Downtown Providence will once again transform into a vibrant winter wonderland for the Lumina 2025 Festival. This year, we're thrilled to introduce POP! Installation and musical experiences by LeMounde Studios downtown, along with captivating performances. We're also inviting local artists to contribute public art centered around illumination. We're excited to build these new installations together and are actively seeking community sponsorships to bring them to life.

Schedule of Events

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Cookie Chow at LUMINA (Friday)

Assorted cookies from Cookie Chow, individually packaged in clear wrapping with branded stickers, featuring a variety of flavors such as snickerdoodle, sprinkle, and chocolate chip.

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: W's Wood Fired Pizza at LUMINA

Close-up of wood-fired pizzas cooking inside a glowing brick oven, with the logo ‘W's Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Oven' overlayed in a modern white design, highlighting artisanal pizza craftsmanship.

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Free Hot Chocolate from Café Modesto

Nora Barré enjoying a visit to Café Modesto, smiling in the foreground with a barista in a red apron handing out a coffee cup from the café counter in the background."

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Andrea's Bowstring Violin Performance

Andrea's Bowstring performing a lively violin piece outdoors, wearing a flowing patterned dress, with Biltmore Park as the backdrop.

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Altaer Space Mobile Sauna by Bodhi Spa

Altaer Space Mobile Sauna featuring a sleek black exterior with wood accents, open to reveal a cozy interior, set on a scenic lakeside location with serene views in the background.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Build your own LEGO POP! Figure with Andy Grover (Friday)

Colorful LEGO models by Andy Grover representing the POP! puppets—POPO, POPUP, POPLI, POPETTE, and POPOTIN

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Guild Beer Garden

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Smack'n Mac, Burrito Bowl Food Trucks (Friday)

Smack'n Mac food truck with its vibrant yellow and pink exterior, alongside The Burrito Bowl food truck, showcasing its clean white and yellow design with a detailed menu display.

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Taste Sugar On Snow with Gather Farm (Friday)

Maple taffy on snow setup featuring wooden sticks laid on fresh snow with golden maple syrup hardening into candy, surrounded by onlookers enjoying the traditional treat.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Storytelling with Len Cabral (Session 1)

Len Cabral, master storyteller, sharing tales with an attentive group of children, captivating their imagination and hearts.

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Ice Dance International (Performance 1)

Ice Dance International performance featuring a skater in a dynamic pose on ice, wielding a flaming baton, with a captivated audience in the background during a nighttime show.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM: "It's Lit!" Light Projection Activity with P3

Children engaging in the ‘It's Lit!' light projection activity by P3, featuring vibrant illuminated shapes on a table, with a cozy nighttime setting and festive background lighting.

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Storytelling with Len Cabral (Session 2)

Len Cabral, renowned storyteller, captivating audiences with his warm smile and engaging presence.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Lunar Light: Make Your Own Lantern with P3

Three handcrafted paper lanterns with cut-out designs glowing softly in warm light, showcasing DIY craft inspiration for home decor or festive celebrations.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Providence Drum Troupe Performance

Group photo of the Providence Drum Troupe with colorful performers, musicians, and a large pink octopus mascot wearing a ‘We Love Providence' shirt, celebrating community art and culture in a vibrant outdoor park setting.

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: PVD Bike Jam Dance Party

Nighttime PVD Bike Jam with cyclists riding decorated bikes featuring colorful lights and creative designs, including a glowing green fish, on downtown Providence streets illuminated by city lights and landmarks.

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Ice Dance International (Performance 2)

Ice Dance International ensemble performing a synchronized routine on an outdoor ice rink, featuring skaters in vibrant costumes with a festive, illuminated nighttime setting in the background.