North Kingstown Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in North Kingstown and surrounding areas
The Christmas season transforms North Kingstown into a center of festive events with brilliant Christmas lights, holiday attractions and seasonal markets in historic Wickford Village. Don’t miss the Wickford Village Festival of Lights and the Wickford Holiday Concert for classic seaside charm. From tree lightings to craft markets and family activities, the town offers cozy holiday experiences along the waterfront and in its historic streets.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsCity-wide holiday celebration with historic traditions
Christmas Shows
17 eventsNew England's beloved holiday tradition in an intimate theater setting.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsHistoric Gilded Age mansions adorned for the holidays
Christmas Parties
5 eventsBrunch with Santa Claus
Christmas Activities
36 eventsTown-wide holiday illumination event
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Christmas in Newport
(Newport)
City-wide holiday celebration with historic traditions
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Christmas in Edgartown
(Edgartown)
Charming New England town's annual holiday transformation
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The Nutcracker
(Providence)
Annual holiday tradition featuring Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.
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Illuminate PVD New Year's Eve Celebration and Fireworks Display
(Providence)
New Year's Eve fireworks over the Providence River
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A Christmas Carol
(Providence)
New England's beloved holiday tradition in an intimate theater setting.
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Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
(Newport)
Holiday lights and mansion tour
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North Kingstown Christmas Events Map
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North Kingstown Christmas FAQ
The Wickford Village Festival of Lights and Christmas at Smith’s Castle are two of the largest and most popular annual events in North Kingstown.
North Kingstown is known for its historic Wickford Village Festival of Lights, where Santa arrives by boat and the village is lit with thousands of white lights, creating a distinctive local tradition.
Wickford Village is the top neighborhood for Christmas lights, with its historic streets and festive displays. Other residential areas also feature impressive neighborhood displays.
Christmas markets and local makers are featured at Smith’s Castle and during the Wickford Village Festival of Lights, offering a variety of handmade crafts and gifts.
Free activities include visiting the Wickford Village Festival of Lights, exploring neighborhood displays, and attending public events like tree lightings and holiday parades.
Families enjoy the Wickford Village Festival of Lights, Christmas at Smith’s Castle, and events with Santa, crafts, and holiday entertainment designed for children.