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.
The activities we've listed here are confirmed for this year, but many require reserving ahead of time, and please keep in mind that events could be canceled... so click through to make arrangements. Enjoy the holidays!
If you don't already receive our free weekly e-newsletter for the Providence, sign up today to make sure you're in the know about free stuff, festivals, classes, camps, vacation ideas, and all the best events near you! In the meantime, enjoy the ideas below for local holiday family fun! If we're missing an activity that should be on our list, please email Mindy Mangan at mindy@kidsoutandabout.com. Please make sure to include a link to the event when you email. Thank you!
Santa Sightings
| Nov 1 - Dec 24, 2025 |
Santa’s Wonderland 2025 at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's |
| Nov 14 - Dec 24, 2025 |
Santa’s Arctic Clipper - Santa Pictures - Providence Place |
| Nov 28, 2025 |
Holiday Shopping, Toy Drive & Santa Visits! - Wojcik's Farm |
| Nov 28, 2025 |
Santa Lights Up Putnam - Town of Putnam, CT |
| Nov 28, 2025 |
Santa's Arrival 2025 - Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce - Westerly, RI |
| Nov 28, 29, 30, & Dec 6 - 24, 2025 (select days) |
Santa Visits Mystic Aquarium |
| Nov 28 - Dec 28, 2025 Fri, Sat, & Sun |
Santa Express - The VIP Train Experience - Edaville Family Theme Park |
| Nov 28, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 (Thursday only) |
Visit with Santa at Holiday Lights Spectacular - Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village |
| Nov 29, 2025 |
Santa Arrives By Tugboat - Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce |
| Nov 29, 2025 |
Dinner with Santa - Ocean House |
| Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 20, & 21, 2025 |
Brunch with Santa - Buffet - Ocean House |
| Dec 4, 11, & 18, 2025 |
Photo Op with Santa & Mrs. Claus - The Town Trader - With The Historic Village Of Chepachet |
| Dec 5, 6, 12,13, 19, & 20, 2025 |
Santa Checks In - Ocean House |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Santa at the Eustis Estate |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Coastal Queen Brings Santa & Mrs. Clause to Town - Coastal Queen Cruises |
| Dec 6 & 20, 2025 |
Santa is Coming to the Village! - Nature's Art Village |
| Dec 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2025 |
Pawtucket Winter Wonderland - Slater Memorial Park |
| Dec 7, 2025 |
Breakfast with Santa & Friends - The Olde Theater Diner - With Judi T Dance Studio DBA Party Line |
| Dec 10, 2025 |
Santa Visits WEAVER Library |
| Dec 13, 2025 |
Santa in Salem - Phillips House Museum |
| Dec 13, 2025 |
A Visit with Santa at the Library - Pawtucket Public Library |
| Dec 13, 2025 |
Santa's Village 2024 - Tiverton Recreation |
| Dec 13 & 14, 2025 |
Meet Santa in the Meeting House - Olde Mistick Village - Mystic, CT |
| Dec 15, 2025 **SOLD OUT |
Sing-Along with Santa - Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum |
Old-Time Christmas
| Nov 14 - Dec 28, 2025 (select days) |
Holiday Lantern Tours - Newport Historical Society |
| Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 |
Holidays at the Newport Mansions |
| Nov 28 - Dec 30, 2025 (select days) |
Holidays at The Haan - Haan Museum of Indiana Art |
| Nov 28 - Dec 30, 2025 (select days |
Christmas By Candelight - Old Sturbridge Village |
| Nov 28 - Dec 28, 2025 |
17th Annual Festival of Trees - Massachusetts Horticultural Society |
| Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 14, 15, & 16, 2025 |
Holiday Tea - Eustis Estate Museum |
| Dec 4, 11, & 18, 2025 |
Visit with Santa at Holiday Lights Spectacular - Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village |
| Dec 4, & 18, 2025 |
Christmas Cheers - Eustis Estate Museum |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Home for the Holidays - Sarah Orne Jewett House |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
