Downtown Providence offers a variety of exciting events and shopping opportunities this week. On Saturday, December 13, the Oberlin restaurant will host its first Providence Community Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 266 Westminster Street. The bake sale features Oberlin’s signature sweet potato bomboloni and rustic calissons, along with treats from local vendors like Frank & Lauries, Moonrose Farm, and Blackleaf Tea. All proceeds will benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and Southside Community Land Trust. The event is free and open to the public, with vouchers available for advance purchase.

For holiday shoppers, InDowncity offers weekly themed gift guides highlighting products from local small businesses. Current guides include gifts for hosts, creative individuals, kids, foodies, fashion enthusiasts, and Rhode Island-themed items. Visitors are encouraged to explore historic Westminster Street, where shops like Craftland, Queen of Hearts, and Symposium Books provide unique shopping experiences alongside cozy cafes and festive window displays. This combination of community events and small business support makes downtown Providence a vibrant destination this season.