No matter the weather, Newport and its surrounding communities are packed with so much to do come April.

"In Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." - Mark Twain

From Daffodil Days that bloom throughout Newport and Bristol bringing more than a million daffodils to the city's parks and fields, to the return of local road races and seasonal events for you to choose from.

April on The Coast is nothing short of wondrous.

EVENTS

Get ready to shake off winter's cobwebs, spring is here. Our picks for the month below.

Newport Daffodil Days

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Where:
ACROSS NEWPORT, RI
When:
ALL APRIL

Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,500,000 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 on the Daffodil Days website.  

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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 nearly 100,000 daffodils that delight visitors for nearly a month.

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Celebrating America's 250th

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From cobblestones to the coast, Newport and Bristol Counties are celebrating America’s 250th with stories worth telling.

"Three Uniquely Rhode Island Tales" with Eric Weiberg

Rogers Free Library - Herreshoff Community Room

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History Happy Hour

Richard I. Burnham Resource Center

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Newport Night Run

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Where:
Newport
When:
April 4th starting at 7:30 PM

The Newport Night Run is a Race for Education that benefits the Newport Public Education Foundation. Newport's only after-hours Road Race!

Headlamps, bright colors, and glow sticks are strongly encouraged!

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Afternoon Tea Services

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Whether it’s a spot or a pot, tea time on The Classic Coast is the idyllic way to sip, savor or spill the tea with friends or family. 

Afternoon Tea Locations

Keep calm, the kettle is on.

  1. Chinese Tea House at Marble House
  2. The Vanderbilt
  3. Stoneacre Brasserie
  4. Blithewold
  5. Tatters
  6. Kellie's Cafe
  7. FairyTea Room
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Afternoon Tea at Chinese Tea House

 

Local Farmers Markets

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All you have to do is take your pick.

Bike Newport Full Moon Ride

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Where:
Equality Park on Broadway
When:
April 1st, rides start half hour before sunset
Cost:
Suggested Donation: $10 per Rider

Biking under the moonlight? Count us in.

Join in on this lovely evening bike ride along a coastal route that will bring us past scenic harbor, bay, and ocean views – lit first by the setting sun, and then by the rising full moon.

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Coggeshall Farm Museum Opening Day

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Where:
Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol
When:
April 11th
Cost:
Included with membership or standard daytime admission ($10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4-17, and free for children under 4)

Celebrate the official start of the Coggeshall Farm Museum season.

The kitchen garden will be beaming with new plants and herbs to explore. Visit with the farm animals including new additions of chicks, cows and young pigs! 

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Coggeshall Farm

Special Dinners & Foodie Events

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Think: wine pairing dinners, mixology demonstrations, vineyard and brewery happenings, and more.

Newport Rhode Races

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Where:
Easton's Beach (First Beach)
When:
April 18th, 2026
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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Free Admission to The Sailing Museum on Wednesdays

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Where:
The Sailing Museum
When:
April 1st, April 8th, April 15th, April 22nd, and April 29th
Cost:
Free Admission on Wednesdays in April ONLY (Ends May 7th)

Sailing Starts Here. Welcome to sailing's new home in the heart of Newport.

Enjoy free admission for all on Wednesdays (April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th) to The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame in Newport. 

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Workshops, Classes, & Lectures

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Learn something new at these workshops, classes, and lectures this April.

Coastal Queen Cruises

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Hop aboard the Coastal Queen and celebrate spring's arrival with two special cruises on Newport Harbor.

Cruises Available:
  • April 3rd & 4th: Cruise with the Easter Bunny
  • Throughout April: Scenic Bay Cruise
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Live Music & Nightime Fun

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Dylan doesn’t go electric every day (Newport ‘65 Folk Festival) but chances are somebody is plugging in or stepping up to the mic on any given day here on The Classic Coast.

Easter Events & Brunches

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From elegant brunches boasting carving stations and seasonal specials to easter egg hunts overlooking the Newport Bridge, this is how to celebrate Easter on The Coast.

Happy Easter from our family to yours. 

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Rail Explorers Opens for the Season

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Where:
1 Alexander Rd, Portsmouth, RI
When:
Saturday, April 25th

Based in Portsmouth, Rail Explorers offers you the chance to ride tandem or quad, custom-built, pedal-powered rail bikes along railroad tracks journeying alongside Narragansett Bay.

Rail bike tours return for the season on April 25th, book your pedal-powered tour here.

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Rail Explorers

 

Sauna & Cold Plunge

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This is dreams are made of. Think: a private sauna with views of the open ocean for you to sweat, plunge, and repeat through April. 

Sauna Experiences

Altaer Sauna

 

Seal Tours with Save The Bay

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When:
Saturdays & Sundays through April 26
Cost:
One or two-hour tours available / Adults $25-60, Members $20-55, Free for Children under 12 and Seniors

Climb aboard Save the Bay's education vessel to catch a glimpse of migratory harbor seals lounging on Citing Rock near Rose Island. You'll learn all about the life of a seal, from their migration patterns and food habits to the laws and regulations involved in conserving this species, all while taking in 360-degree views of Narragansett Bay and historic Newport Harbor.

One hour seal tours are entirely boat-based, while two hour tours include a visit to the grounds and lighthouse on Rose Island.

  • One-hour tour: $25 adult, $20 Save The Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12
  • Two-hour tour: $60 adult, $55 Save The Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12

Tours depart from Perrotti Park at 37 America's Cup Avenue various dates throughout March. 

Seal Watch Tours Save the Bay

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