From Summer Playground to Fall Paradise: Newport Has Your Autumn Escape Covered
From Fall Festivals to Special Offers on Seaside Stays and Milestone Culinary Celebrations, Newport Invites Travelers to Experience the Very Best of Autumn by the Sea 

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Newport, RI (October 9, 2025) - Newport’s fall season is overflowing with flavor, festivity and seaside charm that only The Classic Coast can deliver. From milestone celebrations to can’t-miss seasonal traditions, the coastal city is buzzing with energy.

“It’s no secret that Newport’s autumn charm and crisp weather make it the perfect backdrop for our growing annual festivals and fall activities,” said Victoria Cimino, President & CEO of Discover Newport. “Visitors can enjoy seasonal fun and an abundance of experiences that capture the very best of The Classic Coast.”

Seasonal experiences, key anniversaries and major events can be found below:

Annual Fall Festivals:

  • Sakonnet Vineyards’ 50th Anniversary Harvest Celebration (Oct. 11-12, 2025): Two days of family-friendly festivities mark the vineyard’s 50th harvest season, featuring pumpkin painting, face painting, a hay maze, live music and a special Harvest Market with local vendors and sustainability “Tent Talks” in partnership with Tiverton Farmers Market.
  • 34th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival (Oct. 18-19): This annual celebration of Rhode Island’s freshest seafood features stuffed Quahogs (AKA “stuffies”), lobster rolls, fish tacos, signature clam chowder, clam cakes and, of course, plenty of freshly shucked oysters.
  • Newport Vineyards Cheers to 30 Years Harvest Festival (Oct. 19): Newport Vineyards is celebrating its 30th anniversary with outdoor events and games, including the annual Grape Stomp Competition and Stein Hoisting Contest, alongside a live music lineup, roasted fall favorites from Executive Chef Andy Teixeira and of course, in-house wine, beer and cider. 
  • Ghosts of the American Revolution Halloween Soirée at The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection (Oct. 31): The Gilded Age mansion turned luxury hotel hosts an annual Halloween party complete with candlelit hallways, portraits of ghostly patriots and haunted aristocrats. 
  • Newport Restaurant Week (Nov. 7-16): Experience the flavors of all nine of Newport’s coastal communities through 10 days of prix-fixe menus for lunch ($20 or $30) or dinner ($30, $45 or $60) across Newport’s classic, new and famed restaurants. 

 

Seasonal Reopenings and New Exhibits:

  • Altaer Sauna combines elements of nature and thoughtful Finnish design on Newport’s seaside. The Little Compton location re-opened for the season on Sept. 5. Keep an eye out for a Warren sauna opening this winter! 
  • Newport Sauna is inspired by Finnish traditions and built with love and care positioned on the beachfront at Third Beach in Middletown, or available for mobile rental; opening in October.
  • Small Wave Sauna is a mobile sauna on Surfer’s End on Sachuest Beach in Middletown, perfect for a relaxing hour of rotating between refreshing ocean plunges and warm sauna sessions; opening in October.
  • Blithewold Manor offers newly extended hours that stretch into the fall for guests to enjoy stunning woodland views and a taste of New England history with picturesque gardens and an arboretum. 
  • Rail Explorers hosts specialty tours throughout the autumn season, including sunset tours, fireside tours (s’mores included) and evening lantern rides alongside Narragansett Bay on a self-pedaled novelty train.
  • The Court: Art in Play is a new art installation coming to the Newport Art Museum from Sept. 24- April 26, tracing the rich cultural history of court tennis through the lens of contemporary art, including works from Elizabeth Curren, Charles Johnstone, Joshua Mosley, Bill Sullivan, Robert Manice and Frederika Adam.
  • Ghosts of Belcourt Castle Tours (Ongoing in the fall): Experience Belcourt Castle’s haunted history with guided nighttime tours, including An Evening with Harle Tinney, where a former resident shares firsthand paranormal encounters in the Gothic ballroom, and the Candlelight Walk with Ghosts, a candlelit journey uncovering spooky tales of past spirits.
  • Amy’s Place makes its Newport debut in celebration of the Providence hot spot’s 25th anniversary. The restaurant will serve smoothies, hamburgers and other local favorites this fall at 104 Broadway Street.

Visitors looking to embrace the flavors and fun of fall can explore Newport’s charming U-pick farms and seasonal spots. Escobar’s Highland Farm offers hayrides, pumpkin picking, over two miles of trails, and classic apple cider donuts (open Sept. 6–Nov. 9). Rocky Brook Orchard, Aquidneck Island’s original pick-your-own apple orchard, features more than 100 apple varieties, along with pears and quince. Sweet Berry Farm highlights fall with apple picking, a pumpkin patch, and fresh farmstand offerings. Guests can also visit the pumpkin patch at Trinity Church for a festive autumn experience in the heart of Newport. 

Dive into news from the destination below and visit DiscoverNewport.org for the most up-to-date events and updates. 

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About Discover Newport
Discover Newport is the official destination management organization (DMO) dedicated to promoting the City of Newport and the eight surrounding coastal townships in Newport and Bristol counties, Rhode Island. These include Barrington, Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Warren. As a non-profit organization, Discover Newport partners with stakeholders throughout our tourism and hospitality industry to market the region as a premier destination for business and leisure travel. Learn more at DiscoverNewport.org.