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8 family Halloween events near Providence with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 6 towns. The earliest to open is The Great Jack O'Lantern Journey, on September 25. 2 list free admission.
Costumed kids trick-or-treat through Newport's grandest Gilded Age mansion during early-evening sessions built for families.
Evening walk along a trail lit by thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins arranged into themed scenes.
Nighttime walking trail through the zoo lined with thousands of carved and illuminated jack-o'-lanterns, from friendly faces to fantasy creatures.
Immersive evening Halloween story across the historic waterfront: ghostly whalers, towering sea creatures, crafts and a kids' ship playscape, with an optional spookier guided tour.
Northern Rhode Island's big Columbus Day weekend festival: rides, three music stages, craft and food vendors, fireworks and a Monday parade through the city.
Providence's Little Italy turns Atwells Avenue into a four-day street party over Columbus weekend, with Italian food stalls, music and entertainment.
A one-day autumn celebration at New England's largest zoo, with live entertainment, local artisan vendors and seasonal activities alongside the animals.
Long-running Columbus Day weekend arts and crafts fair on the village green, with hundreds of artisan booths, live music and a food court.
Autumnfest, Columbus Weekend Festival on Federal Hill, Halloween Trick or Treat at The Breakers, Harvest Fest at Southwick's Zoo, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Scituate Art Festival, and 2 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is The Great Jack O'Lantern Journey on September 25, 2026.
Autumnfest, Columbus Weekend Festival on Federal Hill, Halloween Trick or Treat at The Breakers, Harvest Fest at Southwick's Zoo, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Scituate Art Festival, and 1 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Yes: Columbus Weekend Festival on Federal Hill and Scituate Art Festival list free admission on the official site.
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