Today in Newport

Enthusiasts! Let's dive int what's happening in our charming coastal city from April 28- May 4, 2025. We've got a mix of culinary delights, live music, film screenings, and festive celebrations to keep you entertained. Here's the scoop on what you can look forward to:


April 28, 2025

Food & Drink

Test your knowledge at this local brewery's trivia night.

  • Time:6:00 PM
  • Venue: Rejects Beer Co
  • Location: Newport
  • Bingo 

Join us for Bingo Monday's in the taproom! Winner will receive a NCBD gift card! No-sign up required, see you there!

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Craft Brewing &Distilling Company
  • Location: Newport
Art & Culture

Built in 1739, this landmark served as a hub for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Stroll the historic square and see a rare Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington.

  • Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Venue: Museum of Newport History
  • Location: Newport
Live Music & Performances

Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment combined with bingo.

  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Venue: Newport Harbor Island Resort
  • Location: Newport
  • Blues Night   

Enjoy live blues music in one of Newport’s most beloved pubs. Whether you're a longtime blues fan or just looking for a great vibe, this is the perfect way to kick back, sip a drink, and soak in some killer tunes.

  • Time: 10:00 PM
  • Venue: The Fastnet Pub
  • Location: Newport
Tours & Activities

Each April, Blithewold bursts to life with over 50,000 daffodils spread across 33 stunning seaside acres. It’s the ultimate spring stroll—sunshine, sea breeze, and golden blooms galore.

Looking for a cozy way to explore Newport this season? The Newport Trolley Tour is your ticket to 70–90 minutes of narrated fun, winding past 150+ must-see spots  from Bellevue Avenue's iconic mansions to Ocean Drive’s breathtaking views and the bustling waterfront downtown.

  • Time: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Travel Trolley Tours
  • Location: Newport
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


April 29, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Don’t miss this powerful new doc screening, a deep dive into John & Yoko’s life in 1970s NYC, featuring restored concert footage, never-before-seen moments, and music remixed by Sean Ono Lennon. A must-watch for music lovers & history buffs alike!

This cult classic crime caper—restored in stunning detail—is a masterclass in suspense, time-jumping storytelling, and gritty dialogue.

  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Venue: Jane Pickens Theater
  • Location: Newport, RI
Art & Culture

Built in 1739, this landmark served as a hub for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Stroll the historic square and see a rare Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington.

Join us for a walking tour of three historic cemeteries at Norman Bird Sanctuary, plus two nearby sites, during RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness & Preservation Weeks. Spot early spring migrants on this 90-minute adventure!

Join herbalist Maggie Hatzpanian for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to blend herbs for flavorful, nourishing teas. Discover plant selection, blending techniques, and create two custom tea blends to take home!

Join our new class exploring acrylics on small canvases. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on workshop teaches layering, washes, color theory, and techniques using photos and still-life inspiration. 

  • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Venue: Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Location: Bristol
Food & Drink

Cru Club Members earn double points on purchases at Newport Vineyards. Points can be used for wine, dining, or shopping in the winery, brewery, and marketplace.

Cozy up in Blithewold’s festively dressed Dining Room for a luxe afternoon tea. Fresh-baked scones with clotted cream, a three-tiered tray of sweet & savory treats, plus manor & grounds admission—stroll the gardens before or after!

  • Time: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
  • Venue: Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Location: Bristol
  • Taco Tuesday   

Tuesdays just got tastier! Grab a cold craft brew and load up on delicious tacos, because nothing pairs better than tacos and beer.  Don’t miss out on the midweek fiesta!

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Venue: Rejects Beer Co.
  • Location: Middletown
  • Game Night   

It’s time to aim, rack, and smash at Fastnet Pub! Grab a pint and challenge your friends to darts, pool, and ping pong—because bragging rights are on the line!

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Venue: Fastnet Pub
  • Location: Newport
Tours & Activities

Looking for a cozy way to explore Newport this season? The Newport Trolley Tour is your ticket to 70–90 minutes of narrated fun, winding past 150+ must-see spots  from Bellevue Avenue's iconic mansions to Ocean Drive’s breathtaking views and the bustling waterfront downtown.

