Where to Shop
* Plus Parking & Transportation Deals *
Providence offers a variety of options for shoppers, from hip and eclectic boutiques to big-name department stores. Take the stress out of holiday shopping by checking out the special offers below. 
Buy Providence & Buy Art
Providence is home to some of the best restaurants, artists, retail and service establishments worldwide. Whether it is designer shoes and clothing, one-of-a-kind artwork, fine jewelry, outstanding delicacies and personal amenities, we urge you to Buy Providence! when you do your gift giving.Mayor David N. Cicilline and the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism are pleased to partner with venues and artists across the city on a marketing and advocacy BUY ART campaign. Whether you buy art for $5, 50 or 5,000, a ticket to a performance, a museum membership or a studio class, BUY ART is a city-wide advocacy initiative that spurs us all to actively participate in the Providence Arts Scene. BUY ART in Providence this holiday season to get your 2009 advocacy pins.
Chabot Fine Art Gallery
379 Atwells Ave.Providence, RI
401-432-7783
November 11, 2009 - January 9, 2010
Chabot Fine Art Gallery is the place to shop for your holiday gift gifting or decorating your home for the holidays. Choose from small works, original oils, acrylics, watercolors, sculptured glass, glass ornaments, wood tables, sculptures, designer jewelry and giclees.
A special gift to all who shop at the gallery during this exhibit. With a minimum purchase of $50, we are giving gift certificates from the following neighboring Federal Hill businesses: Euro Bistro, Pane e Vino, Blue Grotto, Gasbarro's Wines, Rosebud Salon, Salon Bianco, Old World Cigars & Magazine Emporium and Antonio's Cafe.
Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence
One LaSalle SquareProvidence, RI
401-331-6702
Great Holiday Gift Ideas! Special Holiday Discounts Available for the Following Events at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence
Online: www.ticketmaster.com/provholidays
Charge by phone: 800-745-3000 or call 401-331-6702
Remember to use special CODE: HOLIDAYS
For more information or questions, call 401-331-6702 or e-mail ldercole@dunkindonutscenter.com.
Trans Siberian Orchestra
Wed., November 18 at 4 p.m.Save $5 on $52.50 and $40.50 tickets (prices include $2 facility fee)
Boston Pops Holiday Concert
Sat., December 18 at 7:30 p.m.Save $5 on $62, $52, and $42 tickets (prices include $2 facility fee)
Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo
Sat., December 26 – Wed., December 30
On sale November 9 at 10 a.m.
Join the ocean-sized adventure of the curious clownfish Nemo, his overprotective father Marlin and their absent-minded yet lovable pal Dory as Disney On Ice immerses you in a vibrant aquatic world in Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo.
Sat., December 26 at 12 p.m. & 7 p.m.: $16 & $26 tickets only $15
Sun., December 27 at 4:30 p.m.: Save $3 on $16 & $26 tickets
Mon., December 28 at 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.: Save $6 on $16 & $26 tickets
Tues., December 29 at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.: Save $6 on $16 & $26 tickets
Wed., December 30 at 1 p.m.: Save $6 on $16 & $26 tickets
Monster Jam
Fri., February 26 – Sun., February 28, 2010Discount TBA
Smucker’s Stars on Ice
Sun., April 19, 2010Discount TBA
Harlem Globetrotters 2010 Tour
Sat., March 27, 2010Discount TBA
Garden City Center
100 Midway Rd.Cranston, RI
401-942-2800
Santa’s Arrival - Sat., November 28 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Don’t miss Santa’s gala arrival party at the Garden City Center Gazebo. Join us at 11 a.m. for hayrides, face painting, snacks, trolley rides, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Digital photos will be available for purchase. For more info. call 401-942-2800 x22.An Elegant Evening of Shopping - Thurs., December 3
Join us for an upscale evening of holiday shopping, watch an ice carving demonstration, listen to a jazz band, and shop among lighted luminaries. Cafe Luna will be offering wine tasting, and many stores will be offering special deals and incentives.Homestyle
229 Westminster St.Providence, RI
401-277-1159
Enjoy extended hours the week before Christmas and complimentary gift wrap throughout the season. Shipping available.
La Gondola
401-421-8877Unique Holiday Gift Idea
La Gondola invites you to see the sights of Providence from a unique vantage point that captures the heart of the city. Glide along the Woonasquatucket and Providence Rivers and enjoy the revitalization of the city, river walks and waterfront parks. A gondola trip is a great way to relax, celebrate a birthday, anniversary, engagement, wedding, or simply a truly unique night out. This holiday season invite your loved ones to enjoy this experience with a gift certificate for one of our gondola trip packages.
Mention this listing from the Providence for the Holidays Web site and receive 20% off your holiday gift certificates until New Year's Eve. For more info. call 401-421-8877 or visit www.gondolari.com.
Park Downcity, It’s Easy (and FREE)
Just another reason to Shop Downcity. Allow us to pay for your parking while you shop. That's 2 hours of FREE parking when you have your ticket validated at one of the Shop Downcity member stores listed below. It’s that simple.- Park at Grant's Block lot (intersection of Westminster and Union streets).
- Leave your keys with the valet.
- Validate ticket at a participating store.
- Enjoy 2 hours of FREE parking while you shop worry free!
Rhode Island Monthly
Special Holiday Subscription Offer to Rhode Island Monthly!
Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Give the “Best of Rhode Island®” to a loved one or as a gift to yourself. Rhode Island Monthly brings readers the very best of what Rhode Island has to offer — from people to politics, food to finance. Subscribe to Rhode Island Monthly magazine for only $11.97. That’s less than $1 per issue and is a savings of 75% off newsstand pricing! This is an introductory offer, and can only be used if you or your gift recipient are not current subscribers.
