Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben talk about Rhode Island events for the week of 11/25/16, including: Subscribe: iTunes | StitcherDownload: (.mp3) | Mobile Play Social: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: Alex & Ani City Center - Ice Rink is now open! http://www.alexandanicitycenter.com/ice-skatingTree Lighting next weekendWicked Fun in the 401 Music: Westerly Home for the Holidays https://www.facebook.com/events/528982590645036/Wreathe making workshopsA visit from frozen’s anna and kristoffHayrides down westerlyTreelighting at 4:30Caroling by the chorus of westerlyBring your little one to a special, cozy little storytime where we will be sharing memorable stories on being home for the holidays!Edible Tree Crafts 3:30-4:30pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1153358408034020/While you're inside warming up for the tree lighting ceremony, come down to the children's room with your kiddo and make an edible tree to enjoy as you watch our outdoor tree come to life! Warren Town Holiday Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/1841765216081142/It’s the Warren Town Holiday Festival which kicks off Friday, November 25th from 5-8pm and follows up with additional activities on Saturday, November 26th from Noon-3pm!The schedule is up! there will be choral performances, the Toe Jam Puppet Band will be performing, Circus Dynamics will have 2 Fire Show presentations, and of course - the Man of the Season: Santa Claus will be in attendance so you can get your photos with Santa and share your list with him, although, I’m pretty sure he’s already well aware of what your little ones are wanting this Christmas!The highlight, as it is every year is the Friday Night Parade led by the Mt. Hope High School Marching Band.  It’s a candle light procession up Baker St., taking a right on Main Street ending at the Town Hall where they’ll count down and throw the switch, lighting up all the colorful lights in the trees that line Downtown Main Street and the poles on the north end of Water St!This is a great event for your family, your friends, your grandparents - whoever!  Grab some hot coco, and throw on your hat & mittens for the Warren Holiday Festival! Celebrate Christmas - A Holiday eventhttp://www.shopdowncity.com/InDowncity ushers in the holiday season with its annual Small Business Saturday event, the Celebrate Downcity (#Celebratedowncity) block party on November 26th. Join us for cheerful post Thanksgiving festivities.Spend the afternoon steeped in local holiday spirit with live music, delicious foods, Santa and more while getting a head start on your Holiday shopping and by supporting your favorite locally owned shops and restaurants!Along with your favorite Downtown businesses, we’ve teamed up with the Providence Flea to curate a Holiday Market along Westminster Street from 12pm-5pm. With unique handmade items, vintage, holiday decorations and goods, you will find a little something for everyone on your list. Speaking of lists, Santa Claus will be at Grant’s Block greeting all the children. Get a complimentary Polaroid photo to add to your collection! Santa will also be handing out Shop Small tote bags filled with a sapling spruce tree plant for your yard or indoor gardens (while supplies last).Stop for some hot food from Championship Melt, Friskie Fries and Poco Loco Tacos. Enjoy seasonal treats such as kettle corn and roasted nuts and stay warm with a hot drink (for children and adults). On the Grant’s Block stage, we’ll be entertained by a full youth choir from the Trinity Academy of the Performing arts. The Generations Barbershop Quartet will perform the holiday classics with more acts to follow. See you In Downcity on November 26th!Holiday Fine Craft Show at the Hotel Viking Newport (presented by Artisans)https://www.facebook.com/events/1466522736707747/Artisans by the Bay presents their