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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Providence hosting 'Three Nights of Lights'
The Avenue Concept is partnering with the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau for family-friendly, fun-filled  Three Nights of Lights. On Friday, Dec. 6, The Avenue … more
Alecia Milot, Sakonnet Candle Co.
Holiday Arts Market features 100 vendors this weekend
The WaterFire Arts Center is hosting its 4th annual Holiday Arts Market this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will vendors galore and food trucks for … more
East Providence holding three tree lighting events
The Riverside Renaissance Movement will host its 10th annual tree lighting event on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Riverside Square. There will be carols by Voices of Christmas, ornament … more
Eastern Screech Owl
Learn about owls at Caratunk on Saturday
Learn about “Owls of New England” in a program at Audubon’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge this Saturday, Dec. 7. From 3 to 4 p.m., visitors can learn about the different species of owl … more
Historic Wickford's Festival of Lights is this weekend
Wickford Village kicks off the season with its 39th annual Festival ofLights Celebration this Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 5 to 8.The festival begins on Thursday, Dec. 5, with the official lighting of … more
Cindy Miller and the Unlikely Strummers perform in the middle of Hope Street during the Bristol Christmas Festival of 2023. Concerns about safety and congestion compelled organizers to relocate the festival further inland this year, so it will be based at Unity Park on Wood Street.
It’s Christmas in Bristol all this weekend
With Thanksgiving now in the past, Bristol turns its attention to the next holiday, with its fourth annual Christmas Festival coming up this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. The … more
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Bristol’s Grand Illumination is Saturday night
The Town of Bristol kicks off the holiday season each year with a Grand Illumination (the lighting of the downtown area and a huge Christmas tree and snowflake) and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. … more
Luminarias, shopping and holiday trees at Four Corners
The annual Holiday Bright Night offers shops aglow with luminaria, shops open for later shopping along with carolers at 6 p.m. at the Four Corners Gallery and Santa at The Cheese Wheel. And, the … more
Playground designer Conor Hammond chats with Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Bulk at the new playground at Glen Park.
Yet another reason to visit Glen Park in Portsmouth
It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Portsmouth Community Playground that opened in June on Turnpike Avenue, but the new play area at Glen Park is a welcome addition to the nearby … more
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Navy Choristers performing Christmas concert on Sunday
The Newport Navy Choristers are holding their 47th annual Christmas concert at First Baptist Church of Fall River at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $10 each, and will be available at the door. … more
Blithewold has a special ‘Sparkle’ throughout the holidays
Christmas at Blithewold is a celebration both inside the mansion and throughout the grounds. Outside, visitors can explore Blithewold’s illuminated gardens and grounds as they collect … more
Annual Memorial Tree Spree, tree lighting
The annual Memorial Tree Spree is on Sunday with dozens of theme-decorated trees and other items available to win, along with food and a visit from Santa at 6 p.m. The town’s tree lighting is … more
Holiday Lights Spectacular at the zoo
Grab an adult beverage or hot chocolate, roast some s’mores, and stroll through 40 acres of illuminated pathways. It’s a winter wonderland with over 3.5 million twinkling lights. Santa … more
Warren Holiday Festival lights up the downtown this weekend
The Warren Holiday Festival readies its 36th annual edition for its traditional place on the community calendar, the weekend after Thanksgiving, with the usual anticipation of seasonal cheer being … more
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The Barrington Tree Lighting event, set for Nov. 30, will include a number of live musical performances. Pictured is the Barrington Middle School Chorus singing at last year’s tree lighting.
Barrington Tree Lighting event is Saturday, Nov. 30
The Barrington Tree Lighting is fast-approaching.   The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 5:15 p.m. It will include activities, music, games, performances, a visit from Santa, … more
The big tree in the foyer, which soars to the second floor, celebrates Bristol’s Fourth of July parade and the picnic the family hosted after the parade on the Great Lawn. The tree was decorated by Teresa Converse, who planned the design and created the ornaments, down to the last detail.
‘Christmas at Blithewold’ to open next week with trees, teas and lots of ‘Sparkle!’
The volunteer decorators at Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum on Ferry Road in Bristol carry on a tradition that dates back to the late 19th and early 20th century when the Van Wickle/McKee … more
'Holiday Preview' returns to downtown Bristol
The Bristol Merchants Association invites everyone to the Holiday Preview on Friday, Nov. 22, followed by all-day strolling on Saturday. Follow the luminaries to stores participating in the Holiday … more
Marble House
Newport Mansions are looking their holiday best
For the first time in more than 20 years, Holidays at the Newport Mansions will feature Chateau-sur-Mer decorated for the season and open for tours along with The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms. … more
Hearth cooking demonstration at Coggeshall Farm Museum.
A New England holiday experience at Coggeshall Farm
This holiday season, Coggeshall Farm Museum welcomes families and friends to celebrate classic New England traditions with two unique, family-friendly celebrations: A New England Thanksgiving event … more
Gallery Night Providence hosts final two events of 2024
This Thursday, Nov. 21, will be the final Third Thursday Gallery Night of 2024, with 6 free guided tours to 20 art spaces throughout Providence. All 20 galleries are free and open to the public that … more
Cranberry-Craze Farmers’ Market is on Sunday
The annual Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Farmers’ Market features 45 vendors with cranberry-infused treats, fresh produce, artisanal crafts and unique gifts along with seafood and meats to … more
The Good Trade Makers Market is in Providence all weekend
The Good Trade Makers Market will return to Providence this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, gathering nearly 100 independent makers and small manufacturers of home decor, art, gourmet food … more
Lecture looks at a famous pirate’s wife
The Herreshoff Marine Museum Lecture Series presents “The Pirate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd.” Capt. William Kidd was one of the most notorious pirates to prowl … more
Learn about ‘Jezebel’ Anne Hutchinson
Eve LaPlante, author of “American Jezebel,” is the speaker at this month’s Bosworth Lecture. She will discuss her research for the book, including visits to all the sites of … more
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