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WaterFire Lightings and WaterFire Arts Center Calendar

WaterFire Season Schedule | WaterFire Arts Center Exhibitions, Gallery Shows & Events

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September

10sep6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.Lost & Found: An Exhibition by the 2026 WaterFire Accelerate CohortIn the Gallery at the WaterFire Arts Center, September 10 through October 11, 2026

16sepAll DayFireBall 2026save the date

17sep7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.Starts at Sunset - Thursday, September 17, 2026presented by Providence Tourism Council

18sep6:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.Foster Forward’s Annual Gala: Roots & Wings

23sep10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.38th Annual DSP Celebration

24sep5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island 2026

26sep5:30 p.m.12:00 a.m.Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Celebrating Rhode Island EducatorsFull Lighting

October

03oct(oct 3)11:00 a.m.04(oct 4)5:00 p.m.Little City Thrifty | Fall 2026Vintage Market

03oct5:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.Saturday, October 3 (Partial Lighting)Basin Lighting

15oct6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.Go, Figure!a special exhibition developed for the Gallery of the WaterFire Arts Center curated by Judith Tolnick Champa

17oct5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.Saturday, October 17, 2026Full Lighting

25oct4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.2026 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation

29oct6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.Shuck Cancer RI 2026by The American Cancer Society

29oct5:45 p.m.8:00 p.m.Starts at Sunset - Thursday, October 29, 2026presented by Providence Tourism Council

November

01nov12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Mercadito and Giant Kite Installation

07nov(nov 7)10:00 a.m.08(nov 8)4:00 p.m.31st Anniversary Year of the Fine Furnishings Show, 2026by Fine Furnishings Shows

07nov3:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 14th Annual Salute to VeteransFull Lighting

15nov10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.PVD Artisans Holiday PremiereFree Parking * Free Admission

21nov(nov 21)11:00 a.m.22(nov 22)5:00 p.m.Good Trade Makers Market - Providence 2026November 21 & 22

28nov10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.PVD Artisans Small Business SaturdayFree Parking * Free Admission

December

05dec(dec 5)12:00 p.m.06(dec 6)6:00 p.m.Planful Event Kits Presents: Intentional CelebrationA two-day indoor holiday market in Providence featuring curated vendors, festive workshops, and immersive seasonal installations at WaterFire Arts Center

11dec4:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.Friday, December 11 (Holiday Basin Lighting)Holiday Basin Lighting

12dec(dec 12)10:00 a.m.13(dec 13)4:00 p.m.PVD Artisans Holiday ShowsFree Parking * Free Admission

31dec5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.Starts at Sunset - Thursday, December 31, 2026presented by Providence Tourism Council

January

16jan(jan 16)10:00 a.m.17(jan 17)5:00 p.m.Ocean State Home Show