The Jolly One is making his pre-Christmas Eve rounds all over Rhode Island. While the sleigh is getting its final tune up for the big night, expect Santa to make his appearance by carousel, fire truck and even a few boats (it is the Ocean State after all). Get in one last plea to get off the naughty list, and don’t forget to check out the festive tree lightings while you’re out and about.
Santa will be rolling into the Baker Street Fire Museum on a fire truck as part of the 28th Annual Warren Holiday Festival on November 25-26. Enjoy caroling, thrilling fire shows from Circus Dynamics and the tree lighting at Town Hall. Dixon Square, Warren. Facebook.com/WarrenHolidayFestival
In Downtown Westerly, Santa makes his grand entrance by fire truck on November 25. Along with the Winter Lady and other characters welcoming in the season, this free event will also feature coloring books and lollipops for the good boys and girls that attend. 4 High Street, Westerly. 401-596-7761, OceanChamber.org
Ocean House will host its tree lighting ceremony on November 26. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the toy drive benefiting the Jonnycake Center. Don’t forget to circle back on December 4 and 11 for a Sunday brunch with the big guy himself. 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill. 855-678-0364, OceanHouseEvents.com
Santa comes to Roger Williams Park Zoo at the Carousel Village on November 26 and 27, as well as December 3 and 4. Come meet Santa, take a spin on the carousel and enjoy the Hasbro Boundless outdoor playground. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 401-941-4998, RWPZoo.org
Santa will arrive by boat as part of this year’s Wickford Village Festival of Lights. The fun begins on December 1 in Updike Park with the tree lighting and performances from the North Kingstown Community Youth Chorus and the Lafayette Band. Festivities will continue through December 4 with Santa arriving daily at the Town Dock by boat, hayrides around Wickford, an elf parade and more. Various locations, Wickford. 401-295-7200, WickfordVillage.com
The City of Providence’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is happening on December 2 at Providence City Hall and December 3 at the Alex and Ani City Center Skating Rink in Kennedy Plaza. Fitting for this election year, both trees will have been nominated by citizens. ProvidenceRI.com, AlexAndAniCityCenter.com
Watch Downtown Bristol light up during the Grand Illumination on December 3 from 4-6pm. There will be local entertainment in front of the Burnside Building, all leading to the big event: Santa flipping the switch to light the tree. 400 Hope Street, Bristol. ExploreBristolRI.com
The Providence River Boat Company offers a unique holiday meet and greet experience with Boat Rides With Santa. On December 3, children and adults can join jolly St. Nick on a 30-minute boat ride around Waterplace Park, Riverwalk and the Providence River. 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence. 401-580-2628, ProvidenceRiverBoat.com
Barrington Town Hall is getting in the holiday spirit on December 3 for their Festival of Lights. Meet Santa as he arrives by fire truck, play a round of holiday-themed mini-golf and enjoy performances from Arts Alive, the Barrington Middle School a cappella choir and the High School Choral Ensemble before the tree lighting. 283 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1900, Barrington.RI.gov
Bowen’s Wharf will be having its 46th annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3. Children can see Mrs. Claus and Santa himself as they arrive by boat. In addition, join in on a Christmas carol sing-along and watch the tree come glowing to life. 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 401-849-3478, BowensWharf.com
Looking to celebrate the Christmas season over a stack of pancakes? On December 4, the town of Bristol will host Breakfast with Santa at Mt. Hope High School. Hungry for more holiday cheer? There will also be crafts, face painting, balloon animals and a magic show. 199 Chestnut Street, Bristol. ExploreBristolRI.com
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