# Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo > Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free for infants ages 1 and under) - Price: $15 adults, $12 children (ages 2-12), free for toddlers under 2; online timed entry required - Organizer: Roger Williams Park Zoo & Rhode Island Zoological Society - Official page: https://www.rwpzoo.org/holidaylights/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), 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/holiday-lights-spectacular-at-roger-williams-park-zoo--listing-a8f9d478e8b81e5efb23c57a ## About Roger Williams Park Zoo shines bright for the winter season with its signature Holiday Lights Spectacular, turning 40 acres of historic zoo grounds into a luminous, walk-through festival of glowing cheer. Families wind along illuminated outdoor pathways lined with larger-than-life light displays, shimmering arches, glowing animal lanterns, and synchronized musical holiday light vignettes. Children can marvel at radiant polar bears, glowing reindeer, festive forest tunnels, and an illuminated carousel spinning merry tunes. Warm up along the trail with steaming hot chocolate, s'mores kits roasted at monitored fire pits, and fresh holiday cookies. Santa Claus makes special guest appearances on select evenings for family photos inside the heated admissions pavilion. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, gently rolling asphalt walkways throughout the zoo loop easily accommodate standard strollers, double strollers, and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated family restrooms with baby-changing tables are available at the main entrance plaza and near the carousel pavilion. • Age Suitability: Captivating for newborns, energetic toddlers, grade-schoolers, and grandparents alike. • Sensory Tips: Low-sensory hours with softened lighting and reduced volume are offered on select Sunday evenings; early 5:00 PM entry avoids peak crowds. ## Similar picks in Providence - [Misquamicut Holiday Light Show & Coastal Winter Wonderland](https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/misquamicut-holiday-light-show-and-coastal-winter-wonderland--listing-24f0703fd22138c9bc08fb6f) — Nov 27 – Dec 27 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly · All ages · From $25 · checked Nov 5. 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