Click here and enter the promo code: PROVHOL where indicated to receive this special holiday rate. Place your order by December 1 to receive the January issue.
RISD Exposé: A holiday sale of RISD student art work
232 Westminster St.Providence, RI
November 18 - December 11, 2009, open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
RISD Exposé is a holiday pop-up store opening in Downcity Providence. Students from the Rhode Island School of Design are partnering with Cornish Associates to create a gift shop/gallery offering a wide variety of student work. With artwork from almost every department, customers can expect to find paintings, photos, jewelry, furniture, glass, ceramics, prints, clothing, and sculpture. RISD Exposé will be the place to find an original piece of art for the perfect holiday gift, made locally by a student at RISD.
Rockstar Limo
888-725-7871As you plan your holiday parties, let Rockstar Limo get you there safely, and in style! We have one of the newest and largest fleets in the industry, and our chauffeurs are experts in their line of work. No event is too big or too small. We have sedans and SUV’s that can take you to your corporate holiday party, heated trolleys for a cozy Holiday Lights tour in the city, or take advantage of our larger vehicles to shuttle all of your guests to your function. Visit www.rockstarlimo.net to see the complete line of vehicles available. Mention this ad and receive 10% off of your transportation!
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave.Providence, RI
401-785-3510
Whether you’re looking for that perfect gift for the animal lover on your list, the person that has everything, or your staff, colleagues or clients, the Zoo has just the thing!
A Zoo Membership
What’s better than knowing your gift recipient will think of you each time they use their FREE admission to Roger Williams Park Zoo? Other benefits include invitations to members-only events, advanced notice of special zoo events and admission benefits at more than 130 zoos and aquariums nationwide. Hurry! Gift membership orders must be received by Dec. 14 to ensure holiday delivery!
A Behind-the-Scenes Experience at the Zoo
Is there an animal lover among your family or friends? Give them a once in a lifetime gift - an amazing behind-the-scenes encounter with one of the zoo’s beloved residents. Purchase a Zoo Guardian membership at the Director’s Level or above, for either you or your gift recipient, and make their close encounter dreams come true! Plus, Zoo Guardian memberships offer so many more benefits!
Education Program & ZooCamp Gift Certificates
Give a child in your life an experience they’ll never forget with a gift certificate to ZooCamp or select other 2010 education programs. Programs are available for toddlers to teens and ZooCamp for ages 4 to 17. Call Gerry at 401-785-3510 x358 for more details and to order your gift certificates. Orders must be received by Dec. 14 for holiday delivery.
Zoo Day Passes
Gift tickets for a day at the zoo are a unique, thoughtful and affordable gift for friends, family, teachers, coworkers, staff and anyone else on your list. You can visit the zoo's main admission gate during regular zoo hours to purchase gift tickets, or order by phone at 401-941-4998.
Wild Merchandise from Our Gift Shop
Super stocking stuffers at a great savings - limited time only! Our retail shops will be closing from December through early 2010, as our new concessionaire completes some wonderful new upgrades to the facilities and stock! Until then, enjoy great savings on clearance RWPZ t-shirts, souvenirs, soft and cuddly animals, and more. Plus, a percentage of all purchases will support the zoo. Gift shops are open during normal Zoo hours.
Shop Downcity
Westminster St. (and beyond)Providence, RI
Visit Downcity Providence this holiday season, where you will find a bundle of spirited, cheery, holiday activities for you and your holiday guests to enjoy. Shop local and support your community businesses.
Holiday Festival - Sat., December 5
The Providence Preservation Society brings the holiday spirit to Westminster St. with their annual Holiday Festival. Enjoy holiday music (live inside the stores!), sneak peaks into Downcity lofts, and of course the wonderful lessons on the history of our amazing Downcity architecture. Visit www.ppsri.org to buy tickets for the tour. Registration is in the lobby of the lovely Peerless Building, 150 Union St. If you love Providence, this event is a must!
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus - Sat., December 5, 12 and 19
Avoid long lines and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus as they stroll from shop to shop on Westminster St. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be no charge for children to visit with Santa.
Art in Ice - Sat., December 12 and 19
In addition to the jolly duo, Downcity invites you to come watch live demonstrations by Art In Ice, a local ice sculptor, at Grant's Block, on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Holiday Caroling - Sat., December 12
Downcity welcomes the Wheeler School's award-winning chorus, the 18 Wheelers, who will be strolling from shop to shop singing holiday carols alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join them in signing your favorite holiday songs.
Window Decorating Competition - Sat., December 19
Downcity shop owners love a little competition, and every holiday season they challenge each other to a Window Decorating Competition. Join Mayor Cicilline and other celebrity judges as they tour participating stores to pick the winning display.
Shop until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays
Extended store hours in Downcity through the Christmas holiday.
FREE PARKING throughout Downcity
Worried about where to park? Don’t worry, the City of Providence has extended their Holiday Free Parking Program to run from Nov. 16 through Jan. 1. Thank you City of Providence!
T.F. Green Airport Parking
Warwick, RITraveling during the holidays? Enjoy $12 a day parking in Garage B now through Dec. 31, 2009. Click here www.parkpvdairport.com for coupon.
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
One Premium Outlet Blvd.Wrentham, Mass.
508-384-0600
After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale Featuring Midnight Madness
Fri., November 27: Midnight – 10 p.m.Sat., November 28: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun., November 29: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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