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Holidays shouldn’t be a source of stress. Get some great shopping tips and gift ideas from some of Providence’s best shops.

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Looking for a place to do your holiday shopping? Look no further than Providence. From malls to speciality stores, we offer a variety of shopping options.

Alex and Ani Providence

201 Wayland Avenue 
Providence, RI • 401-919-5467
Alex and Ani offers eco-friendly, positive energy infused products that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit, designed by Carolyn Rafaelian and Made in America with Love. Add to your collection of bangles, or create your own unique set to represent who you are as an individual, and what is important to you in your life.


Bank of America City Center Ice Skating iceSkating

Open now through March 17, 2012
Two Kennedy Plaza • Providence, RI • 401-331-5544
The Center offers a fun, family activity at an affordable price. The 14,000-square-foot skating rink is twice the size of Rockefeller Plaza's ice rink in New York City!

Enjoy up to 4 ice skating admissions at 50% off the regular price. Click here for coupon. Must present printed coupon to receive offer.


10th Annual Craftland Show
November 25 - December 31, 2011
10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and open late Thursdays & Saturdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
235 Westminster Street • Providence, RI • 401-272-4285
The 10th Annual Craftland Show is a quirky holiday sale located in the year-round Craftland Shop, featuring an eclectic assortment of fine crafts and cutting-edge handmade items.


Discover Warren    
Shops and small businesses in Warren, RI
Shops will be open until 8 p.m. on Fridays throughout December. Part of Friday evening sales will benefit local charities.

Downcity Providence Holiday Bingo
November 25 - December 31, 2011
Throughout Downcity Providence, RI • 401-421-0254
The Downcity merchants are unwrapping the holiday BINGO game again this season. Customers can pick up BINGO cards at any of the participating shops and restaurants, get stamped as you shop and dine, collect a row of five, and be entered to win big prizes including a bundle of gift certificates to local businesses totalling $1,000! Downcity Holiday BINGO kicks off on November 25, Black Friday. Click here for participating businesses and details on how to participate.

To make your visit Downcity even more enjoyable, InDowncity merchants are offering free parking for two hours in the lot at Grant's Block (on Weybosset St., between Union and Snow streets). Just notify the attendant that you'll be shopping and have your ticket validated.


And don't miss Santa. He'll be visiting Westminster St., between Eddy and Union streets, every Saturday between November 25 and December 17 from noon - 4 p.m. So bring the kids and a camera.


Dunkin' Donuts Center
One LaSalle Square • Providence, RI • 401-331-6700
Special Holiday Offer
Dunkin' Donuts presents "The Coffee Cup" Indoor Auto Racing
March 10, 2012 at 7 p.m. & March 11, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Purchase four (4) full price tickets and receive $20 worth of Dunkin' Donuts gift cards.

Offer valid at Dunkin' Donuts Center Box Office only. Mention Code: HOLIDAY
*Tickets must be purchased in sets of four. Offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, not valid on previously purchased tickets. Tickets are non-refundable.*


FirstWorks Holiday Sale on Spring Headliners
Give the gift of astonishment!
Sale runs from December 1-18, 2011

401-421-2787

Share the experience of music, dance and world class artists this season. Save 20%* on select tickets during a special FirstWorks holiday sale for two spring headliner performances at The Vets:

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, "Story/Time" World Premiere Tour
March 10, 2012, 8 p.m.
10-time Grammy Award Winner Bobby McFerrin
May 10, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Simply use code FWSP20 when purchasing tickets at vmari.com or call 401-421-2787.

*Offer valid on select tickets 12/1/11-12/18/11. Some restrictions apply.


Hope Street Winter Stroll
Thursday, December 15, 2011, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Hope Street Merchants • Providence, RI
The night will include music, refreshments, Santa, store and restaurant specials and sales, carolers and much more!  

Newport Mansions Stores Newport Mansion
The Newport Mansions Stores will be bustling with activities for the holiday season. A full calendar of events gets underway with the Annual Members' Sale from November 17-20. Preservation Society members enjoy 25% off all purchases at The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House, and the downtown Newport store at Bannister's Wharf.

