10 Winter Festivals And Events Rhode Island Residents Shouldn’t Miss

Winter festivals make cold weather fun for Rhode Island residents seeking an antidote for cabin fever that can set in at this time of year.

There are a number of festivals, but you might want to just glide around the rink at BankNewport City Center in Providence.

We’ve rounded up 10 other winter events that bring people together and create warmth against the cold. Before we get to them, a reminder: If you’re planning a winter event, feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

• Newport Winter Festival, Newport, Feb. 13 to Feb. 22
• Providence Restaurant Weeks, Providence, Jan. 25 to Feb. 7
• Newport Burger Bender, Newport, Feb. 13 to Feb. 22
• Lumina Winter Festival, Providence, Feb. 19 to March 5
• Providence Children's Film Festival, Providence, Feb. 13 to Feb. 22
• Providence College Friars basketball and hockey, Providence
• University of Rhode Island Rams basketball, Kingston
• Brown University Bears basketball and hockey, Providence
• Bryant University Bulldogs basketball, Smithfield
• Ice skating at BankNewport City Center, Providence