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Happy Wednesday!

Are you feeling the Holiday spirit or waiting until the turkey digests before you deck the halls? Either way, we’ve got you covered with a variety of top events happening in the state this weekend. Time to start planning!

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Outdoor & Nature

🐐 Goat Hikes at Gather Farm
Friday–Sunday • 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM • Gather Farm • Johnston
Meet the herd, stroll scenic fields and forests, and learn fun goat facts from farmer Aidan Simmons. Choose to walk your own goat or simply enjoy the adventure alongside these friendly farm companions.

🦅 Big Raptor, Little Raptor
Saturday • 11 AM-12 PM • Caratunk Wildlife Refuge • Seekonk, MA
Meet a Red-tailed Hawk and an Eastern Screech Owl up close! Learn about these incredible birds, touch real feathers and talons, and explore their fascinating world. Ages 4+, registration required.

🚴 Lincoln Woods Fun Ride
Sunday • 9 AM-2 PM • Lincoln Woods North Lot • Lincoln
Tackle 8–15 miles of epic singletrack before winter sets in! Ride arrowed loops, join a family-friendly guided ride, enjoy REI clinics, and test your skills on timed laps.

Food & Drink

🥧 Pie Preview at Wright’s Creamery
Saturday • 9 AM-3 PM • Wright’s Creamery at Farm Fresh • Providence
Taste every pie flavor headed your way this Thanksgiving! Sample pumpkin, pecan, chocolate-peanut-butter and more, and grab 10 % off your preorder while you’re indulging pre-dessert.

🍰 Thanksgiving Pie Cake Decorating Class
Saturday • 10:30-11:30 AM • Ben & Jerry’s • Providence
Get festive and decorate two mini ice cream cakes with your favorite flavors and toppings! Learn pie-inspired designs, enjoy sweet fun, and take home your own Thanksgiving-themed creations. $23 per person.

🍫 The Chocolate Expo: Holiday Edition
Sunday • 10 AM-6 PM • Bally’s Event Center • Lincoln
Celebrate the sweetest season with chocolates, wines, and treats! Enjoy tastings, shopping, live demos, celebrity guests, an Ugly Sweater Contest, and the grand Balloon Popping Party to close the day.

Entertainment

🎹 Jim Brickman: Hits Live! & A Little Bit of Christmas
Friday • 8 PM • The Historic Park Theater • Cranston
Experience an intimate evening with Grammy-nominated songwriter Jim Brickman as he performs beloved hits like “Valentine” and “Love of My Life,” plus heartwarming holiday favorites that capture the magic of the season.

🎶 Morning A Capella at the Botanical Garden
Saturday • 11 AM-12 PM • Roger Williams Park Botanical Center • Providence
Enjoy a morning of live a capella performances surrounded by lush greenery! Local favorites from East End Theatre and Performing Arts bring beautiful harmonies to the garden’s serene setting.

🌟 WaterFire Providence – Partial Lighting
Saturday • 7:30-9:30 PM • Waterplace Park • Providence
Experience the magic of fire and music along the rivers of downtown Providence. This partial lighting features glowing bonfires, aromatic wood smoke, and an immersive evening walk you won’t forget. Free and open to all.

🌙 Twilight in Concert
Saturday • 8 PM • The Vets • Providence
Relive Bella and Edward’s love story as a full symphony orchestra performs the iconic Twilight score live with breathtaking film visuals. Experience the romance, drama, and magic of Forks like never before.

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Arts, Crafts & Culture

🕯 Holiday Lantern Tour with Newport Historical Society
Friday • 4 PM • Begins at Brick Market • Newport
Step back in time for an evening stroll through Newport’s historic streets by lantern light. Hear captivating tales of early American holiday traditions and how Newporters once celebrated (or didn’t) this festive season.

🎁 Providence Artisans Holiday Premiere
Saturday & Sunday • 10 AM-4 PM • WaterFire Arts Center • Providence
Shop 95 local artists and makers offering jewelry, ceramics, art, clothing, and more! Enjoy food trucks, New Harvest Coffee, free admission, and free parking for a festive weekend of local holiday shopping.

🛍 The Marketplace by Anti-Robot Club
Saturday • 4-8 PM • Farm Fresh • Providence
Explore over 60 local creatives and small businesses offering art, streetwear, handmade goods, food, and music. Walk the vibrant market halls and discover one-of-a-kind finds that celebrate Rhode Island creativity.

✨ Scentique: The Sunday Blend
Sunday • 12-3 PM • Scentique • Providence
Create your own signature scent while enjoying curated brunch plates, $7 mimosas, and smooth music inside Scentique’s fragrance studio and cocktail lounge. A luxe, cozy Sunday experience you’ll want to repeat.

Rhody Kids

🧩 Free Play Day at Providence Children’s Museum
Saturday • All Day • Providence Children’s Museum • Providence
Enjoy a free day of hands-on learning, creativity, and play for the whole family! Explore exhibits, create, and discover together—sponsored by BrightStars and RIAEYC with DHS support.

🧙‍♂️ Gnometember Story Time
Saturday • 11 AM • Roger Williams Park Botanical Center • Providence
Join Chris for a gnome-themed story and craft in the garden’s Little Sprouts Play Area! After storytime, explore the Botanical Center and search for 60 hidden gnomes among the plants and pathways.

🎨 Clay Jewelry Workshop
Saturday • 1:30-3:30 PM • Harbor Creative Arts • North Kingstown
Kids ages 8–12 will learn to mix, sculpt, and bake polymer clay creations with guest artist Jenny Mendoza of Coastal Cute Jewelry. Make three colorful jewelry or gift projects to take home!

🚂 Blackstone Valley Polar Express
Saturday & Sunday • 3:30 & 6:30 PM • One Depot Square • Woonsocket
Hop aboard a magical 90-minute holiday train ride featuring songs, games, a story-time reading of The Polar Express, hot cocoa, cookies, Santa’s visit and a silver sleigh bell for every child! Tickets are almost sold out so act fast! 

See you next week!