| Thursday, December 4 |
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Ice Skating at The Providence Rink |
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. https://theprovidencerink.com/winter/ |
The Providence Rink |
| Thursday, December 4 |
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM The Avenue Concept Holiday Lit Mural Tour |
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: https://theavenueconcept.org/new-public-art-tour/pvddowncityholidaymarkettour/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Thursday, December 4 |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Very Merry Dickens Carolers |
Carolers in Dickensian costumes will bring holiday cheer to Westminster St. Entertainment. More Info: https://www.facebook.com/p/Very-Merry-Dickens-Carolers-100063802651829/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Thursday, December 4 |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sleigh Photo Display |
Time to SLEIGH. Take a pic with your crew with a festive holiday display. Activity |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Thursday, December 4 |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Winter Games at Grant's Block |
From corn hole to connect four, challenge your crew to a game out at Grant's Block Park. Activity |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Thursday, December 4 |
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Saltblossom Holiday Floral Centerpiece Workshop |
Make a festive floral centerpiece just in time for holiday entertaining. Workshop. More info: https://www.saltblossom.com/product/holiday-centerpiece-workshop-/K3VCUHVA3HJN2ZRGU5NL4V2L?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Thursday, December 4 |
5:45 PM 6:45 PM Ryan Peter Murphy |
Ryan Peter Murphy is a modern day crooner who sings all genres from pop to the classic american standards! Entertainment. More info: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_peter_murphy/?hl=en |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Thursday, December 4 |
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM The Avenue Concept Holiday Lit Mural Tour |
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: https://theavenueconcept.org/new-public-art-tour/pvddowncityholidaymarkettour/ More info: https://theavenueconcept.org/new-public-art-tour/pvddowncityholidaymarkettour/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Thursday, December 4 |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Roaming Holiday Characters |
Get a picture with a whimsical holiday character. Entertainment. More info: https://www.ten31productions.com/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Thursday, December 4 |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Leland Baker Trio |
Acclaimed local jazz combo, the Leland Baker Trio bring their vibes to the cozy lodge. Entertainment. More info: https://lelandbaker.com/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Ice Skating at The Providence Rink |
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. https://theprovidencerink.com/winter/ |
The Providence Rink |
| Friday, December 5 |
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM Providence Holiday Saxophone Choir |
Festive favorites from Providence's very own saxophone choice at the PVD Downcity Holiday Market. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Avenue Concept Holiday Lit Mural Tour |
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. https://theavenueconcept.org/new-public-art-tour/pvddowncityholidaymarkettour/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The winter fairy by a silent soapbox |
Catch a glimpse of the winter fairy roving through the market. Entertainment. https://www.instagram.com/asilentsoapbox/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuft4U Live Tufting Demo |
Watch Tuft4U recreate an iconic Providence landmark through tufting artistry. Entertainment. https://www.instagram.com/tuft4u/?hl=en |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Complimentary Festive Facepainting |
Get some festive flair for your night out! Activity |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sleigh Photo Display |
Time to SLEIGH. Take a pic with your crew with a festive holiday display. Activity |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Winter Games at Grant's Block |
From corn hole to connect four, challenge your crew to a game out at Grant's Block Park. Activity |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Alexus Lee & Daniel Cordero |
Alexus Lee (vocals) and Daniel Cordero (keys) perform a stripped back set of soulfully reimagined holiday favorites, original music, and popular RnB/ Soul covers. Entertainment. www.instagram.com/alexusalee |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Illuminate PVD: Holiday Stroll |
Take part in a festive, illuminated stroll led by the Providence Drum Troupe and pop-up holiday performers. The fun starts at Biltmore Park and continues down Eddy Street to Grant’s Block Park and The Providence Rink. |
Biltmore Park |
| Friday, December 5 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Roaming Holiday Characters |
Meet whimsical holiday characters and pose for photos. Entertainment. https://www.ten31productions.com/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM WaterFire Holiday Lighting |
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. |
Waterplace Park Basin |
| Friday, December 5 |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM DJ Badbabez |
Open format/electronic dj will light up the cozy lodge for an all ages dance party. Entertainment. https://www.instagram.com/badbabezdj/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Friday, December 5 |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM FirstWorks Presents: Le Patin Libre "Glide" |
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! |
The Providence Rink |
| Saturday, December 6 |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Create Your Own Holiday Greenery Door Swag with Bloom Back Flowers |
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! Workshop. https://checkout.square.site/merchant/Z6V73ZRPDZFZQ/checkout/LPVIJXNQIY3JMX2OF3VFPINU |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Ice Skating at The Providence Rink |
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. https://theprovidencerink.com/winter/ |
The Providence Rink |
| Saturday, December 6 |
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Free Holiday Trolley |
Hop aboard a trolley to take in all the merriment while you shop, dine and connect to the many PVD Holiday Festival events downtown. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM The winter fairy by a silent soapbox |
Catch a glimpse of the winter fairy roving through the market. Entertainment. https://www.instagram.com/asilentsoapbox/ Entertainment. https://www.instagram.com/asilentsoapbox/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Complimentary Airbrush Tattoos |
Get in the spirit with a free temporary tattoo airbrush. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sleigh Photo Display |
Time to SLEIGH. Take a pic with your crew with a festive holiday display. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Winter Games at Grant's Block |
From corn hole to connect four, challenge your crew to a game out at Grant's Block Park. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ballet RI's The Nutcracker Character Stroll & Dance Demo |
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! Entertainment. https://balletri.org/season-48-performances/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Christmas on the Hill |
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. https://federalhillprov.com/ |
Federal Hill – Atwells Avenue |
| Saturday, December 6 |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Artisan Bites Charcuterie Workshop |
Learn the art of crafting delicious charcuterie boards at this hands-on event. Workshop. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charcuterie-workshop-providence-winter-market-tickets-1859311463639?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM Gian Carlo Buscaglia |
Guitarist Gian Carlo Buscaglia brings Latin grooves to the Lodge. Entertainment. https://www.facebook.com/gbuscaglia |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM City Hall Tree Lighting |
Kick off the holidays as we light the City Hall tree! Enjoy performances by community choirs and catch a parade leading Santa into Downtown through falling snow. The celebration continues with live bands, festive activities for all ages, food trucks, and an ice skating DJ party. |
City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street |
| Saturday, December 6 |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Roaming Holiday Characters |
Meet whimsical holiday characters and pose for photos. Entertainment. https://www.ten31productions.com/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM Flamenco Rhode Island Dance Demonstration |
Experience the passion of flamenco dance in the cozy lodge. Entertainment. https://flamencorhodeisland.com/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Saturday, December 6 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Grace Darko Trio |
The Grace Darko Trio blends jazz, soul, and holiday classics into a warm, expressive performance that celebrates community and connection through timeless sound." Entertainment. https://www.instagram.com/thegracedarko/ |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Sunday, December 7 |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Holiday Sleigh Photobooth |
It's time to sleigh those holiday pics with our digital photobooth. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Sunday, December 7 |
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Ice Skating at The Providence Rink |
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. https://theprovidencerink.com/winter/ |
The Providence Rink |
| Sunday, December 7 |
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM Very Merry Dickens Carolers |
Carolers in Dickensian costumes will bring holiday cheer to Westminster St. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Sunday, December 7 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Complimentary Photos with Santa |
Santa will visit Grant's Block Park for photos and holiday greetings. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Sunday, December 7 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Roaming Holiday Characters |
Meet whimsical holiday characters and pose for photos. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Sunday, December 7 |
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Winter Games at Grant's Block |
From corn hole to connect four, challenge your crew to a game out at Grant's Block Park. |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Sunday, December 7 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Cookie Decorating Workshop |
A fun, hands-on beginner-friendly workshop to learn basics of decorating beautifully detailed holiday cookies. Workshop. https://www.thejleebakery.com/event-details/holiday-cookie-decorating-class |
Grant's Block Park, 260 Westminster St. |
| Wednesday, December 31 |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Providence New Year's Eve Celebration & Fireworks Display |
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. https://www.providencetourismcouncil.org/nye |
195 District Park & Michael S. Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge |
