New Mobile Passes
Pick from one of three new tours and explore Providence. Each passport is packed with surprises and unforgettable experiences.
WaterFire Providence
Providence's signature event is WaterFire, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the three rivers in downtown Providence. Created by local artist Barnaby Evans, WaterFire has become a must-see for visitors.
Attractions
Search our directory of attractions, museums, and other things to do in the Providence and Warwick area.
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
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.
Events in Providence
Ballet RI presents The Nutcracker
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Christmas on Benefit Street
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Dec 21, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Goat Hike
- Gather Farm
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Dec 21, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Photos With Santa
- Garden City Center
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Saturday Night Laughs @ The Industrious Spirit Company
- Dec 21, 2024 - Sep 27, 2025
Sparkle!
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Dec 21, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Winter Glass Blowing
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Dec 21, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
Make Your Own Pint of Ice Cream
- Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
- Dec 22, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
Art In The Atriums Small Works Show
- First Unitarian Church (ca. 1818)
- Dec 21, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Bristol Art Museum Presents a New Exhibit, "Parallel Threads, Entangled Ends"
- Dec 21, 2024 - Jan 26, 2025
Christmas on Benefit Street
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Dec 21, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Live Music Saturdays at Moonshine Alley
- Moonshine Alley
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 12, 2026
Music in the Living Room Concert Series
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
NOISE
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
NOISE: A New Musical
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Providence Ghost Tour
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
"Jazz It Up" with Sarto every Saturday Night!
- Sarto
- Dec 21, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
Downcity Providence Food Tour
- Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
Fantasy Football Parties at GPub
- Providence G Pub
- Dec 21, 2024 - Feb 9, 2025
Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
- Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Brunch with Sarto
- Sarto
- Dec 22, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Sessions
- Rooftop at the Providence G
- Dec 22, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
$15 Burger & Beer Mondays at Moonshine!
- Moonshine Alley
- Dec 23, 2024 - Dec 14, 2026
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Dec 23, 2024 - Mar 13, 2025
Espresso Martini Mondays
- Dec 23, 2024 - Apr 14, 2025
"Jazz It Up" with Sarto every Saturday Night!
- Sarto
- Dec 21, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
Comedy @ The Hide Speakeasy
- The George
- Dec 21, 2024 - Jun 14, 2025
House Party at Providence G Pub
- Providence G Pub
- Dec 21, 2024 - Nov 8, 2025
Live Music Saturdays at Moonshine Alley
- Moonshine Alley
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 12, 2026
Providence Ghost Tour
- Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Saturday Night Laughs @ The Industrious Spirit Company
- Dec 21, 2024 - Sep 27, 2025
Weekend DJs on the Rooftop
- Rooftop at the Providence G
- Dec 21, 2024 - Jul 5, 2025
LGBTQ+ Providence
Providence is home to a thriving, diverse and dynamic LGBTQ+ community, whose influence may be found in every corner of our city.
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.
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.
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.
Local Shopping
From boutiques to department stores, Providence offers ample shopping.