The aroma of meals crafted with the flavors of harvest. Warm light waning over lush treetops. That intrinsically cozy feeling that settles in. November on The Coast is like nothing else.

As if that wasn't enough to make our hearts full, the month is filled with so much to see and do.

From the return of some truly classic events, like Newport Restaurant Week and Holidays at the Newport Mansions, to charming exhibits, afternoon teas, and enchanting festivals to kick off the holiday season, November has us busy in all the right ways.

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Dec 6-Dec 31

20th Annual Holiday Show

20th Annual Holiday Show Exhibition Dates: November 22 - December 31, 2025 Location: 9A Bridge…

Dec 6-Dec 28

A Rough Point Holiday

Explore Rough Point during the coziest and merriest days of the year. Discover winter traditions and…

Events

Fall is in full swing—find our top picks for the month below.

1 Newport Restaurant Week

Where:
Participating restaurants
When:
November 7 - 16

The flavors of nine coastal communities, all rolled up into 10 savory days.

Newport Restaurant Week takes place annually each fall, the perfect setting for this well-seasoned event. Choose from an array of prix-fixe menus for lunch ($20 or $30) and dinner ($30, $45, or $60).

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participating restaurants

15 Point Road Restaurant

15 Point Road is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Tuesday - Friday: 5:00… Read More

1639

1639 is offering a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Dining Options Available: · Indoor Dining… Read More

22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

22 Bowen's is offering a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. No a la carte from Restaurant Week… Read More

@ The Deck

@ The Deck is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner, available all day. Menu is subject… Read More

Audette

Audette is offering a $60 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. We will be serving just the Restaurant Week… Read More

Bar 'Cino

Bar 'Cino is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for… Read More

Basil & Bunny

Basil & Bunny is offering a $30 Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $30 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Dining… Read More

Beech Restaurant

Beech is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Dining Options Available: · Indoor… Read More

The Black Pearl

The Black Pearl is offering a $45 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Dining Options Available: ·… Read More

Boat House Waterfront Dining

Boat House is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. No substitutions, not available for… Read More

Brick Alley Pub

Brick Alley Pub is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Lunch and $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for… Read More

Buskers Irish Pub & Restaurant

Buskers is offering a $20 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for… Read More

Caleb & Broad

Caleb & Broad is offering a $20 2 Course Prix-Fixe for Lunch and a $45 3 Course Prix-Fixe for… Read More

Chomp Kitchen & Drinks

Chomp Newport is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and Dinner. Dine-in only… Read More

Clarke Cooke House

Clarke Cooke House is offering a $60 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Not offered on Friday & Saturday… Read More

Cluck House Newport

Cluck House is offering a $20 Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $30 Prix-Fixe for Two Menu for Dinner… Read More

Diego's Barrio Cantina

Diego's Barrio Cantina is offering a $30 3 Course Prix-Fixe for Dinner. Hours: · Daily: 4:00 - 9:00… Read More

Diego's Newport

Diego's Newport is offering a $20 2 Course Prix-Fixe for Lunch and a $45 3 Course Prix-Fixe for… Read More

The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt

The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and $60… Read More

Flora at Gardiner House

Flora is offering a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. $20 share plate charge, menu subject to… Read More

Foglia

Foglia is offering a $45 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Menu not available November 8th, 2025. Dining… Read More

The Franklin

The Franklin is offering a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00… Read More

Gas Lamp Grille

Gas Lamp Grille is offering a $20 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe… Read More

Giusto Newport

Giusto is offering a Freestyle Italian experience with a $45 Five-Course Blind Tasting Menu; a… Read More

Green Valley Restaurant

Green Valley Restaurant is offering a $30 Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $45 Prix-Fixe Menu for… Read More

The Grill at Forty 1° North

The Grill at Forty 1° North is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and $60 3-Course… Read More

The Helmway

The Helmway Restaurant & Bar is offering a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Daily… Read More

The Homemade Factory

The Homemade Factory is offering a $20 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $45 3-Course… Read More

Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill

Hooked is offering a $45 3 Course Prix-Fixe menu with no substitutions. Gluten Free guests will be… Read More

Imbriglio's Pizzeria Napoletana

Imbriglio's is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Daily: 4:00 - 9:00 PM… Read More

JB's on the Water

JB's on the Water Restaurant is offering a $60 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Monday - Sunday… Read More

Johnny’s Restaurant & Patio Bar

Johnny's is offering a $20 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for… Read More

Jo's American Bistro

Jo's American Bistro is offering a $20 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch (Saturday and Sunday from… Read More

J.T. Commons

J.T. Commons is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu… Read More

The KITCHEN Table

The Kitchen Table is offering a $20 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and $45 2-Course Prix-Fixe… Read More

La Forge Casino Restaurant

La Forge is offering a $20 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for… Read More

La Vecina Taqueria

La Vecina is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch, and a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for… Read More

The Lawn Terrace at Castle Hill Inn

The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch. Hours: · Daily… Read More

Little Clam

Little Clam is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Daily: 5:00 - 9:00 PM… Read More

The Living Room at Brenton Hotel

The Living Room is offering a $20 Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch. Offering a cup of Brenton Clam Chowder… Read More

