will feature the Bristol County Fifes and Drums , the Mount Hope High School Band and Santa Claus , who will have the honor of lighting the tree . 5:30 p . m . Rain date Dec . 5 . Free . DEC . 11 – 12 : The two-day European-style Christmas market has plenty in store for the family , including live wood-carving demonstrations , craft tables , free photos with Santa and traditional holiday fare . Finish your holiday shopping while listening to carolers and other entertainers . Sat . 10 a . m .– 8 p . m ., Sun . noon – 6 p . m . Free . In front of the Burnside Building , 400 Hope St ., Bristol , christmas bristolri . com
Trips and Tours
Holidays at the Newport Mansions THROUGH JAN . 2 : Marvel at the colorful lights decorating the exterior and landscape of the Breakers mansion , then check out the Christmas extravaganza inside the Breakers and the Elms mansion , filled with dressed-up evergreens , wreaths , flowers , the famous fifteen-foot-tall poinsettia tree ( Breakers only ) and other festive touches . Visit the Breakers Children ’ s Cottage with the young ones and look inside Santa ’ s workshop . The Breakers and the Elms mansions , Newport , 847-1000 , newportmansions . org
Hearthside House DEC . 4 , 5 , 11 AND 12 : Go on a self-guided tour with docents sporting period attire to add to
the charm of an old-fashioned Christmas . Capture the essence of Christmas by taking photos and walking at your own pace . 1 – 4:30 p . m . DEC . 28 AND 30 : Within the 1810 Federal-style mansion , hear engaging stories about the eleven families that once lived in the house that love built from 1814 to 1996 . The Home for the Holidays tours begin on the half hour and go for an hour and fifteen minutes . 4:30 – 7:30 p . m . Hearthside House , 677 Great Rd ., Lincoln , 726- 0597 , hearthsidehouse . org
Clouds Hill Museum DEC . 4 – 18 : Check out the Clouds Hill mansion in all its holiday glory ; go on a tour and gape at the decked-out interior , which will remain decorated until January 1 . Sat . and Sun . 1 – 4 p . m . Adults $ 12 , seniors $ 10 , military and students with ID $ 8 , children six through twelve $ 5 . Clouds Hill Museum , 4157 Post Rd ., Warwick , 884-9490 , cloudshill . org
Kids ’ Stuff
Ocean House DEC . 10 , 11 , 17 AND 18 : Get your milk and cookies ready as Santa checks in at Ocean House . At Santa ’ s Secret Hideaway , meet one-on-one with Saint Nick , take a photo with him and bring home a special gift . 5 – 7 p . m . $ 45 . DEC . 18 : Celebrate the jolly holidays at the Seaside Ballroom and the Drawing Room with arts and crafts , photos with Santa and storytelling while enjoying light refreshments . 11:30 a . m .– 1:30 p . m . Adults $ 35 , children free . Ocean House , 1 Bluff Ave ., Watch Hill , 888-853-2919 , oceanhouse events . com
Polar Express Movie Night DEC . 23 : Grab a seat with the kiddos and watch the classic holiday film , Polar Express . Rediscover the journey of a skeptical boy as he finds his Christmas spirit aboard the magical train . RSVP for the free event . 7 p . m . 28 Monument Sq ., Woonsocket , 762-4545 , stadiumtheatre . com
Music
Veterans Memorial Auditorium DEC . 3 : Witness the Edwards Twins recreate the holiday variety shows from the ’ 70s and ’ 80s , featuring music by Cher , Dolly Parton , Andrea Bocelli , Barbra Streisand and more . 8 – 10 p . m . $ 33 –$ 104 . DEC . 9 : Discover the unifying pillars of the holiday season with violist Wil B . and violinist Kev Marcus . On stage , Black Violin is joined by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes to amplify their playful storytelling , hard-hitting beats and appealing string melodies . Dance along to songs from Black Violin ’ s Take the Stairs album and holiday hits from their Give Thanks album . 7 p . m . $ 29 –$ 59 . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , 421- 2787 , thevetsri . com
SHOP & DINE
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