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Dia de Los Muertos in Providence

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10/21/2026
A toddler in a ghost costume holds a parent's hand while walking with a crowd of trick-or-treaters in Halloween costumes along a downtown sidewalk on a sunny day

Fall Festivals & Events in the Providence Area

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10/13/2026

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Hand holding a halved toasted sandwich stacked with thinly sliced roast beef, melted cheese, tomato, and lettuce

Luckily, there's no shortage of fabulous lunch spots within walking distance of downtown where you can grab a sandwich on the run. Here are a few of my favorites:

A woman in a red gown, black lace cape, skull face paint, and flower crown holds a decorated sugar skull beside a marigold-covered Día de los Muertos altar with candles and papel picado.

Dí​a de Los Muertos is a Mexican tradition all about celebrating life and remembering our deceased loved ones. November 1–2 are considered to be the days where life on earth and life in the land of the dead come together.

RI Anime Con

Altered Reality Entertainment, the producer of Rhode Island Comic Con, brings you Rhode Island Anime Con, Saturday, June 6 (10 a.m.–7 p.m.) and Sunday, June 7 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the Rhode Island Convention Center.

A toddler in a ghost costume holds a parent's hand while walking with a crowd of trick-or-treaters in Halloween costumes along a downtown sidewalk on a sunny day

Fall in New England is one of the most beautiful times of the year. It's the perfect weather to enjoy festivals and events while taking in the colorful foliage. September and October are chock-full of fall activities in Providence.

The Rhode Island State House dome illuminated at dusk against an orange sunset sky, with Providence's city skyline below.

Rhode Island’s stunning capital building will be the stage for the return of Spooky State House on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., hosted by Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. This event is free and open to the public.

Two young women laugh as they ride painted horses on a vintage carousel under strings of lights.

Coming up with fun things to do with tweens can be tricky — they're too cool for “little kid stuff” and too young to go out alone with their friends. Here are some suggestions to keep both you and your tweens entertained.

Providence Ghost Tours

Let’s take a look at a few memorable locations and events that make our state a little extra scary in October, leading up to Flickers’ Vortex Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Film Festival, which runs Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11.

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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.

Providence Historic Walk 20

Presented by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC), Rhode Island Archaeology Month features a series of free events around the state, highlighting its rich archaeological heritage.

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