Each April, Blithewold bursts to life with over 50,000 daffodils spread across 33 stunning seaside acres. It’s the ultimate spring stroll—sunshine, sea breeze, and golden blooms galore.

  • Time: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Venue: Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Location: Bristol
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


April 30, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Don’t miss this powerful new doc screening, a deep dive into John & Yoko’s life in 1970s NYC, featuring restored concert footage, never-before-seen moments, and music remixed by Sean Ono Lennon. A must-watch for music lovers & history buffs alike!

Like never before- with live music by Motion Avenue and a beer tasting from Ragged Island Beer! This cult-favorite 90s rom-com brings Shakespeare, sass, and swoon-worthy moments to the big screen.

  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Jane Pickens Theater
  • Location: Newport, RI
Live Music & Performances

Sing your heart out on the legendary stage where Billy Joel, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Jimmy Buffett once performed! Hosted by the incredible Danielle Boucher from Dueling Pianos, this is your chance to shine in front of a lively crowd.

  • Time: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Venue: One Pelham East
  • Location: Newport
Art & Culture

Built in 1739, this landmark served as a hub for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Stroll the historic square and see a rare Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington.

View a functional art piece by Andrea Spiridonakos based on the shell shape of a Newport oyster species, representing the role of oysters as natural water filters.

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Art Museum
  • Location: Newport
Food & Drink

Join us fora guided wine tasting featuring five wines with a special theme or region, each paired with five small bites. Held at the Oval Bar, this class sells out fast, so reservations are a must!

  • Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Venue: Forty 1° North
  • Location: Newport
  • Trivia Night   

Grab your crew and test your knowledge at Trivia Night! Hosted by Andrew from McCaughey Standard Trivia, it’s 5 rounds of fun, prizes, and bragging rights!

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Vineyards
  • Location: Middletown
Tours & Activities

Looking for a cozy way to explore Newport this season? The Newport Trolley Tour is your ticket to 70–90 minutes of narrated fun, winding past 150+ must-see spots  from Bellevue Avenue's iconic mansions to Ocean Drive’s breathtaking views and the bustling waterfront downtown.

  • Time: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Travel Trolley Tours
  • Location: Newport
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

Each April, Blithewold bursts to life with over 50,000 daffodils spread across 33 stunning seaside acres. It’s the ultimate spring stroll—sunshine, sea breeze, and golden blooms galore.

  • Time: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Venue: Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Location: Bristol


May 1, 2025

Film & Entertainment

A masterful adaptation of Thackeray’s novel, this lavish historical drama follows rogue Irish upstart Redmond Barry (Ryan O’Neal) as he schemes his way through 18th-century aristocracy. With groundbreaking cinematography, Oscar-winning sets, and Kubrick’s signature precision, the film immerses you in a world of decadence-and moral decay.

  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Venue: Jane Pickens Theater
  • Location: Newport, RI
Live Music & Performances

Brace yourself for The Adam Go Show-where live music meets wild, reckless abandon! Expect genre-bending grooves, electrifying energy, and a night that’ll leave you breathless.

  • Time: 9:00 PM
  • Venue: One Pelham East
  • Location: Newport, RI
Food & Drink

Shake up your spring at “Cinco de Drinko”! Get hands-on crafting 3 Patrón tequila cocktails, savor small bites, and keep the party going with Brick Pizza Co.’s full menu all night. Perfect for girls’ night, date night, or just because.

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Brick Pizza Co.
  • Location: Bristol, RI
  • Taco's & Tequila

Get ready for our 6th Annual Tacos & Tequila featuring the Patrón Collection! Your ticket includes a Patrón tequila tasting, walk-up guac bar with all the fixings, three taco stations paired with four tequila cocktails-and yes, dessert!

  • Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Venue: Surf Club
  • Location: Newport, RI
  • BOGO Sandwich   

Grab a friend and enjoy buy one, get one 1/2 off sandwiches from our farm-to-table menu. Perfect for lunch or an early dinner! Pair with one of 30+ wines, ciders, or Taproot beers.

  • Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
  • Venue:  Newport Vineyards
  • Location: Middletown
  • Trivia Night 

Test your knowledge

Combine craft beer and trivia.

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Venue:  Ragged Island Brewing Company
  • Location: Portsmouth 
  • Run N Chug 

Lace up, run fast, and raise a pint — it's time for Run N Chug at The Fastnet Pub! Whether you're chasing anew PR or just here for the beer, this is the most fun you'll have on two feet. Good vibes, great people, and ice-cold rewards at the finish line.

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Venue: The Fasnet Pub
  • Location: Newport
 Art & Culture

Built in 1739, this landmark served as a hub for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Stroll the historic square and see a rare Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington.

View a functional art piece by Andrea Spiridonakos based on the shell shape of a Newport oyster species, representing the role of oysters as natural water filters.

Unleash your inner artist at Blithewold’s Nature Drawing Class! Work from garden photos and natural materials to master observational drawing, color theory, and composition with colored pencils. Reserve your easel and let creativity bloom!

Calling all future dance floor stars! Fred Zilian’s dance series is here to rescue your two left feet- learn the foxtrot, waltz, swing & rumba in a fun, no-pressure setting.

Lace up and let’s dance!

  • Time: 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Location: Bristol
Tours & Activities

Looking for a cozy way to explore Newport this season? The Newport Trolley Tour is your ticket to 70–90 minutes of narrated fun, winding past 150+ must-see spots  from Bellevue Avenue's iconic mansions to Ocean Drive’s breathtaking views and the bustling waterfront downtown.

Each April, Blithewold bursts to life with over 50,000 daffodils spread across 33 stunning seaside acres. It’s the ultimate spring stroll—sunshine, sea breeze, and golden blooms galore.

  • Time: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Venue: Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Location: Bristol
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


May 2, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Oscar nominee Steve Coogan shines in this true-story dramedy: an English teacher in 1976 Argentina rescues an oil-soaked penguin -and finds his life, and a nation, forever changed.

  • Time: 4:30 PM
  • Venue: Jane Pickens Theater
  • Location: Newport, RI
  • The friend

When Naomi Watts’s solitary writer Iris inherits her mentor’s 150-lb Great Dane, chaos erupts -from shredded sofas to eviction scares. But amid the mayhem, an unexpected bond helps her face loss and rediscover her creativity.

Enjoy a night of hilarious improvised comedy with Newport's premier comedy troupe.

  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: The Firehouse Theater
  • Location: Newport
Art & Culture

Join our five-session meditation series blending guided & silent practices inspired by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Thich Nhat Hanh & Pema Chödrön. All levels welcome—chair or floor seating available. Breathe, relax & renew!

Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins.

Built in 1739, this landmark served as a hub for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Stroll the historic square and see a rare Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington.

  • Time: 1:00 PM
  • Venue: Museum of Newport History
  • Location: Newport
Live Music & Performances

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark Erelli unveils his new live album—an intimate, cinematic reimagining of his folk-rock classics with a world-class string quintet. This lush collaboration led by bassist Zachariah Hickman and violist Annie Bartlett elevates Erelli’s soulful vocals like never before.

Enjoy an evening of acoustic tunes with local favorite Brian Cabral.

The legendary Felix Brown Band-masters of high-octane rock & blues covers—is gearing up for another epic night.

  • Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Venue:  One Pelham East
  • Location: Newport
  • Dueling Pianos  

Get ready for a high-energy night of live music, audience singalongs, and nonstop fun! Two talented pianists go head-to-head, taking your song requests and keeping the party going all night.

  • Time: 7:30 PM & 10:30 PM
  • Venue:  Top of Pelham
  • Location: Newport
  • Late Night DJ

Get ready to hit the dance floor—Newport’s favorite late-night party is back! Great music, good vibes, and cocktails flowing all night long.

  • Time: 11:30 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Venue:  One Pelham East
  • Location: Newport
  • Grace Cooper  

Kick back with a cold brew and live tunes from Grace Cooper the taproom! The perfect way to unwind with great music and craft beer.

  • Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Venue:  Ragged Island Brewing Company
  • Location: Portsmouth
  • Wood Street Band

For a soulful night of jazz, blues & funk with the Wood Street Band! Sip craft cocktails, enjoy sweet treats, and vibe with friends in our cozy Bristol cafe.

  • Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Venue: Borealis Coffee Company
  • Location: 500 Wood Street, Unit 113, Bristol, RI
Tours & Activities

Looking for a cozy way to explore Newport this season? The Newport Trolley Tour is your ticket to 70–90 minutes of narrated fun, winding past 150+ must-see spots  from Bellevue Avenue's iconic mansions to Ocean Drive’s breathtaking views and the bustling waterfront downtown.

  • Time: 11:30 AM
  • Venue: Newport Travel Trolley Tours
  • Location: Newport
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


May 3, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Discover how eight Rhode Islanders secretly built and lived in a hidden 750 sq ft art bunker -sneaking in furniture, tapping the mall’s power, and even erecting a brick wall with a locking door. Catch this wild true story of defiance and creativity before it’s gone!

Oscar nominee Steve Coogan shines in this true-story dramedy: an English teacher in 1976 Argentina rescues an oil-soaked penguin -and finds his life, and a nation, forever changed.

  • Time: 4:30 PM
  • Venue: Jane Pickens Theater
  • Location: Newport, RI
  • The friend

When Naomi Watts’s solitary writer Iris inherits her mentor’s 150-lb Great Dane, chaos erupts -from shredded sofas to eviction scares. But amid the mayhem, an unexpected bond helps her face loss and rediscover her creativity.

Enjoy a night of hilarious improvised comedy with Newport's premier comedy troupe.

  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: The Firehouse Theater
  • Location: Newport
Food & Drink

Cheers to Spring at our Annual Spring Festival! Sip from our wine & beer bars, groove to live music, savor delicious bites, stomp grapes, hoist steins in our contests-and so much more. Raise your glass with us!

  • Time: 12:00 - 2:30 PM & 3:00 - 5:30 PM
  • Venue:  Newport Vineyards
  • Location: Newport
Art & Culture

A beginner-friendly watercolor workshop celebrating Newport’s Daffodil Festival. Learn to paint realistic daffodils with guided instruction in a relaxing studio environment. All materials provided; you’ll create your own daffodil artwork to take home.

Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins.

Built in 1739, this landmark served as a hub for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Stroll the historic square and see a rare Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington.

Join us for an informal gallery walkthrough & conversation with exhibiting artists Chenlu Hou (ceramics sculpture) and Brooke Erin Goldstein (Solitary Refinement quilted paintings).

Browse farmhouse, coastal, mid-century modern, European & traditional treasures from local artisans. Shop unique finds and spark home-style inspiration- all in our beautiful historic setting.

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Venue:  Mount Hope Farm
  • Location: Bristol
Live Music & Performances

Enjoy an evening of acoustic tunes with local favorite Timmy Smith.

Saddle up, their barn-stomping blend of rock and indie grooves will have you dancing all night.

  • Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Venue:  One of Pelham East
  • Location: Newport
  • Dueling Pianos  

Get ready for a high-energy night of live music, audience singalongs, and nonstop fun! Two talented pianists go head-to-head, taking your song requests and keeping the party going all night.

  • Time: 7:30 PM & 10:30 PM
  • Venue:  Top of Pelham
  • Location: Newport
  • Late Night DJ

Get ready to hit the dance floor—Newport’s favorite late-night party is back! Great music, good vibes, and cocktails flowing all night long.

High-energy cover band Never in Vegas rocks the stage with favorite party anthems and dance hits.

  • Time: 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
  • Venue: Newport Blues Café
  • Location: Newport
Tours & Activities

Looking for a cozy way to explore Newport this season? The Newport Trolley Tour is your ticket to 70–90 minutes of narrated fun, winding past 150+ must-see spots  from Bellevue Avenue's iconic mansions to Ocean Drive’s breathtaking views and the bustling waterfront downtown.

