Winter Things to Do in Providence

Looking for some winter fun? Round up your family and friends and head to Providence, RI. Experience the charm of winter in New England, along with sophisticated arts, culinary and shopping scenes. 

Visit the city's eclectic and trendy neighborhood boutiques or downtown's Providence Place. Dine in any one of Providence's stellar restaurants and you'll see why the city is a nationally recognized food destination.

Providence has plenty of indoor and outdoor fun, including skating and ice bumper cars at The Providence Rink and the renowned RISD Museum. The season is also packed with events. Browse through our calendar below, then book a cozy hotel stay. Start planning now.

Things To Do

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…

Dinner & A Show

An impressive lineup of shows, concerts and events is headed to Providence this season, from holiday classics to A-list comedians. Pair your event tickets with dinner in the city and an overnight at a hotel to turn your night out into a getaway.