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Events This Weekend

Check out what's happening this weekend in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. You'll find a variety of events and things to do like boat tours, food trucks and lots of ideas for family fun.

Drone photo of the Providence skyline

Fall Events

Fall and Halloween season are here! Providence, RI offers plenty of spooky fun. Marvel at thousands of carved pumpkins at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, explore the city's haunted history on a Providence Ghost Tour, or enjoy cocktails at local haunts. Start planning your visit now.

Fall

Highlights

Moonshine Alley

Moonshine Flight tasting at Moonshine Alley!  Flights are available daily for just $15! Over 13 flavors to choose from, pick your four favorite and get sippin'! This is the perfect thing to do in Providence if you like good moonshine, good food, and good music!

Moonshine

Providence Ghost Tours

Discover Providence, RI's paranormal side with Providence Ghost Tours!  We host at least one tour a day and are available for private tours for larger groups.

Ghost Tours

Experience Rhode Island Tours

When you are ready to see the best of Rhode Island, come with us! Featuring Discover Providence, Rhode Island in a Day, Autumn in New England, and over 50 other outings, we want to show you what's great about the Ocean State! 

Experience RI

Chill Out: Stay Cool with Indoor Fun

With the temperatures soaring, the kids out of school, and our patience dropping, we're all looking for a few ways to beat the heat. Good thing the Providence area has a bunch of inside attractions to keep you and your little ones occupied. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in virtual reality or in the world of art, there's something for everyone. 

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Attractions

Search our directory of attractions, museums, and other things to do in the Providence and Warwick area.

Monkey at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Wellness Activities in Providence

From self-care spa days to finding the ideal work-life balance, most of us are trying to add a little mindfulness to our lives. Whether you’re looking for the perfect yoga class or a way to get back to nature, Providence is filled with plenty of relaxation destinations. You’ll even find some upcoming comedy events because laughter is, as they say, the best medicine

Yoga at Temple to Music

Roger Williams Park

Historic Providence

Today, many of Providence's historic landmarks are open to the public, including the RISD Museum, the state's leading museum of art and design; the John Brown House Museum, a landmark from the 18th century; and the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, an American National Historic Landmark. 

Historic Providence

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LGBTQ+ Providence

Providence is home to a thriving, diverse and dynamic LGBTQ+ community, whose influence may be found in every corner of our city. 

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Providence Self-Guided Historic Walking Tours

Immerse yourself in Providence's fascinating history, local lore and quirky tales by taking a self-guided walking tour. Explore the historic East Side, the rich culture of the West Side, the evolution of the Jewelry District, the reinvention of Downtown, and the city's early Black history.

Waterplace Park

Providence Neighborhoods

Some of Providence’s greatest assets are its vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own distinct personality, unique history and welcoming community.

Shoppers stroll past popular boutiques on Westminster Street in Providence

Tours & Excursions

Explore the city on foot and see the sites up close on a walking tour. If you’re looking for a more leisurely adventure, sit back, relax and enjoy the views by bus. And, if you’re the seafaring type, hop on board a gondola or riverboat tour of the city.

Tours and Excursions