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July on The Coast is a daydream. Explore our top events for the month below.
1 Annual Bristol Fourth of July Parade
- Where:
- Begins at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street
- When:
- July 4, 2025, 10:30 AM
- Cost:
- Free
The oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the country, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade begins at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Streets.
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2 Newport Independence Day Celebration
- Where:
- Washington Square
- When:
- July 4, 9:00 AM
- Cost:
- Free
A celebration of our country's independence, featuring:
11:00 AM: Recreation of the first Rhode Island reading of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Colony House. Washington Square
11:30 AM: Twenty-one Gun Salute to the Nation by the Artillery Company of Newport using their cannons cast by Paul Revere.
Continuing a years long tradition, The Colony House will be open from 9:00 am for visitors to explore the first floor.
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3 Newport Classical Music Festival
- Where:
- Various venues throughout Newport
- When:
- July 4 - 22
- Cost:
- Admission prices vary for each concert
This year's iconic summer Newport Classical Music Festival returns from July 4 - 21 with an impressive twenty-seven summer concerts in the renowned Newport Mansions, including The Breakers and The Elms, as well as other impressive venues, such as Castle Hill Inn, Blithewold Mansion, Newport Art Museum, Redwood Library & Athenæum, and the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Tickets are on sale now.
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4 Hall of Fame Open
- Where:
- The International Tennis Hall of Fame
- When:
- July 6 - 13
- Cost:
- Ticket PRICES VARY
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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5 Newport Beer Run
- Where:
- Fort Adams State Park
- When:
- July 19th
Run, walk, or be the DD—with more than 40 local craft breweries, featuring Rhode Island's best, join in this July for this fun 5K inside historic Fort Adams. Plus enjoy a sampling from food vendors, live music, and more.
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6 Newport Folk Festival
- Where:
- Fort Adams State Park
- When:
- July 25 - 27
- Cost:
- SOLD OUT
The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort Adams is located at 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI.
One of the park system’s national treasures, Fort Adams is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival runs rain or shine.
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7 Events at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
Think: A sunset music series, nature talks, tours, and sweeping views at historic Blithewold.
8 Newport Gulls Home Game
Positioned in the heart of downtown Newport, historic Cardines Field is home to the classic wooden-bat, summer collegiate baseball team the Newport Gulls.
Picture it: ballpark treats, special appearances from mascot Gully, and a classic game of America's pastime at one of the oldest baseball stadiums in the country. Classic.
THE SCHEDULE
Home games happen (most) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout July at 6:35 PM.
- Wednesday, July 2nd: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves
- Friday, July 4th: Newport Gulls vs. Keene Swamp Bats
- Monday, July 7th: Newport Gulls vs. Martha's Vineyard Sharks
- Wednesday, July 9th: Newport Gulls vs. Valley Blue Sox
- Friday, July 11th: Newport Gulls vs. Bristol Blues
- Monday, July 14th: Newport Gulls vs. Mystic Schooners
- Wednesday, July 16th: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves
- Wednesday, July 23rd: Newport Gulls vs. Sanford Mainers
- Friday, July 25th: Newport Gulls vs. Martha's Vineyard Sharks
- Monday, July 28th: Newport Gulls vs. Danbury Westerners
- Wednesday, July 30th: Newport Gulls vs. Mystic Schooners
*Schedule subject to change. For more information, click here.
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DON'T MISS: NEWPORT FOLK ALL-STAR GAME
WHEN: Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Cardines Field, Newport
Play ball! Welcome to the first ever Newport Folk All-Star Game. Kick-off Newport Folk Festival weekend at Cardines Field on Thursday July 24th with a softball game fundraiser supporting Newport Festivals Foundation’s local free music lessons program.
All day-of sales will take place at Cardines Field if tickets are still available. Come cheer on this year’s Newport Folk artists for a good cause. Concessions and merch will be available.
9 FREE “HOP-ON HOP-OFF” TROLLEY
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority launched a free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport. The service offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and beaches. This includes all service on Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina Univ.) and Route 68 (Middletown/Newport Beach Shuttle). The service will be free through October 31, 2025.
Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina Univ.) Passengers can ride Route 67 to popular attractions such as the Newport Mansions, Cliff Walk, Audrain Automobile Museum, International Tennis Hall of Fame and more.
Route 68 – The new route will connect neighborhoods in the north end of Newport to local beaches.
Passengers can hop on and off at RIPTA bus stops along the route. Schedules will be available online and at the Newport Visitor Information Center located at 21 Long Wharf Mall. For more information visit RIPTA.com or call 401-781-9400. Detailed Route 67 schedule at RIPTA.com/route/ 67
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10 OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES
Sounds like live—outdoor—music to our ears.
The 2025 lineup is vast and includes family-friendly concerts and children's nights with an array of genres like jazz, folk, blues, house music and so much more.
THE LINEUP
- NIMFest
- Newport Live Summer Series
- Newport Craft Summer Series 2025
- Bristol Fourth Concert Series
- Blithewold Mansion's Music at Sunset
- Warren Summer Concerts
- Barrington Summer Concert Series
- Tiverton Summer Concert Lineup
- Fogland Beach Sunset Series
- Touro Park Summer Concert Series
- 50th Anniversary Music Series at Sakonnet Vineyard
- LC350 Summer Sunset Concert Series
- Free Concerts on the Common at Town Common in Bristol
- Herreshoff Summer Sunset Music Series
- Thames Waterside Roof Top Live Music
- Music at the Fort
- Music at Newport Vineyards
- Concerts by the Water
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11 Newport Regatta
- Where:
- Newport Harbor
- When:
- July 12 & 13
Sail Newport presents one of the country's premiere one-design regattas every July. Not sure what to expect? Be ready for a challenging and spirited regatta on the legendary waters of Narragansett Bay.
