For nearly 100 years, we've been honoring veterans for their service as a national holiday. This weekend, the holiday arrives on the Classic Coast with a weekend packed with things to do. Newport Restaurant Week continues through the weekend with $20 two-course lunches, $35 three-course dinners and $50 three-course premier menus at nearly 60 participating restaurants. On Saturday, things get festive at the annual Harvest Festival at Greenvale Vineyards with live music, face painting and more. Prefer to kick back and relax? Head to Grace Vanderbilt for cozy cocktails by the fire with hot cocktails and s'mores. Not to mention, veterans can enjoy special deals at a number of places throughout town.
The long weekend is busy in all the right ways. Our picks for all of it below.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
NEWPORT RESTAURANT WEEK
When: Through November 11
Where: Participating Restaurants
The bi-annual tradition returns with more than 55 restaurants anticipated to offer enticing prix-fixe menus and special seasonal offers. Experience tastefully-crafted cuisine $20 two-course lunches and dinner offerings of three-course prix-fixe menus for $35 or three-course premier menus for $50.
ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL AT GREENVALE VINEYARDS
When: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Greenvale Vineyards
Admission: $5
Harvest Festival is held to celebrate the completion of the annual grape harvest. Admission is $5 per person. In addition, guests are welcome to tastings at $15, buy wine by the glass $10 or simply enjoy the day's activities including face painting and tractor rides.
COZY COCKTAILS BY THE FIRE
When: 5:00 PM, through December 31
Where: The Vanderbilt Grill
Admission: $16 per person hot cocktails, $8 per person s'mores
Stay warm by the fire while roasting marshmallows for s'mores and sipping warm signature cocktails.
SWEET N' LOVE YOGA FLOW
When: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Thames Street Yoga
Admission: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Find the honey in your hips in this low-to-the-ground, silky smooth vinyasa master class. Explore the relationship between your hamstrings and your lower back as you fold in deep, caramelize resistance in your lower body and melt tension in your hip-flexor tendons.
LIVE MUSIC: TAKE IT TO THE BRIDGE
When: 10:00 PM
Where: Newport Blues Cafe
Admission: $10
Enjoy live music by Take It To The Bridge at Newport Blues Cafe beginning at 10:00 PM.
BEER + PASTRY PAIRING
When: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: Newport Craft Brewing
Admission: $25
Newport Craft Brewing has partnered with the French Confection for the first annual beer and pastry pairing featuring a selection of delicate French delicacies matched with beers offering a dynamic flavor profile.
FREE COFFEE TASTING
When: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: Custom House Coffee
Admission: Free
Sample 6 of Custom House coffees so you can really enjoy and compare the flavors of each individual bean.
DIEGO'S AT RAGGED ISLAND BREWING
When: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Ragged Island Brewing
Admission: Free
Enjoy tacos and beer at Ragged Island Brewing as Diego's makes their way to the brewery.
WEEKEND MUSIC SERIES
When: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Newport Vineyards
Admission: Free
Enjoy a wine tasting, lunch or wine by the glass while enjoying live music from Dan Cristo. No tickets required.
MOUNT HOPE FARMERS MARKET
When: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Mount Hope Farm
Admission: Free
The Mount Hope Farmers Market heads into the barn for the winter with bluegrass music entertainment. Enjoy local products, sit by the fire and listen.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
WEEKEND MUSIC SERIES
When: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Newport Vineyards
Admission: Free
Enjoy a wine tasting, lunch or wine by the glass while enjoying live music by jazz, soulful R&B, with a touch of country trio Chel, Bill & Dyl. No tickets required.
AQUIDNECK GROWERS WINTER MARKET
When: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Newport Vineyards
Admission: Free
The Aquidneck Growers Market returns to Newport Vineyards for its winter edition featuring local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers and more.
STAND-UP COMEDY
When: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Newport Blues Cafe
Admission: $10
Enjoy a night of laughs with stand-up Sunday presented by Under Construction Productions. Jay Are Adams, comic and MC extraordinaire will be your host for the evening. Joining him on stage will be Rhode Island's very own Mike Murray and Brad Pierce.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
LIVE MUSIC: NICOLE + BLAKE UNPLUGGED
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Thrive Coffee House
Admission: Free
Celebrate Veteran's Day with live music at Thrive Coffee House.
WILD WORLD OF WHALES
When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Audubon Environmental Center
Admission: $6 adults, $4 kids 4-12
Learn all about the amazing world of whales through hands-on activities, crafts, a scavenger hunt and more.
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