# Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa's Boat Arrival > Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 12:30 PM - Where: Bowen's Wharf, Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 - Ages: All ages - Price: FREE ADMISSION! - Organizer: Bowen's Wharf - Official page: https://bowenswharf.com/events/annual-tree-lighting/ - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/bowen-s-wharf-christmas-tree-lighting-with-santa-s-boat-arrival--listing-10e1b8d272e8e775b74411eb ## About Newport's historic Bowen's Wharf marks the start of its holiday season with an all-afternoon tree lighting on the working waterfront. Festivities begin around 12:30 PM with a visit from Santa, followed by an afternoon of performances by local musicians and choruses. A highlight for children is the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, who motor into Bowen's Basin by boat (weather permitting) ready to hear every child's wish. The wharf's enormous tree is lit promptly at 6:00 PM. Families can mix the program with holiday shopping in the wharf's locally owned shops, many of which offer sweet refreshments, and the restaurants stay open for meals. 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