Happy Thursday, fellow Rhode Island lovers!

Bald Hill is officially traffic-crazy as we enter the home stretch of holiday season shopping, dinner, and travel prep. Did you make all your lists and check them twice? Oh, and that one gift you were looking at online…there’s only 2 left in stock. Act quick! 😅

The amount of holiday light shows we get to pick from in our mighty but small state is bountiful! Be sure to grab a coffee or hot chocolate and some family and make a few loops to see the lights! 🎄

And if Santa doesn’t bring snow with him (or send it on ahead next week), there’s always YouTube snow!

Let’s get right to it and plan this weekend for maximum relaxation and holiday fun! 📝

In This Issue

Sparkling Gardens ✨…

Owl Prowl 🦉…

Festive Finds 🎄…

Outdoor & Nature

✨ Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle! Gaze on the Blithewold Illuminated Gardens, hot drinks, and drinks with a kick. See the big trees, the lantern lights, and don’t forget to try the s’mores.

🎄 Wreaths & Snacks: Create a bird-friendly wreath at Powder Mill Ledges; bring your own needle-nose pliers or wire snips!

🌟 Light Up Night: Explore dazzling, larger-than-life holiday displays at Rhode Island Holiday Light Show; tune your radio for a synced light performance! Largest holiday light show in Eastern New England.

🎄 Where to cut your Christmas Tree: a little holiday music video with some great tree farm ideas to go cut-your-own trees.

🦉 Owl Prowl: Experience an exciting night hike at Fort Refuge, searching for owls with an Audubon naturalist; don't forget your flashlight!

Food & Drink

🍻 Sip & Shop: Enjoy the "Field of Artisans Holiday Series" at Whalers Brewing Company in the Taproom, South Kingstown; shop for the holidays and drink every Thursday in December!

🎄 Sip & Sing: Enjoy festive music and carols at "Christmas Cocktail Cabaret" at The Towers in Wakefield; hang out, sip cocktails, support local theater, and get into the holiday spirit!

☕ Cozy Up: Enjoy a warm morning at "Brown Bee Coffee" in Providence; perfect for a cozy start! The pastry chef studied croissant-making in France. Check the hours before going though (we learned the hard way!).

🎁 Festive Finds: Visit the "Holiday Market" at Shepherd's Run in South Kingstown; featuring ~50 local artisans and culinary delights! This one looks really fun - it’s a big one.

Entertainment

🎸 Barn Vibes: Experience the cozy charm of the "Barn Sessions" at Ragged Island Brewing in Portsmouth; intimate concerts with great music and craft beer! The Teledynes are up next this weekend.

🎬 Silent Classics: Watch the Dylan Jack Quartet perform live soundtracks to holiday silent films at Music Mansion in Providence; a unique blend of jazz and cinema!

🎄 Classic Cheer: Watch "It's A Wonderful Life" at Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich; a heartwarming holiday tradition with a twist! Mr. Potter is even more terrifying on the big screen.

📻 Radio Mayhem: Experience some hilarious chaos in "A 1940's Radio Christmas Carol" at Granite Theatre in Westerly; plumbing issues and missed cues add to the fun!

🍀 Irish Holiday Fun Experience: "Christmas with The Celts" at Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich; a spirited show with Irish tunes and dance!

🍀 A bit more Irish Holiday Cheer: Celebrate the holidays with "Irish Christmas in America" at The Park Theatre in Cranston; featuring music, dance, and stories!

✨ Candlelit Concert: "Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More" at Bishop McVinney Auditorium in Providence; classical music meets timeless glowing ambiance! This would be sad to miss if you love candles.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

🎁 More Sipping & Shopping: Free holiday beverages and shopping at the "Holiday Sip & Shop" at the Museum of Newport History in Newport; free gift wrapping & some snacks included!

🎄 Frolic & Fun: Join the festive "A Coggeshall Christmas" at Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol; play games, make ornaments, and enjoy a gingerbread display!

🎅 Meet Santa!: Delight in the warmth and nostalgia of "An Old-Fashioned Christmas & Home for the Holidays" at Hearthside House Museum in Lincoln; enjoy hot cider, home-baked cookies, and a visit from St. Nicholas' horse! 🐴

Rhody Moments

🇺🇸 Behold: The United States of Rhode Island! What does RI look like if it were inside each of the other US states? Here you go.

🍧 It’s that ice cream time of year: Warwick Premium Ice Cream has Frosty’s Peppermint Patch flavor ice cream fresh off the line! Look for it everywhere before it’s gone!

🎄 Super Mega Opulence: At The Breakers they know how to throw a holiday party. What an amazing photo. Prepare your mind!

Photo of the Week

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That’s it for this issue of the Rhody Weekender. Make the most of it!

See you next week!

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