The holidays are, quite simply, a magical time throughout Newport and Bristol counties.

Mansions filled with thousands of poinsettias, wreaths, and decorated Christmas trees, annual celebrations and tree lightings with visits from Santa Claus, to twinkling light covered shops and festive markets filled with one-of-a-kind creations for your special someone. 

Sip and shop your way through the holiday season with these festival markets. 

 

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Top Markets & Pop-ups

Holiday shopping doesn't need to be boring. 

Colony House Holiday Market Food & Toy Drive

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Where:
Washington Square, Newport
When:
Now - December 14th, Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday through Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

Make a difference this Holiday Season with a donation of food and toys at the Colony House Holiday Market.

Starting Friday, November 14th and ending on Sunday, December 14th, the Newport Historical Society, in partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will be holding a food and toy drive to benefit the families of the MLK Center.

All donations earned 10% off all holiday market purchases.

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Annual Holiday Bazaar

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Where:
524 Valley Road, Middletown
When:
Saturday, November 22nd from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

See Santa’s Toy Room, a hallway of art, Ye Olde Gift Shoppe, jewelry, raffles, florals, and other handmade crafts and baked goods. 

United Congregational Church's annual bazaar has something special for everyone. Better yet, everyone who comes through the doors gets to experience the warmth, friendship, and joy of the community.

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Holiday Pop-Up at Frerich's Farm

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Where:
Frerichs Farm, Warren
When:
Now - December

Visit Frerichs Farm, September - December when their shoppe turns into a literal winter wonderland, full of pure holiday magic from ceiling to floor, that would make even Mrs. Claus proud.

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Peckham’s Greenhouse Holiday Market

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Where:
Peckham’s Greenhouse, Little Compton
When:
Now - December 29th, Closed Mondays

What's better than a holiday craft fair? A 6-week holiday craft fair!

Make your way to Peckham’s Greenhouse in Little Compton for their annual 6-week craft fair, open Tuesday - Sundays.

Shop for your special someone from over 20 local artisans, featuring handmade ornaments and knit hats, to a selection of paper goods and prints, skincare, soaps, candles and more. 

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Kristi’s Holiday Market & Cafe

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Where:
747 Main Street, Warren
When:
Wednesdays through Mondays from Now - December 31st

Pastries are popping, coffee is flowing, and all the local vibes can be found at Kristi’s Holiday Market & Cafe at The Point now through December 31 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesdays through Mondays.

Pick-up a colorful dried flower bouquet, wreath, or piece of local art to surprise someone over the holidays - and with the season of giving in full swing, find donation bins to bring in a non-perishable food item for someone in need!

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Annual Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Farmers Market

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Where:
10 Quintal Drive, Tiverton Middle School
When:
Sunday, November 23rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Calling all cranberry enthusiasts. Although there is no bogging, the next best cranberry-craze is the annual specialty farmers market in Tiverton.

This special event brings over 45 vendors with cranberry-infused treats and products, like cheeses, chocolates and baked-goods, mocktails and more. Start your holiday shopping early with a selection of unique gift sets, pottery, candles, alpaca clothing, paintings and more from local artisans. Stock-up on farm-fresh produce, and enjoy live music for a festive-filled day. 

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Vines & Finds Market at Newport Vineyards

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Where:
Newport Vineyards
When:
Sunday, November 30th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Make the most of Thanksgiving weekend and skip the mall - wander the vines, sip award-winning wines, and shop local makers & gifts to kick off your holiday list in cozy vineyard style.

This free event is open to all, a family-friendly atmosphere full of festive finds. Support small, sip big, and make Juicy Market at Newport Vineyards your new holiday-weekend tradition.

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Gardiner House Festive Fête

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Where:
Gardiner House, Newport
When:
Tuesday, December 2nd and Wednesday, December 3rd from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

The Festive Fête at Gardiner House returns with two evenings of holiday shopping and cheer while supporting local businesses. Find neighborhood makers, familiar faces, and holiday shopping to ease into the season!

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Sip & Shop at Conanicut Gift Shop

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Where:
Conanicut Gift Shop, Jamestown
When:
Thursdays, December 4th, December 11th, and December 18th

Sip & Shop for the Holidays!

Get into the holiday spirit at Conanicut Gift Shop—your one-stop destination for festive finds. Happening from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursdays, December 4, 11, and 18, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while you shop.

Discover pre-made holiday baskets, home décor, Jamestown-themed gifts and swag, and favorite brands like Helly Hansen—plus so much more! 

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Holiday Sip & Shop at OceanCliff

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Where:
OceanCliff
When:
Thursday, December 4th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Cost:
$10 suggested donation includes two complimentary drink tickets, along with light bites and a cash bar inside.

Head to the beautiful OceanCliff for a fun evening of cocktails and shopping featuring local designers and boutique owners selling jewelry, apparel, and home decor.

$10 suggested donation includes two complimentary drink tickets, along with light bites and a cash bar inside. 

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Holiday Extravaganza at Newport Vineyards

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Where:
Newport Vineyards, Middletown
When:
Friday, December 5th, from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Are you ready for the most festive night of the year?

