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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
The holidays are coming up pretty quickly. What better way to get your shopping done than to support local small businesses? Thanks to the City of Providence and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, free two-hour parking returns to parts of the city. While parking meter violations will not be issued…
Read More
Grab your calendar and make sure you've got these dates saved! We've rounded up some of the hottest (and coolest) events and festivals coming to Providence this year. Check out our monthly guide to these can't-miss events. And, be sure to take a look at the events calendar for other exciting things…
Read More
Rhode Island offers a great mix of traditional retail and unique, locally owned businesses, perfect for all your holiday shopping needs. You'll find an assortment of independent shops in Providence, including specialty stores filled with fun gifts you never knew you needed. Craftland is a quirky…
Read More
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…
Read More
We all know that the holidays can be stressful times. Between shopping for gifts for your second cousin's kid's nephew, and planning the perfect meal with all of the fixins (even lasagna for that one person who doesn't eat turkey), there seems to be no time to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit…
Read More
The Providence Flea is holding its 12th Annual Holiday Markets, kicking off Thanksgiving weekend with the Black Friday Night Market on Nov. 29 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. The Holiday Markets continue every Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (days) and every Friday night through December 22. Each of the eight…
Read More