![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A lively crowd of interested readers met and discovered authors for all tastes at the RI Author Expo at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Author-Expo-2019-12.jpg)
Check out our Warwick Weekend picks:
Friday, Dec. 10
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.
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.
Saturday, Dec. 11
9th Annual Rhode island Author Expo
The Rhode Island Author Expo returns in-person for its 9th annual event featuring everything from writing panels to raffles, speakers, local authors and even Santa. Don’t miss it! Free admission. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick.
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.
Showcase Cinemas Free Holiday Classics “The Polar Express”
This holiday season, enjoy free holiday classics at Showcase Cinema with a food item donation. Today’s holiday classic is “The Polar Express.” 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.
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.
23rd Annual Pawtucket Winter Wonderland Festival
Head to Pawtucket tonight and take in the 30-acre Christmas display located in Slater Park. The largest Christmas display in Rhode Island consists of 650 decorated Christmas trees, more than 100 light displays, 20 victorian style houses, multiple 40′ LED mega trees, a read-along “Night Before Christmas” display, and so much more. 4-8 p.m., Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket.
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.
Sunday, Dec. 12
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.
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 12:15-2:45 p.m. McDermott Pool, 975 Sandy Lane, 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.
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.
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.
Author: Liz Taurasi
Liz Taurasi is an award-winning digital media editor with more than two decades of experience in newspaper, magazine and online media industries. Liz is a proven digital media strategist who has produced content and offered editorial support for a variety of web publications, including: Fast Company, NBC Boston, Street Fight, AOL/Patch Media, IoT World Today and Design News.
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