Ready for holiday fun in Lincoln? Let our guide show you the best festive events! From Lincoln enthusiasts to curious visitors, our guide illuminates the city's seasonal offerings.
Popular Events: Step into a world of elegance as you explore Holidays at the Newport Mansions, where festive decorations transform these historic estates into a winter wonderland. Marvel at the dazzling displays and exquisite venues. Next, Cirque Dreams Holidaze captivates audiences with its blend of acrobatics and holiday spirit, featuring spectacular acts that bring the magic of Christmas to life. And the Festival of Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a breathtaking array of lights that brightens the park and invites all to celebrate the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Lincoln
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions (Newport)
- Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Providence)
- Festival of Lights (Wickford)
- Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge)
- Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination at Southwick Zoo (Mendon)
- Bristol Christmas Festival (Bristol)
- Santa’s Secret Hideaway at Ocean House (Watch Hill)
- A Hearthside Christmas
- Lancaster Celebration of Lights (Bolton)
- Polar Express Movie Night (Woonsocket)
See these and even more events listed below!
Lincoln Holiday Light Displays
Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Ambient lighting and live music in historic Wickford Village.
Description:
The Wickford Village Festival of Lights is a festive event featuring ambient lighting, great music, and delicious food. The event transforms historic Wickford Village into a beautifully lit setting, perfect for a family outing.
Where: Wickford | More Info: Festival of Lights
Holidays at the Newport Mansions
What to Expect:
Spectacular holiday decorations in historic mansions.
Description:
The Holidays at the Newport Mansions event features lavishly decorated mansions with nearly 30 exquisitely decorated Christmas trees, hundreds of poinsettias, garlands, wreaths, and fresh floral arrangements. The 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the Great Hall of The Breakers is a highlight, along with the first-floor fully decorated Chateau-sur-Mer for the first time in 25 years.
Where: Newport | More Info: Holidays at the Newport Mansions
Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination at Southwick Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with synchronized light and animal exhibits.
Description:
Southwick's Zoo transforms into a dazzling spectacle with over 4 million illuminated lights and handcrafted displays, featuring larger-than-life polar bear and penguin displays, a holiday carousel, and a virtual reality sleigh ride.
Where: Mendon | More Info: Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination at Southwick Zoo
Lancaster Celebration of Lights
What to Expect:
Over 1 million LED lights transform a mile of roadway into a glittering holiday display.
Description:
Drive through a spectacular display of over 1 million LED lights featuring a 90-foot Christmas tree and a 300-foot multi-colored tunnel at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Lancaster Celebration of Lights
Lincoln Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bristol Christmas Festival
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with Santa and local vendors.
Description:
The Bristol Christmas Festival in Rhode Island features a 2-day celebration with entertainment, carolers, and Christmas huts offering unique food and holiday items. Indoor venues showcase crafters selling various wares, and activities include wreath-making and children's crafts. Santa greets visitors and poses for photos.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Bristol Christmas Festival
Lincoln Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
What to Expect:
World-class circus arts and Broadway-style musical.
Description:
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a family holiday spectacular combining contemporary circus arts with dynamic choreography and whimsical storytelling. This annual event features a brilliant and imaginative Broadway-style production that brings holiday storybook characters to life on stage.
Where: Providence | More Info: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Polar Express Movie Night
What to Expect:
90-minute train journey to the North Pole with Santa Claus.
Description:
Join the Blackstone Valley Polar Express for a 90-minute train journey to the North Pole, featuring caroling, engaging games, and a reading of the beloved children's classic "Polar Express," culminating in a special visit from Santa Claus.
Where: Woonsocket | More Info: Polar Express Movie Night
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
What to Expect:
Historical reenactments and festive decorations.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas traditions at Old Sturbridge Village with historic demonstrations, decorated homes, live music, and festive activities.
Where: Sturbridge | More Info: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Lincoln Other Holiday Activities
A Hearthside Christmas
What to Expect:
Historic home tour with period decorations and family stories.
Description:
Hearthside House is beautifully decorated for the holidays, offering a self-paced tour through its historic rooms, each one adorned with stunning decorations and even a dollhouse. Visitors can learn about the eleven families who called Hearthside home since its construction in 1810 and experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Christmas.
Where: Lincoln | More Info: A Hearthside Christmas
Santa’s Secret Hideaway at Ocean House
What to Expect:
Personal meeting with Santa Claus in a private guest room.
Description:
At Santa's Secret Hideaway at Ocean House, children who have made the Nice List can meet Santa Claus in a private guest room, capture special photos, and receive a unique gift. This exclusive encounter offers a memorable holiday experience.
Where: Watch Hill | More Info: Santa’s Secret Hideaway at Ocean House
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Cumberland (3 miles)
- Pawtucket (4 miles)
- North Providence (5 miles)
- Smithfield (6 miles)
- Providence (7 miles)
- Woonsocket (7 miles)
- Johnston (8 miles)
- Attleboro (8 miles)
- East Providence (8 miles)
- Cranston (10 miles)
- Franklin (11 miles)
- Mansfield (14 miles)
- Warwick (15 miles)
- Milford (16 miles)
- West Warwick (16 miles)
- Easton (17 miles)
- Taunton (18 miles)
- Bristol (19 miles)
- Coventry (20 miles)
- Fall River (21 miles)
- Stoughton (22 miles)
- Canton (22 miles)
- Norwood (22 miles)
- Brockton (24 miles)
- Framingham (25 miles)
- Natick (25 miles)
- North Kingstown (26 miles)
- Framingham Center (26 miles)
- Dedham (26 miles)
- Randolph (26 miles)
- Wellesley (27 miles)
- Middleborough (27 miles)
- Needham (27 miles)
- Milton (30 miles)
- Shrewsbury (30 miles)
- Braintree (30 miles)
- Marlborough (30 miles)
- Worcester (30 miles)
- Newport (30 miles)
- Newton (31 miles)
- Jamaica Plain (31 miles)
- Quincy (32 miles)
- Brookline (33 miles)
- Weymouth (33 miles)
- New Bedford (33 miles)
- South Kingstown (33 miles)
- Waltham (33 miles)
- Watertown (34 miles)
- South Boston (35 miles)
- Belmont (35 miles)
- Cambridge (36 miles)
- Boston (36 miles)
- Somerville (37 miles)
- Arlington (37 miles)
- Lexington (38 miles)
- Medford (38 miles)
- Chelsea (38 miles)
- Everett (39 miles)
- Acton (39 miles)
- Malden (40 miles)
- Winchester (40 miles)
- Revere (40 miles)
- Windham (40 miles)
- Woburn (41 miles)
- Melrose (42 miles)
- Burlington (42 miles)
- Stoneham (42 miles)
- Mansfield City (42 miles)
- Norwich (43 miles)
- Saugus (43 miles)
- Wakefield (44 miles)
- Billerica (45 miles)
- Leominster (45 miles)