Seasonal & Holidays
Holiday Lights Spectacular Returning To Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Holiday Lights Spectacular features festive and dazzling displays, with more than 3.5 million illuminated lights transforming the zoo.

PROVIDENCE, RI — The annual Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence will open Nov. 29.
The Holiday Lights Spectacular features festive and dazzling displays, with more than 3.5 million illuminated lights to transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Except for Christmas Eve and Christmas, the lights will be open every night from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 29 through Jan. 5, 2025.
The 40-acre experience will also feature alcoholic drinks, hot chocolate, and s'mores. For the little ones, Santa will be at the spectacular on Thursday nights in December, until Christmas. The visit is free to families with a same-night ticket for the 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. time slots.
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The Holiday Lights Spectacular is open rain or shine. In the case of light to moderate rain or snow, the show will be open; there are no refunds.
Tickets for the lights must be purchased in advance online.
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