10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Dec. 2, 2016

Dec. 2

Barrel of Laughs Winter Comedy Series at Newport Vineyards 

Head to Newport Vineyards for a night of laughter and great wine as comedian Jeremy Furtado welcomes Emily Ruskowski, special guest Mike Holmesand, and headliner Orlando Baxter. 

The event begins at 8 p.m. 

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Dec. 2

A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep

It is December and it is time to get into the holiday spirit by seeing A Christmas Carol. 

Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy and sour businessman, is well known for his lack of Christmas cheer. "Bah humbug," he says.

However, when three ghosts pay him a visit, Scrooge is given the chance to examine his life. 

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Dec. 2

Wreath-Making Workshop at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

In need of new holiday decorations? 

Why not design your own wreath at the Wreath-making workshop at Blithewold Mansion. 

The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday. 

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Dec. 3

URI vs. PC 

The Providence College Friars and URI Rams will meet for the 129th time at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. 

The Friars have won six straight games over URI and seven of the last eight. The Rams will be looking to snap that streak. 

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Dec. 3

12th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest at Artists' Exchange

Artists Exchange in Cranston will host their 12th annual Gingerbread House Decorating contest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. 

There will be prizes awarded to winners in each age level category.

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Dec. 3

Boat Rides with Santa at Providence River Boat Company

It is never too early to give Santa your wish list for Christmas. 

How about trying something different and doing it on a boat this year?

The Providence River Boat Company will host boat rides with Santa from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

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Dec. 3

Bowen's Wharf 46th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Christmas season begins in Newport with the annual Christmas tree lighting beginning at 4:30 p.m. 

The fun begins with Frosty the Snowman followed by the Mayor lighting the tree at 6 p.m. and then the anticipated arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

Don't miss out! 

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Dec. 4

Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic at The Vets 

The magical world of Disney is coming to live at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium this weekend featuring everyone's favorite mice, Mickey and Minnie. 

The show will feature special appearances by Snow White, Aladdin's Genie, Tinker Bell and much more. 

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Dec 4

Riddle Room Grand Opening Event 

If you are looking for a new adventure, then the Riddle Room located on Water Street in East Greenwich is the place you need to go. 

 Sign up for an event at Riddle Room and you'll have one hour to experience the thrill of a grand escape! 

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Newport Seal Tour

Take a one-hour tour aboard one of Save the Bay's education vessels as they cruise through Newport Harbor and take in 360-degree views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. 

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