# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Providence, 2026

> We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Providence with 2026 dates posted: two holiday markets and one winter wonderland event. One is free to get in. All three are in Providence. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Holiday Lights Spectacular** at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI · about 3 miles away. When: Nov 27 – Jan 3. Time: Nightly 5 to 9:30 p.m. Price: $13 to $15; buy online ahead. Type: Winter wonderland. Hours: Nightly 5 to 9:30 p.m. Official page: https://www.rwpzoo.org/event/holiday-lights-spectacular/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **PVD Downcity Holiday Market** at Robert E. Freeman Memorial Park, Providence, RI · downtown. When: Dec 3 – Dec 6. Time: Thu and Fri 5 to 9 p.m.; Sat noon to 8 p.m.; Sun noon to 5 p.m. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Thu and Fri 5 to 9 p.m.; Sat noon to 8 p.m.; Sun noon to 5 p.m. For kids: Free face painting in the lodge on some days. Official page: https://www.downtownparks.org/events/pvd-downcity-holiday-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **PVD Artisans Holiday Show** at WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence, RI · Valley neighborhood. When: Dec 12 – Dec 13. Time: Dec 12 from 10 a.m. through Dec 13 at 4 p.m. Price: Free admission and parking. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Dec 12 from 10 a.m. through Dec 13 at 4 p.m. More than 90 local artists inside the arts center, with coffee and food trucks. Being indoors makes it an easy pick on a cold weekend. Official page: https://waterfire.org/events/pvd-artisans-holiday-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Providence in 2026?
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo: Nov 27 – Jan 3. $13 to $15; buy online ahead. PVD Downcity Holiday Market at Robert E. Freeman Memorial Park: Dec 3 – Dec 6. PVD Artisans Holiday Show at WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St.: Dec 12 – Dec 13. Free admission and parking.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near Providence?
Holiday Lights Spectacular (Providence, RI · about 3 miles away): Nov 27 – Jan 3, $13 to $15; buy online ahead.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).