Last updated: November 11, 2024
Ready for holiday fun in Lincoln? Let our guide show you the best festive events! From Lincoln enthusiasts to curious visitors, our guide illuminates the city's seasonal offerings.
Popular Events: Step into a world of elegance as you explore Holidays at the Newport Mansions, where festive decorations transform these historic estates into a winter wonderland. Marvel at the dazzling displays and exquisite venues. Next, Cirque Dreams Holidaze captivates audiences with its blend of acrobatics and holiday spirit, featuring spectacular acts that bring the magic of Christmas to life. And the Festival of Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a breathtaking array of lights that brightens the park and invites all to celebrate the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Ambient lighting and live music in historic Wickford Village.
The Wickford Village Festival of Lights is a festive event featuring ambient lighting, great music, and delicious food. The event transforms historic Wickford Village into a beautifully lit setting, perfect for a family outing.
Where: Wickford | More Info: Festival of Lights
Spectacular holiday decorations in historic mansions.
The Holidays at the Newport Mansions event features lavishly decorated mansions with nearly 30 exquisitely decorated Christmas trees, hundreds of poinsettias, garlands, wreaths, and fresh floral arrangements. The 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the Great Hall of The Breakers is a highlight, along with the first-floor fully decorated Chateau-sur-Mer for the first time in 25 years.
Where: Newport | More Info: Holidays at the Newport Mansions
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with synchronized light and animal exhibits.
Southwick's Zoo transforms into a dazzling spectacle with over 4 million illuminated lights and handcrafted displays, featuring larger-than-life polar bear and penguin displays, a holiday carousel, and a virtual reality sleigh ride.
Where: Mendon | More Info: Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination at Southwick Zoo
Over 1 million LED lights transform a mile of roadway into a glittering holiday display.
Drive through a spectacular display of over 1 million LED lights featuring a 90-foot Christmas tree and a 300-foot multi-colored tunnel at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Lancaster Celebration of Lights
Interactive holiday activities with Santa and local vendors.
The Bristol Christmas Festival in Rhode Island features a 2-day celebration with entertainment, carolers, and Christmas huts offering unique food and holiday items. Indoor venues showcase crafters selling various wares, and activities include wreath-making and children's crafts. Santa greets visitors and poses for photos.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Bristol Christmas Festival
World-class circus arts and Broadway-style musical.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a family holiday spectacular combining contemporary circus arts with dynamic choreography and whimsical storytelling. This annual event features a brilliant and imaginative Broadway-style production that brings holiday storybook characters to life on stage.
Where: Providence | More Info: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
90-minute train journey to the North Pole with Santa Claus.
Join the Blackstone Valley Polar Express for a 90-minute train journey to the North Pole, featuring caroling, engaging games, and a reading of the beloved children's classic "Polar Express," culminating in a special visit from Santa Claus.
Where: Woonsocket | More Info: Polar Express Movie Night
Historical reenactments and festive decorations.
Celebrate Christmas traditions at Old Sturbridge Village with historic demonstrations, decorated homes, live music, and festive activities.
Where: Sturbridge | More Info: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Historic home tour with period decorations and family stories.
Hearthside House is beautifully decorated for the holidays, offering a self-paced tour through its historic rooms, each one adorned with stunning decorations and even a dollhouse. Visitors can learn about the eleven families who called Hearthside home since its construction in 1810 and experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Christmas.
Where: Lincoln | More Info: A Hearthside Christmas
Personal meeting with Santa Claus in a private guest room.
At Santa's Secret Hideaway at Ocean House, children who have made the Nice List can meet Santa Claus in a private guest room, capture special photos, and receive a unique gift. This exclusive encounter offers a memorable holiday experience.
Where: Watch Hill | More Info: Santa’s Secret Hideaway at Ocean House