Join the holiday celebrations with the Woonsocket community! Find all the events and activities in our guide. Whether you're deeply connected to Woonsocket or just making connections, this guide illuminates the seasonal offerings.
Popular Events: Experience the enchanting atmosphere of Sparkling Lights at The Breakers, where festive displays create a magical backdrop for holiday cheer. Another highlight is the Polar Express Ride, an immersive train journey that captures the spirit of Christmas through storytelling and scenery. And the upcoming Summerfest 2024 will keep the community engaged with exciting activities throughout the bustling holiday season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Woonsocket
- Polar Express Ride
- Sparkling Lights at The Breakers (Newport)
- The Nutcracker Ballet - Stadium Theatre
- Newport Nutcracker - Rosecliff Mansion (Newport)
- Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol (Providence)
- Holiday Lights Spectacular - Roger Williams Park Zoo (Providence)
- A Christmas Carol - Stadium Theatre
- Christmas Festival of Lights (Carver)
- Summerfest 2024 (Riverside)
- Brunch with Santa - Buffet (Westerly)
See these and even more events listed below!
Woonsocket Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Thousands of Christmas lights and vintage steam train rides.
Description:
Edaville Family Theme Park presents a spectacular display of Christmas lights, steam train rides, and festive food, set amidst a charming village atmosphere with local businesses and crafters.
Where: Carver | More Info: Christmas Festival of Lights
Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
What to Expect:
Lavishly decorated rooms and outdoor light displays.
Description:
Stroll through a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while enjoying illuminated displays and holiday treats at The Breakers.
Where: Newport | More Info: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
Holiday Lights Spectacular - Roger Williams Park Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Explore over 3.5 million twinkling lights illuminating 40 acres of Roger Williams Park Zoo, featuring larger-than-life luminous displays and festive scenes.
Where: Providence | More Info: Holiday Lights Spectacular - Roger Williams Park Zoo
Woonsocket Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Market Sip & Shop
What to Expect:
Intimate pop-up market with curated artisan vendors.
Description:
Join us for the Holiday Market Sip & Shop at Newport Vineyards, featuring over 25 artisan vendors, estate-grown wines, seasonal hard ciders, and beers from Taproot Brewing Co. Enjoy our Sunday brunch menu and regular dining options while shopping for unique gifts.
Where: Middletown | More Info: Holiday Market Sip & Shop
Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market)
What to Expect:
Traditional German Christmas market with local artisans and traditional food.
Description:
The Christkindlmarkt at the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island is a traditional German Christmas market featuring local artisans and craftsmen selling a variety of gifts, along with traditional food and drink offerings like Glühwein and Goulash dinner.
Where: Pawtucket | More Info: Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market)
Woonsocket Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Gazebo Concerts in Narragansett
What to Expect:
Live music performances at a scenic beachside gazebo.
Description:
The Gazebo Concerts in Narragansett feature live music performances at the picturesque gazebo on Narragansett Beach, offering a serene and enjoyable outdoor experience with the soothing sounds of music and the ocean breeze.
Where: Narragansett | More Info: Gazebo Concerts in Narragansett
Brunch with Santa - Buffet
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday meal with Santa Claus.
Description:
Join us for a delightful Brunch with Santa, featuring a sumptuous buffet spread and a special visit from Santa Claus.
Where: Westerly | More Info: Brunch with Santa - Buffet
A Christmas Carol - Stadium Theatre
What to Expect:
Fresh adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
A Christmas Carol at the Stadium Theatre is a Broadway World award-winning performance of Charles Dickens' classic tale. The show features Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption story, visited by the ghosts of Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The production promises a fresh adaptation with extravagant scenery, lavish costumes, dramatic lighting, fog, and spirits.
Where: Woonsocket | More Info: A Christmas Carol - Stadium Theatre
Polar Express Ride
What to Expect:
Interactive storytelling and character meet-and-greets.
Description:
The Polar Express Train Ride in Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley is a festive holiday event where families can enjoy a 90-minute train ride to the North Pole. The journey includes singing, games, a reading of "The Polar Express," and a visit from Santa. Each child receives a silver bell, and hot chocolate and cookies are served during the trip. The event also features pre-ride activities like photo opportunities and children's activities.
Where: Woonsocket | More Info: Polar Express Ride
Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol
What to Expect:
Annual holiday production with a new director and cast each year.
Description:
Trinity Rep’s production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo, brings Charles Dickens' timeless tale to life with original music by Richard Cumming. This reimagined holiday classic explores redemption and joy, featuring Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey.
Where: Providence | More Info: Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol
Newport Nutcracker - Rosecliff Mansion
What to Expect:
Experiential ballet performance through historic mansion rooms.
Description:
The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff is a holiday tradition where the audience follows Clara through the historic Rosecliff Mansion, experiencing an experiential journey through its rooms and a grand ballroom transformed into the Land of Sweets.
Where: Newport | More Info: Newport Nutcracker - Rosecliff Mansion
The Nutcracker Ballet - Stadium Theatre
What to Expect:
Elaborate ballet performance with intricate sets and costumes.