On December 2 and 3, savvy shoppers can enjoy even special year-end savings at the Winter Warehouse Sale. A variety of close-out and discontinued merchandise will be available at 50-75% off regular prices, just in time for holiday shopping. For additional holiday shopping events, visit newportmansions.org.


PeaceLove Holiday Cards
This holiday season share PeaceLove holiday cards with loved ones. These beautiful holiday cards were created for PeaceLove by William Arthur, Inc., a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards. Each holiday boxed set consists of 10 cards and lined envelopes.

Available online through William Arthur, select retailers, and PeaceLove and online at shop.peacelovestudios.com.


Pranzi Catering
996 Chalkstone Avenue • Providence, RI • 401-383-3631
Order any holiday gift basket before November 30, 2011 and receive 10% off of the basket.


Give the Gift of PLAY! Providence Children's Museum
Providence Children's Museum
100 South Street • Providence, RI • 401-273-5437
Give a full year of fun-filled play and learning to children, parents and grandparents with a Providence Children's Museum Family Membership - the perfect gift for any special occasion! Includes:
- One year of free and unlimited admission
- Newsletters full of great family events
- Discounts on birthday parties and programs
- 10% off at the Museum Gift Shop

For families who travel, select a Family PLUS Membership and give them reciprocal admission to nearly 200 children's museums nationwide. A Supporting Play Membership includes the remarkable value of a reciprocal membership and a $100 tax-deductible gift to fund a membership for a low-income family.

Purchase by November 30 and give an extra month FREE! Visit childrenmuseum.org for more info on all membership options. Come play, come learn!


Providence Holiday MarketProvidence Holiday Market
Saturdays November 26 & December 3, 10 & 17, 2011
Grant's Block (corner of Westminster & Union Streets) • Providence RI
This outdoor holiday market will be held on Saturdays in Downcity Providence, and will showcase great gift items for the holiday season, including seasonal decorations, handmade crafts from local farmers and artisans, warm snacks and beverages, and fun holiday entertainment. The Providence Holiday Market is the first outdoor wintertime market to come to the city.

And be sure to bring the kids (and your camera), because Santa will be visiting the market each week.


RIMonthlySpecial Holiday Subscription Offer to Rhode Island Monthly! 
Rhode Island Monthly

401-649-4800
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 $17.97. And each additional subscription is only $15! This is an introductory offer for new subscribers or gift recipients only. Place your order by December 1st to receive the January issue.


Gourmet Gift Baskets for the 12 Days of Christmas
Venda Ravioli
265 Atwells Avenue • Providence, RI • 401-421-9105
Venda has long been known for their fabulous gourmet gift baskets, overflowing with fine Italian olive oils, zesty tomato sauces, rich chocolates, and your favorite espresso, always so reasonably priced. This holiday season, stop by the store to see gourmet gift baskets in a wide variety of styles and prices. You'll find a very creative collection of colorful holiday baskets featuring handsome planters, ceramic platters, and even charming sleighs filled with everything from amaretto cookies to pizzelle.

Every basket also contains a Venda Ravioli gift certificate, and gift baskets can be ordered by stopping in at Venda Ravioli, or by calling 421-9105. Online at vendaravioli.com, you will see the popular Classico series, priced from $45 to $130. Your holiday shopping will never be easier!

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Homestyle

  • 229 Westminster Street
  • Providence, RI 02903
  • Phone: (401) 277-1159

 

Macy's - Providence Place Mall

  • 7 Providence Place Mall
  • Providence, RI 02903
  • Phone: (401) 351-9900

 

Mother Mystic

  • 179 Dean Street
  • Providence, RI 02903
  • Phone: (401) 353-3099

A eclectic spiritual apothecary, occult/herbal bookstore offering psychic readings, Reiki treatments, workshops and more! Jewelry, crystals, candles, curious and unusual gifts.

 

Providence Place

  • One Providence Place
  • Providence, RI 02903
  • Phone: (401) 270-1000

 Premier Shopping, Dining and Entertainment.

 

Tiffany & Co.

  • 73 Providence Place
  • Suite 3100
  • Providence, RI 02903
  • Phone: (401) 654-4500

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