Now that it’s getting to the end of the year – I know, I can’t believe it either – it brings us to another season. The winter is my personal favorite, layers of clothes meaning better outfits, hot cocoa, spending time in cafes, and ice skating. Many different events and activities come about in each different season, but now it’s time to enjoy this long winter. Here are 11 events and activities to do for the rest of this season in the country’s creative capital, Providence, Rhode Island!

1. 5^th Annual Christmas WaterFire

WaterFire is Providence’s very own event. With sparkling bonfires on providence’s river, it is a great non-profit event to promote the arts and the city’s cultural life. The 5th Annual Christmas WaterFire benefits and showcases the incredible work of the Providence Rescue Mission! This is all thanks to an anonymous donor. This event will begin in Waterplace Park at sunset on Friday, December 18.

2. Duck and Bunny Wickeden Wonderland

Duck and Bunny is located on Wickeden Street in the East side, famous for many artsy shops, cafes, and many different small boutiques. This year, Triple Threat restaurant, bar, and tea room is hosting an event Monday, December 21 at 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. This is a gift show & fundraiser holiday extravaganza featuring their favorite treats, local art, and cocktails.

3. Alex and Ani City Center

Ice skating is such an essential activity to do during the winter -- good thing downtown Providence has that just for you. The ice skating center is open from late November to March, just enough time to make a day of it!

4. Aurora Jazz Jam Session

As we have stated before, Providences is a city full of creativity and authenticity, however, these events in Aurora Bar bring something new to Providence. This session gives an opportunity for locals to connect and vibe out with each other. Jazz Jam sessions run December 5 to April 1 on the every second Wednesday of each month!

5. Trinity Repertory

Rhode Island’s holiday tradition commences once again this season. "The Christmas Carol" is about Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy, sour businessman wicked for his lack of Christmas cheer. When three ghosts show up, Scrooge is given the chance to rethink his life. He begins to change his ways and is wholly transformed by the spirit of Christmas. This play is perfect for the whole family during the holiday season!

"The Heidi Chronicles" is about a girl in her “coming of age” during the peak of second-wave feminism. As she grows up, she begins to idolize a good liberal baby boomer expectation, career, family and an equal partner. This is a story through the eyes of women.

6. ArtProv Gallery

ArtProv is a gallery located in downtown Providence and displayscontemporary art and a collection of works centered around color, texture, and expression by local, national, and international artists. ArtProv Gallery is hosting a holiday art show and sale feature artists such as Jane Andreozzi, Judy Araujo Volkmann, Nick Paciorek, Alecia Barry Underhill, Marjorie Hellman, Eleanor Rahim, and Suzanne Hill.

7. Providence College Basketball

Providence College is mostly known for our successful basketball team. Players like Kris Dunn and Junior Lomomba carry the team into their new season, aiming to win the championships. During the winter break, the basketball team will face Boston College here at home on December 9!

8. Providence College Hockey

The Providence College hockey team is a top ranked, Division 1 team that won the championships last year for the first time in a long time. Giving our school some credit, it’s important to support our team even during break. On December 10, the hockey team is facing our city’s very own Brown University at home.

9. Concerts

On December 30, White Panda comes back to Providence at Lupos Heartbreak Hotel. The White Panda have a hip-hop and EDM feel that makes them famous for their remixes. These DJs have been going hard since 2009 and are building on previous success with this release. If you’re interested, listen to their Sound Cloud to convince you even more to attend this rave!

10. Cafes

Cafés are an essential part of the winter. It’s a place to keep you warm and have a good delicious break in your day. Providence itself is famous for many well known businesses and home-brewed coffee that give us an authentic product here right at home. Here are some cafés perfect for a cold brisk day:

Seven Stars Bakery

Coffee Exchange

White Electric

Café zog

Lasalle Bakery

Tea’s and Javas

New Harvest coffee bar

Have fun and stay warm!