Newport Vineyards transforms into a magical winter wonderland for the whole family. Sip on wine, enjoy live music, meet Santa, and stock up on gifts for this holiday season.

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Annual Holiday Arts Market in Jamestown

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Where:
Jamestown Arts Center
When:
Friday, December 5th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM & Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

The Jamestown Holiday Arts Market is back! 

Shop the curated selection of ceramics, prints, paintings, jewelry, glasswork and more.This free, two-day event boasts a variety of designers, craftspeople and local artists, more than 30 locals to be exact.

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IYRS Artisan Holiday Market

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Where:
IYRS School of Technology & Trades, Newport
When:
Saturday, December 6th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Step into a room of talented makers, artists, and craftspeople at the historic IYRS Restoration Hall.

This room houses the wooden boatbuilding and restoration program, and will be decorated head-to-toe for the holiday market. Shop local from this talented selection right on Thames Street!

2025 Vendors (so far):

  • Violet Drury Designs
  • MadebyBonnieRI
  • MAShells / MISTE Photography
  • Our Good Dog Spot
  • Averey Homer
  • Newport Chowder Co.
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ACT’s Pop-up Holiday Market at Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting

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Where:
Seamen’s Church Institute, 18 Market Square, Newport
When:
Saturday, December 6th from 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

While taking a festive stroll before the Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting, step into a market full of merriment to commence the holidays.

Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) has partnered with Newport Community School, to host a Pop-Up Holiday Market at the historic Seamen’s Church Institute, located in Bowen’s Wharf.

Featured vendors include:

  • Bowie’s Donuts
  • Chill’s Cheesecakes
  • Community Ayurvedic Herbalist
  • Moonlight Rose Alpacas
  • NAVAD Bakers
  • Power of Juice
  • Rhode Island Nut Co.
  • Saunderstown Garlic Farm
  • The ReFill 
  • Triton Seafood
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Imago’s Holiday Pop-Up

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Where:
Imago Foundation for the Arts, Warren
When:
Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th, from 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Looking for artful gifts with heart and soul? Head to Imago’s Holiday Pop-Up, a two-day celebration of local art and handmade treasures — perfect for this season of giving. 

Register in advance for free for the Imago Pop-Up on Eventbrite and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a basket of handmade cards, miniature paintings, jewelry, and prints.

Gifts start at $20 and feature Imago artists:

  • Dot Bergen
  • Jim Cain
  • Sarah Daughn
  • Eileen Collins
  • Phil Gruppuso
  • Eliza Goodwin
  • Gary Heise
  • Lisa Lowenstein
  • Rina Naik 
  • Anne Marie Rossi & more!
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Sakonnet Vineyard Holiday Market

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Where:
Sakonnet Vineyard, Little Compton
When:
Saturday, December 6th from 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Take a drive down to the quaint community of Little Compton for a festive Christmas market at the oldest winery in New England, Sakonnet Vineyards, featuring more than a dozen local artisans. 

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Ragged Island Holiday Market

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Where:
Ragged Island Brewing Company, Portsmouth
When:
Sunday, December 7th and December 14th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Head to Ragged Island Brewing Co. in Portsmouth for their annual holiday market, now spanning two days - Sunday, December 7th and December 14th. 

Peruse through local art and craft vendors, grab a bite to eat from one of the food truck vendors, indulge in delicious craft beer, and pick-up a gift for a loved one or some Ragged Island merchandise. 

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Annual Holiday Market at Newport Craft

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Where:
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company
When:
Wednesday, December 10th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Browsing will sipping bubbles through the 3rd annual holiday market hosted by Newport Life Magazine.

Get all your holiday shopping done in one place — choose from a variety of market vendors, listen to live music, and sip and bite your way through the festive Newport Craft Brewing hall on Wednesday, December 10th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

Plus, donations will be collected to support the Potter League for Animals, attendees are kindly asked to bring an item for donation as admission.

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Holiday Sip & Shop at Newport Art Museum

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Where:
Newport Art Museum, Newport
When:
Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Celebrate the season at the Newport Art Museum!

Enjoy an afternoon of festive fun, artful shopping, and holiday cheer throughout the galleries. Sip complimentary bubbly as you browse a curated selection of unique gifts.

What to expect:

  • Local Artists Market
  • Trunk Show
  • Complimentary Champagne
  • Festive Music Performance
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Annual Christmas Specialty Market in Tiverton

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Where:
Tiverton Farmers Market, 10 Quintal Drive (Tiverton Middle School)
When:
Saturday, December 21st from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Buy and support local talent once again at the Annual Christmas Specialty Market in Tiverton. Shop from over 50 vendors, from food aficionados to art enthusiasts, they've got something for everyone. 

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Festivals & Strolls

Twinkling lights, festive nights, and supporting local. Classic. 

Bristol Holiday Preview Weekend

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Where:
Downtown Bristol. RI
When:
Friday, November 21st & Saturday, November 22nd

Shop, Stroll & Be Merry!

