From elegant brunches boasting carving stations and seasonal specials to traditional buffets with all the trimmings, these prepared-for-you fetes and sweet treats are just what you need to celebrate Easter Sunday. All weekend, delight in a handful of al fresco events to welcome spring, like a stroll through a blooming garden, or an easter themed cruise on Newport Harbor.

Happy Easter from our family to yours.

Special Events

From an easter egg hunt on the lawn of a Victorian mansion, to millions of daffodils in and around Newport, these Easter weekend events are just what you need to welcome Spring.

Easter Bunny Visits Shops at Long Wharf
The 5th Annual Easter Specialty Market
Newport Recreation Easter Egg Hunts
Easter Egg Hunt at Newport Harbor Island Resort
Garden Egg Hunt at The Vanderbilt
Newport Daffodil Days
Daffodil Days at Blithewold
Easter Events on the Coastal Queen

Easter Bunny Visits Shops at Long Wharf

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Where:: Shops at Long Wharf
When:: April 12th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Rain Date: April 13th

Have your springtime picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy complimentary treats, kids crafts, games, and overall “eggcitement” galore for children of all ages. Hop on down to Long Wharf Mall for this free, public event.

Brought to you by Shops at Long Wharf, Discover Newport, Cutie Curls, and Newport In Bloom.

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The 5th Annual Easter Specialty Market

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Where:: Tiverton Middle School, 10 Quintal Drive, Tiverton, RI 02878
When:: Sunday, April 13th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Tiverton Farmers Market is celebrating their 5th Annual Easter Specialty Farmers Market on Sunday, April 13th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. One week early, so that you can enjoy Easter Day with your families. Located at the Tiverton Middle School, 10 Quintal Drive, Tiverton, RI.

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Newport Recreation Easter Egg Hunts

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Where:: Touro Park (Ages 2 - 6) and Freebody Park (Ages 7 - 10)
When:: Sunday, April 19th

What is better than one easter egg hunt? Two easter egg hunts! Head to Touro Park at 10:00 AM for kids Ages 2 - 6, and Freebody Park for a special flashlight egg hunt for kids Ages 7 - 10 at 8:00 PM.

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LOOKING FOR A QUIET HUNT?

Check out the Extra Special Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Newport Recreation at The Hunt on Saturday, April 12th. Enjoy a smaller, calmer setting in a sensory friendly environment allowing children to collect eggs at their own pace.

Don't miss: Pictures with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

Grades K-2: 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Grades 3-5: 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Grades 6-8: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

This hunt is free, but pre-registration.

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Easter Egg Hunt at Newport Harbor Island Resort

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Where:: Newport Harbor Island Resort, Goat Island, Newport
When:: Sunday, April 20th from 12:30 - 1:00 PM
Cost:: $15 per participant

Grab your basket and hop over to Newport Harbor Island Resort for an egg hunt on the Lighthouse Lawn.

The goal: come find colorful candy-filled eggs and celebrate your winnings with a very special guest, the Easter Bunny. Plus, lucky participants who find one of the rare golden eggs will win a special prize. The egg hunt will begin at 12:30 PM for ages 4-12.

Come early or stay after to enjoy Easter Brunch at Torpedo Bar & Lounge.

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Garden Egg Hunt at The Vanderbilt

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Where:: The Vanderbilt, Newport
When:: Sunday, April 20th from 12:00 - 12:30 PM

Gather for an egg hunt in the Mansion at The Vanderbilt.

Children are invited to hunt for eggs filled with treats throughout the property with baskets given to them by The Vanderbilt team. Adults can also join in the fun too – a single egg hidden in the Mansion will reveal a coveted prize, if found.

ALSO AT THE VANDERBILT

Easter Brunch: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM — Head to the sun-drenched Conservatory or elegant Dining Room at The Vanderbilt for an indulgent Easter Brunch.

Live Easter Tunes: 12:00 - 4:00 PM — Enjoy live tunes and enjoy your Easter with loved ones amongst the glow of the mansion.

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Newport Daffodil Days

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Where:: ACROSS NEWPORT, RI
When:: All Weekend

Although the festivities do not officially start until April 1st—daffodils are already blooming throughout town.

Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,465,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout the area with decorated store windows heralding their arrival.

More information and a locator map to the largest fields of daffodils can be found on the Daffodil Days website.

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Daffodil Days at Blithewold

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Where:: Blithewold Manor, Bristol

Blithewold opens its gates to welcome visitors just as springtime begins. Their famous display, covers the 33-acre seaside estate with nearly 100,000 daffodils that delight visitors for nearly a month.

Daffodil Days at Blithewold is held all April long.