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…

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Enjoy Free 2-Hour Holiday Parking in Providence

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…

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7 Not-to-Miss Holiday Events

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…

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A Sneak Peek Inside The Providence Flea Holiday Markets

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…

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Where to Visit Santa in the Providence Area

Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming to town ... well he's kind of already here. If you think a letter to Santa isn't enough and want to make sure he knows exactly what you want for Christmas, then you'll need to visit with him in person. Here’s a list of places where Santa will be this holiday season…

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5 Must-Have Wines for Thanksgiving

Looking for that perfect wine to have with your Thanksgiving meal? Our local expert from Campus Fine Wines has listed his suggestions for Thanksgiving 2024 below. This light-bodied German red is a blend of Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Merlot. The Zweigelt gives the wine force and dark fruit, and the…

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Unwrapping the Best Holiday Shopping Destinations

Embrace the holiday spirit with an abundance of incredible gifts awaiting you in and around Providence, perfect for crossing off your shopping list or indulging yourself with something special. Jump to: Hope Artiste Village PVD Pies Providence Art Club The Providence Flea Homestyle Hope Artiste…

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Restaurants Open for the Holidays 2024-25

With the holidays comes plenty of cooking, and a fair amount of frustration. If you're looking to kick up your feet and have someone else cook for you this holiday season, we have a list of restaurants that are open for the 2024–25 holiday season. Browse below for where to dine on Thanksgiving…

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Three Nights of Lights Gingerbread Breakfast

Hungry for some holiday fun with the kids? Don't miss this year's Gingerbread Breakfast at the Graduate by Hilton Providence on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., part of this year's Three Nights of Lights. In addition to a brunch buffet in the Biltmore Ballroom, there will be arts & crafts for…

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