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Events/Cities/Providence, RI

Things to do in Providence, RI

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Go, Figure! exhibition graphic showing Leslie Fry’s red sculptural arm and the names of six participating artists. — waterfire.org

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 10am–5pm

Go, Figure!

WaterFire Arts Center, Gallery

Admission terms and price are not stated; whether entry is free or ticketed is unknown.

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Go, Figure! exhibition graphic showing Leslie Fry’s red sculptural work Cuff 7 and listing six participating artists. — waterfire.org

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 10am–5pm

Go, Figure!

WaterFire Arts Center

Admission terms are not stated; call WaterFire Arts Center at (401) 273-1155 to confirm.

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Blue event flyer for Mercadito & Giant Kite Installation, with colorful kite images and the event details for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the WaterFire Arts Center. — waterfire.org

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 12pm–6pm

Mercadito and Giant Kite Installation

WaterFire Arts Center

Free admission; market purchases are separate.

Open to all; no age-specific policy is stated.

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A person holding a lit torch stands beside the river at WaterFire Providence at night. — waterfire.org

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 3:30pm–10pm

14th Annual Salute to Veterans

WaterFire Providence

General admission terms not stated; optional WaterFire Circle reception requires a separate ticket.

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Red PVD Artisans Holiday Shows flyer with handmade-goods photos and WaterFire Arts Center details; it lists November 15 and 28 and December 12 and 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — waterfire.org

Sun, Nov 15, 2026 10am–4pm

PVD Artisans Holiday Premiere

WaterFire Arts Center

Free admission and parking; artwork and refreshment prices are not stated.

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Red PVD Artisans Holiday Shows poster with handmade-goods thumbnails, dates including November 28, WaterFire Arts Center address, and free admission and parking text. — waterfire.org

Sat, Nov 28, 2026 10am–4pm

PVD Artisans Small Business Saturday

WaterFire Arts Center

Free admission; free parking is advertised. The listing gives no prices for food, drinks or goods.

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Holiday event poster with a dancing Santa holding a disco ball. Text reads “Santa Claus is coming to Providence, Rhode Island,” “Join us for a Holiday Market & Workshop Experience,” “WaterFire Arts Center,” and “December 5th & 6th, 2026.” A QR code and Planful Event Kits branding appear below. — waterfire.org

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 12pm–5pm

Planful Event Kits Presents: Intentional Celebration

WaterFire Arts Center

Free general admission. VIP: $35 per day; workshops/select experiences cost extra. Paid tickets are nonrefundable.

Open to all ages; age recommendations for ticketed workshops will be provided separately.

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