5 Weekend Musts: Cirque Dreams Holidaze + More

5 Weekend Musts: Cirque Dreams Holidaze + More

One more Rhode Island weekend before it's sugar plum fairy time, Rhode Island. Here are the five best things you can do with your last weekend... besides shopping.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze in Providence

Friday  The holiday season comes alive in Cirque Dreams Holidaze, an energetic act of astonishment, directed by renowned Neil Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Elaborate costumes and amazing feats send gingerbread men flipping mid-air, toy soldiers tight rope walking, and bring snowmen, icemen, penguins, and reindeer to life. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. Get tickets here.

Polar Express in Newport

Friday-Sunday  All aboard! The award-winning holiday tale by Chris Van Allsburg is coming to life aboard the Newport Dinner Train. Bring the family to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, sing Christmas songs, eat cookies, and sip hot chocolate in your PJs while the Conductor reads the classic Polar Express aloud. Children who believe in the true spirit of Christmas will receive a special gift from Santa. Departs 4pm and 6:30pm. 19 Americas Cup Avenue, Newport. Find out more here, and get your tickets online, here.

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Les Petites Oeuvres in Newport

Friday-Sunday  Explore and search for treasures at the Spring Bull Gallery’s 21st Annual “Les Petites Oeuvres” Exhibition this weekend. Give beautiful, hand-crafted, local artist’s works this Christmas. From oil paintings to glass sculptures and graphic art, there is bound to be a little gem for everyone on your list. Or feel free to simply browse among unique pieces in the Spring Bull Gallery. 55 Bellevue Ave in Newport. Free to the public. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily. Find out more here.

WaterFire Partial Lighting in Providence

Friday  Come at dusk to experience the winter glow of WaterFire’s 32 braziers on the river. The impromptu lighting will benefit The Providence Rescue Mission. From 4:16 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. enjoy the warmth of the fires, Christmas

caroling, and free hot chocolate, and cookies. Visit and get pictured with Santa from 5-8:30 p.m. Donate to the Providence Rescue Mission and receive mint hot chocolate and hot apple cider free from Dunkin Donuts. Free admission. Waterplace Park, Providence. Find out more here.

"The Heart of Christmas" in Bristol

Friday-Sunday  Historical Linden Place Museum is opening its doors in downtown Bristol to celebrate the holiday season with tours of the 200-year old Federal-style mansion. Explore the beautiful mansion, decorated in Victorian fashion in reds, greens and gold to reflect the warmth and energy of family and Christmas. Tours of the Mansion are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission: $10.00 adults, $8.00 seniors, $6.00 children. Linden Place Museum, 500 Hope Street, Bristol. Find out more here.