There’s A Holiday Lights Festival In Rhode Island And It Promises To Be Magical
It may seem hard to believe, but this holiday season is fast approaching. Even as the chill enters the air and we all start to worry about pulling the layers out of the closet, there is the joy and cheer of the approaching time spent with loved ones to pull us through! This year looks like it is going to be a great one in Rhode Island with outdoor markets and festivals, themed menus at restaurants, and general merriment abounding. You are guaranteed to have a fun time no matter what you choose to do. One event that we are really looking forward to is the Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Holiday Lights Spectacular. This is a can’t-miss holiday lights festival in Rhode Island.
It’s so fun just imagining what this year’s Holiday Lights Spectacular will look like. Be sure to book your tickets ahead of time on the Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village’s website and give the Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village’s Facebook page for updates.
If you’re searching for the perfect gifts for friends and family this year, check out the OnlyInYourState Holiday Gift Guide. ‘Tis the season!
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What are some other can’t-miss holiday light displays in Rhode Island?
The Ocean State can turn into quite the winter wonderland during the holiday season. With so much to see and do, it’s hard to decide where to go first. However, we think you should definitely check out the following holiday light displays in Rhode Island:
- Head to Slater Park in Pawtucket to check out the Christmas tree trail.
- Check out the Lewis Family Christmas Display, a neighborhood display in Warwick.
- Conway Christmas Lights Extravaganza is another epic neighborhood Christmas lights display. This one is in the town of Coventry.
- Confreda Farm hosts the only drive-thru holiday lights display in the entire state. Check out the Rhode Island Holiday Light Show from mid-November until late December. The drive is 1–mile long.
- The Breakers mansion in Newport also hosts a dazzling Christmas lights display that can’t be missed!
What else is there to do in Rhode Island in the winter?
There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy all season long. Check out the following things to do in the winter in Rhode Island:
- Go sledding at Big River Management Area in West Greenwich.
- Go skating outdoors at the outdoor ice rink at Newport Harbor Island Resort on Goat Island.
- You can also go ice skating in Providence at BankCity Newport Center downtown.
- Go for a hike along one of these picturesque hiking trails in Rhode Island.
- Take a horseback ride through the snow at Sunset Stables at Lincoln Woods.
- Try ice bumper cars at BankCity Newport Center in Providence.