SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
OFFICIAL OPENING OF CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT
When: 5:00 PM
Where: Washington Square
Admission: Free
Features proclamation from the Mayor, tree lighting, Newport Artillery cannon salute, music by the Newport Public Schools music program.
NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE
When: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: Newport Colony House
Admission: Free, donations welcome
Tour the Newport Colony House before the Christmas in Newport Official Opening Ceremony and enjoy the sounds of 18th century caroling performed by costumed interpreters from the Second Massachusetts Regiment. Learn the origins of the songs and where they would have been sung.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
12TH ANNUAL SINGING FOR THE SHELTER
When: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Where: Channing Church, 135 Pelham Street
Admission: $25, children with an adult are free
Many local musicians coming together to raise funds for local homeless shelters.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
NEWPORT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT
When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Middletown Knights of Columbus Hall, 7 Valley Rd
Admission: Free
Local Artisans and scrumptious baked goods.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
ANNUAL LUCY'S HEARTH DESIGNER WREATH SALE
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Easton’s Beach Rotunda
Admission: Free
Christmas wreaths and table top decorations created by designers, artists, gardeners and florists from the community. Also gourmet sweets bake sale. All proceeds go to Lucy’s Hearth.
NEWPORT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT
When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Middletown Knights of Columbus Hall, 7 Valley Rd
Admission: Free
Local Artisans and scrumptious baked goods.
TRINITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS SILVER TEA
When: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Honyman Hall, Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square
Admission: $12
afternoon tea featuring live music, seasonal wreaths, greens, ornaments, hostess and holiday gifts.
HOLIDAY EVENINGS AT THE BREAKERS
When: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: The Breakers
Admission: $38 in advance, $48 at the door
Take a leisurely self-guided evening tour through The Breakers; enjoy live holiday music and sample light refreshments, eggnog and cider.
NEWPORT COUNTY ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT
When: 3:00 PM
Where: Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody Street
Admission: $10 admission, $8 seniors, students.
Classical and holiday music sponsored by the Salve Regina University Music Department.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
NEWPORT COMMUNITY BAND/SALVE REGINA JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
When: 3:00 PM
Where: Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody Street
Admission: $10, $8 seniors & students
SRU Newport Community Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Flute Ensemble performing holiday favorites.
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS TEA AT ST. COLUMBA'S CHAPEL PARISH HALL
When: Seatings at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Where: 55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown
Admission: $12 adults, $6 children under 12
Bring your friends and enjoy an oasis of calm in a busy season.
MUSIC OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
When: 7:00 PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Broadway at Everett Street
Admission: Free
Music and carols reflecting the joy and wonder of Christmas.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
CHRISTMAS AT THE INNS: HOLIDAY BED AND BREAKFAST TOUR
When: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Throughout Newport
Admission: $25 for all ten inns
Ten inns open for tour. Tickets at Francis Malbone House Inn, 392 Thames Street. All proceeds benefit Lucy's Hearth.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
CHRISTMAS AT THE INNS: HOLIDAY BED AND BREAKFAST TOUR
When: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Throughout Newport
Admission: $25 for all ten inns
Ten inns open for tour. Tickets at Francis Malbone House Inn, 392 Thames Street. All proceeds benefit Lucy's Hearth.
ANNUAL WADK CHRISTMAS CONCERT
When: 7:00 PM
Where: Newport Marriott
Admission: Free, donations of non-perishable food items for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center welcome
Larry Brown's Swinglane Orchestra and Jamestown Community Chorus.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
STUDENT'S IMPRESSIONS OF CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT
When: 5:30 PM
Where: Newport Yacht Club, 110 Long Wharf
Admission: Free, light refreshments
Students K-12 art exhibit, commemorative Christmas in Newport postmark by United States Postal Service.
DECEMBER NEWPORT GALLERY NIGHT
When: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Throughout Newport
Admission: Free
Holiday themed art shows during an evening tour of local galleries, museums, and cultural organizations in Newport and Middletown.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
CHRISTMAS IN SONG BY THE NEWPORT NAVY CHORISTERS
When: 7:30 PM
Where: St. Lucy's Church, 909 W Main Road
Admission: $15, $10 seniors and students, $30 families
Concert to benefit Lingkod Timog charitable missions in the Phillipines.
ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS
When: 7:30 PM
Where: 372 Purgatory Road, Middletown
Admission: Free
The birth of Jesus is told by lesson and song. Congregational singing and carols by the school choir and hand bell choir.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
SALVE REGINA CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT
When: 7:30 PM
Where: Great Hall of Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Avenue
Admission: $10, $8 students and seniors, SRU students Free with ID
Featured groups will include University Chorus, Madrigals Chorus, and a cappella groups.
CAROLING + CRAFTING AT EMMANUEL CHURCH
When: 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Where: Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn Street
Admission: Free
Enjoy a festive afternoon with free popcorn and hot chocolate. Families and all ages welcome.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT THE IRISH MUSEUM
When: 12:00 - 4:30 PM
Where: Museum of Newport Irish History
Admission: Free
View the exhibits while enjoying Celtic holiday music, eggnog and cookies.
HOLIDAY EVENINGS AT THE BREAKERS
When: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: The Breakers
Admission: $38 in advance, $48 at the door
Take a leisurely self-guided evening tour through The Breakers; enjoy live holiday music and sample light refreshments, eggnog and cider.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
ST. PETERSBURG (RUSSIAN) MEN'S ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT
When: 10:00 AM + 2:00 PM
Where: Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn Street
Admission: Free, $20 suggested donation
This male quartet will present a dazzling concert of Russian choral music, folk songs, and popular music spanng centuries. Free parking in the lot across from the church.
SALVE REGINA CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT
When: 7:30 PM
Where: Great Hall of Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Avenue
Admission: $10, $8 students and seniors, SRU students Free with ID
Featured groups will include University Chorus, Madrigals Chorus, and a cappella groups.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT GLEN MANOR HOUSE
When: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: 3 Frank Coelho Drive, Portsmouth
Admission: Free
401-683-4177 for details.
A LIVE NATIVITY AT ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
When: 4:00 PM
Where: 525 Broadway
Admission: Free
Dress up and be part of the live nativity, crafts, refreshments, photo opportunities, at 5:45 PM sing your favorite carols with the angels. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be held inside.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
108TH ANNUAL MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
When: 7:30 PM
Where: St. George's School Chapel
Admission: Free
Candlelit service of the portrayal of the Christmas story.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
HOLIDAY EVENING DUET AT THE ELMS AND MARBLE HOUSE
When: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: The Elms and Marble House
Admission: $38 in advance, $48 at the door
Take a leisurely self-guided evening tour through The Elms and Marble House; enjoy both houses for the price of one as you enjoy live holiday music and sample light refreshments, eggnog and cider.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28
CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HISTORIC PRIVATE HOMES
When: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Throughout Newport
Admission: $3 per home, payable at the door of each residence
Listing of homes and addresses will be available after December 15 at christmasinnewport.org and at the Newport Visitor Information Center. Note: No children under 10 years old and no high heel shoes.
HOLIDAY EVENINGS AT THE BREAKERS
When: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: The Breakers
Admission: $38 in advance, $48 at the door
Take a leisurely self-guided evening tour through The Breakers; enjoy live holiday music and sample light refreshments, eggnog and cider.