2025 Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration - East Providence, RI |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Holiday Carnival - Olde Mistick Village |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Christmas Holiday Stroll in Pawtuxet - Friends of Pawtuxet Village |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Christmas in the Village Festival of Trees 2025 - North Scituate Village |
| Dec 6 & 7, 2025 |
2025 Christmas at The Castle - Smith's Castle |
| Dec 6 & 7, 2025 |
Bristol Christmas Festival - Bristol, RI |
| Dec 6, 13 & 14, 2025 |
Music in the Living Room - Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum |
| Dec 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2025 |
Old-Fashioned Christmas - Self Guided Tours - Hearthside House - Lincoln, RI |
| Dec 7, 13, 14 & 20, 2025 |
Step into the Holidays - Clouds Hill Museum |
| Dec 27 & 28 2025 |
Home for the Holidays - Hearthside House |
Light Displays
| Nov 14 - Dec 31, 2025 |
2025 Holiday light show - Confreda Greenhouses & Farms |
| Nov 14, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 |
ZooLights - Stone Zoo |
| Nov 22, 2025 |
5th annual Stonington Lobster Trap Tree Lighting - Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce - Westerly, RI |
| Nov 22 - Jan 1, 2026 |
Sparkling Lights at The Breakers - The Newport Mansions |
| Nov 27, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 |
Holiday Lights Spectacular - Roger Williams Park Zoo |
| Nov 28, 2025 |
2025 Newport Illuminated Boat Parade - City of Newport |
| Nov 28 - Dec 27, 2025 - (select days) |
Sparkle! - Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum |
| Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 (*Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) |
Christmas Festival of Lights - Edaville Family Theme Park |
| Nov 28, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 |
Holiday Lights Spectacular - Olde Mistick Village |
| Nov 29, 2025 |
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Ocean House |
| Nov 30, 2025 |
Holiday Dazzle Light Parade - Town of Putnam, CT |
| Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 18 ,19 & 20, 2025 |
Lantern Light Village - Mystic Seaport Museum |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Middleborough's Annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza! |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Bristol’s Grand Illumination and Parade - Town of Bristol |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
55th Annual Tree Lighting - Bowen's Wharf |
| Dec 7, 2025 |
WaterFire's Holiday Celebration - Waterplace Park - WaterFire Arts Center |
| Dec 11 - 14, 2025 |
Putnam's Festival of Lights |
| Dec 14, 2025 |
Festival of Lights at Olde Mistick Village |
| Dec 14, 2025 |
Westerly Light Parade - Downtown Westerly, RI |
Holiday Theatre
| Nov 26, 28, 29, 30 & Dec 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2025 |
Newport Nutcracker - Rosecliff Mansion |
| Multiple Dates Nov 28 - Dec 21, 2025 |
A Christmas Carol - At Granite Theatre |
| Nov 29 & Nov 30, 2025 |
The Nutcracker Ballet - Stadium Theatre |
| Dec 6 & 7, 2025 |
It's A Wonderful Life Radio Play - Stadium Theatre |
| Dec 14, 2025 |
RIPO Presents Handel's Messiah - With Providence Singers - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - Providence, RI |
| Multiple Dates Dec 12 - 21, 2025 |
A Christmas Carol - Stadium Theatre |
| Dec 19 - 28, 2025 |
The Nutcracker at the VETS - Veterans Memorial Auditorium |
| Dec 19 & 20, 2025 |
Twas the Night Before Christmas - Providence Ballet Theatre |
Concerts
| Nov 28, 2025 |
Ornament Presents an Evening of Music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Stadium Theatre |
| Dec 4 & 5, 2025 |
Carpenters Tribute Christmas Show - Top of The World - At Stadium Theatre |
| Dec 5 & 7, 2025 |
Michael DiMucci's Christmas Concert - Linden Place |