  • Time: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Travel Trolley Tours
  • Location: Newport
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


May 4, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Discover romance where you least expect it in Baggage. Two lonesome travelers swap suitcases- and hearts- in this witty, feel-good comedy over dinner and drinks. Seats fly fast- reserve yours before they check out!

Embark on your Star Wars journey where it all began- A New Hope on the big screen! Join Luke, Han, Leia, R2-D2 & C-3PO as they take on the Empire in a galaxy far, far away.

Join us for a big-screen screening of The Empire Strikes Back- arguably the best Star Wars sequel ever. Rally your rebel squad, grab your popcorn, and feel the Force in all its glory!

Immerse yourself in the epic finale of the original trilogy: Return of the Jedi! From Jabba’s palace to the forests of Endor, experience every heroic moment in widescreen glory.

  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Venue: Jane Pickens Theater
  • Location: Newport, RI
Food & Drink

Experience the perfect blend of movement and merlot at Newport Vineyards. Our final Wellness & Wine Series event of the season! Energize your body with a mat Pilates session led by Meghan of Flow Pilates Studio Newport, then unwind with a curated wine tasting in the heart of the winery.

  • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Venue:  Newport Vineyards
  • Location: Middletown
  • Michelle Saylors

Start your Sunday with live music during brunch.

  • Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Venue:  Newport Vineyards
  • Location: Middletown
Art & Culture

Join our five-session meditation series blending guided & silent practices inspired by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Thich Nhat Hanh & Pema Chödrön. All levels welcome—chair or floor seating available. Breathe, relax & renew!

Riots and rebellions, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport’s role in the American Revolution. This tour lasts approximately 75 mins.

Built in 1739, this landmark served as a hub for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Stroll the historic square and see a rare Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington.

Unearth Newport’s hidden past with the British Occupation Tour! In 1777 as the Revolutionary War officially began- walk the streets where 7,000 British & Hessian soldiers held Newport for nearly three years. 75–90 minutes of riveting stories and historic sites.

Step back into Revolutionary Newport with the French in Newport Tour! For 90 unforgettable minutes, wander the same streets trod by 12,000 French soldiers and sailors, hear tales of epic alliances over wine, and see how their support helped forge America’s freedom.

  • Time: 3:00 PM
  • Venue: Museum of Newport History
  • Location: Newport
Live Music & Performances

Ready to party, Newport? High-energy pop, rock & soul.

Settle in with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, soak up the warm pub atmosphere, and enjoy the live traditional Irish music that turn severy Sunday into a session straight out of Dublin.

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz music.

  • Time: 3:00 PM
  • Venue: Johnny's Restaurant
  • Location: Middletown
  • Karaoke Night 

Show off your vocal skills at this popular pub.

  • Time: 9:30 PM
  • Venue: O'Brien's Pub
  • Location: Newport
  • Los Duderinos 

 Rock out with this energetic band.

  • Time: 10:00 PM
  • Venue: Pour Judgement
  • Location: Newport
Tours & Activities

Join master cheesemaker Luca Mignogna for a hands-on workshop in crafting fresh farmer’s cheese known for its delightful squeak and rich tradition. In just 2 hours, you’ll go from fresh local milk to your very own artisanal cheese, learning the secrets behind its texture, taste, and cultural roots.

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly birding adventure where you'll count as many species as you can -from majestic red-tailed hawks to dazzling hummingbirds in mid-hover. Learn to spot and identify both year-round locals and seasonal migrants with the help of expert guides.

Looking for a cozy way to explore Newport this season? The Newport Trolley Tour is your ticket to 70–90 minutes of narrated fun, winding past 150+ must-see spots  from Bellevue Avenue's iconic mansions to Ocean Drive’s breathtaking views and the bustling waterfront downtown.

  • Time: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Travel Trolley Tours
  • Location: Newport
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


Remember to check the venues' websites or social media pages for any last-minute changes or updates to events. Have a fantastic day exploring all that Newport has to offer!

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