Misquamicut Holiday Light Show & Coastal Winter Wonderland

About this adventure

Bringing festive holiday dazzle directly to Rhode Island's southernmost Atlantic coastline, the Misquamicut Holiday Light Show transforms the expansive beachfront pavilion and grounds of Misquamicut State Beach into an oceanfront holiday wonderland. Families drive through or stroll along spectacular nautical holiday light installations featuring illuminated waves, jumping marlins, glowing lighthouses, sea turtles wearing Santa hats, and a 30-foot illuminated lobster trap Christmas tree. A synchronized musical light show dances across the dunes, set to cheerful holiday tunes broadcast via low-power FM radio to car stereos. On weekend evenings, the open-air pavilion hosts visits from coastal Santa, hot cocoa and churro food trucks, and crackling beach fire pits for warming chilly hands. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking and boardwalk promenades provide smooth, fully ADA-compliant access for strollers and wagons throughout the pavilion area. • Nursing & Rest Spots: State beach pavilion offers heated restrooms with diaper-changing stations and indoor benches out of the coastal breeze. • Age Suitability: Fun for all ages, from sleepy babies in infant car seats to energetic toddlers and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Easily customized sensory experience: enjoy the entire light tour from the quiet warmth of your family vehicle or walk out along the promenade.