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Downcity Providence Holiday Market

Ready to celebrate the holiday season? Starting November 26th, Grant’s Block will be home to an outdoor holiday market each Saturday from 11am to 4pm through December 17th. The park on the corner of Westminster and Union Streets will be filled with different vendors each week, featuring holiday gifts, decorations and other goodies from Rhode Island artisans and farmers. Vendors include:  

Asclepias Studios: topiary herbs                                                                        

Budi Bar: all-natural energy bars

The Coffee Guy: RI roasted beans and hot drinks

Farmacy Herbs: honey, teas and tinctures, beautifully packaged

Namaste Designs: handmade jewelry

Reynolds Barn: goat cheese and soaps and other products from the farm

Robin Hollow Farm: wreaths, garlands, sprays, centerpieces and more

SepiaLepus: original paintings, prints, cards and ornaments

Virginia and Spanish Peanut Co.: freshly roasted nuts and dried fruit from the West Side

Zuerner Made: cutting boards, wooden gifts

Plenty of other downtown festivities are also planned, including the city’s annual tree lighting on December 3rd. Check the Indowncity website for details about visits from Santa, caroling by the Wheeler School’s 18 Wheelers, and other musicians.

Kids and pets are welcome!