’t want to miss.

Outdoor learning and adventures continue year-round with Ocean State Kids and with the right layers and strategies, families can thrive in every season. Rhode Island’s coastal weather can change quickly — from crisp dry mornings to blustery, wet conditions — so proper gear is key for warmth, comfort, and most importantly the joy and desire to be outdoors.

After eight years as a public school special education teacher, Alex made the courageous decision to step away from the traditional classroom to create something more meaningful — for herself, her daughter, and the next generation of learners. She is now leading the new Forest Ferns Co-op, a preschool homeschool program rooted in nature-based education, all while taking her Outdoor Classroom Teacher Certification.

I walked into MF Training for the the Mother Load class - running on fumes and anxiety, but the moment I saw Melanie and the other moms, the weight lifted — at least the emotional kind. Between baby giggles, naps, and counting reps with toddlers, we found our rhythm. It wasn’t just about strength training; it was about showing up, chaos and all, and remembering that motherhood itself is the ultimate heavy lift — one we don’t have to carry alone.

Every day spent in nature with our children… is another chance to lift the veil and remember that the magic was never pretend.

The Cool Mom Concierge, one of our very own creative OSK mamas, provides you with ingredients and instruction on making these cute halloween treats.

Amid fresh flowers, apple pie, and a circle of parents who understand, we rediscovered the wild wonder of childhood — and the ways Ocean State Kids continues to grow, evolve, and rise with every season.

In this heartfelt reflection, OSK parent Sam Sweet shares how motherhood and community have reshaped her life. Through Ocean State Kids, she found friendship, belonging, and courage—learning to release fear and rediscover joy in simple moments, like searching for crabs with her children. Her story is a reminder that growth often begins in the smallest, most unexpected places.

This invitation is about pushing forward and building the kind of strength it takes to carry more than most people could ever imagine. Starting in November, join MF Training on Thursdays from 11:00–12:00 pm for a one-hour small group personal training session designed especially for mothers and caregivers—and the best part? Carrier-age kids are welcome.

Ocean State Kids is deeply grateful to Sofia Sinclair and her family’s restaurant, YaiYai’s Cafe in Middletown, RI, for their generous donation. Sofia, an inspiring mother, entrepreneur, and longtime supporter, embodies wholehearted wellness and community. Her thoughtful gift fuels our mission, reminding us that the greatest growth often comes from friendship, shared values, and the courage to start fresh—from scratch.

This space isn’t just about play—it’s about presence. It’s about coming back to ourselves. The forest now holds a new kind of magic—one where both child and parent are seen, heard, and held.

Learn more about the Westerly Wildflowers, Nurture The Mother's Group Circle, and the Wahaneeta Preserve.

Let us normalize showcasing the beauty of fathers in action, and the immeasurable gift they bring to a child’s life.

But here’s what I’ve come to believe: we don’t lose ourselves in motherhood—we evolve. Motherhood doesn’t erase who we are; it chisels away what isn’t needed and slowly reveals who we were meant to become all along.

Last night was our first-ever Nature Guardian meeting: a gathering of the most passionate, invested, wildly brave parents who have shaped Ocean State Kids into what it is today.

an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the mothers of the Ocean State Kids community, once a month.

Musical performance is one of the most dynamic ways to engage a child’s sensory system.

Discovering Ocean State Kids opened my eyes to a world of parents embracing the same lifestyle.

Ocean State Kids is one of 1,380 organizations across North America participating in the Neighborhood Forest 16th Annual Free Tree Program.

An incredible morning exploring the vibrant life of a working farm with the Owl Adventure Club.