10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Dec. 9, 2016
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Dec. 9, 2016
This weekend's events include the grand opening of the Newport Skating Center, the Providence Holiday Flea market and much more.
To help you decide where to go and what to do, GoLocalProv.com has put together a list of ten great things to do this weekend.
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10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Dec. 9, 2016
Dec. 9
Grand Opening & Tree Lighting at Newport Skating Center
The Newport Skating Center hosts their grand opening on Friday night with the feature event being the lighting of the tree.
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Dec. 9
Sons of Liberty's Whiskey Wonderland Holiday Bazaar
Join the Sons of Liberty for their fourth annual Whiskey Wonderland Holiday Bazaar.
The night features local vendors, live music, cocktails, beer and of course the barrel tree lighting.
The bazaar goes from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dec. 9
Emerson at Brown Basketball
The Brown Bears had their four-game winning streak snapped earlier this week against in-state rival Providence.
On Friday night, they will look to get back on track when they host Emerson at the Pizzitola Center.
Tip- off is set for 7 p.m.
Dec. 9
Holiday Beers from Around the World Festival at Norey's
The Holiday Beers from Around the World Festival is in its first weekend at Norey's in Newport. The festival brings in a variety of beers, some you have heard of, some you haven't, from all over the world.
Friday's opening night goes from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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Dec. 10
UMass vs. Providence Basketball
The Providence College Friars are back at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Saturday afternoon to host the UMass Minutemen of the Atlantic -10 Conference.
PC has won three straight games, including wins over nationally ranked URI and Brown.
Tip-off is set for 12 noon.
Dec. 10
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Ocean State Theatre Company
The animated television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas," comes to life on stage at the Ocean State Theatre Company.
In this stage adaptation, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts wrestle with the real meaning of Christmas.
Dec. 10
Holiday Open House at Redwood Library
The Holiday Open House will feature music from a live choir, special tours, a seasonal exhibition of vintage Christmas books, children's craft, refreshments and an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
Along with all of that, visitors will have a chance at winning special raffle prizes!
Dec. 11
Providence Flea Holiday Market
The 4th Annual Sunday Holiday Markets are back! This year there will be a rotating lineup of over 50 local vintage vendors, artisans and makers each week for over 80 different vendors in all-- and many new to the Flea lineup. So, you won't want to miss a single Sunday!
Dec. 11
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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Dec. 11
Lunch With Santa Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad Co.
Take the kids for a fun and unique lunch on the train as you take a ride with the one and only Santa Claus.
During the ride, kids will have the chance to go to another car and sit with Santa and tell him exactly what they want for Christmas this year.
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