Holiday Markets in Rhode Island to Hit Up this Month

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Discover a variety of local artists and vendors at these holiday markets, and find gifts for everyone on your list.

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In Downcity Holiday Market

Here’s a holiday market you won’t want to miss: the Providence Downcity Holiday Market, located in downtown Providence. Grant’s Block Park and Westminster Street will transform into an outdoor celebration filled with local artisans, makers, live music, food, drinks, and loads of festive cheers. From handmade gifts to seasonal bites, it is a perfect way to shop locally while celebrating the season. Whether you’re browsing, sipping or gifting, PVD Downcity Holiday Market offers holiday magic with your hometown heart. Free admission.

When: Thurs., Dec. 4 – Sun., Dec 7. Times vary per day.

Where: Grant’s Block Park, Providence, indowncity.com/news/pvd-downcity-holiday-market

RI Night Market’s Holiday Market 

On Friday, December 5, Track15 will co-host a holiday market with RI Night Market featuring unique handmade goods from more than twenty local artisans, makers and creatives. Be sure to grab a festive hot beverages from the outdoor bar to sip on while you peruse the different booths and enjoy live entertainment, then plan to head on over to WaterFire afterwards with your gift haul in tow.

When: Fri., Dec. 5 from 4–9 p.m.

Where: 1 Union Station, Providence, 401-443-9215, track15ri.com

Holiday Arts Market

Join the Jamestown Arts Center in supporting the creative work of local artists, designers and craftspeople at their annual Holiday Arts Market. Admission is free and open to the public. This year, the center is honored to have more than twenty participating artists and studios, including Handwoven Designs by Nancy Moye, Out of the Box Studio & Gallery and Shapin Pottery, Struggle Glass, Hilary Archer Wildlife Artist and more. 

Where: Fri., Dec. 5, 5:30 –7:30 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

When: 18 Valley St., Jamestown, 560-0979, jamestownartcenter.org

Foundry Artists Holiday Show and Sale

In addition to a wide selection of one-of-a-kind wares from local artisans, this longstanding holiday show also hosts a charitable silent auction where visitors can bid on handmade clothing, jewelry, glass, ceramics and more from each of the Foundry Artists. All proceeds of the 2025 silent auction will benefit Dr. Safran’s Oncology Research Fund at Rhode Island Hospital. Bidding opens Thursday, Dec. 4 and ends at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, with the winners contacted on Monday, December 8. And while the Foundry Artists Holiday Show is free, they do ask visitors to bring a canned good or goods if they are able to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

How to Visit: Fri., Dec. 5, 12–8 p.m.; Sat and Sun., Dec. 6–7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 12, 12–8 p.m.; Sat and Sun., Dec. 13–14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Details: The Pawtucket Armory Center for the Arts, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, foundryshow.com

Blackstone River Theatre Holiday Craft Fair and Festival

Come out and support Blackstone River Theatre programming as well as area craft vendors and home-based businesses while you do your holiday shopping locally! The festival will have twenty-four vendors on site, including L&N Toasty Totes (handmade pocketbooks, sling bags and more), Aissis Original Art (watercolors, oils & acrylic paintings of Rhode Island landscapes), Ducharme Creations in Wood (handmade wooden plaques, ornaments and more), Wooden Buttons (Creative and Fun Crochet Children’s wear), The Willow Grove (aromatherapy products) and more. This free event will also feature live music from the likes of Bob Drouin, Matt Cook and Josh Kane of Turas, Cathy Clasper-Torch, Loris & Michelle Bicket, Atwater~Donnelly, The Vox Hunters, and The Broad Street Fiddlers, plus raffle prizes and a bake sale table complete with Welsh cakes.

When: Sat., Dec. 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Where: 549 Broad St., Cumberland, 401-725-9272, brtri.org

Bristol Christmas Festival

Along with holiday shopping opportunities, this two-day European-style Christmas market features balloon artistry demonstrations, Irish step dancing, live entertainment, craft tables, photos with a living statue Santa, warm mulled wine and traditional holiday fare like German pretzels, specialty meats, apple cakes and more.

