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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Looking forward to the holidays in South Kingstown? Let our guide show you the way to all the festive events! From South Kingstown die-hards to curious explorers, our guide ensures a joyful and memorable season.

Popular during this time is the stunning Holidays at The Newport Mansions, where historic estates are adorned with beautiful decorations and holiday displays, creating a picturesque setting. Additionally, the Sparkling Lights at The Breakers features enchanting light displays that illuminate the grandeur of this iconic mansion. And the 53rd Annual Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it brings the community together for a heartwarming celebration. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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South Kingstown Holiday Light Displays

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Lavishly decorated historic mansions with thousands of festive touches.

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The Newport Mansions are decorated with nearly 30 exquisitely decorated Christmas trees, hundreds of poinsettias, garlands, and fresh floral arrangements. The Breakers features a 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree made of 150 plants, while Chateau-sur-Mer's first floor is fully decorated for the first time in 25 years.

Where: Newport | More Info: Holidays at The Newport Mansions

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Lavishly decorated rooms and grounds with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights.

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Stroll through a half-mile outdoor path of glittering lights and colorful displays at The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island. The 13-acre landscape is decorated with illuminated features, including a 50-foot long light display in the outline of a train from the Vanderbilts' New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. Enjoy holiday treats and adult beverages for purchase on the back terrace and at The Breakers Welcome Center.

Where: Newport | More Info: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers

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Twinkling lights and local performances highlight this festive holiday event.

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Join us at Bowen's Wharf for the 54th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, featuring local musicians, festive performances, and the lighting of a stunning Christmas tree. Enjoy leisurely holiday shopping and sweet refreshments from the wharf's restaurants.

Where: Newport | More Info: 53rd Annual Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting

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Dazzling light display in a zoo setting

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The Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo features over 3.5 million illuminated lights transforming the zoo into a dazzling display of larger-than-life luminous displays. Visitors can stroll through 40 acres of festive light displays, encounter radiant reindeer and sparkly snowmen, and enjoy hot chocolate or s’mores.

Where: Providence | More Info: Holiday Lights Spectacular - Roger Williams Park Zoo

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South Kingstown Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Intimate shopping experience with curated artisan vendors.

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Join us for the first collaboration between Newport Vineyards and Field of Artisans, featuring over 25 artisan vendors. Sip while you shop from a variety of estate-grown wines, seasonal hard ciders, and beers from Taproot Brewing Co. Enjoy our Sunday brunch menu from 10am to 2pm and our regular dining menu from 11am to 6pm.

Where: Middletown | More Info: Holiday Market Sip & Shop - Newport Vineyards

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South Kingstown Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Exclusive Santa visit with personalized gifts.

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At Santa's VIP Express, guests arrive before the park opens to catch their train. During the journey, they enjoy milk or juice and a delicious cookie while Santa and Mrs. Claus visit each child to greet them with a Christmas gift.

Where: Carver | More Info: Santa Express - The VIP Train Experience - Edaville Family Theme Park

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Reimagined annual production with a new director, cast, and set each year.

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Trinity Rep's production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo, brings Charles Dickens' timeless tale to life with original music by Richard Cumming. Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from miserliness to redemption is a holiday tradition for generations of families in New England.

Where: Providence | More Info: Trinity Rep’s A Christmas Carol

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Live radio show with improvisational film noir twist.

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The Feddington Players present their contemporary take on Dickens's A Christmas Carol in a live radio show setting, complete with noisy plumbing, missed cues, and over-the-top theatrics. William St. Claire's escalating foibles propel the show to a comedic and dramatic climax as the company improvises an ending as a film noir mystery.

Where: Westerly | More Info: A 1940's Radio Christmas Carol - Granite Theatre

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South Kingstown Other Holiday Activities

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Historical theme decorations highlighting Bristol community connections.

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Celebrate the holiday season at Blithewold Mansion with a theme that explores the interests of the Van Wickle/McKee family during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The mansion is transformed with elaborate decorations, focusing on Bristol residents who visited, worked, and participated in activities with the Blithewold family.

Where: Bristol | More Info: Christmas at Blithewold Mansion

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Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at a festive buffet dinner.

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Join Ocean House for a special dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus, featuring a festive buffet and opportunities to meet the holiday icons. Adults can enjoy beer and house wine, making this a joyful experience for all.

Where: Watch Hill | More Info: Dinner with Santa - Ocean House

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Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying unlimited sparkling wine and mimosas.

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Join us for a delightful holiday brunch at Ocean House, where Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance. Savor scrumptious brunch classics while enjoying unlimited sparkling wine and mimosas. This special event offers a memorable moment with the jolly couple in red, making it a truly special holiday tradition for everyone.

Where: Watch Hill | More Info: Brunch with Santa - Ocean House

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Community-driven holiday tree decoration and special discounts at local businesses.

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Join Friends of Pawtuxet Village for a festive holiday stroll in Pawtuxet Park. Help decorate the Christmas tree with luminarias and enjoy special discounts, refreshments, and holiday menus from participating village businesses. The event culminates with a tree lighting ceremony on December 7, 2024, with a rain date on December 8.

Where: Warwick | More Info: Christmas Holiday Stroll in Pawtuxet

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