Three Nights of Lights in Providence, RI
December 5, 6 & 7, 2024

Make the season bright during Providence’s Three Nights of Lights, brought to you by GoProvidence. This annual three-day festival returns to the city December 5, 6 and 7, and features fun for the whole family, with citywide events incorporating the theme of light. Festivities include installations and activations by WaterFire, FirstWorks and The Avenue Concept, tree lightings, ice sculptures, live entertainment, holiday markets, and so much more.

***Don't Miss Out! Be sure to reserve your tickets for the Gingerbread Breakfast at the Graduate on Saturday, Dec. 7. Find more details down below or order your tickets now. Space is very limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.***

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Your Mobile Three Nights of Lights Guide

Enhance your Three Nights of Lights experience with our free interactive mobile guide! Navigate easily between all the festive locations, discover event details, and check in at each stop for a chance to win a $100 Dave & Buster's gift card. The more locations you visit, the more chances you have to win!

Thursday, December 5

4:30-8:30 p.m. – Gallery Night Providence x The Avenue Concept

Gallery Night will offer three free guided trolley and walking tours leaving from the Graduate Providence, including a guest-hosted tour by Rhode Island Monthly Editor-in-Chief and Avenue Concept Board Chair Jamie Coelho. This is a fun way to check out some galleries and "Buy Art" for the holidays. Tours will stop at partner galleries exhibiting small works/buy art shows, The Avenue Concept's Illuminated Avenue activation and will include a warming stop for a complimentary wine tasting at ENO Fine Wines. Tours are on a first-come, first-served basis — no advance sign-ups necessary!   

Friday, December 6

4:30-8:30 p.m. – Illuminated Avenue

Stroll this FREE Curated Pathway connecting Three Nights of Lights activities through Downcity from Fulton St. to Westminster St., with an Eddy Street pop-up exhibit! You'll find an interactive sculpture experience with artists, a warm-up party station at The Salon, streetscape lighting along Fulton and Westminster streets, and illumination of AS220's Shepard Fairey mural.

Ice Sculpture Garden

The Ice Sculpture Garden returns to Biltmore Park for a second year! Browse the frozen creations by Art in Ice and don’t forget to pose for photos, tagging @GoProvidence and #ChillPVD. Sponsored by The Capital Grille, the Downtown Providence Parks Network and RMO PR. 

5-9 p.m. – PVD Downcity Holiday Market

Grant's Block transforms into an enchanting outdoor holiday marketplace to gather, shop, drink, eat and support local businesses. Nearby shops and restaurants will be serving holiday cheer with specials, curated gifts and holiday programming.

Roving Selfie Station

Strike a pose at the Roving Selfie Station by Luke Renchen Entertainment. Sponsored by Johnson & Wales University.

Saturday, December 7

10 a.m.-2 p.m. – PPAC & The VETS 2024 Holiday Sale

Check off everyone on your holiday gift-giving list and save 25% on selected seating and performances for most upcoming shows at PPAC and The VETS. Stop by the PPAC Box Office window or call 401.421.ARTS (2787) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or shop online all day with promo code MISTLETOE at ppacri.org or BALSAM at thevetsri.com from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

4:30-8:30 p.m. – Illuminated Avenue

Stroll this FREE Curated Pathway connecting Three Nights of Lights activities through Downcity from Fulton St. to Westminster St., with an Eddy Street pop-up exhibit! You'll find an interactive sculpture experience with artists, a warm-up party station at The Salon, streetscape lighting along Fulton and Westminster streets, and illumination of AS220's Shepard Fairey mural.

12-8 p.m. – PVD Downcity Holiday Market

Grant's Block transforms into an enchanting outdoor holiday marketplace to gather, shop, drink, eat and support local businesses. Nearby shops and restaurants will be serving holiday cheer with specials, curated gifts and holiday programming.

Ice Sculpture Garden

The Ice Sculpture Garden returns to Biltmore Park for a second year! Browse the frozen creations by Art in Ice and don’t forget to pose for photos, tagging @GoProvidence and #ChillPVD. Sponsored by The Capital Grille, the Downtown Providence Parks Network and RMO PR. 

More Holiday Fun

Shop local for everyone on your holiday list, head to the theater for a festive show, check out neighborhood holiday markets and much more. There are scores of holiday happenings for all to enjoy.

Buy Local

Keep it local and support Rhode Island’s renowned restaurants, eclectic shops, stellar arts organizations and fun family attractions. Find great ideas for shopping, dining and things to do throughout the state.

Illuminate PVD

Downtown Providence will be bright and full of cheer, courtesy of the city's Illuminate PVD program, which includes snowflakes projected onto City Hall, 5-foot illuminated snowflakes throughout the city, life-sized holiday ornaments and other colorful lighting installations.