![[CREDIT: Warwick Post Illustration] It's a holiday-packed Warwick Weekend! Clockwise, from top, It's a Wonderful Life at the Gamm, WCFA's Winter Market, Swim at McDermott Pool, free movies at Showcase, and holiday lights at Roger Williams' Park.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Warwick-Weekend-12-17-21.jpg)
Warwick Weekend – Friday, Dec. 17
Enjoy adult swim at McDermott Pool today from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. McDermott Pool, 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick.
Shop local for jewelry, toys, cards, ornaments, pottery, framed paintings and more at the annual Winter Market at Warwick Center for the Arts. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick.
Enjoy open swim at McDermott Pool today from 3:30-4:15 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. McDermott Pool, 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick.
Join the Providence Flea for its Friday night holiday markets featuring more than 70 vendors, artisans, makers and food trucks plus hot coffee drinks from New Harvest and cocktails from RI Cruisin Cocktails. 5-9 p.m., indoors at Farm Fresh Market Hall, 10 Sims Ave., Providence.
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Grab the family and head to Roger Williams Park Zoo for its annual Holiday Lights Spectacular for an all new walk-through experience featuring a dazzling light display throughout the zoo featuring larger-than-life displays of more than 1.5 million lights. Reserve tickets in advance online. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12. 5-9:30 p.m., Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence.
Rick Allen’s Karaoke Christmas Party
Don those ugly Christmas sweaters for some karaoke fun tonight at Sports Legends Pub. 7 p.m., Sports Legends Pub, 2121 Westshore Road, Warwick.
Bring Your Own Improv is back for family friendly live performances every Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door only. General admission tickets are $15, $10 for WCFA members, seniors, students, military and first responders, hospital employees and minimum wage workers Tickets are available at the door only. COVID Safety Policies: All ages must show proof of being fully vaccinated to attend. (Card, Photocopy or Camera Photo). Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Back by popular demand, join George, Mary, Zuzu and the entire town of Bedford Falls as they come to life in this staged 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic. Tickets are $49-$69. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
Bring Your Own Improv (BYOI) Late Night Show
Bring Your Own Improv is back for a late night performance every Friday from 9-10:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door only. General admission tickets are $15, $10 for WCFA members, seniors, students, military and first responders, hospital employees and minimum wage workers Tickets are available at the door only. COVID Safety Policies: All ages must show proof of being fully vaccinated to attend. (Card, Photocopy or Camera Photo). Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick.
Warwick Weekend – Saturday, Dec. 18
Enjoy adult swim at McDermott Pool today from 7-10:45 a.m. (if no rental adult swim runs until 11:45 a.m.). McDermott Pool, 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick.
Ten Lives Cat Rescue PetSmart Open House
Head to PetSmart today for their open house where you can meet volunteers from Ten Lives Cat Rescue, adoptable cats and shop for homemade goods. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pet Smart, 1276 Bald Hill Road, Warwick.
Showcase Cinemas Free Holiday Classics “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
This holiday season, enjoy free holiday classics at Showcase Cinema with a food item donation. Today’s holiday classic is “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” Tickets must be reserved online or via their app and tickets for large groups or walk-ups will not be available. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Showcase Cinemas, Warwick.
Shop local for jewelry, toys, cards, ornaments, pottery, framed paintings and more at the annual Winter Market at Warwick Center for the Arts. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick.
Step Into the Holidays at Clouds Hill Museum
Make a reservation and visit the Clouds Hill Museum in all its holiday glory. 1-4 p.m., Clouds Hill Museum, 4157 Post Road, Warwick.
The Good Trade Mini Mart at Proclamation Ale
Head to Proclamation Ale this afternoon for some last minute shopping at the Mini Mart featuring vendors including Hungry Ghost Press, Ocean State Pepper Co., Freya Soapworks, Figs and Ginger, Bad Taste, Mack and Hound, Forage & Flower, Wicks and Sticks and The Pursuit of Hoppiness, plus a limited edition community collaborations from The Good Trade. Free and open to the public. 3-7 p.m., Proclamation Ale, 298 Kilvert St., Warwick.
Enjoy open swim at McDermott Pool today from 3:30-4:15 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. McDermott Pool, 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick.
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Grab the family and head to Roger Williams Park Zoo for its annual Holiday Lights Spectacular for an all new walk-through experience featuring a dazzling light display throughout the zoo featuring larger-than-life displays of more than 1.5 million lights. Reserve tickets in advance online. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12. 5-9:30 p.m., Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Back by popular demand, join George, Mary, Zuzu and the entire town of Bedford Falls as they come to life in this staged 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic. Tickets are $49-$69. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
SantaCon returns! Bring an unwrapped toy for for the holiday toy drive, and make sure you are dressed in your Santa best for the costume contest. There will also be an ice luge and snow machine, plus DJ Face will be spinning tunes. 8 p.m., The Trap, 195 Old Forge Road, East Greenwich.
Warwick Weekend – Sunday, Dec. 19
Enjoy adult swim at McDermott Pool today from 7-10:45 a.m. (if no rental adult swim runs until 11:45 a.m.). McDermott Pool, 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick.
Bring your own band or play with the house band at Renegades Sunday Open ROCK Jam. The music starts at 4 p.m. 4-8 p.m., Renegades, 2077 West Shore Road, Warwick.
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Grab the family and head to Roger Williams Park Zoo for its annual Holiday Lights Spectacular for an all new walk-through experience featuring a dazzling light display throughout the zoo featuring larger-than-life displays of more than 1.5 million lights. Reserve tickets in advance online. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12. 5-9:30 p.m., Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence.
All are welcome to sing in the holidays together at First Congregational Church’s Christmas Carol Singalong tonight. 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Back by popular demand, join George, Mary, Zuzu and the entire town of Bedford Falls as they come to life in this staged 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic. Tickets are $49-$69. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
Sunday Trivia at the Shannon View Inn
Grab your friends and head to the Shannon View Inn tonight for some a fun, competitive trivia, game complete with prizes for the top teams. 8:30 p.m., Shannon View Inn, 1901 Post Road, Warwick.
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