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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, 2023, 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.

Bristol Fourth of July Parade

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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:

  • 9:00 AM: A ceremony at the grave of William Ellery Newport's signer of the Declaration of Independence. Common Burying Ground, Farewell St.
  • 10:00 AM: A patriotic concert performed by the Salve Regina Newport Community Band under the direction of Peter Davis. Eisenhower Park in Washington Sq.
  • 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

The Colony House will be open from 9:00 am for visitors to explore the first floor. At 11:00 am, the Declaration of Independence will be read by the Sons of the Revolution from the steps of the Colony House, at which point public admission to the interior of the Colony House will end. 

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3 Newport Classical Music Festival

Where:
Various venues throughout Newport
When:
July 4 - 23
Cost:
Admission prices vary for each concert

The Newport Classical 2023 Music Festival will take place from July 4 - 23 and will present more than 20 concerts and events in the outdoor spaces of some of the area's most iconic venues, including The Breakers, Blithewold Mansion, Castle Hill Inn and more.

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4 Umbrella Sky Project

Where:
Brick Market Place

Prepare to be dazzled by an extraordinary outdoor art installation coming to Brick Market in Newport. Umbrella Sky Newport, produced by ArtScape, will unveil its captivating display of over 500 colorful umbrellas magically suspended in the sky. This breathtaking installation promises to create a magical haven for the community and visitors alike, casting sun-kissed shadows through a canopy of floating umbrellas onto the pathway of the tree lined street flanked by eclectic shops.

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5 Infosys Hall of Fame Open

Where:
The International Tennis Hall of Fame
When:
July 16 - July 23
Cost:
Ticket PRICES VARY

Exciting professional men's tennis returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame!

A longstanding tradition of welcoming the top ATP Tour pros to Newport to compete in the Hall of Fame Open, the first stop of the summer swing for pro tennis in the United States, resumes this summer. 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, and it offers the only opportunity to see professional men's tennis in the Northeast prior to the US Open.

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Infosys Hall of Fame Open

 

6 Newport Folk Festival

Where:
Fort Adams State Park
When:
July 28 - 30

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

Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2023

When: Wednesday in July
Where: Blithewold Mansion
Admission: Varies

Each summer in Bristol, the award-winning gardens and grounds at Blithewold Mansion serve as the stage for the Music at Sunset Concert Series where local artists gather each Wednesday for a variety of musical performances. 

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Outdoors Yoga Series

When: Select Mondays and Fridays in July
Where: Blithewold Mansion

Blithewold and Bristol Yoga Studio present an outdoor summer yoga series each Monday evening and Friday morning. All are invited to join in for an inspiring class under a canopy of trees, amidst the gardens and waterfront property. Bring a yoga mat and water, and wear comfortable clothing. Dates subject to change. Please check the Bristol Yoga Studio website beforehand for weather updates. Bristol Yoga Studio class passes welcome.

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The Kitchen at Blithewold

When: Friday, Saturday and Sundays 
Where: Blithewold Mansion
Admission: $20 Members | $35 Non-Members

The Kitchen at Blithewold is serving a light lunch on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout July at 11 AM & 1 PM on Blithewold’s North West Porch.

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Blithewold Mansion

 

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.

 

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Home games happen (most) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout June and July at 6:35 PM. 

  • Monday, July 3rd: Newport Gulls vs. Martha's Vineyard Sharks
  • Tuesday, July 4th: Newport Gulls vs. Bethesda Big Train (Exhibition)
  • Wednesday, July 5th: Newport Gulls vs. Mystic Schooners
  • Friday, July 7th: Newport Gulls vs. Sanford Mainers
  • Monday, July 10th: Newport Gulls vs. Mystic Schooners
  • Wednesday, July 12th: Newport Gulls vs. North Shore Navigators
  • Friday, July 14th: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves
  • Monday, July 17th: Newport Gulls vs. Valley Blue Sox
  • Wednesday, July 19th: Newport Gulls vs. Upper Valley Nighthawks Doubleheader
  • Friday, July 21st: Newport Gulls vs. Keene Swamp Bats
  • Wednesday, July 26th: Newport Gulls vs. Mystic Schooners
  • Friday, July 28th: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves

 

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Newport Gulls

 

9 newportFILM Outdoors

AFTER THE BITE

When: July 6th
Where: O’Hare Lawn, Salve Regina University, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Film starts 8:40 PM

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FORTE

When: July 13th
Where: Aquidneck Park, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Film starts 8:30 PM

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FOOD & COUNTRY

When: July 20th
Where: Fort Adams, Newport
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Film starts 8:30 PM

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RON DELSENER PRESENTS​

When: July 27th
Where: Safe Harbor New England Boatworks, Portsmouth
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Film starts 8:25 PM

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10 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 Monday, Oct. 31, 2023.

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

 

11 OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES

Sounds like live—outdoor—music to our ears. 

Live outdoor music and summer go hand-in-hand, especially on The Classic Coast where waterfront parks and historic venues set the stage for open-air performances. The 2023 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. 

