December 10, 2012

A Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus


Santa & Mrs. Claus at Smith-Appleby House in Smithfield, RI

Santa and Mrs. Claus paid a visit to the Smith-Appleby House in Smithfield, RI on December 2 to ring in the holiday season. See photos from this fun event which included live music, hearthside cooking and holiday treats! 

The Smith-Appleby House will offer two more festive events this month with Holiday Open Hour Tours on Saturday, December 22 & 29. Enjoy hot cider, hearthside cooking demonstrations and tours of the 17th century house which is decorated from the parlor to the attic!

If you have not had a chance to visit with Santa this season, mark your calendar for the Family Sing-Along with Santa this Thursday, December 13 at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol. Enjoy songs and stories - including The Night Before Christmas read by Santa himself!

December 5, 2012

A Week of Holiday Activities, Dec 5-11

A decorated tree at Linden Place in Bristol, RI.

For many of us, the snowfall on December 1st helped to put us in holiday spirit! Even though today's mild temperatures are making it feel more like fall, there are lots of festive events coming up this week to help you celebrate the season. Here are some fun activities at unique Rhode Island places that are perfect for a family excursion! Check out the complete calendar of events at RhodyRamble.org.

Wednesday, December 5 
A World of Christmas Magic – Children’s Holiday Stories @ 4:00 pm
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol
Also offered on Wednesday, Dec 12 & 19

Thursday, December 6 
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour @ 4:30 pm
Tour departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, Newport
Offered Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays through Dec 29

Friday, December 7
Opening day for The Poetry of Christmas, a decorated holiday theme
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Linden Place Mansion, Bristol
Offered Tuesday-Saturday through Dec 

Saturday, December 8
UnDecked Halls
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Rough Point Mansion, Newport
Also offered on Saturday, Dec 15 & Friday, Dec 28

Lucy Aldrich's WWII ChristmasFREE Program! 
2:00-5:00 pm
Aldrich House, Providence

Sunday, December 9
American Girl Doll Christmas Party
1:30 pm or 3:30 pm
Hearthside House Museum, Lincoln
Reservations recommended

A Celebration of Trees: Special guest Santa
2:00-4:00 pm
Babcock-Smith House, Westerly
Events offered daily, December 8 – 15

Monday, December 10 
Children’s Holiday Tea @ 4:00 pm
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol
Also offered on Dec 17

Tuesday, December 11
Family Audio Tour of the decorated mansion
9:00 am-4:00 pm
The Breakers, Newport
Offered daily through Jan 1