Make the season bright during Providence’s Three Nights of Lights. This annual three-day festival returns to the city December 5, 6 and 7, and features fun for the whole family, with citywide events incorporating the theme of light. Festivities include installations and activations by WaterFire, FirstWorks and The Avenue Concept, tree lightings, live entertainment, holiday markets, and so much more.
***Don’t Miss Out! Be sure to reserve your tickets for the Gingerbread Breakfast at the Graduate on Saturday, Dec. 7. Find more details down below or order your tickets now. Space is very limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.***
Thurs, DECEMBER 5
Murals and sculptures will be activated with lighting, sound and performances at various locations.
Gallery Night will offer two free guided trolley tours leaving from the Graduate. This is a fun way to check out some galleries and “Buy Art” for the holidays. Tours will stop at two partner galleries exhibiting small works/buy art shows, as well as The Avenue Concept’s Three Nights of Lights activation.
Fri, December 6
Step into a glowing world of light and music that you have a hand in creating! This interactive sound and light instrument for spontaneous, cooperative composition is comprised of 25 cubes representing individual notes in spatial dimension and time. Unique sound and light scores are created with each audience engagement.
Grant’s Block transforms into an enchanting outdoor holiday marketplace to gather, shop, drink, eat and support local businesses. Nearby shops and restaurants will be serving holiday cheer with specials, curated gifts and holiday programming.
This festive tree lighting event features live musical performances by two youth choirs and headliner Chachi Carvalho, a Santa Parade, Trinity Rep carolers, food trucks and more!
The Ice Sculpture Garden returns to Biltmore Park for a second year! Browse the frozen creations by Art in Ice and don’t forget to pose for photos, tagging @GoProvidence and #ThreeNightsofLights.
Murals and sculptures will be activated with lighting, sound and performances at various locations.
Strike a pose at the Roving Selfie Station by Luke Renchen Entertainment. Sponsored by Johnson & Wales University.
Sat, December 7
Enjoy a Gingerbread Breakfast at the Graduate with a brunch buffet, children’s activities, a gingerbread kit from Ellie’s, arts and crafts, performers from “The Nutcracker” and more! Space is limited – reserve your tickets now!
Check off everyone on your holiday gift-giving list and save 25% on selected seating and performances for most upcoming shows at PPAC and The VETS. Stop by the PPAC Box Office window or call 401.421.ARTS (2787) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or shop online all day with promo code MISTLETOE at ppacri.org or BALSAM at thevetsri.com from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Grant’s Block transforms into an enchanting outdoor holiday marketplace to gather, shop, drink, eat and support local businesses. Nearby shops and restaurants will be serving holiday cheer with specials, curated gifts and holiday programming.
Don’t miss this WaterFire lighting with a visit from Santa, holiday decorated trees, a Starry Starry Night art installation, a holiday market and more. WaterFire will be lit from Market Square to Memorial Park.
