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 millions of hibernating daffodils, local road races and dockside foodie festivals, it's about to be the best spring ever.

Art Newport

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Where:
Newport Harbor Island Resort
When:
March 28 -30

A two-day fine art show is making its way to Newport from March 28th - 30th at the Newport Harbor Island Resort.

This fine art show (free and open to the public) and ball (ticketed) will showcase a wide range of artists, creatives, and more. 

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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 1,465,000 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 here.  

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Newport Night Run - A Race for Education

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Where:
ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL
When:
April 5th, 2025
Cost:
Varies

Newport's first and only nighttime race, Newport Night Run returns on Saturday, April 5, 2025. 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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Blithewold: Daffodil Days

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Where:
Blithewold Manor, Bristol
When:
All April

Each April, Blithewold opens its gates to welcome visitors just as springtime begins. The famous display, covers the 33-acre seaside estate with around 100,000 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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Gateway to Spring Blithewold Mansion

 

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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Easter Bunny

 

Newport Rhode Races

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Where:
Easton's Beach (First Beach)
When:
APRIL 19th, 2025
Cost:
Varies

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 19th
Cost:
Varies ($20 - $75)

The Newport Beer Festival, formerly known as the Newport Craft Beer Festival, returns this April for its 13th year. The festival brings with it a day full of craft beer taste-testing, live music, local flavors from 50 craft brewers, and is back for the third year at a bigger venue, Fort Adams State Park.

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Newport Craft Beer Festival

 

Bristol Vintage Fair

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Where:
Mount Hope Farm, Bristol
When:
May 3rd - 4th

Join Mount Hope Farm at the Bristol Vintage Market – a curated market of vintage finds, handmade goods, and local artisans. Shoppers will be able to peruse booths with styles including farmhouse, coastal, mid-century modern, European, traditional, and more.

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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

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Where:
Bowen's Wharf, Newport
When:
May 17th & 18th 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 22nd - 25th

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 first stand-up comedy festival.

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Rogue Island Comedy Festival

 

Newport 10 Miler

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Where:
Fort Adams State Park
When:
June 1st, 2025
Cost:
Varies

The BankNewport 10 Miler returns for its tenth annual running on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

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 Home Game

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Where:
Cardines Field
When:
June 4th 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 22 home games throughout the months of June and July in search of their league-leading seventh Fay Vincent Sr. Cup. 

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Newport International Polo Series Begins

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Where:
Newport Polo Grounds, Portsmouth
When:
June 7th - September 27th

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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British Motorcar Festival

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Where:
Bristol
When:
June 6th & 7th

Start your engines! British Motorcars will be descending on the beautiful seaside village of Bristol, Rhode Island June 6th & 7th. 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. 

Newport Flower Show

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Where:
Rosecliff
When:
June 20th - 22nd

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 Rosecliff. 

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Newport Flower Show

Newport Pride

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Where:
Around Newport
When:
June 27th - 29th

LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI from June 27th - 29th, 2025!

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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Bristol 4th of July Parade

 

Newport Classical Music Festival

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Where:
Across Newport
When:
July 4th - 22nd, 2025

Enjoy more than sixty classical concerts featuring unique chamber music, American debuts, world-class artist and special events held in some of the area's most stunning, storied venues. 

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Newport Classical Music Festival

Hall of Fame Open

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Where:
Across Newport
When:
July 4th - 22nd, 2025

Game, set, match! Men's and Women's professional tennis is coming to the Hall of Fame July 2025.

Contested on the historic grass tennis courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which have hosted all the legends of the sport since 1880, the tournament is the only event played on grass courts outside of Europe.

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