Description:
Heritage Ballet presents The Nutcracker, a full-length classical ballet about a little girl named Clara who receives a Nutcracker from her godfather for Christmas. She dreams that her Nutcracker comes to life and battles the mischievous Mouse Queen. Clara then goes on a magical adventure as the Snow Queen and King and their sparkling Snowflakes dance all around her in the forest, sending her to the Land of the Sweets where she meets the majestic Sugar Plum Fairy. But was it really all a dream?
Where: Woonsocket | More Info: The Nutcracker Ballet - Stadium Theatre
Woonsocket Other Holiday Activities
Summerfest 2024
What to Expect:
Family-friendly festival with music, food, vendors, and carnival rides.
Description:
Summerfest 2024 at Crescent Park features a variety of activities including concerts, carnival rides, a vendor fair, and a unique collection of cars on display. Enjoy performances by local bands, explore local businesses, and experience the community spirit.
Where: Riverside | More Info: Summerfest 2024
Brunch with Sarto
What to Expect:
Modern Italian brunch with bottomless mimosas and bellinis.
Description:
Savor modern Italian brunch offerings at Sarto in downtown Providence, featuring a full menu, bottomless mimosas, and bellinis.
Where: Providence | More Info: Brunch with Sarto
2024 Blessing of the Fleet Road Race
What to Expect:
Scenic 10-mile course along the Atlantic Ocean.
Description:
The 2024 Blessing of the Fleet Road Race is a 10-mile run and walk event held in Narragansett, RI, featuring a scenic course along the Atlantic Ocean. The race includes early bib number pick-up and limited-edition T-shirts for the first 3,500 registrants.
Where: Narragansett | More Info: 2024 Blessing of the Fleet Road Race
Date Night Glass Blowing
What to Expect:
Hands-on glass art creation for couples.
Description:
Date Night Glass Blowing offers a fun and creative experience where couples can work together to craft their own glass art, fostering teamwork and bonding.
Where: Cumberland | More Info: Date Night Glass Blowing
Santa's Arrival
What to Expect:
Holiday characters arrive via fire trucks.
Description:
Santa Claus, Winter Lady, and other holiday characters will make their debut in Dixon Square via fire trucks to bring in the Holiday Season. Free coloring books, crayons, and lollipops will be handed out to all children in attendance. Santa and friends will greet the children at this Annual Holiday Tradition.
Where: Westerly | More Info: Santa's Arrival
Christmas Holiday Stroll in Pawtuxet
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday decoration event with local business participation.
Description:
Join Friends of Pawtuxet Village for a festive holiday stroll, decorating luminarias around the Christmas Tree in Pawtuxet Park. Participating businesses offer special discounts, refreshments, music, and holiday menus for the entire family throughout the day.
Where: Warwick | More Info: Christmas Holiday Stroll in Pawtuxet
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Cumberland (5 miles)
- Smithfield (6 miles)
- Lincoln (7 miles)
- Franklin (8 miles)
- Milford (9 miles)
- North Providence (11 miles)
- Pawtucket (11 miles)
- Attleboro (12 miles)
- Johnston (13 miles)
- Providence (13 miles)
- East Providence (15 miles)
- Mansfield (15 miles)
- Cranston (16 miles)
- Framingham (20 miles)
- Easton (20 miles)
- Framingham Center (21 miles)
- Norwood (21 miles)
- West Warwick (21 miles)
- Natick (21 miles)
- Warwick (22 miles)
- Canton (22 miles)
- Coventry (23 miles)
- Shrewsbury (23 miles)
- Stoughton (23 miles)
- Taunton (23 miles)
- Worcester (23 miles)
- Wellesley (23 miles)
- Marlborough (24 miles)
- Needham (24 miles)
- Dedham (24 miles)
- Bristol (26 miles)
- Brockton (26 miles)
- Randolph (27 miles)
- Fall River (28 miles)
- Newton (28 miles)
- Milton (29 miles)
- Jamaica Plain (29 miles)
- Waltham (30 miles)
- Braintree (30 miles)
- Brookline (30 miles)
- Watertown (31 miles)
- North Kingstown (31 miles)
- Quincy (31 miles)
- Middleborough (32 miles)
- Belmont (32 miles)
- South Boston (33 miles)
- Weymouth (33 miles)
- Cambridge (33 miles)
- Acton (34 miles)
- Boston (34 miles)
- Arlington (34 miles)
- Somerville (34 miles)
- Lexington (34 miles)
- Medford (36 miles)
- Chelsea (36 miles)
- Winchester (37 miles)
- Everett (37 miles)
- Newport (37 miles)
- Malden (37 miles)
- Woburn (38 miles)
- Revere (38 miles)
- Leominster (38 miles)
- Burlington (38 miles)
- South Kingstown (38 miles)
- Melrose (39 miles)
- Windham (39 miles)
- Stoneham (39 miles)
- New Bedford (40 miles)
- Westford (40 miles)
- Billerica (40 miles)
- Mansfield City (40 miles)
- Saugus (41 miles)
- Wilmington (41 miles)
- Wakefield (41 miles)
- Chelmsford (42 miles)
- Reading (42 miles)
- Fitchburg (43 miles)
- Norwich (44 miles)
- Tewksbury (44 miles)
- Lowell (45 miles)