Meet Santa: 14 Great Places in and Around Rhode Island to See Mr. Claus

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1. RWP Zoo
Santa’s Arrival and Holiday Parade, Providence
November 28th
9am
Free with regular zoo admission.
1000 Elmwood Avenue
“See Santa arrive in grand style, then take part in a festive holiday parade through the zoo, see the animals receive some ‘gifts’ of their own and enjoy a number of other activities that’ll get the whole family glowing with holiday cheer.”
http://fhands.com/SLt7Wef(rwpzoo.org)

 

2. Emerald Square Mall
999 S Washington St, North Attleborough, MA 02760
Santa Is Waiting
Event Dates: 11/5/2015 – 12/24/2015
It’s time for holiday photos with Santa.
Join us starting November 5 through December 24.
http://fhands.com/NAgR7XA (simon.com)

 

3. Warwick Mall
400 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
Santa’s Arrival at 10am
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Monday-Saturday, 1pm-8pm
Sunday 11am-6pm (www.warwickmall.com)

 

4. Visit Santa at Center Mall
Sunday, November 22, 2015 – Thursday, December 24, 2015
Photo Opportunities (no personal cameras):
Monday – Saturday 10am-8:30pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
http://fhands.com/5v29ktK (warwickmall.com)

 

5. Providence Place Mall
1 Providence Pl, Providence, RI 02903
Santa Photos
11/14/2015 – 12/24/2015
Bring your furry friend to see Santa on Monday evenings, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, from Nov 16 to Dec 14
http://fhands.com/eCqvPYq (providenceplace.com)

 

5. Garden City
Holiday Stroll: Friday, Dec. 11th and Sat. Dec. 12th 6 – 8:30 pm.
Performers include: Cirque de Light, Very Merry Dickens Carolers, Brown Derbies, Jingles Bells, Steel drummer, and live ice carving demonstration.
Children can meet the “Snow Sisters” inside Providence Diamond on Friday from 6-7:30 pm.
Plus visit with Santa Claus in his cabin by the Gazebo.
Pet Photo with Santa, Rudolph or Frosty: Sunday, November 22nd from 11 am to 3 pm inside Pets Supplies Plus. $20 for 2 different poses with 1 character. Photography provided by Gene Hutnak Photography. For more info, call the store at 944-5858.
Breakfast with Santa:
Newport Creamery, Sunday, Dec. 13th from 7:30 – 9:30 am
Corner Bakery Cafe, Sunday, Dec. 20th from 7:30 -9L30 am.
Bring your camera for photos with Santa Claus!
http://fhands.com/JWP2jk2 (gardencitycenter.com)

 

6. Polar Express Train Ride boards at Greene Lane on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 20th to Christmas. Tickets are $225 for four people, discount on November 21st & 22nd for $175. Santa will not be on the train but when the train pulls into the North Pole he will be there waiting.
http://fhands.com/RULGovA (newportpolarexpress.com)
http://fhands.com/1gsApgf (discovernewport.org)

 

6. Bowen’s Wharf 45th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Free admission, hot chocolate and warm drinks will be for sale. “At 6pm sharp we’ll light the giant tree & Santa arrives! Children can whisper their wishes to him and Mrs. Claus.”
http://fhands.com/JFdGSc3 (discovernewport.org)

 

7. Bristol’s Grand Illumination
December 5
Burnside Buiding
Address:
400 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
4pm
Free admission
“Santa arrives at 5:45pm and introduces 2 lucky children that he has selected to help him flip the switch and illuminate the Town Tree at 6pm.”
http://fhands.com/y1UqMTs (discovernewport.org)

 

8. Annual Breakfast With Santa
December 6th 8am-11am
Pictures with Santa (9-10:30)
Mt. Hope High School
199 Chestnut Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Tickets $5 (Children 5 and under are free). They will have, “Pancake Breakfast, Children’s Craft Workshop, Balloon Twisting, Face painting, Magic Show, and Rudolph Raffle”
http://fhands.com/zTlVZXI (explorebristolri.com)

 

9. Holiday Breakfast
November 28, 2015
8:30am- 11:00am
East Providence High School
2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
“Enjoy a full breakfast and fun for all ages from 8:30-11:00 a.m. For children, there are free photos with Santa, balloon art with magician Lon Cerel and holiday-themed activities. Adults can bid on more than 40 silent auction packages or take a chance on dozens of raffle prizes.”
http://fhands.com/fkQJ8Mp (goprovidence.com)

 

10. Boat Rides with Santa!* (Space is limited!)
December 05, 2015 – December 05, 2015
Location: Waterplace Park
Address: Downtown, Providence, RI 02903
Times: 12 – 3 p.m.
Admission: $20 Adults
$15 Children 2-12 years of age (under 2 is free)
http://fhands.com/3UcBL4f (goprovidence.com)
“Come aboard for a thirty minute cruise along the Providence waterways with Santa! He’ll be listening to your Christmas wishes as we guide you along the Providence River, Riverwalk & Waterplace Park! Complimentary hot cocoa & holiday treats will be served to help keep you toasty warm. Bring your camera, take as many pictures with Santa as you wish!”

 

11. Annual Holiday Celebration
December 06, 2015
1pm – 5pm
Free Admission
Location: RISD Museum
Address: 224 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
“Join us for a free afternoon of family- friendly activities including musical performances, storytelling, refreshments and a special craft project. Special guests to the festivities include Santa”.
http://fhands.com/DCJfSF5 (risdmuseum.org)

 

12. Festival of Lights, Wickford, North Kingstown
December 3-6th
6:00pm–9:00pm.
Brown and Main Streets
The charm of this historic village comes alive amid thousands of beautiful white lights. Events include an official tree lighting, window decorating contest, hayrides, music, and entertainment, as well as Breakfast with Santa.
Thursday, December 3
Town tree lighting and visit from Santa in Updike Park. The North Kingstown Community Youth Chorus and The Lafayette Band perform. 6 p.m.
Friday, December 4
Santa arrives to the Town Dock aboard The Sea Princess. 5:30 p.m. (Also on Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 p.m.)
Hayrides with Santa around the Village from the Town Dock. 6-8 p.m. (repeats Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.)
Saturday, December 5
Breakfast with Santa. 8-11 a.m.
http://fhands.com/H4IxD7J (wickfordvillage.org)

 

13. Pawtucket Winter Wonderland, Pawtucket
Opens December 5th
4:00pm–8:00pm.
Slater Memorial Park,
Newport Avenue and Armistice Boulevard.
See 400 decorated Christmas trees, twenty Victorian buildings, and a talking snowman, and enjoy free visits and photos with Santa, train rides, hay rides, carousel rides, food court, and entertainment. Free admission and parking.
http://fhands.com/LSVoqRl (winterwonderlandpawtucket.com)

 

14. Christmas at the Newport Mansions
Visit With Santa Claus
424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Visit with Santa is included in regular daytime admission.
Regular admission: Winter Passport for daytime admission to any three houses. Adults, $29.49; children age 6-17, $9.
“The jolly old elf will visit each of the mansions during December. Bring your children and your camera! Eggnog and cookies will be served.”
Sunday, December 6 – The Breakers – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 13 – Marble House – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 – The Elms – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
http://fhands.com/zxlrstM (newportmansions.org)

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