Holiday Events in the Providence Area |
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Providence KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the Providence area for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s
something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Providence's big list of holiday events for 2025: Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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The Providence area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the…
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Join us on Black Friday and get into the holiday spirit! There will be a variety of artisan vendors, a few food trucks, kids activities and of course Santa! Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to those less fortunate kids in our area! And this grants you a free visit with Santa! Don't forget your camera!
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Sat, Nov 29: Join us for a beloved holiday tradition as Ocean House hosts its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This festive outdoor event features a special appearance by Santa Claus, arriving in to Watch Hill by firetruck! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and an assortment of Christmas cookies as you take in the magic of the season with family and friends.
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Santa Claus, “Winter Lady”, and other holiday characters will be making their debut in Dixon Square via fire trucks to bring in the Holiday Season on Friday, November 28th. Free coloring books, crayons and lollipops will be handed out to all the children in attendance. Santa arrives promptly at 6 pm! Free Family event. Incase of inclement weather, the event will take place indoors at a location TBD.
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Running from December 4 to 7, 2025, the PVD Holiday Festival brings light, culture, and community cheer to the heart of Providence and beyond.
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Walk through a winter wonderland where over 3.5 million twinkling lights light up the Zoo. Discover dazzling displays featuring festive decorations and enchanting illuminations. Bundle up, grab an adult beverage or hot chocolate, roast some s’mores, and stroll through 40 acres of illuminated pathways.
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Now in its sixth season, Sparkling Lights at The Breakers brings the magic of the holidays inside and outside this landmark Gilded Age mansion! You’ll stroll along a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while music fills the winter air. See illuminated displays and sparkling surprises along the way. Tour the opulent interior of The Breakers decorated in holiday splendor. Enjoy holiday treats and adult beverages for purchase at the back terrace and The Breakers Welcome Center.
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WELCOME TO BRISTOL, RI - where Christmas Spirit lasts and lasts. The Bristol Christmas Festival is filled with excitement! Come & enjoy vendor offerings, free entertainment, and grab a bite to eat and drink at an eatery or enjoy a meal from one of the food vendors. Have children? Bring them to enjoy a little train ride; there is plenty to keep children entertained. This event is a MUST for 2025!! It starts with the Grand Illumination - children singing, music playing, Santa arriving from the North Pole and...the lighting of the town's Christmas Tree and Hope Street in downtown…
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Families are invited to embark on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard Santa’s Arctic Clipper, where the adventure ends with a visit to Santa’s enchanting workshop. With your reservation, enjoy two unforgettable photo opportunities—one with Santa himself and another with the dazzling 37-foot Arctic Clipper train.
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Get ready to celebrate the season with Light Up Garden City Center Presented by Citizens on Sunday, 11/30 from 2-6pm! Watch as our streets transform into a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer.
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Bristol, RI: Weekends during the holiday season: Experience the wonder as we extend the magic of Christmas into the evening all season long!
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The Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Olde Mistick Village! The largest holiday light display in southern New England is FREE to the public and will run through the end of January, 2026 starting at 5pm every evening. Over a half-million lights will decorate the Olde Mystic Village square of shops and restaurants for families and holiday enthusiasts to enjoy. Parking is also free.
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Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening walk. Learn how Newporters did, or did not, observe the holidays. Holiday Lantern Tours will be occurring every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 4 pm starting November 14 through December 28 Advance registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited.
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November 22, 2025 – January 3, 2026: Join the elves this holiday season for Santa’s Brickmas Adventure, a new festive event filled with creativity, kindness, and holiday cheer making its global debut at LEGO® Discovery Center Boston in Assembly Row!
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Providence area
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