Providence's Pet-Friendly Holiday Celebration Returns!
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
Downtown Providence, Rhode Island
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bigger. Merrier. More Paws.
Get ready for a tail-wagging holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Providence!
Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty returns for its second year, bringing together pets, people, local businesses, and the community for a festive day filled with holiday shopping, entertainment, seasonal treats, and plenty of four-legged fun.
Bring your pups, gather your friends and family, and experience the magic of the holiday season—Providence style.
A Holiday Celebration for Pets & Their People
There's something for everyone at Holiday Paws!
🐾 Pet-Friendly Holiday Marketplace
Shop local pet businesses, specialty products, gifts, and seasonal favorites.
🎅 Santa Paws & Holiday Photos
Capture festive memories with your favorite four-legged family members.
🎶 Live Entertainment
Enjoy music, performances, and holiday cheer throughout the day.
🍪 Seasonal Food & Beverages
Warm up with delicious bites, festive drinks, and seasonal treats.
🐕 Activities, Contests & Competitions
Join the fun with interactive experiences, playful competitions, and holiday surprises.
❤️ Rescue & Community Connections
Meet local animal welfare organizations, learn about adoption, and discover ways to support pets in need.
More activities, special guests, and event announcements are on the way!
Featured Holiday Experience
🐾 Introducing the Paws & Play Heated Lodge!
Proudly Sponsored by Chaffee Roofing
Take a break from the December chill and warm up with your four-legged friends inside the Paws & Play Heated Lodge!
Thanks to our friends at Chaffee Roofing, this cozy, heated holiday retreat will offer a welcoming space for pets and their people to relax, play, and enjoy a little extra holiday cheer.
Warm paws. Happy tails. Holiday memories.
Celebrating the Season. Supporting Animals in Need.
Holiday Paws is proud to support the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) and its work caring for animals in our community.
Through local sponsorships, community partnerships, and event fundraising, Holiday Paws helps raise awareness and support for animals who need it most.
When you celebrate with us, you're helping make the holiday season a little brighter for pets across Rhode Island.
Be Part of Holiday Paws 2026
Holiday Paws is a community-powered celebration, made possible through the support of local businesses, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers.
🐶 Become a Vendor
Now Accepting 2026 Vendor Applications!
We're welcoming pet-focused businesses, makers and holiday vendors from Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts to join our holiday marketplace.
Connect with local pet lovers, introduce your products and services, and be part of one of downtown Providence's most festive community celebrations.
$125 Early Bird Vendor Rate ends Sunday, October 18th.
⭐ Become a Sponsor
Put Your Brand at the Heart of the Celebration.
Help bring Holiday Paws to life while supporting a free, family-friendly community event benefiting the Providence Animal Rescue League.
Sponsorship opportunities range from community partnerships to prominent event experiences and custom brand activations.
Whether you're a neighborhood business or a regional company, we'd love to explore how you can be part of Holiday Paws 2026.
Our Community Partners & Sponsors
Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty is made possible by the generosity of local businesses, community organizations, and partners who believe in bringing people together for a great cause.
Interested in joining our 2026 sponsor family?
