Happy Wednesday!

And Merry Christmas! Whether you are celebrating with family and friends or having a quiet week of reflection, we hope your holiday season is gentle and warm. Time may be a construct this week, but there is still a weekend full of fun up ahead. Here is this week’s list of curated events around Rhode Island to make your holiday weekend bright!

Outdoor & Nature

✨ Sparkle at Blithewold
Fridays & Saturdays • 4–7 PM • Blithewold Manor & Grounds • Bristol
Stroll glowing gardens and illuminated paths with scavenger hunts, cozy fires, festive music, bamboo lanterns, photo ops, and a beautifully decorated Manor. Warm drinks and optional s’mores add extra magic for all ages.

❄️ Holiday Lights Spectacular
Friday-Sunday • 5–9:30 PM • Roger Williams Park Zoo • Providence
Stroll through 3.5 million twinkling lights across glowing paths and playful displays. Sip hot chocolate, toast s’mores, and soak up Rhode Island’s brightest winter tradition with family and friends.

🦭 Newport Seal & Lighthouse Tour
Sunday • 1 & 2 PM • Save the Bay •  Newport Harbor
Bundle up for a family-friendly winter cruise through Newport Harbor! Spot seals at Citing Rock, hear lighthouse stories, and enjoy crisp bay views on this scenic one-hour wildlife and history tour.

Food & Drink

🍷 Leyden Vineyards Wine Tasting
Friday - Sunday • 12-3:30 PM • Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery • West Greenwich
Sip your way through five Leyden Vineyard wines while learning what makes each pour special. Keep your logo glass then wander the vineyard with a favorite bottle or glass in hand. Cozy grown-up vibes only.

🎂 Holiday Cake Decorating Class at Ben & Jerry’s
Sunday • 10–11 AM • Ben & Jerry’s • Providence
Get festive with frosting fun! Learn to decorate snowman and holiday tree mini ice cream cakes with guided tips and seasonal flair. Sweet creativity for all ages. Spots are limited.

🍺 Birthday Bash at Narragansett Brewery
Sunday • 12 PM • Narragansett Brewery • Providence
Hoist a pint and celebrate 135 years of ‘Gansett! Enjoy classic brews for just $1.35 in honor of the brewery’s 1890 founding. A perfect Sunday cheers to Rhode Island beer history.

Entertainment

🎭 A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep
Friday- Sunday • Times Vary • Trinity Rep • Providence
Spend the weekend after Christmas with this beloved holiday classic. Follow Scrooge’s magical journey filled with ghosts, music, heart and hope in Trinity Rep’s intimate and enchanting production.

🎄 Rhode Island Holiday Light Show at Confreda Farms
Friday–Sunday • 5–9:30 PM • Confreda Farms • Hope
Buckle up for Rhode Island’s biggest holiday tradition! Drive through a mile-long wonderland of towering displays, glowing tunnels, and festive scenes synced to holiday music. Cozy car vibes, sparkling lights, and pure seasonal magic await.

🎶 Badfish Holiday Super-Jam at Ocean Mist
Saturday • 9–11:30 PM • Ocean Mist • South Kingstown
Close out the holidays with high-energy reggae rock as Badfish brings Sublime classics to life alongside The NB Rude Boys. Big jams, big vibes and a late-night dance floor await.

🎄 Santa’s Werkshop Drag Bingo
Saturday • 8–10 PM • Crafted Hope Brewing Company • East Greenwich
Get ready for a holly jolly night of drag bingo fun! Enjoy outrageous performances, prizes, laughs, and a drink while fabulous hosts bring Santa’s Werkshop to life. 21+ festive fun guaranteed.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

🎨 Family Painting Sessions at Harbor Creative Arts
Friday & Saturday • 10:30-11:30 AM • Harbor Creative Arts • North Kingstown
Create a large collaborative painting together in a guided, playful session. Perfect for post-holiday connection, creativity, and a keepsake you’ll treasure long after the season ends.

🛍️ Vintage Weekly Trunk Show at Shop Bloom PVD
Friday - Sunday 11 AM- 6 PM • Shop Bloom PVD • Providence
A festive vintage pop-up with a twist! Browse a new curated vintage seller each week featuring holiday party looks, cozy layers, and one-of-a-kind finds. Fresh racks mean every visit feels brand new.

🌍 Global Market at Hope Artiste Village
Saturday • 10 AM–2 PM • Hope Artiste Village • Pawtucket
Wander a vibrant indoor market celebrating global flavors and creativity! Shop food, crafts, jewelry, pottery, spices and gifts from 70+ vendors with rotating cultural performances and something new to discover every week.

Rhody Kids

⛸️ Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party
Friday–Sunday • Times Vary • Amica Mutual Pavilion • Providence
Join Mickey and friends on a high-energy ice adventure! Follow the search for Tinker Bell through worlds of Moana, Coco, Frozen and more with dazzling skating stunts, music magic and nonstop family fun.

💻 December Vacation Youth Workshops at RI Computer Museum
Friday–Saturday • Times Vary • RI Computer Museum • North Kingstown
Keep curious kids learning during winter break with hands-on tech workshops! Explore Raspberry Pi computing, AI storytelling, 3D modeling, coding, and animation in engaging, small-group sessions.

​​🦈 Free Family Fun Day: Sharks & Winter Wildlife
Saturday • 10 AM–3 PM • Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium • Bristol
Enjoy a free winter wildlife day with shark interviews, nature stories, hands-on crafts, and seasonal discoveries. Learn how local animals survive the cold during this fun, family-friendly drop-in event.

🕹️ Freeplay Family Day at Freeplay Bar & Arcade
Sunday • 11 AM–5 PM • Freeplay Bar & Arcade • Providence
Bring the kids for a day of nonstop fun with arcade games, pinball, skee ball, and air hockey all set to free play! One flat admission makes it easy fun for the whole family.

See you next week!