Woonsocket Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Woonsocket and surrounding areas
Woonsocket shines during the festive season with Holiday lights, Christmas markets, and parades centered around Monument Square and local historic districts. See productions like The Nutcracker Ballet, enjoy It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, or hop the Blackstone Valley Polar Express for lights, family activities, and seasonal performances. From artisan markets to illuminated neighborhood displays, Woonsocket’s holiday attractions and events offer cozy, community-driven celebrations for all ages.
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Christmas Markets
29 events20th annual holiday stroll with 50+ street vendors
Christmas Shows
28 eventsLive orchestral accompaniment for The Nutcracker ballet
Christmas Lights
12 eventsMillions of twinkling lights illuminating a zoo after dark.
Other Christmas Activities
27 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks over the Providence River
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Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour
(Worcester)
Pentatonix's 'Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour'
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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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Bristol's Grand Illumination
(Bristol)
Town-wide holiday illumination event
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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
(Providence)
Millions of twinkling lights illuminating a zoo after dark.
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Christmas Parties Near Woonsocket
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Woonsocket.
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The biggest events include the Woonsocket Winter Wonderland at River Island Park and the Downtown Woonsocket Holiday Stroll, both featuring festive activities, live entertainment, and holiday shopping.
Woonsocket celebrates with the Blackstone Valley Polar Express train rides and community-focused events like live ice carving and pony rides at the Winter Wonderland, creating a distinctive local holiday experience.
Beloved neighborhood displays scattered throughout Woonsocket offer some of the best local Christmas lights, with many residents decorating extensively to create festive walking and driving experiences.
Christmas markets and local artisan vendors are primarily found at events like the Downtown Holiday Stroll and various craft fairs held in community centers and parks near Woonsocket.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Holiday Stroll, and enjoying public park events like live ice carving and Santa visits at River Island Park.
Families will enjoy the Blackstone Valley Polar Express train ride, pony rides, petting zoos, and interactive holiday events at the Winter Wonderland, all designed to delight children of all ages.