Winter Festival

December 2, 2017

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Celebrate the holiday season! Roger Williams Park Zoo is hosting a Winter Festival at the historic Carousel Village on Saturday, December 2nd.  Afternoon hours are noon – 3:00 pm for kids and families and feature a visit with Santa, ice carving demonstrations, holiday treats and an opportunity to hop aboard the Carousel Express train or ride the historic Carousel.

During the evening, 4:00 – 8:00 pm, join with friends and family take a horse drawn hayride through the park, visit Santa, see a dazzling holiday light display, enjoy a variety of food carts, sip some hot cocoa and get into the festive mood on the historic Carousel!  All ages welcome.

Date: Saturday, December 2
Times: Noon – 3:00 pm & 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Price: FREE entrance*

Please note: *There is no cost to attend the Winter Festival.  There are minimal fees for activities: $5.00 for the horse drawn hayride in the Park; $5.00 for a visit with Santa; $3.00 for the Train Ride, and $2.00 for a ride on the historic Carousel. Parking is free in the Roger Williams Park Zoo parking lots, and the RIPTA trolley is available throughout the event from noon to 8:00 pm to offer free rides to the Carousel, Botanical Center and Museum of Natural History for other festive happenings.

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We had an amazing time at last week’s Summer Pops Concert at Roger Williams Park! Thank you, @riphilharmonic for serenading us with Outstanding Overtures — truly a trip down memory lane — and to presenting partner @rifoundation!

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We had an amazing time at last week’s Summer Pops Concert at Roger Williams Park! Thank you, @riphilharmonic for serenading us with Outstanding Overtures — truly a trip down memory lane — and to presenting partner @rifoundation!

The @riphilharmonic Summer Pops Concert at the Temple to Music is TOMORROW! Join us for Outstanding Overtures: Favorites from theater, film & classical music, with conductor Troy Quinn.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 5, 7 PM
🎵 Free and open to the public, no tickets required
🍔 Food trucks from @pvd_foodtruckevents!
⛱️ Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and arrive early!
🚘 Pro-tip: use the Find My Car app to make it easier to head out after.

Thank you to presenting partner @rifoundation, and to supporters:
@providenceact
@cityofprovidence
@pvdparks
@klr_cpa
@washtrust

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The @riphilharmonic Summer Pops Concert at the Temple to Music is TOMORROW! Join us for Outstanding Overtures: Favorites from theater, film & classical music, with conductor Troy Quinn. 🗓️ Wednesday, August 5, 7 PM 🎵 Free and open to the public, no tickets required 🍔 Food trucks from @pvd_foodtruckevents! ⛱️ Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and arrive early! 🚘 Pro-tip: use the Find My Car app to make it easier to head out after. Thank you to presenting partner @rifoundation, and to supporters: @providenceact @cityofprovidence @pvdparks @klr_cpa @washtrust

Due to rain, this evening`s Gentle Yoga at the Park with @ocean_state_ellary is canceled – stay dry, and see you next week! 🌧🌈

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Due to rain, this evening's Gentle Yoga at the Park with @ocean_state_ellary is canceled – stay dry, and see you next week! 🌧🌈

Skip a trip to the grocery store and head to the RWP Gateway Center this Saturday, August 1, 9 AM-12 PM, for the @africanallianceofrhodeisland Pop-Up Farmers Market, and support local farmers!

Shop locally grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonal fruits, and enjoy music from DJ Flip and learn more about community resources. WIC, SFMNP, SNAP (Double Up Food Bucks), Square, and more are accepted.

Can`t make it this week? Catch the next one on September 5!

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Skip a trip to the grocery store and head to the RWP Gateway Center this Saturday, August 1, 9 AM-12 PM, for the @africanallianceofrhodeisland Pop-Up Farmers Market, and support local farmers! Shop locally grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonal fruits, and enjoy music from DJ Flip and learn more about community resources. WIC, SFMNP, SNAP (Double Up Food Bucks), Square, and more are accepted. Can't make it this week? Catch the next one on September 5!
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