Truth be told, whether you're in Newport for a day, a weekend, or the entire week (the dream!), the possibilities of what you can see and do are endless.
You've got the obvious musts: Cliff Walk (the most serene 3.5-mile walk of your life), Ocean Drive, the mansions, and chowder overlooking the bay. But there's also so many exciting events, experiences, and dreamy sights you don't want to miss.
When you're not sure where to start, this round-up of what's going down this week has you covered.
Our picks for the week below.
Happening this week
- Recurring daily
The flavors of nine coastal communities, all rolled up into one savory week. Newport Restaurant Week now takes place annually each fall, the perfect setting for this well-seasoned event. So as you put away your sandals and suits, loosen your seersuckers and save your appetite for…
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Newport Treasure Hunt A family friendly adventure through Newport’s pirate past. Designed for families and younger explorers, this interactive experience brings Newport’s maritime and pirate history to life through storytelling and discovery. Adults can enjoy an optional cocktail…
- The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
- Recurring daily
Performances at Newport Playhouse: On the Farce Day of Christmas by Ken Levine November 15 - December 31, 2026 To keep her religious mother from knowing she's divorced, Wendy pays her ex-husband to accompany her to her parents' home in Utah for Christmas and pretend they are…
- The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
"Social Security" Performance at Newport Playhouse When: November 15 - December 31, 2026 (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) Performances at 10:45 AM and 6:00 PM Tickets: Cabaret Only: $25 per person (+tax) Play & Cabaret Only: $32 per person (+tax) Dinner…
Cars & Coffee When: Select Sundays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Second Beach, 315 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown May 10 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 8 November 15 Cars & Coffee, hosted by the Audrain Automobile Museum, has grown exponentially since the start…
- Little Clam
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Steve Demers Live Every Sunday, November 15, 2026 - January 3, 2027 Ease into Sunday with live acoustic music from Steve Demers at Little Clam. Playing from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM on select dates, Steve brings an easygoing acoustic soundtrack to brunch. Grab a table, order your…
- Vernon House
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Cato-Vernon Freedom Library When: October 3 - November 22, 2026 Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: 46 Clarke Street, Newport, RI 02840 A kaleidoscopic response to the life of Private Cato Vernon and what it takes to uncover our collective history. Help us…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Sunday Brunch & Live Music at Newport Vineyards When: Every Sunday, November 1 - December 27, 2026 Where: Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road, Middletown, RI Join us Sundays at Farm & Barrel Bistro for farm-to-table brunch favorites! Pair your meal with a specialty…
Divas Drag Brunch When: Sunday, November 15th Where: Stoneacre Brasserie, 28 Washington Square, Newport Seating Times: 10:30 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM Ticket Types: $60 Standard Reservation: 2-Course Prix Fix Brunch with Entertainment $65 'Splash Zone' Reservation: 2-Course Prix…
- Spring Bull Studio & Gallery
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Holiday Small Works Exhibit When: October 31 - December 31, 2026 from 12:00 - 5:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) Where: Spring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport Bring on the Holidays! Spring Bull Gallery is excited to present an exhibit of small works by regional fine artists…
Imago Foundation for the Arts will present “Radiant Winter,” an art exhibition celebrating the hidden light, warmth, and vibrant beauty of the coldest season at Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street, Warren, RI, from November 12 - December 20, 2026. Come experience a breathtaking…
Needle Felted Cardinal Workshop with Wendy Anctil of Azure Moon Art Studio When: Sunday, November 15th from 1:00 - 3:30 PM Where: The Craftery, 450 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885 Cost: $45 per person (+tax) Capture the beauty of nature and learn a cozy new craft in our Needle…
Finding Cato Vernon in Photography Artist Talk with Dominique Sindayiganza When: Sunday, November 15th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Where: Vernon House, 46 Clarke Street, Newport While creating the Cato Vernon Freedom Library, Lead Artist and Photographer Dominique Sindayiganza visited…
Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes the Mark Russell Trio at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 15 at Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street. Doors open at 3:30 PM. Tickets: $25 per person Mark Russell is a violinist, composer, and teacher who studied violin at the Victorian…
Princess June & James Bird When: Sunday, November 15th from 4:00 to 6:30 PM Where: Island Cemetery, 30 Warner Street, Newport Tickets: $40 per person Princess June is a mystical folk band composed of singer/songwriters Myah Strauser, Griffin Keeffe, and Telli Quinn. With an…
- Island Art Spot
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Newport Mahjong Fall League! Where: Island Art Spot, 1149 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown This fall, grab your gals or meet some new pals for two hours of mahjong and friendly competition hosted by Carrie from Newport Mahjong and More. Eight Fall Sundays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM…
- Charter Books
- Recurring weekly on Monday
Children's Storytime Join Elizabeth as she hosts storytime on Monday mornings at 10:30 AM. Every Monday, Elizabeth will chose a book correlating with the season or holiday. All children and their families are welcome to join!