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12 Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects at Green Animals Topiary Garden

Where:
Green Animals Topiary Garden
Cost:
Members: Free, Adults:$25, Youth (6-12): $10

Enter inside the seven-acre Portsmouth estate to explore the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States, Green Animals Topiary Garden. Home to more than 80 topiary animals, geometric shapes, designs, and other figures, and teeming with colorful flowers from April through October, experience an incredible collection of seasonal blooms that all ages will enjoy. Coming this month to Green Animals—explore Sean Kenney’s award-winning exhibition “Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects”, where you will find 14 sculptures crafted from the iconic toy bricks. 

 

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Green Animals LEGO

 

13 Events with Audrain Auto Museum

Cars & Coffee — Fort Adams

When: July 2 from 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Where: Fort Adams State Park

Join Audrain Auto Museum for a morning of cars and coffee at Fort Adams State Park in Newport.

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Cars & Coffee — Chateau-Sur-Mer

When: July 9 from 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Where: Fort Adams West Lawn

Join Audrain Auto Museum for a morning of cars and coffee at Chateau-sur-Merin Newport.

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Park & Picnic — Fort Adams

When: July 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Fort Adams West Lawn

Join Audrain Auto Museum for an evening of parks and picnics at the at Fort Adams West Lawn in Newport.

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Cars & Coffee — Salve Regina University

When: July 30 from 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Where: Salve Regina University

Join Audrain Auto Museum for a morning of cars and coffee at Salve Regina University in Newport.

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Cars and Coffee Breakers

 

14 Newport Regatta

Where:
Newport Harbor
When:
July 8 - 9

Sail Newport presents one of the country's premiere one-design regattas.

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15 Events at Newport Vineyard

Tank Patio Cookout Weekend

When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Where: Newport Vineyards

Every weekend is treated like a holiday here with cookouts on our Tank Patio Friday – Sunday all summer long! Enjoy your grill favorites all made from-scratch by our culinary team, plus our famous rosé popsicles, sangria slushes, wines, and Taproot beers.

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Wednesday Music Series

When: Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Where: Newport Vineyards

Enjoy wine or beer tasting flights, a glass, bites, or dinner while you enjoy the tunes! Plus Flight Night Wednesday specials!

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Taproot Taco Thursdays

When: Recurring weekly on Thursday
Where: Newport Vineyards

Taco Thursdays are here! Head to Newport Vineyards every Thursday for creative rotating street taco creations. Sold as 1 for $6 each, order as many as you can eat! 

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Annual Fire Dinner

When: July 21
Where: Newport Vineyards

Make your way to Newport Vineyards for their annual Fire Dinner, a culinary performance over an open fire led by Executive Chef Andy Teixeira and his team. Enjoy dinner on the patio overlooking the vines with a 5-course menu, complete with wine & beer pairings, and perhaps a surprise or two. 

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16 The French in 1780 Newport

Where:
Great Friends Meeting House, the Colony House and the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House.
When:
July 8th – July 10th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:
Admission is free, donations are welcome

This summer, the Newport Historical Society will showcase aspects of this pivotal point in American history during the French in Newport living history weekend, a two-day event that showcases life in 1780 America, on the weekend of July 14 & 15, 2023.

 

FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Friday July 14

  • 11:00 AM: The French Efforts to Charm Rhode Island – Meet with Dr. Iris de Rode and learn about the roots of the Franco-American alliance. Takes place at Washington Square.

  • 12:00 PM: Rochambeau’s Proclamation – Hear Rochambeau’s plans upon arrival to Newport in July 1780. Takes place at Washington Square.
  • 1:00 PM: Tea Traditions – French soldiers left notable descriptions in their journals outlining the tea etiquette practiced in Newport. During this family-friendly chat with Dr. Iris de Rode, learn about these traditions and life in 1780. Historic tea samples will be available and children are welcome to bring their historical doll or favorite stuffie. Takes place at 39 Touro Street.
  • 2:00 PM: An Interview with Chastellux and Dr. Iris de Rode – Who is the Marquis de Chastellux? Meet this significant figure during an interview hosted by Dr. Iris de Rode.  Takes place at the Colony House.

  • 3:00 PM: Meet the Marquis de Lafayette – Hear about the French experience in Newport straight from the Marquis de Lafayette. Takes place at Washington Square.

 

Saturday July 15

  • 11:00 AM: Interview with Chastellux and Iris de Rode – Who is the Marquis de Chastellux? Meet this significant figure during an interview hosted by Dr. Iris de Rode.  Takes place at the Colony House.
  • 12:00 PM: The First Cruise of “General Washington”, a Rhode Island Privateer – Hear a sailor’s experience aboard a privateering ship that visited Newport during the first month of the French occupation. Takes place at Washington Square.
  • 1:00 PM: Tea Traditions – French soldiers left notable descriptions in their journals outlining the tea etiquette practiced in Newport. During this family-friendly chat with Dr. Iris de Rode, learn about these traditions and life in 1780. Historic tea samples will be available and children are welcome to bring their historical doll or favorite stuffie. Takes place at 39 Touro Street.
  • 2:00 PM: French Military Uniforms – Dr. Matthew Keagle will demonstrate the many layers—and buttons—comprising a French soldier’s clothing. Takes place at the Colony House.

