Buy Local RI
The holiday season is looking bright this year. It’s time to start planning some fun. Buy Local RI is your source for neighborhood holiday markets, festive family events, shopping strolls and more throughout Rhode Island.
And, by keeping it local, you’re supporting Rhode Island’s small businesses — your friends and neighbors.
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Holidays at the Newport Mansions
The Breakers, The Elms & Marble House Dressed for the Holidays Holidays at the...
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Afternoon Tea
The Dining Room at Blithewold has always been a place where fine meals have been served...
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50th Holiday Pottery and Art Sale/South County Art...
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of South County Art Association’s Annual Holiday...
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Night Lights - An Illuminating Experience!
Beautifully lit paths throughout the grounds will reveal stunning custom light displays,...
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Chepachet Candlelight Shopping
Chepachet is a cozy corner of Blackstone Valley and a great place to get your Christmas...
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
A very merry guest will light our 20-foot tree, with music, treats and hot chocolate to...
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Festival of Lights in Historic Wickford Village...
The festival begins on Thursday, December 2 with the official lighting of the Tree at...
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Holiday Show & Sale
Join us for our 39th annual show & sale featuring unique gifts, fine art, functional...
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Sing Along with Santa
Bring the whole family to Blithewold for some old-fashioned caroling! After you’ve...
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The Coca-Cola Caravan is coming to Showcase...
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout… because the iconic...
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Blackstone Valley Polar Express
The Magic Returns this holiday season for a three-hour experience at the Blackstone...
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Holiday Bright Night
Visit Tiverton Four Corners, Friday, December 3rd, 4-7pm for an evening of energy-filled...
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Newport Classical Holiday with Ensemble Altera
Celebrate the holiday season with up-and-coming chamber choir Ensemble Altera in this...
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Providence Flea Holiday Friday Market
Our vendors are bringing the holiday cheer with an array of cool vintage, one-of-a-kind...
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Providence Flea Holiday Night Markets
Sip ‘ Shop Local at the Flea at Farm Fresh Market Hall every Friday Night from 5 pm...
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Providence Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
The City of Providence cordially invites families, friends, and misfit toys to City Hall...
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Santa Returns to Thayer
Santa and Rudolph the Reindeer will be on Thayer Street outside 271 Thayer Street on...
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Wreath Making Workshop
Blithewold’s Garden Manager Gail Read and Horticulturist Betsy Ekholm’s design ideas and...
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A Rough Point Holiday
Experience the holiday traditions and winter caretaking practices at Rough Point. Every...
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Annual Pawtucket Winter Wonderland Festival
We are a 30 acre Christmas display located within Slater Park in Pawtucket RI. While...
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Bosgraaf Stained Glass Studio’s 6th Annual Holiday...
The public is invited to Bosgraaf Stained Glass Studio’s 6th Annual Holiday Sale,...
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Bosgraaf Stained Glass Studio’s 6th Annual Holiday...
The public is invited to Bosgraaf Stained Glass Studio’s 6th Annual Holiday Sale,...
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BRT Holiday Craft Fair and Festival
You are invited to Blackstone River Theatre's 13th annual Holiday Craft Fair and...
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Holiday Street Faire and Jingle Bell Beach Run
We are pleased to feature the many talented artists, crafters, and small businesses...
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Hoppy Holidays with Field of Artisans at The Guild...
On December 4th and 5th, this gorgeous historic campus will house 60+ artisans curated...
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Lippitt House Holiday Photo Opportunity
Suit up in your most festive or coziest seasonal attire on Saturday, December 4 from...
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Maddie Poppe's Acoustic Christmas 2021with special...
Maddie Poppe is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Clarksville, Iowa and Season 16...
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Music in the Living Room: Featuring Laszlo
Enhance your visit to Blithewold and enjoy the holiday decorations in the Mansion by...
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Providence Medical Orchestra Winter 2021 Concert
After a long pandemic hiatus, we are delighted to welcome you to the Providence Medical...
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Riffraff Makers' Market
Featuring local artists and makers Addie Boyd, Maxwell Fertik, Jaeyon Jo, Em Robillard,...
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Winter Festival and Market
Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday, December 4th from 11 am to 4 pm on...
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Billy Gilman: Home for the Holidays Concert
Grammy nominee and finalist on NBC’s "The Voice," Billy Gilman will bring his favorite...
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Field of Artisans x Whalers Brewing Company:...
Words can’t describe a Sunday during the holiday season with Field of Artisans and...
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Johnny Gandelsman - This Is America
Curated by violinist Johnny Gandelsman, “This is America” is a new commissioning and...
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Local Vendors @ Providence Place
Shop with local crafters to get customized holiday gifts!
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Lúnasa – Christmas from Ireland featuring...
We are thrilled to bring back our friends Lúnasa with their "Christmas from Ireland"...
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Maker Market at PCL
Support your local artisan and shop hand crafted goods right outside the Providence...
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Music in the Living Room: Featuring Enigmatica
Enhance your visit to Blithewold and enjoy the holiday decorations in the Mansion by...
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Providence Flea Holiday Markets at Farm Fresh!
Sip ‘ Shop Local at the Flea at Farm Fresh Market Hall every Sunday from 11 am – 3...
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Providence Flea Holiday Sunday Market
Our vendors are bringing the holiday cheer with an array of cool vintage, one-of-a-kind...
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Children's Holiday Tea
Come share the season’s magic with your family and friends at Blithewold. Children and...
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3rd Annual Matunuck Holiday Stroll
Brought to you by the Matunuck Group and hosted by Ocean Mist, The Pub, Matunuck Pizza...
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Special December Gallery Opening
Save the Date for a Special December Opening Wednesday, December 8 th from 5 to 8 p.m.,...
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It's a Wonderful Life
Join us for an annual Odeum tradition - It's A Wonderful Life! George Bailey spends his...
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Christmas By The Sea Holiday Shopping
Christmas By The Sea Shopping Event on Saturday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...
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HO HO HO! It's a Beatles Christmas Show
Featuring exclusive content created from rare, privately owned films and sound which...
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Holiday Ice Sculpture Stroll on Thayer Street
Free Event! Take a festive stroll up and down Thayer Street to enjoy a series of Holiday...
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Magical Bristol Christmas Festival Celebration
Join us for a Magical Bristol Christmas Festival Celebration We are excited to announce...
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Gifts from the Garden: All-Natural Lip Balm Class
Try this alternative to commercial products, create all-natural lip balms using beeswax,...
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Hearthside House: Old Fashioned Christmas
Hearthside House will be open for the holidays, with each room and the exterior...
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Westerly Light Parade
Floats, music and festive holiday displays will be a part of this special night time...
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Children's Holiday Tea
Come share the season’s magic with your family and friends at Blithewold. Children and...
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Bizarre Bazaar
RHD‑RI's 12th Annual Biz Baz will be held on Saturday December 14th and Sunday December...
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Pierside Pop-Up Ladies Night Shopping Edition
Join us for a day of shopping and refreshments for the holidays as you explore local...
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PVD Artisans Holiday Show
Over seventy local artists come together in the spacious Waterfire Arts Center just in...
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Hearthside House: Home for the Holidays
Come experience the full history of our c. 1810 Federal Style mansion, “The House that...
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Giving Beyond the Box
Shop for themed, curated gift boxes (with a social mission) from Rhody-based Giving Beyond the Box.
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