Looking for things to do this holiday season in Providence, Rhode Island? We’ve got you covered.

Three Nights of Lights

This year, Providence is making the season even brighter thanks to Three Nights of Lights. Running Dec. 1-3, it’s an experience of three evenings including WaterFire, Providence’s signature arts event which will feature a series of bonfires illuminating the downtown rivers. 

Next, The Avenue Concept will create nighttime public art with different ways to interact with murals, sculptures and more. 

Lastly, enjoy an outdoor projection show presented by FirstWorks. 

Update: FirstWorks has rescheduled the international ice-dancing company to appear on Thursday, Dec. 8 with three, free performances of their show-stopping hits at 6, 7 and 8 p.m., followed by an ice-skating dance party until 9:30 p.m. at the BankNewport City Center/Providence Rink. Learn more about Three Nights of Lights.

Christmas on the Parkway

Join Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan for Providence’s annual Christmas on the Parkway celebration. An event the entire family can enjoy, there will be holiday treats, pizza, music, toys, games, hot chocolate, and a very special visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus. Learn more about Christmas on the Parkway.

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Running through Jan. 1, 2023, Roger Williams Park Zoo invites you to visit this December for a very special celebration of lights — The Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Featuring 40 acres of festival and more than 2 million illuminated lights, stop by between 5 and 9:30 p.m. Learn more about the Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo.