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Easter Egg Hunts in Rhode Island

Who doesn't love Easter egg hunts? Running around the yard ... searching for brightly colored eggs filled with special prizes ... and — if you were lucky — finding the one your grandmother hid with a fresh $20 in it. Or was that just me? Well, these Easter egg hunts might not be in your backyard…

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Seafood Inspiration: Lenten Recipes and Fish & Chips in PVD

Many people choose fish over meat during the season of Lent, so we delved into our Small Bites collection for some of our favorite seafood recipes. Whether you're looking for classic New England flavors like Pan-Roasted Cod and Rhode Island Littlenecks from Hemenway's or want to get creative with…

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Providence Bruins Teddy Bear Toss

The Providence Bruins are celebrating a big milestone this year — the 25th anniversary of their 1999 Calder Cup championship win. Thanks to a last-minute ticket, I was there for game 5, cheering them on. I still have the championship T-shirt somewhere, in a box with a "Somethin's Bruin in…

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Epic St. Patrick's Day Events in the Providence Area

Get out your green because the luck o' the Irish is coming to Providence and we're excited to celebrate at some of these epic St. Patrick's Day events. With March 17 falling on a Sunday this year, there's lots to do! And, if you're heading out, there are plenty of bars and pubs to visit like Blake's…

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Plenty on Tap for the Return of Rhode Island Craft Beer Week

Only in Rhode Island can you hit every craft brewery in the state in a single week, and the Rhode Island Brewer's Guild is bringing you that opportunity with Rhode Island Craft Beer Week, March 1–10, featuring tons of fun events at breweries, brewpubs, bars and more. Check out daily events at…

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Partner News — Winter 2024

Winter is almost over and the sun is rising earlier and setting later every day. With all that extra daylight, you'll have lots more time to get out and enjoy Providence, so let's take a look at what's happening at the PWCVB and with you, our partners. PWCVB UPDATES Our annual holiday campaigns…

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29 Things To Do in Providence for Leap Day

Leap Year (Day) is one of my favorite days. It’s far more special than a regular holiday as it only comes every four years! To me, it’s an entire day to do whatever you want — the equivalent of an adult snow day. I look forward to this day and make a plan to try something new, whether it’s a new…

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It's Not Easy Being Green. Unless You're Pizza.

Growing up, my Irish-Italian family celebrated St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's Days pretty equally. We wore green and ate corned beef and shamrock-shaped sugar cookies on March 17. Two days later, we donned our red sweaters and sat down to a dinner of homemade spaghetti and meatballs with zeppole for…

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Raise a Glass to 10 Great Cocktail Bars in Providence

What do you look for in a bar? Comfy barstools? Friendly bartenders? Your favorite drink on the menu? All of the above? Whatever your answer, we've got a list of the best cocktail bars in Providence to help you find your next favorite watering hole. Drinks on the Roof Who doesn't love a rooftop…

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