The winter days are slowly, but surely, beginning to fade here on The Classic Coast, replacing snow-kissed tree tops with brilliant blooms and making way for a blossoming calendar of events. From millions of daffodils in and around Newport to foodie festivals and the return of many of our much-anticipated annual favorites, it's the perfect opportunity to reawaken and renew.

Browse the most anticipated Spring events you won't want to miss below. Summer more your thing? We rounded up a few early Summer events to look forward to, too.

BEST SPRING EVENTS IN NEWPORT

From the arrival of tens of thousands of daffodils, to world-class sailing events and dockside foodie festivals, it's about to be the best spring ever.

  1. Newport Restaurant Week
  2. Easter Bunny Visits Shops at Long Wharf
  3. Newport Night Run - A Race for Education
  4. Newport Daffodil Days
  5. Blithewold: Daffodil Days
  6. Newport Rhode Races
  7. Newport Beer Festival
  8. The Ocean Race
  9. Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
  10. Rogue Island Comedy Festival
  11. Newport International Polo Series Begins
  12. Newport 10 Miler
  13. Newport Gulls First Game Game
  14. British Motorcar Festival

Newport Restaurant Week

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Where:
Participating restaurants throughout Newport & Bristol counties
When:
April 14 - 23, 2023

Join us for another season of Newport Restaurant Week from April 14th - 23rd, where area restaurants will offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for you to choose from. Think: BOGO deals, prix-fixe offerings, gift cards promotions and more. 

 

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Easter Bunny Visits Shops at Long Wharf

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Where:
Shops at Long Wharf
When:
March 25th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Rain Date: March 26th

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, Newport Prevention Coalition & Strategic Prevention Partnership, and Newport In Bloom

 

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Newport Night Run - A Race for Education

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Where:
ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL
When:
APRIL 1, 2023
Cost:
MARCH 1 – MARCH 30: ADULT $35, STUDENT $31, ONSITE (APRIL 1): AVAILABILITY TBD

Newport's first and only nighttime race, Newport Night Run returns on Saturday, April 1, 2023 . The 5k serves not only as a community wide opportunity to get moving, but also as a fundraiser for the Newport Public Education Foundation. NPEF is an independent, non-profit whose mission is to improve the performance of Newport public school children by enhancing their educational opportunities and by building broad-based community support for quality public education.

 

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Newport Daffodil Days

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Where:
Across Newport, RI
When:
All April

Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,300,000 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 here.  

 

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Blithewold: Daffodil Days

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Where:
Blithewold Mansion, Bristol
When:
April 8th - 23rd, 2023

Each April, Blithewold opens its gates to welcome visitors just as springtime begins. The famous display, covers the 33-acre seaside estate with over 50,000 daffodils that delight visitors for nearly a month.

The first week, timed to the annual school vacation week, is filled not only with flowers, but lots of fun-for-the-whole-family programming that celebrate our favorite yellow-flower friends. 

 

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Newport Rhode Races

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Where:
Easton's Beach (First Beach)
When:
April 15, 2023
Cost:
$100 MARATHON/$80 HALF MARATHON/$33 5K/$15 BEACH MILE (VIRTUAL ALSO AVAILABLE)

Race through the Daffodils on this award winning, scenic, seaside course. Newport Rhode Races offers a full and half marathon, a 5K and a beach mile race. Note: The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. Register here. 

 

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Newport Beer Festival

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park
When:
April 29, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost:
$65 (includes a souvenir tasting glass and all samples)

After an unexpected break, the Newport Beer Festival has returned for the 10th year! Formerly known as the Newport Craft Beer Festival, we’re bringing you the same festival you’ve grown to know and love over the last decade, with just a few tweaks for our 10th event. 

40 craft brewers, 1 session, new location and you! Food available for purchase, plus live music throughout the festival.

 

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The Ocean Race

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park
When:
May 13th - 21st

The race around the world in the sport of sailing’s toughest contest, visits the City-by-the Sea for nine days of celebration, public activities and fun for the entire family at the Ocean Live Park in Fort Adams State Park.

 

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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

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Where:
Bowen's Wharf, Newport
When:
May 20th & 21st from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost:
FREE ADMISSION

Taste your way around the Ocean State. Sip champagne and enjoy oysters from local growers on the waterfront all weekend long. Oyster growers will be shucking alongside local restaurants and live music under our striped festival tents. The event has free admission and is open to the public. All food will be available for purchase directly from vendors. Multiple cash bars will also be on site. 

 

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Rogue Island Comedy Festival

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Where:
In & Around Newport
When:
May 25th - 29th, 2023

The area's bi-annual comedy festival features five days of comedy shows at multiple locations throughout the area. Created and produced by native Rhode Islanders Doug Key and Katie Latimer, the Rogue Island Comedy Festival is Rhode Island’s only stand-up comedy festival.

 

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Newport International Polo Series Begins

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Where:
Newport Polo Grounds, Portsmouth
When:
June 3rd, 2023

Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in one of the most exciting spectator sports in the world.

Matches will be held every Saturday, June – Sept., at Newport Polo, home of America’s First Polo Club. Festivities include Opening and Closing ceremonies, half-time Divot Stomp, Player’s Salute, Trophy Presentation, Après Polo Lounge, fan prizes, and other special weekly features fieldside.

 

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Newport 10 Miler

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park
When:
June 4th, 2023
Cost:
SPRING (2/1 – 3/31): $74, LAST CALL (4/1 – 5/31): $80, AND ONSITE: $90

The BankNewport 10 Miler returns for its tenth annual running on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The oceanside course has stunning views throughout Newport and Fort Adams State Park. This race proudly supports the Fort Adams Trust and the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County. Register here. 

 

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Newport Gulls First Game Game

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Where:
Cardines Field
When:
June 7th at 6:35 PM
Cost:
$5 for Adults; $2 for Children ages 13-18, Military ID, Senior Citizens; $1 Children 12 and Under

Come on down to the historic Cardines Field for a Newport Gulls home game, voted Newport's best family entertainment! 

The Newport Gulls will kick off a 44-game schedule this June, hosting 24 home games throughout the months of June and July in search of their league-leading seventh Fay Vincent Sr. Cup. 

 

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British Motorcar Festival

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Where:
Bristol
When:
June 9th & 10th

Start your engines! British Motorcars will be descending on the beautiful seaside village of Bristol, Rhode Island June 9th & 10th. Event subject to change. 

Driving tours, Block party and show dates have been set for the second week of June. 

 

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Plan For Early Summer

Read on for a list of the best early Summer events happening in and around Newport. 

 

  1. Newport Flower Show
  2. Newport Pride
  3. Bristol Fourth of July Parade

Newport Flower Show

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Where:
Marble House
When:
June 23rd - 25th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Newport Flower Show offers a variety of special events, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, impressive horticulture exhibits and more. Meander stunning garden displays alongside unique shopping opportunities and opulent floral designs throughout the grounds of Marble House. The theme 2023: The Grand Tour. 

 

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Newport Pride

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Where:
Around Newport
When:
June 23rd - 25th

LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI from June 23rd - 25th, 2023!

Enjoy a weekend of creating events and experiences to celebrate community, and promote love, acceptance, inclusivity, and diversity of LGBTQ+ identities. Think: flag raising ceremonies, a market & festival with unique vendors and live music, a pride bike ride, and so much more.

 

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Bristol Fourth of July Parade

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Where:
Downtown Bristol
When:
July 4th at 10:30 AM

The oldest Fourth of July parade celebration in America will step-off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street at 10:30 AM.

 

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