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06/01/2026

Providence has been once again nominated for Most Walkable City by USA TODAY 10Best, among some notable and even more sizable cities than our mighty RI capital.

Let's help PVD win the title it deserves! Voting goes through June 15th.

Vote here:
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/providence-rhode-island

05/31/2026

A noteworthy exhibition is coming to WaterFire Arts Center for 4 days only, June 9-12th. 🖼️

Meet the artist behind RIFT - Yuval Gur, a graduate student at RISD and a Berklee alumnus.

Yuval has put together environmental recordings from Iceland, including, "glacial movement, geothermal activity, atmospheric systems, underwater tectonic vibration, and magmatic processes," which he will be pairing with his own music compositions.

This immersive exhibition encourages visitors to experience music in a new, purposeful way.

The opening night, Tuesday, June 9th, will include an additional live music piece for that night only, from 5-9pm! 🥂🌙

This unparalleled exhibition is one you won't want to miss. 📆

DATES:
Tuesday, June 9 | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Opening Experience + Live Musician Performance
Wednesday, June 10 | 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thursday, June 11 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday, June 12 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

📍WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence, RI

05/29/2026

⚽ We’re proud to play a supporting role.

As fans from around the world make their way to New England next summer, Rhode Island is ready to welcome them with great food, unique experiences, and easy access to the action.

Thanks to the New York Times for highlighting how the Ocean State fits into the bigger story.

Read more below.

A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity to lure fans.

05/26/2026

WATERFIRE GIVEAWAY! 🔥🛶

In celebration of WaterFire Providence's 500th lighting THIS SATURDAY, we’re giving away 2 VIP tickets to be a part of this commemorative experience.

The winner and their guest will be torchbearers during the lighting, and will be granted access to the WaterFire Circle VIP tent.

📌 To enter:
1. Visit our website via this link:
https://www.goprovidence.com/things-to-do/waterfire-providence/enter-to-win-a-waterfire-prize-package/
2. Fill out the form with your name and contact information

Make sure to share this post with your friends! 💌

The winner will be selected at random on Thursday, May 28th at 4pm, and will be contacted directly by GoProvidence. Giveaway is not associated with Meta.

📌 Additional information about the upcoming lightings including dates, parking info, and surrounding attractions can be found on our website.

05/21/2026

Another moment for the fred. spread 🥖🍸

📍fred., 205 Broadway, Providence, RI

05/21/2026

Providence is having a moment. ❤️

Huge thanks to Lauren Matison and The New York Times for capturing the creativity, history, food, art and independent spirit that make Providence such a special place.

From the murals and riverwalks to neighborhood coffee shops, local bookstores, WaterFire, RISD, Benefit Street and our incredible restaurant scene, the article highlights what locals already know: Providence is one of the most vibrant, walkable and creatively driven cities in the country.

We especially loved this line:
“Providence makes for a laid-back weekend break — and a cool alternative to Boston and Newport.”

Couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Thank you as well to our partners at Praytell and all of the other collaborators for helping share Providence’s story on a national stage.

Read the full article:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/21/travel/things-to-do-providence.html

One of the oldest cities in America makes for a laid-back weekend break.

05/19/2026

The Independent just called Providence one of the most beautiful downtowns in America, and we're not arguing.

🏛️ Beaux-Arts buildings, Art Deco towers, that massive marble dome on the State House, the Westminster Arcade. This is architecture that actually makes you stop and look.

⛵️ Walk the Riverwalk, eat at Al Forno, stay at The Graduate. That's the move.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/americandowntowns

05/18/2026

We are excited to share that Providence has been nominated once again for USA TODAY's top ten Most Walkable Cities in the US!

From coffee shops and local bookstores to our incredible restaurants, riverwalk, live music, and food trucks, this city was made to explore on foot.

Whether you’re strolling through downcity, exploring Federal Hill, walking the trails at India Point Park, or enjoying green spaces across our neighborhoods, Providence has always been about community.

And the best part about our community is, it's all reachable by foot.

Let's earn the top spot. Voting starts today!
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/providence-rhode-island/

05/18/2026

Our very own Jonathon Walker, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Sports Commission, was featured in a WPRI 12 segment to discuss the funding of youth soccer programs.

"It’s going to help grow the game and hopefully keep kids in sports for longer which, again, has great impact beyond youth sports and into their careers," Walker said.

View the full segment below.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup soon coming to town, work is underway to expand access to youth soccer in Rhode Island.

05/17/2026

Bring it on 🌞

Catch us at some of our favorite spots! 🤸‍♀️🥨

📍195 District Park
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📍 Pedestrian Bridge
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📍 anywhere with a view and a brew 🍻