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Providence, Rhode Island fall foliage

In a typical year, fall color in the Providence area peaks around October 24, with the best viewing from roughly October 23 to October 31.

Typical peak: October 24
Best viewing: Oct 23 – Oct 31
Color starts: Around Oct 12
Leaves mostly down: Around Nov 6
Elevation: 30 ft

2026 foliage season

Typical season

Peak around October 24. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s estimated status and the five-week outlook.

The season at a glance

Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.

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Where to see the color around Providence

Providence’s color comes late, after most of New England has passed peak. On College Hill, Prospect Terrace looks out over downtown and the State House dome. Roger Williams Park, on the south side of the city, covers about 435 acres of woods, lawns, and connected lakes. On the east side, Blackstone Boulevard has a wooded walking path down its center, and Swan Point Cemetery sits on the bluff above the Seekonk River.

Scenic drive

North of the city, the Blackstone River Valley follows the river through old mill villages, where the American Industrial Revolution began, toward Woonsocket and the Massachusetts line. The Blackstone River Bikeway follows the river through much of the valley, and Lincoln Woods State Park, just north of the city, has a wooded loop around a lake.

If you arrive too early or too late

Too early? Still mostly green

Head farther north

Worcester, MA (36 miles away) typically peaks about 5 days earlier, and Shelburne Falls, MA (87 miles away, farther north) typically peaks about 8 days earlier.

Too late? Already past peak

Try these nearby

Newport, RI (24 miles away) typically peaks about 5 days later.

Nearby destinations

Trees you’ll see turning

Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Providence?

In a typical year, fall color in the Providence area peaks around October 24, with the best viewing from roughly October 23 to October 31. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.

How long does peak color last in Providence?

Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around October 12, and most leaves are down by about November 6.

What trees color up around Providence?

The main fall color in this area comes from red maple, northern red oak, sugar maple, and shagbark hickory. See the leaf guide to identify them.

Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.