Schedule of Events
schedule
Thursday, December 4
Lace up some skates and hit the ice all weekend long at The Providence Rink in the heart of downtown. Check out the Rink's website for special ice bumper car time slots. More Info
Enjoy a guided tour of the public art of downtown, starting at the cozy Market on Grant's Block in Downtown Providence. TAC will offer two tours on the evening of December 4th and 5th, with discounted rates for families. Come rejoice, enjoy the holiday spirit, and get to know some of the most iconic public art pieces in Providence! Workshop. Sign up here
Carolers in Dickensian costumes will bring holiday cheer to Westminster St. Entertainment. More Info
Make a festive floral centerpiece just in time for holiday entertaining. Workshop. Sign up in advance here
Ryan Peter Murphy is a modern day crooner who sings all genres from pop to the classic american standards! Entertainment. More info
Enjoy a guided tour of the public art of downtown, starting at the cozy Market on Grant's Block in Downtown Providence. TAC will offer two tours on the evening of December 4th and 5th, with discounted rates for families. Come rejoice, enjoy the holiday spirit, and get to know some of the most iconic public art pieces in Providence! Workshop. More Info
Get a picture with a whimsical holiday characters by Ten31 Productions.
Acclaimed local jazz combo, the Leland Baker Trio bring their vibes to the cozy lodge. More info:
Friday, December 5
Lace up some skates and hit the ice all weekend long at The Providence Rink in the heart of downtown. Check out the Rink's website for special ice bumper car time slots. More info
Enjoy a guided tour of the public art of downtown, starting at the cozy Market on Grant's Block in Downtown Providence. TAC will offer two tours on the evening of December 4th and 5th, with discounted rates for families. Come rejoice, enjoy the holiday spirit, and get to know some of the most iconic public art pieces in Providence! Sign up here
Catch a glimpse of the winter fairy roving through the market by a Silent Soap Box.
Watch Tuft4U recreate an iconic Providence landmark through tufting artistry. More info
Get some festive flair for your night out with some free face painting in the heated Lodge.
Time to SLEIGH. Take a pic with your crew with a festive holiday display.
From corn hole to connect four, challenge your crew to a game out at Grant's Block Park.
Alexus Lee (vocals) and Daniel Cordero (keys) perform a stripped back set of soulfully reimagined holiday favorites, original music, and popular RnB/ Soul covers. More info
Meet whimsical holiday characters and pose for photos by Ten31 Productions.
Get your glow on with a holiday celebration at WaterFire! A partial lighting will take place at Waterplace Park with Santa and roaming entertainment presented by GoProvidence with additional activations by Downtown Parks Network and Track 15. The fires will be lit at 6:30 PM and will burn until 8:30 PM.
Grab a holiday beverage and groove in the lodge with an open format music set by DJ Badbabez. More info
Coming from Montreal, Le Patin Libre figure skaters will dazzle us with a performance that wields ice, skates and glide as pure mediums of artistic storytelling.
Following this free show, join FirstWorks for a public skate party with a local DJ, open to all!
Saturday, December 6
Design a custom holiday door swag using lush winter greens and your choice of festive accents — think ribbons, pinecones, berries, beads, and all the sparkle the season brings! Advance registration required. Sign up here.
Lace up some skates and hit the ice all weekend long at The Providence Rink in the heart of downtown. Check out the Rink's website for special ice bumper car time slots. More info
Hop aboard a trolley to take in all the merriment while you shop, dine and connect to the many PVD Holiday Festival events downtown. Pick up and drop off locations at the following stops:
The Graduate Hotel, Dorrance Street
Depesquale Square, Federal Hill, 280 Atwells Ave.
Corner of Eddy and Westminster Street (Near Craftland)
Corner of Mathewson and Westminster Street (Near Hotel Providence)
The Renaissance Hotel, Avenue of the Arts
Catch a glimpse of the winter fairy roving through the market by a Silent Soap Box.
Get in the spirit with a free temporary tattoo airbrush for kids and adults!
Meet, greet, and take photos with characters from at Ballet RI’s The Nutcracker, performed at the VETs Dec. 19-28, and watch an exciting excerpt of the Battle Scene, danced by the Nutcracker himself and the Rat King! More info
Experience the magic of the season on the Hill! Stroll along historic Atwells Avenue and enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the holidays. Explore the many shops and restaurants as carolers fill the air with festive cheer and pop-up performances surprise and delight along the way. As evening falls, watch Federal Hill transform as buildings across the Avenue come alive with dazzling displays of light and color. More info
Learn the art of crafting delicious charcuterie boards at this hands-on event. Advance registration required. Sign up here.
Guitarist Gian Carlo Buscaglia brings Latin grooves to the Lodge. More info
Meet whimsical holiday characters and pose for photos by Ten31 Productions.
Experience the passion of flamenco dance in the cozy lodge with a special performance following the wine tasting. More info
The Grace Darko Trio blends jazz, soul, and holiday classics into a warm, expressive performance that celebrates community and connection through timeless sound. More info
Sunday, December 7
It's time to sleigh those holiday pics with our digital photobooth and free photo prints courtesy of the Providence Tourism Council.
Lace up some skates and hit the ice all weekend long at The Providence Rink in the heart of downtown. Check out the Rink's website for special ice bumper car time slots. More info
Holiday carolers in Dickensian costumes will bring holiday cheer to Westminster Street.
A fun, hands-on beginner-friendly workshop to learn basics of decorating beautifully detailed holiday cookies. Sign up here
Sunday Funday DJ Set with live entertainment in The Lodge.
Wednesday, December 31
The City of Providence welcomes 2026 with an early evening
of celebration, performances, and fun for all ages.
• 5:00 PM - Food trucks, beverage garden & roaming
entertainment
• 5:30 PM - WaterFire pedestrian bridge lighting, music &
art activations
• 8:30 PM - Illuminate PVD Fireworks.


