26th Annual Festival of Lights - Historic Wickford Village

26th Annual Festival of Lights

Thursday, Dec. 1st:

• 6:00 pm - Sponsored by NK Chamber of Commerce, this event kicks off a weekend of festivities and a season of wonder. We'll start with the town tree lighting and a visit from Santa at Updike Park. The North Kingstown Community Youth Chorus and the Lafayette Band will also perform.

Friday, Dec. 2nd:

• 5:30 p.m. – Santa arrives at the Town Dock.
• 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Historic House Treasure Hunt and Raffle
• 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Ongoing live nativity at on Main Street performed by the Youth Groups.
• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Hayrides with Santa around the Village, originating in the parking lot by the Town Dock ($2 per person).
• 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. – The North Kingstown Community Chorus carols in Updike Park.
• 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. – The Lafayette Band performs their “Holiday Concert” at the First Baptist Church on Main Street’

Saturday, Dec. 3rd:

• 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa at the on Main Street. ($10 per adult, $5 kids 12 and under).
• 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – New event this year! Historic House Treasure Hunt and Raffle
• 11:15 a.m. – New to Festival of Lights this year is an ELF PARADE! This event is sponsored by The Wickford Collection and the YMCA. Best elf wins $75 while second and third place receive $50 and $25 respectively.
• 12:30 p.m. – Santa arrives at the Town Dock
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Hayrides with Santa around the village originating in the parking lot by the Town Dock. ($2 per person).
• 7:00 p.m. – North Kingstown Community Chorus and Youth Chorus Winter Concert at NKHS.

Sunday, Dec. 4th:

• 12:30 p.m. – Santa arrives at the Town Dock.
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Historic House Treasure Hunt and Raffle
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Hayrides with Santa around the village.
• 3:00 p.m. – North Kingstown Community Chorus and Youth Chorus “Winter Concert” at N.K.H.S.