The BMA (Bristol Merchants Association) is hosting their 30th annual Holiday Preview Weekend. Starting on Friday, followed by all-day strolling on Saturday. Follow the luminaries to stores participating in the Holiday Preview!

Find unique gifts, sip refreshments and delight in the sights & sounds of the season. Bring a friend or two along and make an evening of it!

 

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Warren Holiday Festival

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Where:
Downtown Warren
When:
November 28th & 29th

Starting over 40 years ago, the annual Warren Holiday Festival was created to kick-off the holiday season. 

Today, the event marks its 36th season with events on both Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th. Events include visits from Santa paired with hot chocolate and cookies, to holiday crafts and festive shows, to downtown caroling and the iconic Main Street light ceremony. 

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Holiday Shop & Stroll at West Place Animal Sanctuary

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Where:
West Place Animal Sanctuary, Tiverton
When:
Friday, November 28th & Saturday, November 29th from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
$28 adults (online discount) / $15 kids

A holiday tradition on the Farm Coast of New England.

Welcome to the holiday shop and stroll at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton. Walk through the picturesque sanctuary with an interactive tour, browse hand-crafted one-of-a-kind gifts in their large gift shop, and get up close and personal with the rescued cows, horses, alpaca, sheep, emus and more. 

Insider's Tip: Book a tour online at a discounted rate. 

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Holiday Bright Night in Tiverton

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Where:
Historic Tiverton Four Corners
When:
Friday, December 5 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Cost:
Free

Picture this: the quaint and charming Tiverton Four Corners decked in holiday decor and illuminating lights with open galleries, holiday shopping, exclusive deals and a visit from Santa.

Stay for the opening of The Four Corners Arts Center 12th Annual re-Tree Community Exhibition, adding even more lights and magic to the event. 

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Franklin Street Holiday Stroll

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Where:
Franklin Street, Newport
When:
Friday, December 5th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM & Saturday, December 6th from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost:
Free to Attend

Join the business community of Franklin Street at their Annual Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th.

Listen to carolers from Newport Sings, while enjoying refreshments, prizes, and in shop specials! This unique group of shops offer something for everyone; find jewelry or scents for her, clothes for the little ones, and other special, one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Donations will be accepted in support of Newport Sings!

MARKET VENDORS:

 

  • Anchor Bend Glass
  • Artistry Beauty Collective
  • Athalia of Newport
  • Daydream Vintage
  • Lavanya Coodly
  • Little Gold
  • Lorelai’s for Littles
  • Meeka Fine Jewelry
  • Scandia Newport
  • Sea Love
  • Zurner Oceanic
  • Sunwray
  • Art Talk
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Bristol Christmas Festival: European Marketplace

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When:
Saturday, December 6th from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday, December 7th from 12:00 - 5:00 PM

A European-style Christmas market in downtown Bristol makes its return December 6th and 7th.

This two-day festival will feature rustic huts, festival foods like holiday pastries, wine, and pretzels, live music, craft vendors and so many more seasonal favorites. 

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Jamestown Village Holiday Stroll

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Where:
Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown Village
When:
Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:
Free Admission

Shop Local. Dine Local. Discover Jamestown.

Celebrate the holiday season in Jamestown Village! Enjoy craft fairs at local churches and schools, plus open houses throughout the Commercial District featuring holiday sales, treats, festive music, and more!

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On-Going Exhibits & Marketplaces

These markets and spots are spruced up all season long. 

Annual Holiday Invitational Artisans Gift Marketplace

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Where:
DeBlois Gallery, Middletown
When:
Now - December 21st, Wednesday - Sunday, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend

Spanning over two months, Deblois Gallery in Middletown is hosting their annual holiday show. This exhibit and marketplace has everything from stocking stuffers and wearable art, to pottery and holiday cards.

Insider's Tip: Don't miss their holiday parties, gallery nights, and art trolley days filled with merriment.

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Holiday Small Works Exhibit

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Where:
Spring Bull Studio & Gallery, Newport
When:
Now - December 31st (Open Daily, Closed Tuesdays)
Cost:
Free to attend

Spring Bull Gallery presents an exhibit of small works by regional fine artists.

With more than 160 original works in a variety of styles, subjects and media, this is a great opportunity to find an outstanding gift for everyone on your list.

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Portsmouth Arts Guild Holiday Show

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Where:
2679 East Main Road, Portsmouth
When:
Open Thursdays from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, and 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (November 21st - January 15th, 2026)

Stop into the Portsmouth Arts Guild Holiday Show on display Thursdays from November 20th through January 15th.

Art work will be inspired by the theme “Little Picture Show,” including thoughtful seasonal moments.

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The 20th Annual Holiday Show

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Where:
Jessica Hagen Fine Art & Design, Newport
When:
November 22nd - December 31st (Wednesdays through Sundays), 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (12:00 PM on Sundays)
Cost:
Free to attend

The Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design gallery welcomes all to the 20th Annual Holiday Show from November 22 - December 31.

Peruse new work by over three dozen gallery artists including paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, art books, and more. You will be sure to find just the treasure to give this holiday season.

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