Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Rhode Island Energy

Name: Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Rhode Island Energy
Start: 2025-12-18T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-18T21:30:00-05:00
Location: 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02907

Schedule

Thu Dec 18 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02907 | Providence, RI

Experience Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by RI Energy – Rhode Island’s brightest annual walk-through experience, lighting up the season with more than 3.5 million twinkling bulbs across 40 acres of festive fun. Stroll, sip, and saunter your way through glowing pathways and whimsical displays that bring the holidays to life. From playful penguins to shimmering snowflakes, the magic of the season is on display at New England’s favorite winter tradition.
Stop and grab a hot chocolate or an adult beverage, toast s’mores by the fire, and take in the glow that makes the Zoo shine after dark. It’s the perfect holiday experience to share with friends and family.
NEW THIS YEAR
Discount Tuesdays: Enjoy special savings – get $5 off admission to the Holiday Lights Spectacular.
Meet & Greets with Frozen Favorites – Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM: Meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, along with the Grinch, for a festive photo-op. Don’t forget your camera!
Visit with Santa presented by Bank Newport – Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 PM: Stop by Santa’s Workshop in the Zoo Gift Shop to say hello and snap a picture with Santa himself.
Nightly Storytime with Roger the Red Panda – 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 PM: Join Roger the Red Panda mascot and a special storyteller for the Zoo’s playful retelling of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.