Mark Your Calendar for Providence's Can't-Miss Events of 2025

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…

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Celebrate Lunar New Year in the Providence Area

Chúc mừng năm mới! In other, more English words, happy Lunar New Year. My personal favorite holiday and the most popular for many Asian-American communities, Lunar New Year lives somewhere in the realm of the western New Year, Thanksgiving and Christmas, with a touch of the Mexican Day of the Dead…

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Lumina Lights Up Downtown Providence

After the buzz of the holiday season, it can be tempting to hunker down and hibernate at home for the next few months. But this year, the Downtown Providence Park Network is giving you a reason to get out and explore downtown with Lumina, a citywide light festival from Feb. 1–17. Your Mobile…

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Splendor of Florence Returns to Providence

Mark your calendars for the Splendor of Florence's Sott'Acqua Festival: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater, Nov. 9–17. Presented in collaboration with the Downtown Providence Park Network, the festival tells the powerful stories of Florence and Providence — two historic cities rebuilt after devastating…

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Columbus Day Weekend Festival on Federal Hill

This year marks the 39th Anniversary of the Columbus Day Weekend Festival on Federal Hill, presented by the Federal Hill Commerce Association, and we couldn't be more excited! The festival runs Oct. 11–14, 2024 and is full of amazing food, savory pastries, live entertainment, games, rides and, of…

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5 Places To Go Before an Event Downtown

Pre-gaming in PVD? There’s everything you need just a short distance from the Amica Mutual Pavilion (AMP), Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), Trinity Rep and more. Here are a few great spots: Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Enjoy the comfort and warmth of dining in this restaurant that…

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Fall Festivals & Events in the Providence Area

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, so take a look at a few of the festivals happening in and around Providence…

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