When: Sat., Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 7 from noon–6 p.m.

Where: 400 Hope St., Bristol, facebook.com/bristolchristmasfestival

Christmas Market at Sakonnet Vineyards

On Saturday, December 6, Sakonnet Vineyards will host a Christmas market featuring for-sale works from more than a dozen local artisans in the barn.  This is the perfect opportunity to unwind and sip some wine while you check everyone off your list.

When: Sat. Dec. 6 from 1–5 p.m.

Where: Sakonnet Vineyard, 162 W Main Rd., Little Compton, 401-635-8486, sakonnetwine.com

Hoppy Holidays at the Guild

Find the perfect gift, support local artists and sip on tasty craft brews at The Guild’s Hoppy Holidays event, which features sixty local artisans, food trucks and, of course, lots of adult beverages. Visit website for ticket information.

When: Sat. and Sun., Dec. 6–7 from noon–6 p.m.

Where: The Guild, 461 Main St., Pawtucket, theguildri.com

Providence Flea Holiday Market 

This artisan and vintage market has a different lineup of vendors the first three Sundays in December. Get your hands on unique items to gift to family members and decorate your home with. Choose from a variety of things including plants, ornaments, vintage vinyl, upcycled clothing, handcrafted jewelry, candles, wreaths and more from more than eighty vendors. Plus, delicious food trucks and beverage vendors like RI Cruisin’ Cocktails, New Harvest and Providence Brewery will be on site.

How to visit: Sundays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Details: Farm Fresh Market Hall, 10 Sims Ave., Providence, 401-484-7783, providenceflea.com

Beachside Holiday Market 

Who doesn’t love an excuse to be on the waterfront? Head down to Narragansett Beach on Saturday, December 13, or December, 14, for the chance to browse and shop goods from an amazing lineup of local artists. Attend both days to meet new artists and experience new vibes.

When: Sat., Dec. 13–Sun. Dec. 14, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Where: North Beach Clubhouse, 79 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett, northbeachclubhouse.com; local401artists.com

Jess Powers’ Hop & Shop Holiday Pop-Up

Join Jess Powers & Lulu Locks at The Hope Collective for two holiday pop-ups that are part vintage record party, part local maker market, and all holiday vibes. Shop small, support local artists and makers and check off unique gifts. Jess will spin holiday records while Lulu will keep  your belly full of North Koffee and gourmet treats from a secret local-celebrity baker while she hand wraps your gifts.

When: Thurs., Dec 11, and Thurs., Dec. 18, from 4:30–7:30 p.m.

Where: 48 Main St., Hope, 401-227-3566, the-hope-collective.com

Whiskey Wonderland 

At this market, you have the double the chance to get in the holiday “spirit.” On Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, Sons of Liberty’s tasting room will be filled to the brim with local more than thirty local vendors, craft drinks and live music (plus a number of delicious food trucks right outside its doors). Free admission. Must be twenty-one or older to attend after 5 p.m.

When: Fri, Dec. 12 from 5–9 p.m. and Sat., Dec 13 from noon–6 p.m.

Where: Sons of Liberty, 1425 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, 401-284-4006, drinksol.com

Mount Hope Farm’ Last Minute Holiday Market

Mount Hope Farm’s Last Minute Holiday Market combines the regular farmers market vendors with a variety of local artisan vendors and gives Rhode Islanders the chance to finish up their holiday shopping just in time. Grab a cocktail from Two Gals Cocktails while you browse. Some favorite vendors include Maggie’s Healing Path, Owl & Hive, Lady Emeralds Boutique, Juniper Hill Candles and Blind Squirrel Sauces. 

When: Wed., Dec. 17. from 5:30–8 p.m.

Where: 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol, mounthopefarm.org

Holiday Field Night at Whalers 

On Thursday, December 18, Field of Artisans is flocking down to South County to take over Whalers’ taproom. Stop by to pick up your last minute but can’t-get-anywhere-else gifts!

When: Thurs., Dec. 18, from 5–9 p.m.

Where: Whalers Brewing Company, 1174 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, 401-552-0002, whalers.com