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Feast on Seven Fishes on Providence's Federal Hill
Ice Bumper Cars Return to The Providence Rink
Celebrating Hanukkah in Providence
Buy Local on Block Island for the Holidays
Ring in the New Year in Providence!
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Feast on Seven Fishes on Providence's Federal Hill
Is there a better place to celebrate “La Vigilia” — otherwise known as the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” — than in Rhode Island? Our large Italian American population and nickname “The Ocean State” make us the ideal setting for this expansive, seafood-only meal that is a beloved Christmas Eve…
Track 15: Uncovering Providence's First Food Hall
In this episode of PVD POV , Alana and I sit down with Chris Marsella, President of Marsella Development Corporation, to delve into one of Providence’s most exciting new projects — Track 15, the city’s first-ever food hall. Set in the transformed historic Union Station, Track 15 will showcase some of…
Buy Local for Thanksgiving: 5 Holiday Essentials
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Sure, you've got the turkey and the trimmings, but we're talking about those little touches that make your holiday table memorable. We've been out exploring some local shops in Providence and around the state to find the perfect accessories for the host (or hostess)…
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In Providence you can do your own thing. Sample the latest dishes at a red-hot restaurant. Score a one-of-a-kind find in distinctive neighborhood shops. We’ve got tons of public art, great museums, award-winning theater and cool music.
5 Must-Have Wines for Thanksgiving
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Restaurants Open for the Holidays 2024-25
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Discover South County's Best Local Breweries
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Celebrating Hanukkah in Providence
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Buy Local on Block Island for the Holidays
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Ring in the New Year in Providence!
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Buy Local for the Holidays
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7 Not-to-Miss Holiday Events
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Where to Visit Santa in the Providence Area
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Ghosts at City Hall
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Trailblazing Women in Rhode Island History
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Providence LGBTQ History
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Things To Do
Ice Bumper Cars Return to The Providence Rink
One of Providence's most popular attractions comes in the form of spinning circular carts full of fun at The Providence Rink. Now, I know when you hear "bumper cars" you think of the carnival fun of crashing into your best friend (or younger sibling), but now you'll think of ice and, well, still…
Celebrating Hanukkah in Providence
This year, Hanukkah, or Chanukah (depending on how you like it), will be celebrated from sundown on Dec. 25 to the evening of Jan. 2. Here are a few ways to celebrate the holiday.
Buy Local on Block Island for the Holidays
Who doesn't love Block Island? Just 12 miles off the coast, it's a favorite destination for thousands of visitors every summer. Block Island in the winter, on the other hand, is a whole different experience. The crowds are smaller, for sure, and it's a bit chilly for sunbathing, but there's still…
Ring in the New Year in Providence!
Get ready to kick off the new year with a bang! The Providence Tourism Council and the City of Providence have announced the return of a citywide New Year's Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Head to 195 Innovation District Park, where festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Keep an eye out…