Summer may be coming to a close but family fun in Newport is still at its peak. Just as the crisp air settles in, so does a brand new roster of family-friendly festivals, events and outdoor activities that everyone in your crew will love. From apple picking and interactive museums to plenty of pumpkin patches, hayrides and a corn maze they'll love wandering through, find our favorite family-approved picks below. 

SEASONAL ADVENTURES

Think: farm stands, hay rides, pop-up pumpkin patches and hayrides. Harbor side food festivals, interactive museums, harvest fairs, lighthouse tours and so much more. 

Harbor Cruises

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When: Through mid-October
Where: Newport Harbor
Admission: Prices vary

There's something intoxicating about a fall harbor cruise—when the water remains warm but the air is newly crisp. Help raise the sails on a legendary America's Cup yachtspot seals lounging off the coast on an education vessel, or sip a mimosa on an 80-foot, turn-of-the-century-style pilot schooner

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When: Weekends in October
Where: Pachet Brook Tree Farm + Escobar's Highland Farm

Head to Pachet Brook Tree Farm, a 90-acre family-run farm in Tiverton, for a 30-minute hayride through the fields and woods decorated for the season, ending at the pumpkin patch. Hayrides are also offered at Escobar's Highland Farm in Portsmouth.

   

Escobar's Highland Farm Corn Maze

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When: Labor Day through early November, Fridays - Sundays
WhereEscobar's Highland Farm
Admission: $10 ages 12 and up, $8 children 5-11, free for children under 4 (cash only)

Your kids will love making their way through the 8-acre corn maze at Escobar's Highland Farm. Not to worry, they'll rescue you if you get lost. 

Escobars Corn Maze

 

Rail Bike Tours at Rail Explorer

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When: Through October
Where: Rail Explorers USA

Climb aboard a pedal-powered rail bike for a ride along Narragansett Bay with Rail Explorers. Rail bikes are easy to ride and great for kids. Choose your experience below for an adventure they won't forget.

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Climb The Tower at Beavertail Lighthouse

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When: Dates vary, ends Columbus Day
Where: Beavertail Lighthouse
Admission: Free

Located on the southernmost tip of Jamestown, Beavertail Lighthouse & Museum features a collection of information, artifacts, and conversation about the history and site of the third-oldest lighthouse in North America. Lace up your sneakers and climb to the top of the tower for a panoramic view of Narragansett Bay.

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Beavertail Drone at Sunset

 

Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm

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When: Dates vary
Where: Simmons Farm
Admission: $10 - $50

When nature calls (literally), head over to Simmons Farm in Middletown for a two-hour goat hike around the historic family-owned farm. Led by farmer Karla and her crew of adventurous, spirited goats, you'll get your own goat to walk on a leash along the designated trail. Stop along the way to feed your goat a treat and to take in stunning views of the preserved farmland, and conclude your journey with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Simmons Farm Goat Hike

 

​The Sailing Museum

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When: Open Daily
Where: The Sailing Museum
Admission: Adults: $18, Senior/Military/College: $15, Youth: $12, Child (under 10): Free

Make your way to The Sailing Museum conveniently located in downtown Newport. Experience hands-on activities and exhibits like, create your own adventure QR code bracelets to tailor your museum journey, teamwork, friendly competition, knot-tying, history of the sport and so much more. 

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The Sailing Museum

 

PUMPKIN PARTIES

 

PUMPKIN PALOOZA 

When: Weekends in September - Late October
WhereFrerichs Farm & Greenhouses

A yearly-favorite, Pumpkin Palooza ay Frerichs Farm happens every weekend from September to late October. Ride the Magic Pumpkin Coach, make your own scarecrow, stroll the mum fields, and so much more. 

Please note: Frerichs Farm will not be hosting their annual Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off this season.  

 

TRINITY CHURCH ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH

When: October 13th (Tentative) - October 31st
WhereTrinity Church at Queen Anne Square

Trinity Church's Annual Pumpkin Patch offers a wide selection of pumpkins, mums, decorative cabbages, gourds and more. Once you've picked all your favorites, enjoy home-made goods, freshly popped popcorn and hot cider. Enjoy hot lunch, live music and vendors on the weekends.

Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch

 

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

From the highly anticipated Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival to the return of the Broadway Street Festival, these festive happenings offer the perfect dose of autumn on the coast.

Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair

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Where:
Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown
When:
September 30 - October 1

The annual Norman Bird Sanctuary's old-fashioned Harvest Fair will once again usher in Autumn September 30th - October 1st, 2023. The fair offers something for everyone, including sack races, hay rides, mud pit, tug-of-war and fair games with prizes.

Norman Bird Harvest Fair

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Broadway Street Fair

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Where:
Broadway, Newport (from Equality Park to Farewell Street)
When:
October 14th

In its sixth season the Broadway Street Fair is back, October 14th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

This year's event will span across Broadway from Equality Park through Farewell Street, filled with local artists, live music, food, and more. 

Broadway Street Fair

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Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival

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Where:
Bowen's Wharf
When:
October 14 - 15, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost:
Free

Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival offers fresh, local seafood. Fish tacos, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, fried calamari, clams, oysters, signature cocktails and cold beer accompany continuous live music, and family fun, all beneath the Wharf’s colorful tents. As you savor some delectable dishes, relax and enjoy the beats from area musicians. Live folk, surf rock, Caribbean and blues music are just a taste of what you’ll hear.

Bowens Wharf Seafood Festival

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Heart + Sole Walk For Animals

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Drive
When:
October 22nd

Meet us at Fort Adams on Sunday, October 22nd, for the 34th annual Heart & Soul Walk, Potter League's biggest fundraiser for animals.

Enjoy a fun-filled dog walk, music, food trucks, special activities for dogs and kids, all while celebrating and raising money for our favorite friends, the animals. 

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