| Dec 6, 13 & 14, 2025 |
Music in the Living Room Series - Blithewold |
| Dec 11, 2025 |
Trinity Presents The Christmas Show - Veterans Memorial Auditorium |
| Dec 11, 2025 |
Gilded Glow Holiday Concert - Eustis Estate Museum |
| Dec 13, 2025 *Sold Out |
Classical Christmas with Frisson - Emmanuel Church - With Newport Classical |
| Dec 14, 2025 |
RIPO Presents Handel's Messiah - Providence Singers - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - Providence, RI |
| Dec 18, 2025 |
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis - Providence Performing Arts Center |
| Dec 18, 2025 |
Christmas Cocktail Cabaret - The Towers - With The Contemporary Theater Company |
| Dec 23, 2025 |
Holiday Pops with the Stadium Theatre Orchestra - Stadium Theatre |
Christmas Tree Experience
Ice Skating
Hanukkah
Hands On Holidays
Shopping & Crafting
| Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 28, 30 & Dec 7, 14 & 21, 2025 |
Holiday Markets - The Providence Flea |
| Nov 9, 2025 |
Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza - Crowne Plaza Hotel |
| Nov 15, 16 & 29 & Dec 13 & 14, 2025 |
Providence Artisans Holiday Premiere - WaterFire Arts Center |
| Nov 22, 2025 |
Pop-Up Holiday Market - Casey Farm |
| Nov 22 & 23, 2025 |
Rhode Island Christmas Festival 2024 West Warwick Civic Center |
| Nov 23, 2025 |
Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Specialty Farmers Market - Tiverton Farmers Market |
| Nov 28 & 29, 2025 |
Holiday Shop & Stroll - West Place Animal Sanctuary |
| Dec 3, 2025 |
28th Annual Holiday Stroll & Artisan Marketplace Downtown Westerly Pawcatuck |
| Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2025 |
Candlelight Shopping - The Historic Village Of Chepachet |
| Dec 5 & 6, 2025 |
2025 Holiday Arts Market - Jamestown Art Center |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Christmas by the Sea 2025 - At The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina - Community Marketing |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Narragansett Holiday Street Faire - Town of Narragansett, RI |
| Dec 6, 2025******************** |
Christmas by the Sea - Harbor Lights |
| Dec 12 & 13, 2025 |
11th Annual Whisky Wonderland Holiday Bazaar (21+) - At Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. - With Field of Artisans |
| Dec 13 & 14, 2025 |
Providence Artisans Holiday Premiere - WaterFire Arts Center |
| Dec 13 & 14, 2025 |
12th Annual Providence Artisans Holiday Show - WaterFire Arts Center |
| Dec 14, 2025 |
Very Merry Marketplace - Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) - With We Be Jammin' Events |
| Dec 14, 2025 |
Holiday Market Sip & Shop - Newport Vineyards - Middletown, RI |
| Dec 21, 2025 |
6th Annual Christmas Specialty Market - Tiverton Farmers Market |
New Year's Eve
Miscellaneous
| Nov 28, 29, Dec 5, 12, 2025 |
Holiday Bubbly Cruise from Newport - Coastal Queen Cruises |
| Multiple dates beginning Nov 28 - Dec 27, 2025 |
SPARKLE! - Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum |
| Nov 30, 2025 |
Coastal Queen’s Candy Cane Express - Coastal Queen Cruises |
| Dec 5, 2025 |
Holiday Extravaganza - Newport Vineyards - Middletown, RI |
| Dec 6, 2025 |
Holiday Carnival at Olde Mistick Village |
| Dec 7, 2025 |
THE WOO JINGLE 5K - Run Rhody |
| Dec 9 & 10, 2025 |
Homeschool Program: Deck the Halls: A Celebration of Christmas - Eustis Estate Museum ( Ages 5-14) |
| Dec 10, 11, 16 & 18, 2025 |
Divas of Drag - Deck the Halls (Ages18+) - Stadium Theatre |
| Jan 3, 2025 |
Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2025 - The Frosty Drew Observatory |
Below are even more upcoming holiday events that have been posted to our calendar. If you are affiliated with a business hosting a holiday event that should be on our calendar, we'd love to see it there... it's free to post! Click here for instructions about how to add your organization to our list and easily post your events to our calendar!
