Marissa Scott

Holiday Pop-Ups Happening This Weekend: Dec 5-Dec 9

Pop-up shops and markets can be a great opportunity to shop small and find locally-made gifts for the holiday season. Here are some pop-ups happening in and around Providence this weekend – including our very own WFAC Store:

WaterFire Arts Center Store Holiday Pop-Up

Saturday December 8th WaterFire will host the first Holiday Pop-Up at our WFAC Store featuring WaterFire merchandise and handmade gifts from local artists. Join us from 10am-6pm

Holiday Stroll Craft Fair and Bake Sale – December 5th 5-8pm hosted by Westerly Land Trust

Hope Artist Village Open Studios – December 5th from 5-8pm

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Holiday Pop-Up Events Nov 27-Dec 2

There are various pop-up sales happening in and around Providence this weekend – perfect for getting ahead of your holiday shopping lists! Here’s some of our picks:

Providence Art Club Little Pictures Show & Sale – November 20th-December 23rd

The Cove Pop-Up – Hosted by The Gordon Network  – November 15th-December 23rd

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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 11/8 – 11/11

Events happening in and around Providence this weekend:

WaterFire – Salute to Veterans, Saturday, November 10th

Sunset time: 4:30 p.m. Lighting will commence at 5:30 p.m.

Join us for our Sixth Annual WaterFire Salute to Veterans.

Art

Gather Glass – Glass Blowing Class

Choose from a variety of projects and create your very own glass blown keepsake with Gather Glass.

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Veterans Day 2018 in RI

Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th. Here are some special events happening in Providence and around RI honoring veterans:

WaterFire Providence Salute to Veterans 

Join WaterFire for our sixth annual Salute to Veterans on Saturday, November 10th. Lighting will commence at 5:30 p.m.

The Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial

The Moving Wall is a half-size replica

Patriot Battalion Veterans Day Ceremony

A ceremony honoring veterans will be held at the Providence College War Memorial Grotto on Wednesday, November 7th.

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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 10/18-10/21

Here’s whats happening in and around Providence this weekend!

FireBall

Join WaterFire Providence for a stellar celebration at the WaterFire Arts center! Featuring live music, entertainment, and much more.

Art

Arielle Extreme: Delusional Halloween Event 

Arielle Extreme hosts their 4th annual Halloween event at the WaterFire Arts Center. The event will feature live cirque-style Aerial performances and spooky exhibits throughout. Continue reading “Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 10/18-10/21”

Halloween in Providence: Our Recommendations

There are a lot of Halloween events happening in and around Providence this month. Here are some of our recommendations for a spectacular and spooky time:

Family

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Roger Williams Park Zoo celebrates their 30th Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular with over 5,000 carved pumpkins. Get your tickets before they’re gone!

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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 9/28-9/30

Events happening in and around Providence this weekend to checkout  with WaterFire. 

WaterFire – Full Lighting Saturday, September, 29th

Sunset time: 6:31 p.m.

Sponsored by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation as a part of Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life weekend.

Featured events include Flames of Hope Torch Procession, Steeple Street Unplugged, Starry, Starry Night, and more!

Art

David Wiesner: Journeys in Visual Storytelling at RISD ISB Gallery 

RISD alum and current children’s book illustrator/writer David Wiesner will be featured at RISD’s Illustration Studies Building gallery from now through October 7th. The exhibit will be open until 10pm during WaterFire.

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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 9/20-9/23

Events going on in and around Providence this weekend. 

WaterFire – Full Lighting Saturday, September, 22nd

Sunset time: 6:43pm

Made possible by the generous support of Textron Charitable Trust.

Special events at WaterFire this Saturday include Salute to Rhode Island Educators and Big Bang Science Fair.

Food

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Zoo

Roger Williams Park Carousel Village will host a variety of food trucks and vendors on Friday, September 21st. Admission is free and there will be activities for children!

Ocean State Oyster Festival

The 4th Annual Ocean State Oyster Festival will be held Saturday, September 22nd at Riverwalk Park. Get your tickets in advance for $25 and $30 the day of. Festival is tented and will go on rain or shine!

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