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12 The French in 1780 Newport
- Where:
- Washington Square, Newport, RI
- When:
- July 12th
- Cost:
- Admission is free, donations are welcome
Vive la France à Newport
Transport yourself to 1780 Newport, RI on July 12th, for the 5th annual French in Newport experience. Celebrate Bastille Day with a day of living history featuring reenactments, performances, and free family fun.
This year’s event is particularly relevant, as the NHS prepares to commemorate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Semiquincentennial programming is already underway, and French in Newport will be a centerpiece of the anniversary in 2025 and 2026.
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13 OUTDOOR Film SERIES
Dust off your blanket and pack some snacks—the following pop-up screenings are perfect for a night of family-fun or a cozy date for two underneath the stars.
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- July 3: Girl Climber
- July 10: Prime Minister
- July 17: Beyond The Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue
- July 24: Conviction of the Heart
- July 31: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?
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- July 10: Migration
- July 17: Super Mario Bros Movie
- July 24: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 31: Moana 2
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14 Coastal Queen Cruises
Want to earn your sea legs? Summer isn’t the only time to get out on the water. Find the July specialty cruises from Coastal Queen Cruises below.
Enjoy a 90-minute sunset cruise aboard the cozy and spacious Coastal Queen as The Narrow River Band plays hits by The Beatles, James Taylor, plus some jazz and favorite dance tunes. The top deck is covered for a smooth sail. Cruise departs at 6:30 PM from 1 East Ferry Wharf in…
Set sail on a relaxing evening cruise aboard the Coastal Queen with live music by the Irish and Americana band Fáilte. Take in the sights as the boat cruises along the scenic Jamestown shoreline and through beautiful Newport Harbor. Enjoy the tunes, the views, and your favorite…
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15 Newport Dance Festival
- Where:
- OUTDOOR STAGE ON LAWN OF THE GREAT FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE 21 FAREWELL ST, NEWPORT
- When:
- July 16 - 20
Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House.
Enjoy evening performances featuring a unique lineup of dances drawn on the talent, artistry, and unique styles of the festival’s five visiting dance companies, and Newport’s resident Newport Contemporary Ballet.
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16 Cars & Coffee
Join Audrain Auto Museum for special events at various venues in and around Newport.
17 Tours & Lectures
Hear from local experts and learn something unexpected at these lectures and talks this July.
Highlights of Island Cemetery Tour Island Cemetery is the final resting place of hundreds of notable people and this tour focuses on about a dozen selected individuals. Among those on the tour are military heroes, architects, real estate tycoons, civil rights activists, and…
Demystifying Hydrangeas with Reed Pugh Saturday | July 19 (Rain Date July 20) 10:00 – 11:30 AM and 1:00 – 2:30 PM Location: Visitors Center Hydrangeas are some of the most striking flowering shrubs, from the size and color of their inflorescences, to their lengthy…
A group paranormal investigation through the living quarters and dark corners throughout Historic Fort Adams. Join the Fort Adams staff and our volunteer team of expert paranormal investigators on a four-hour group paranormal investigation of historic Fort Adams. Experience the…
18 Beach Bash
- Where:
- Third Beach, Middletown
- When:
- July 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
- Cost:
- $60 Member Adult, $75 Non-Member Adult, $25 Child (4-17) Free (3 and younger)
Dive into classic beach games, groove to beachy tunes, and enjoy delicious local eats, all while enjoying a beautiful summer evening on Third Beach with friends and family.
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19 Workshops & Classes
Try something new at these workshops from cocktail shaking to pasta making.
Crochet Club at Newport Art Museum
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Macramé Workshop at Newport Art Museum
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20 Monthly Bristol-Warren Art Night 2025
- Where:
- Bristol & Warren
- When:
- July 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM
- Cost:
- Free to attend!
Walk, drive, or bike through each town at your own pace using our Handbill of Events as a guide. Visit featured Galleries, Artist Studios and Art Friendly Businesses.
Enjoy live music, theater performance, dance, artists’ talks and demonstrations. Every month features a host of new and unique art experiences!
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21 Ca' Del Bosco Wine Garden
- Where:
- THE CHANLER AT CLIFF WALK
- When:
- Open daily from 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Experience the essence of Italy this summer at the Ca' del Bosco Wine Garden, where the tantalizing scent of authentic Italian pizza mingles with the fragrance of blooming flowers. Relax in Adirondack chairs beneath the dappled shade of umbrellas, sip on Franciacorta wine and Italian Spritzers, and let yourself be whisked away to the picturesque Amalfi Coast for the afternoon.
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22 Last Friday Social - Vibes, Community, Tunes & More
- Where:
- Newport Pride Center
- When:
- July 25th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Cost:
- Free to attend!
On the last Friday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, head to the Newport Pride Center for a delightful evening where we come together to celebrate community, laughter, and meaningful connections.
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23 Gala & Charity Events
Give back and celebrate at these local gala and charity events in and around Newport.
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