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Spooky State House

Rhode Island’s stunning capital building will be the stage for the return of Spooky State House on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. This event is free and open to the public. Trick-or-treat at the Rhode Island State House, explore the building, meet…

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Ghosts at City Hall

The cornerstone was laid in 1875, and it’s been said that 12 men lost their lives building the ornate five-story building we know as Providence City Hall. Samuel Thayer was the architect and had huge dreams of creating a lasting and inspiring structure. Built before electricity, all the lights were…

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Halloween Iron Pour at The Steel Yard

Stop by The Steel Yard on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4–9 p.m., for Providence’s hottest Halloween party — the 18th Annual Halloween Iron Pour. A trained pour crew will harness the power of their custom-built iron tilt-furnace to pour more than 2,000 pounds of luminous, molten iron. Larger-than-life…

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Halloween Party Playlist

The air is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. Fall is in the air and that means Halloween is just around the corner. Get pumped up for the best holiday out there by checking out this Wicked Halloween Playlist! Rock out to hits like "Thriller," "Bark at the Moon" and, of course…

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The Best Halloweenies in Providence

HALLOWEENIES! Yup, you heard me right. Who says that hot dogs are just summer fare? Not me, give me all the brats, saugys, wieners, frankfurters and dawgs you got. Nothin’ says fall to me like mustard-colored sweaters, so why not let this inspire your plate as well? Fall is the perfect time to enjoy…

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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo

Don't miss the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular this Halloween season, as it returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo from September 29 through October 31. A true, one-of-a-kind experience for audiences of all ages, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular features thousands of artistically carved, illuminated pumpkins…

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Spot the "Hocus Pocus 2" Rhode Island Filming Locations

It's been almost 30 years since someone lit the black flame candle and the Sanderson Sisters made their first appearance. But they'll be up to their old tricks when "Hocus Pocus 2" comes out on Disney+ on Sept. 30. We are super excited for this movie's release, because not only does it mark the…

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