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29 Things To Do in Providence for Leap Day

Leap Year (Day) is one of my favorite days. It’s far more special than a regular holiday as it only comes every four years! To me, it’s an entire day to do whatever you want — the equivalent of an adult snow day. I look forward to this day and make a plan to try something new, whether it’s a new…

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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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Mark Your Calendar for Providence's Can't-Miss Events of 2024

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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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 month-long light festival from Jan. 19 to Feb. 20. Lumina…

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Columbus Day Weekend Festival on Federal Hill

This year marks the 31st 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. 6–9, 2023 and is full of amazing food, savory pastries, live entertainment, games, rides and, of…

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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. October is chock-full of fall activities, so take a look at a few of the festivals happening in and around Providence. Enjoy the fall…

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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 PVD). Here are a few great spots: Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Enjoy the comfort and warmth of dining in this restaurant that has been around for almost 100 years. Head over to Angelo’s…

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Get Your Groove On at the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale

Whether you're into vintage vinyl, still have a Case Logic binder full of CDs, or know the unique pain of winding tape back into a cassette, the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale has you covered. With a wide variety of vendors selling records, tapes and CDs, you'll find everything from jazz and…

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