  • 3:00 PM: Fife & Drum Concert – Presented by the Middlesex County Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps. Takes place in front of the Colony House.

 

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17 Motors at the Mansion Cocktail Party

Where:
Downtown Newport, Thames and Brewer Street
When:
July 14 - 16
Cost:
Free

Celebrate summer with The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection, and Audrain Automobile Museum. On Saturday, July 8th, from 4:00 - 6:00pm, make your way to The Vanderbilt for the exclusive opportunity to mingle amongst a 1930 Packard Custom Sport Phaeton, which will be parked in the hotel's front drive. 

Enjoy cocktails and light bites as you take in the beauty and craftsmanship of this museum collection piece, and learn about the museum and the automobile's history from representatives from the Audrain Automobile Museum.

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18 Events on Coastal Queen Cruises

Disco Night on the Coastal Queen

When: July 4
Where: Coastal Queen Cruises, from Jamestown
Admission: All Ages: $39

Let’s Dance with piped-in hits by Donna Summer, Abba, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Loggins and more while Coastal Queen takes guests for a leisurely cruise from Jamestown, across Narragansett Bay and into Newport Harbor. 

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Newport 4th of July Fireworks Funk and Soul Cruise

When: July 4
Where: Coastal Queen Cruises, from Jamestown
Admission: All Ages: $55

Come aboard Coastal Queen to see Newport’s 4th of July fireworks display up close from the bay. The music of the night will be the piped-in sounds of funk and soul. Enjoy a summer beverage from Coastal Queen's grand center bar while watching the show. 

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Bubbly Cruise with Lobster Roll Option

 

When: July 11
Where: Coastal Queen Cruises, from Jamestown
Admission: $40+ optional lobster roll package $20 each

Nothing says summer more than a glass of bubbly while enjoying a summer’s evening cruise aboard the Coastal Queen—a glass of Prosecco is included in the price of the cruise. Guests wishing to make it extra special can opt in for the Lobster Roll Package for $20 a piece, which includes a bag of chips and a cookie. 

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Take It To The Bridge Duo

When: July 18
Where: Coastal Queen Cruises, from Jamestown
Admission: $50

Come aboard the Coastal Queen to enjoy the sounds of the Take It to The Bridge duo, Greg Marcotte and Carl Bugbee, as they play the top 40 hits of the past seven decades. 

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Coastal Queen Brings You Celtic Ballads with Boston’s Erin Og

When: July 25
Where: Coastal Queen Cruises, from Jamestown
Admission: $50

Enjoy Celtic ballads from these musical masters as you cruise aboard the Coastal Queen. 

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19 An Evening With Summer Authors

Where:
Newport Art Museum
When:
July 13
Cost:
$110

It’s Summer in Newport…and that means it’s time for An Evening With Summer Authors! Reading With Robin and Discover Newport present an exclusive event at the celebrated Newport Art Museum with three of the summer’s biggest titles: Adrienne Brodeur's Little Monsters, Megan Collins’ Thicker Than Water, and Wendy Walker’s What Remains. Proceeds will benefit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.

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20 Hellenic Fest

Where:
Downtown Newport, Thames and Brewer Street
When:
July 14 - 16
Cost:
Free

Enjoy being Greek for the day as you join us for the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece at this fun, family-friendly celebration.

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21 Craft Brew Races Newport

Where:
Fort Adams State Park
When:
July 22, from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Open to beer lovers of all speeds, the annual race is held at Fort Adams State Park, followed by a 3-hour post-race celebration featuring beer samples, live music, and food trucks. Medals and awards are handed out to finisher, and each participant receives a souvenir pint glass and a koozie.

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22 Newport Dance Festival

Where:
Great Friends Meeting House
When:
July 18 - 23
Cost:
Lawn seating Tickets for $39; Reserved Chair Seating for $49

Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival on its festival stage on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House. Each evening the performance will feature 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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23 Food Truck Sunsets at Safe Harbor New England Boatworks

Where:
Safe Harbor New England Boatworks
When:
July 15

Enjoy the food trucks, live music and beer and wine, just pay for what you eat and drink. Over a dozen Food trucks, live music with local beer and wine, from Trinity Brewhouse.

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24 The 2023 Newport Show

Where:
St. George's School Ice Rink — 375 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI
When:
July 29 & 30
Cost:
$15 for One Day General Admission Ticket; $20 for Weekend Admission Ticket

In July 2023, The Newport Show returns with a new location at St. George's School Ice Rink — 375 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI. As one of the most distinguished antiques and fine art shows across the country, the event is a high point of the summer social season and a not-to-be-missed opportunity for fine art and fashion aficionados.

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