Make some memories and check out these Christmas lights in Rhode Island. Where to go
If you’re looking to make your Christmas season merry and bright, take a drive to look at some of the most spectacular light displays people have put up in their yards.
This Rhode Island Christmas Lights Map will point you in the direction of some of the best displays in the state with thousands of sparkling lights, dozens of blow molds, inflatables and more. There are displays where kids can mail their letters to Santa. Ones that are looking to spread the Christmas spirit by raising money for charities. One even has a smell component.
Below you’ll find all the details. Please note that many of the displays are weather-dependent, so check the provided links to Facebook pages if the weather is looking iffy.
One last thing, if you know of a display that is not on this list, but you think adds to the holiday cheer, email Katie Landeck at klandeck@gannett.com with the details.
Angus Street Lights: 39 Angus Street, Coventry
Facebook Page: Angus Street Lights
Hours: 5 - 10 p.m.
Tune into: 87.9FM'
What to know: With about 8000 computerized LED lights, this show is sure to bring smiles. It features both traditional and non-traditional music, and the whole show runs about 40 minutes long. An elf told us more music will be coming closer to Christmas time.
Birchwood Lights: 64 Birchwood Dr., Portsmouth
Facebook Page: Birchwood Lights
Hours: 7 p.m. nightly
Tune into: 91.7 FM
What to know: With light-up snowmen, Santas and a few festive trees, this spirited display will leave you feeling warm. The show runs for 40 minutes.
Conway Christmas Lights Extravaganza: 265 Maple Valley Road, Coventry
Facebook Page: Conway Christmas Lights Extravaganza
Hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 4:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Tune into: N/A
What to know: Truly an extravaganza, you’ll know you’re heading toward the right spot when you start to see the glow through the trees. With a canopy of lights, blow molds everywhere, and walking paths so you can get out of your car to truly take it in, it’s worth the trip out to Coventry.
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Corsilette: 467 Seven Mile Road, Hope RI
Facebook page: N/A
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m.
Tune into: 88.5 FM
What to know: Right down the street from a Christmas tree farm, this display, put together by Derek Corsi, has a wow factor when you drive up to it after coming down the dark road. The name is a nod to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette’s annual display.
Daniel’s Holiday House of Warwick: 69 Darrow Dr., Warwick
Facebook Page: Daniel’s Halloween House of Warwick
Hours: 4:30 –9:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
Tune into: 89.9 FM
What to know: The house is better known for its elaborate Halloween displays, but its holiday lights are also definitely worth a visit.
The Frisina Family Lights: 283 Massasoit Ave., East Providence
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Facebook Page: The Frisina Family Lights
Hours: 7-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Tune into: 89.9 FM
What to know: For 15 years, the Frisina family has been making the holidays bright. With 20,000 lights, this display dazzles. There is also a donation bin to support the Providence Ronald McDonald House.
Giroux Family Christmas Display: 69 Outlook Ave., East Providence
Facebook Page: Giroux Family Christmas Display, East Providence RI
Hours: 5:30-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Tune into: 91.7 FM
What to know: For the past 17 years, this show has brightened their East Providence neighborhood. The display includes turning a 20-foot tall flag pole into a Christmas tree of lights. Make a note for next year, they do a great Halloween display too.
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The Griswolds of Hope Valley: 11 Willow Dr., Hope Valley
Facebook Page: The Griswolds of Hope Valley
Hours: 5:30-9 p.m.
Tune into: N/A
What to know: A family that loves Christmas, they go big on their holiday decorations. To spread the Christmas magic, there are a few things to know about this display. One, if you go on Saturdays, there’s popcorn. Two, you can send your letter to Santa here, and if you drop it off with a self-addressed envelope he will respond. And three, because giving is the spirit of Christmas they partner with The Milagros Project, so people can donate hygiene projects, winter clothing, non-perishable food, and money to help Rhode Islanders in need.
Holiday Lights on Roberta Ave: 73 Roberta Ave., Woonsocket
Facebook Page: Holiday Lights on Roberta Ave
Hours: 4:30-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 4:30-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Tune into: 95.1 FM
What to know: With over 14,000 LED Pixel lights this show is the creation of Matt Mello, who moved to Rhode Island in 2020. Ever since he moved to the Ocean State, he’s been creating incredible Halloween and Christmas displays for the community to enjoy.
Holiday Lights: 233 Chaplin Dr., Coventry
Facebook Page: N/A
Hours: Unknown
Tune into: 88.7
What to know: This light show is right near the Conway Christmas Lights Extravaganza and makes a great stop on the Christmas Light circuit.
Lavergne Family Holiday Display: 85 Crystal View Dr., Pascoag
Facebook Page: Lavergne Family Holiday Display
Hours: Dec. 8 to Dec. 25 from 5 to 9 p.m
Tune into: 101.9 FM
What to know: Set to music, this high-tech display is the stuff of Christmas memories.