Mah Jongg Monday at Stoneacre Brasserie Location: 28 Washington Square, Newport Join us for our monthly Mah Jongg meetup! Whether you're new to the game or an experienced player we invite you to join us at Stoneacre Brasserie for a night of fun! 🟢 Beginners - @crakbamdotsie will…
The Resonance: A Sound Bath at Belmont Chapel When: Monday, November 16th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Where: Belmont Chapel at Island Cemetery Newport, 30 Warner Street, Newport ✨ $30 per person, advance registration required. Looking for a different way to unwind and reconnect?…
- Brick Pizza Co.
- Recurring weekly on Monday
Monday Night Trivia Every Monday in the Stone Room with the New England Trivia Company! 📅 Date: Every Monday ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 💰 Price: FREE - Plus the chance to win gift cards! 🎟️ Reservations: Available on OpenTable
Colony House Holiday Market - Opening Night Sip & Shop When: Tuesday, November 17th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Where: The Colony House, Washington Square, Newport The Holiday Market at the Colony House returns by popular demand on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026! In place of our usual…
Embroidered Expressions - Learn the Language of Stitchery with Liz Bessel When: Tuesday, November 17th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM Where: The Craftery, 450 Main Street, Unit A, Warren, RI 02885 Cost: $65 per person (+tax), Ages 10+ Discover the joy of slow stitching with expressive…
Democrats are banking on securing at least one chamber of congress in the mid-term elections. Republicans are determined to protect their majorities. And the President of the United States uses those elections as an indicator of the popular success of his policies from his…
Book Talk - Voyage of Mercy: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the Remarkable Story of America's First Humanitarian Mission When: Tuesday, November 17th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Where: Wyndham Newport Hotel (& on Zoom), 240 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842 Please join…
- Newport Contemporary Ballet
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Adult Beginner Ballet When: Tuesdays, September 22, 2026 - June 1, 2027 Where: The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet, 3 Charles Street, Newport Our adult division welcomes adult dancers of all ages and abilities. Adult classes are designed to provide a relaxed, supportive…
- Newport Car Museum
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Early Bird Highlight Tour For 90 minutes (8:30 – 10:00 AM) prior to Museum opening. Call to book: +1 (401) 848-2277 Price $75.00 per person (minimum 2, maximum 6 ppl) Offered Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday only April 1 - December 31, 2026. General admission is included…
- Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Fall Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer Wednesdays | October 14 – November 18 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Education Room in Visitor’s Center Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Through demonstrations…
- The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Play Mahjong at the Mansion Social mahjong games with cocktails and culinary bites. Gather at our downtown social hub to partake in a game of Mahjong. Join us in The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt to enjoy this complex and beloved tile game as you sip on handcrafted cocktails and…
- Norman Bird Sanctuary
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Free Wednesday Nature Walk Every Wednesday March 1 - October 31, 2026 from 3:30 to 4:15 PM November 1 - February 28, 2026 from 3:00 to 3:45 PM Location: Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Road, Middletown, RI, 02842 Free, no registration required This free public program…
✨🔮 A Magical Tarot Workshop at Sweet Berry Farm 💜 When: Wednesday, November 18th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Where: Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell's Lane, Middletown Cost: $48 per person Step into a little magic, mystery, and self-discovery! Join us for a beautiful, intuitive tarot…
Freedom Singing Circle with Kelly Robertson When: Wednesday, October 14th and November 18th Where: Vernon House, 46 Clarke Street, Newport Nothing brings a greater sense of freedom than raising your voice in harmony in a circle of kind-hearted folks! Meet with friends new and old…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Trivia is on Wednesday nights year-round! When: Wednesdays (October 21 - November 18, 2026) Where: Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road, Middletown Bring your friends and your thinking cap for a round of beverages, bites, and a good ‘ole game of trivia. Full dining menu…
- Pivotal Brewing Company
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
McCaughey Standard Trivia is here every Wednesday night from 6:30 -8:30 PM. Grab your friends and join us for some tasty beers, brain-teasing questions, a little friendly competition, and prizes.
