Providence Events
No matter when you plan your visit, you will find something fun to do. From historic tours to WaterFire, performing arts to food festivals, and everything in between, there are events for every season.
The Providence area plays host to a wide range of nightlife events, including karaoke and trivia nights, comedy shows and more. And for those looking for something more food-focused, there are also a variety of dining specials and events.
If you'd like to add an event to the GoProvidence calendar, please submit your event here.
Please note that events on our website are subject to change. Be sure to call or check the event websites before making your plans.
Family Events
Dragons & Mythical Creatures
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- May 2, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
Food Trucks Hop into Hopkinton
- May 2, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- May 2, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Wicked Tulips Exeter, RI U-Pick Event
- May 2, 2024 - May 11, 2024
Bring Your Own Improv’s Family Friendly Comedy Show
- May 3, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park - 10th Year
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- May 3, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Jane's Walk Providence
- May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Lovera Sunday Brunch
- May 5, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Walking Tour! College Hill's Temporary Public Art
- May 6, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Charlestown Craves Food Truck Nights
- May 9, 2024 - Jun 6, 2024
Mimosa Cruises
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 11, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024
Narrated Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- May 11, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
Performing Arts
Ballet RI presents "Cinderella"
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
- May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
SHEN YUN 2024
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Once at Wilbury Theatre Group
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- May 23, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
La Cage aux Folles
- Trinity Rep
- May 30, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Dining Events & Specials
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- May 2, 2024 - Mar 13, 2025
Downcity Providence Food Tour
- Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- May 2, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
Food Trucks Hop into Hopkinton
- May 2, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024
GPub House Party Nights
- Providence G Pub
- May 2, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
Name That Tune !!
- May 2, 2024 - Jul 25, 2024
Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
- Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- May 2, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
Spring Afternoon Tea
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- May 2, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park - 10th Year
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- May 3, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
GPub House Party Nights
- Providence G Pub
- May 3, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024
"Jazz It Up" with Sarto every Saturday Night!
- Sarto
- May 4, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
Comedy BRUNCH Tour!
- Comedy Bus
- May 4, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024
Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill
- Giuseppe Garibaldi Park and the Welcome Gateway
- May 4, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
Nightlife
Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- May 2, 2024 - Mar 13, 2025
GPub House Party Nights
- Providence G Pub
- May 2, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
Open Mic Comedy Thursdays
- Jake & Johnny's Lounge (part of Napolitanos Brooklyn Pizza)
- May 2, 2024 - Jan 16, 2025
Open Mic Thursdays
- May 2, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
Bring Your Own Improv’s Caffeinated Insomniacs Comedy Show
- May 3, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
Comedy @ The Hide Speakeasy
- The George
- May 3, 2024 - Jun 8, 2024
DJ NIGHT
- May 3, 2024 - Mar 28, 2025
GPub House Party Nights
- Providence G Pub
- May 3, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024
Reverie Ultra Lounge
- Rooftop at the Providence G
- May 3, 2024 - Mar 7, 2025
Reverie Ultra Lounge Fridays
- Rooftop at the Providence G
- May 3, 2024 - Mar 21, 2025