The Lewis Family Lightshow: 12 Shenandoah Road, Warwick
Facebook page: Lewis Family Christmas Display
Hours: 5:30 to 8:55 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5:30 to 9:25 p.m. on Friday, 5 to 9:25 p.m. on Saturday, and 5 to 8:55 p.m. Sunday
Tune into: 106.9 FM
What to know: One of the most spectacular displays in Rhode Island, this light show grew from Benny's blow molds to a display that takes over the whole lawn with a playlist of 35 songs. While the display is lit, the Lewis family collects money, via a cash donation box, PayPal and Venmo at @LewisChristmas, for the Autism Project, and is earmarked to send kids to Camp Wannagoagain.
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Lights for Lives: 84 Hayden Ave., Tiverton
Facebook Page: Lights for Lives - 84 Hayden Avenue, Tiverton, RI 02878
Hours: 4-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Tune into: 91.7 FM
What to know: This display is so full of spirit that Santa himself comes to visit on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. On the other days, there’s a letter box where you can mail your letters. Donations go to Make-A-Wish and the Tiverton Food Pantry.
The MacDonalds’ Christmas Display: 54 Ellery Road, Newport, RI
Facebook Page: N/A
Hours: 4:30-10 p.m.
Tune into: N/A
What to know: A tradition, the MacDonalds Christmas display continues to dazzle from its perch overlooking Easton's pond. With lights, trees, Santas, elves and numerous other attractions, this spectacle has been bringing joy to everyone since the 1970s.
Picozzi Family Christmas Display: 75 Gristmill Rd., Warwick
Facebook Page: Picozzi Family Christmas Display
Hours: 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Tune into: 97.1 FM
What to know: Put together by the Warwick mayor, this is one of the sweetest displays out there. Kids can send their letters to Santa at the mailbox in this display. Include a self-addressed envelope (no stamp needed) and every child gets a response. The display also collects money for the Tomorrow Fund of Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Donations are voluntary and can be made either through the cash box or via Venmo.
The Ricci Family Display: 34 City View Parkway, Cranston
Facebook Page: N/A
Hours: 5-9:30 p.m. daily
Tune into: N/A
What to know: Downright jolly, this light display has 25 inflatables, homemade holiday arches, pole trees, over 13,000 light bulbs and Santa's tractor on the front lawn. You can't be in a bad mood looking at it.
Romano’s Great Lightshow: 22 Oak St., Warwick
Facebook Page: Romano’s Great Lightshow
Hours: 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Tune into: 97.5 FM
What to know: The lights truly dance to the music at this display. Expect to find more pop-inspired playlists with musicians like Kelly Clarkson, Lindsey Stirling and Idina Menzel.
Santa’s Magical Drive-Thru Christmas Display and Musical Light Show: 106 Ten Rod Road, Exeter
Facebook Page: Find info on the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation page
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Tune into: 106.1 FM
What to know: One of very few that are open during daylight hours, this drive-thru display has over 300 inflatables and a track list of 40 songs. Roll down your windows for the full experience for this one as the pump in holiday scents. The show is free, but donations are encouraged and support the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Donations can be made at https://gloriagemma.app.neoncrm.com/forms/christmas-drive-thru
Santa’s Village Winter Wonderland: 6 Hilton Ave., Riverside
Facebook Page: Santa’s Village Winter Wonderland
Hours: 5-10:30 p.m. nightly
Tune into: N/A
What to know: To wish their neighbors a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season, the Boucher family puts on their annual light display, filled with handmade items like Santa’s reindeer. Rumor has it the big man himself, along with Mrs. Claus, will be making appearances at this display this year.
Sullivan Family Christmas Lights: 11 Laudone Dr., Bradford
Facebook Page: Sullivan Family Christmas Lights
Hours: 5-9:30 p.m.
Tune into: N/A
What to know: With 50,000 lights, you could even say it glows. This big display filled with colorful lights will get people in the holiday spirit.
Szymkowicz Christmas Light Show: 5 Spencer St., Coventry
Facebook Page: Szymkowicz Christmas Light Show
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5 to 10 p.m. on weekends
Tune into: 96.7 FM
What to know: This Peanuts-themed light show has been bringing Christmas spirit to Coventry for over 15 years. Tune into the radio station and do your best Peanuts dance in your car while watching the show.
Tierney Family Christmas Display: 6 Waverly Dr., Riverside
Facebook Page: Tierney Family Christmas Display
Hours: 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Tune into: 91.7 FM
What to know: This show uses pixels instead of the classic strings of lights, which gives this display an almost concert-like effect. Multiple screens project videos to go with the performance. Also, it’s not just Christmas music you’ll find if you stop by this display.
Webber Lights: 32 Minerva Ave., Cumberland
Facebook Page: Webber Lights
Hours: 5-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Tune into: 89.5 FM
What to know: This light display was designed by a teenager who loves the show “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” Since it started in 2018, it’s grown considerably into a colorful, festive display.
Winter on Spring: 15 Spring St., Riverside
Facebook Page: Winter on Spring
Hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 4:30 -10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Tune into: 88.5FM
What to know: Classic blow mold nutcrackers guard the house, but the light display is state-of-the-art pixel technology.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI Christmas Light Map 2023: Where to go to be dazzled this holiday
