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WaterFire Returns for August Full Lighting

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Providence, RI

WaterFire Providence has scheduled a full lighting for Saturday, August 29, in downtown Providence. The 2026 season schedule lists onshore programming and vendors opening at 6:30 p.m., with the lighting running until midnight; the posted sunset time is 7:23 p.m. WaterFire is presented along the city's river walkways and is free to attend, although the organizer advises visitors to expect large crowds and plan for a busy downtown evening. Residents should allow extra time for walking and travel.

This local community update for Providence, RI is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Providence, RI area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Providence, RI

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Providence, RI.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

All Sports Week Camp Starts Tuesday

Providence Recreation's 2026 All Sports Week Camp is scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 11, and run through Friday, August 14. The program listing shows capacity for 50 participants. The city's summer information lists...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Zoning Board Holds August Meeting

Providence's Zoning Board of Review is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of the Joseph A. Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster Street. The board's 2026 sc...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

NecronomiCon Providence Begins August 13

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Friday, August 14, 2026

City Water Parks End Summer Season

Providence's seasonal water parks and pools are scheduled to operate through Friday, August 14. The Recreation Department lists regular hours as Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m., for the June 29 through August...

Saturday, August 15, 2026

PVD Libraries Summer Program Ends

The 2026 Summer with your PVD Libraries program ends Saturday, August 15. The citywide library program serves K-12 youth through Providence libraries and the Readmobile in parks, offering books, activities, events, and...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

City Plan Commission Meets August 18

The Providence City Plan Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 18, at 4:45 p.m. The commission's 2026 calendar lists the date as its regular August meeting. The meeting format will be identified in the agenda;...

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