Fall & Halloween Things To Do In The Providence Area

During the fall season, Providence, RI is brimming with ways to stir up some wicked fun. Don't miss the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo with its scores of illuminated and intricately carved pumpkins. Take a walk (or boat ride) on Providence's paranormal side on a Providence Ghost Tour and listen to some of the city's haunted tales.

Literary fans will be interested to learn that H.P. Lovecraft, famed author of horror fiction, lived most of his life in Providence. Visit his grave in Swan Point Cemetery and see some of the mysterious mementos his fans have left behind. Looking for something a little less spooky? How about a warm meal and some pumpkin-inspired ales and cocktails at a local haunt.

Book an overnight at one of the city’s fabulous hotels, and plan a fall getaway to Providence today.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Don't miss the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular this Halloween season, as it returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo from October 1–November 1.

October 30 Starts At Sunset WaterFire

This unique activation invites visitors to experience the bridge illuminated with the glow of five braziers against the backdrop of sunset.

Reserve Your WaterFire Parking Now

PYOF (Pick Your Own Fruit) — The Best Places in RI

Fall is almost here and with it comes the apple- and pumpkin-picking season. Plenty of people like to pick their own fruit, and the fall season is the best time to do so with the crisp weather and changing leaves.

PVD POV: Spooky Providence

In this spine-tingling episode of PVD POV, Alana Cerrone O'Hare and I dive into the eerie side of Providence with special guest Courtney, owner of Providence Ghost Tours. As the aptly nicknamed "Ghost Mom" of the city, Courtney shares stories from her ghost tours, including sneak peeks into some of…