- Forty 1° North
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Fermentation Class at Forty 1° North Wednesdays | 6:30 PM (Reservations Required) Featuring five wine tastings with a special theme or from a particular region accompanied by five small food pairings, Fermentation Class is held at the Oval Bar every Wednesday at 6:30…
- Wayfinder Newport
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Trivia Night in the Solarium When: Every Wednesdays, starting October 21st from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: Wayfinder Newport, 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport Play for a chance to win gift cards, merchandise & more! Put your knowledge to the test every Wednesday from 7:00 PM…
- Sardella's Italian Restaurant
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Enjoy a live Jazz trio with vocalist or guest instrumentalist each week at Sardella’s. Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
- 1 Pelham East
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
One Pelham East Presents: Karaoke Night w/ DJ Keegs Come join us at One Pelham East for a fun-filled night of karaoke with the amazing DJ Keegs! Get ready to sing your heart out and show off your vocal skills in front of a lively crowd. Sing on the same stage that Billy Joel…
"Prevailing Wind" Lecture with Thomas Dolby in Bristol When: Thursday, November 19th In-Person Reception begins at 6:00 PM. Lecture begins at 7:00 PM, EST Venue: Gallery 26, 2nd floor of The Machine Shop, 26 Burnside Street, Bristol About the Lecture Thomas Dolby discusses his…
Bundle up this weekend for one more fall excursion with Rail Explorers: Rhode Island! $99 - $205 per bike (2-4 people, varies by tour and tandem or quad bike) Learn more and book here! Final Weekend: Thursday, November 19th 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM - Southern Circuit 3:00 PM…
Neighborhood Walk: Keeping History Above Water When: Thursday, November 19th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM Location: Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport Doris Duke was one of the most philanthropic individuals of her time: she gave away more than $400 million dollars (in today’s…
- Brenton Hotel
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
“The Salon Series in the Library of the Brenton Hotel” is designed to give Brenton Hotel guests and the Newport community a chance to speak to local artists and gallery owners to learn more about Newport, RI’s vibrant fine art scene. The Newport Artist Collective’s “Salon Series…
Discover the Joy of Weaving! With Linda Rhynard When: Thursday, November 19th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM Where: The Craftery, 450 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885 Cost: $55 per person (+tax), Ages 13+ Curious about weaving? Master Weaver Linda Rhynard will show you how easy and rewarding…
Holiday Sip & Shop at Mount Hope Farm When: Thursday, November 19th from 5:30 - 8:00 PM Where: Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol We are thrilled to invite you to the fouth year of our festive Sip & Shop! Join us at historic Mount Hope Farm as we welcome the…
- Rogers Free Library
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Come see which hats Mrs. Katz will wear during this fun storytime! Mrs. Katz’s collection of hats has grown to over 200 hats! Once a month, Mrs. Katz has a special giveaway sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Best for ages 2-8 and their parents or caregivers. Themes…
Author talk with Lenore Skomal to discuss "The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" When: Thursday, November 19th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Where: Charter Books, 8 Broadway, Newport Join us for an evening with award winning author Lenore Skomal to discuss the second edition of her book: "The…
Mainsail’s Wine Dinner with Newport Vineyards When: Thursday, November 19th at 6:00 PM Where: MainSail at Newport Marriott, 25 America's Cup Avenue, Newport Tickets: $165 per person (includes sales tax) Join us at MainSail for an exclusive five-course wine pairing dinner…
- Ragged Island Brewing Company
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Trivia in the Greenhouse Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 PM Teams of up to 8, arrive early for a table in the Greenhouse!
Wines for the Holidays with Lynda Gaines When: Thursday | November 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Dining Room at Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol The holidays are a time to experiment a bit by offering wines that aren’t part of your…
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Join us for a lively evening of brain-teasing fun at our Trivia Night! Gather your friends, grab a beer, and put your knowledge to the test across a variety of categories—from pop culture and history to science, sports, and everything in between. Teams will compete in multiple…
- 1 Pelham East
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Trivia Thursdays at One Pelham East Hosted by Alec Gardella Get ready for a fun and casual trivia night at One Pelham East! Join Alec Gardella as he hosts an entertaining session where you can test your knowledge and enjoy some friendly competition. Weekly rotating prizes for the…
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