Annual Family Events

Mayor Charles A. Lombardi Fishing Derby. Sponsored by the North Providence Recreation Department. Monday, April 16, 2018 (12:00 noon – 3:00 pm ) Governor Notte Park/Geneva Pond. For Boys and Girls ages 6-14. North Providence residents only. Must bring your own equipment. Refreshments and trophies.
Mayor Lombardi’s Fishing Derby has been postponed until Tuesday, April 17th. Same time & place.

Memorial Day Parade Celebration and Memorial Service. Monday, May 28, 2018. The parade begins at 1:00 pm at the North Providence High School, and ends at Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park, where a festival including food vendors, music and much more will take place immediately after the parade until 6:00pm (no entrance fee.) For more information, please call the Recreation Department at 719-1633. More information here.
Independence Day Fireworks, annually on July 3rd at Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park. Entertainment 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Food Court 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Fireworks Display at 9:00 pm. Rain date is July 5th.
Art in the Park Saturday, September 29th from 11:00am-5:00pm located in beautiful Governor Notte Park! *Rain or shine* With no charge for admission, visitors can expect family-friendly fun, a food court, special entertainment, and original works sold by participating local artists & vendors. Click here to download the 2018 artist & vendor application

Pumpkins in the Park Show your “Halloween Spirit” by wearing your favorite costume! This event will be held at Governor Notte Park on Friday, October 26, 2018. from 6:00-9:00PM, features an evening of Halloween music, refreshments, and train rides through mazes of spectacular carved jack-o-lanterns, painted pumpkins, and wonderful Halloween-themed displays. This is an enjoyable night for the entire family… no tricks – just treats! Rain date is October 28, 2017.
Lighting of The Town’s Christmas Tree Please Join Mayor Lombardi for the Lighting of The Town’s Christmas Tree on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at THE MEEHAN OVERLOOK AT NOTTE 2 GOVERNOR NOTTE PARK WAY 02904. Held annually on the first Sunday after Thanksgiving.
4 to 4:30 p.m. – NPHS Band will present holiday music.
4:45 p.m. – Santa arrives on a fire truck.
5 p.m. – Lighting of the town tree.
5:15 p.m. – Visits with Santa. Free photos available.
4 to 6 p.m. – Enjoy refreshments