Rhody Weekend Must-Do's: December 21-24

It’s the weekend before Christmas and all through the house, nobody is home, not even a mouse, because of this fantastic lineup of events that are sure to make you merry! Tour light displays, break out your dancing shoes, see jolly holiday performances – from theater to burlesque shows – and make the most of the cheeriest season. 

In case of weather delays or last-minute cancellations, always call the venue or check online for updates before you go.

ALL WEEKEND

It can’t be Christmas without The Gamm Theatre’s It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play, a staged 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday classic of beleaguered banker George Bailey and his guardian angel. Through December 24, tickets online, Warwick 

Add Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Holiday Lights Spectacular to your twinkling light-seeing itinerary. Be dazzled by over 40 acres of cheer and dozens of illuminated scenes. Through December 31, tickets online, Providence 

Explore the festive grounds of Blithewold for Sparkle! A family-friendly scavenger hunt meanders through the lit-up grounds decked in bamboo ornaments, with cozy fires and warm beverages along the way. Through December 31, tickets online, Bristol

THURSDAY, December 21

Enjoy some Yankee hospitality and last-minute gift-buying during the final night of Chepachet Candlelit Shopping, an experience backdropped by vintage street lights, ambient holiday music, and photo opportunities with Santa. 5-9pm, Chepachet

Join Skydog Farm in a Winter Solstice Spiral Walk, a tradition that honors the seasonal cycle of light and darkness by arranging a simple spiral labyrinth of evergreen boughs and adornments, with a violin soundscape by Kelly Jeppesen. 5pm, Scituate

FRIDAY, December 22

Ho ho Ho For the Holidays: this amateur burlesque competition at The Met can even make the big man in red chuckle, so you won’t be on the naughty list for enjoying the show! After, meet and greet with the guest judges. 7pm, Pawtucket

Twirl your partner to a special holiday date night at the General Station Inn for the Charlestown Christmas Dance. Sway to live music and enjoy half-priced appetizers and drink specials during the most wonderful time of the year. 4-10pm, Charlestown

Get ready to hit the dance floor for a cause – the Winter Ball: A Benefit for SK Animal Shelter takes over the Pump House with ‘40s-era tunes from the Dan Moretti Quintet, plus drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets online, Peace Dale

SATURDAY, December 23

Don those ugly sweaters and get groovy with A La WAVE for R&B Vibes: Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. Drink specials, live music performances, games, and a toy drive are all reasons to be merry! Tickets online, Providence

Join Ragged Island Brewing Company for their cheerful celebration of Christmas Eve Eve with a Christmas Comedy Show by Doug Key and other comedians. Drink beer, be merry, and toast the holidays. Tickets online, Portsmouth