The Love Shack Live Fire Grill

The Love Shack is offering a $45 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Dining Options Available: · Indoor… Read More

MainSail Restaurant at Newport Marriott

MainSail is offering a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. No substitutions. Cannot combined… Read More

Malt Restaurant & Bar

Malt is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Sunday - Thursday: 4:30 - 9:30… Read More

Midtown Oyster Bar

Midtown Oyster Bar is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe… Read More

The Mooring

The Mooring is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $60 4-Course Prix-Fixe Menu… Read More

Mother Pizzeria

Mother Pizzeria is offering a $30 Lunch, and a $45 Dinner. Dining Options Available: · Indoor Dining… Read More

Mr. Chicken

Mr. Chicken is offering a $60 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Closed Sunday & Monday. Dining Options… Read More

Newport Vineyards

Newport Vineyards is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch & Dinner. Mix & Match menu… Read More

Our Table Jamestown

Our Table Jamestown is offering a $45 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Friday, November 7th… Read More

Parlor Bar & Kitchen

Parlor is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Dine in only. Closed on Monday, 11/9… Read More

Pasta Beach

Pasta Beach is offering a $45 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Menu not offered on Friday or Saturday… Read More

Perro Salado

Perro Salado is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Monday - Friday: 5:00… Read More

Pisco and Tequila

Pisco and Tequila is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: Monday… Read More

Playhouse Kitchen

Playhouse Kitchen is offering a $45 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. May not be combined with any other… Read More

The Quencher

The Quencher is offering a $20 2 Course Prix-Fixe for Lunch and a $45 3 Course Prix-Fixe for Dinner… Read More

Quito's Restaurant

Quito's is offering a $30 Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $45 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Cannot be… Read More

The Red Parrot Restaurant

The Red Parrot Restaurant is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $60 3-Course… Read More

The Reef Restaurant

The Reef is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for… Read More

Safari Room at OceanCliff

Safari Room at OceanCliff is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $60 3-Course… Read More

Saint Martha

Saint Martha is offering a $60 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. We will be offering our a la carte menu… Read More

Saltwater at The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

Saltwater is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Sunday - Thursday: 3:00… Read More

Salty Restaurant & Wine Bar

Salty Wine Bar is offering a $60 Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Restaurant Week menu is separate from a… Read More

Sardella's Restaurant

Sardella's Restaurant is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Hours: · Daily: 4:00… Read More

Scales & Shells

Scales & Shells is offering a $60 (and a $45) 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Guests may enhance… Read More

Standards Jamestown

Standards Jamestown is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe… Read More

Stoneacre Brasserie

Stoneacre Brasserie is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and $45 2-Course Prix-Fixe… Read More

Thames Street Kitchen

Thames Street Kitchen is offering a $45 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Dinner. Dine in Only. Serving… Read More

Torpedo Bar & Lounge

Torpedo Bar & Lounge is offering a $30 2-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch. Dining Options Available… Read More

Vieste Simply Italian

Vieste is offering a $45 3 Course Prix-Fixe menu with no substitutions. Gluten Free guests will be… Read More

Wally's Wieners

Wally's Wieners is offering a $20 Lunch and a $30 Dinner. For lunch ($20): · Choose one specialty… Read More

Wharf Fishhouse & Tiki Bar

Wharf Fishhouse & Tiki Bar is offering a $45 3 Course Prix-Fixe for Dinner with choice of cocktail… Read More

Wharf Southern Kitchen

Wharf Southern Kitchen is offering a $45 3 Course Prix-Fixe for Dinner with choice of cocktail… Read More

The White Horse Tavern

White Horse Tavern is offering a $60 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu, plus tax & gratuity, for Dinner Hours… Read More

Yagi Noodles

Yagi Noodles is offering a $30 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu for Lunch and a $45 4-Course Prix-Fixe Menu… Read More

2 Cozy Autumn Fires and Tasty Treats

Where:
Blithewold Manor, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol
When:
Saturdays & Sundays from 2:00 - 3:30 PM until November 23
Cost:
Members (6 people): $45 | Non-Members (6 people): $65

Enjoy an outdoor cozy experience to celebrate the season at Bristol's Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum. Grab your closest friends and enjoy s'mores kits, well-stocked fire pits, and hikes around the estate's award winning gardens and landscape. 

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Blithewold Cozy Fires

3 26th Annual Harvest Festival at Greenvale Vineyards

Where:
Greenvale Vineyards, Portsmouth
When:
November 1, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost:
Free to attend, drinks and food for purchase.

'Tis the season for the 26th annual harvest festival at Greenvale Vineyards!

Enjoy traditional fall activities like tractor rides and firepits, with food trucks, wine tastings, and an artisan market. Embrace the cozy atmosphere with the whole family.

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4 Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler

Where:
The Chanler at Cliff Walk
When:
Weekends in November

Hot chocolate is a winter-in-New-England right of passage. When temperatures dip, there's few places we'd rather be than cozied up in front of a fire with a warm mug of hot chocolate.

For a decadent experience, make your way to The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a luxury hotel nestled in a former 19th-century private mansion, for a sip of gourmet hot chocolate from their hot chocolate bar all month long.

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Hot Chocolate Bar

5 Autumn Artisan Market

Where:
Linden Place, Bristol
When:
November 1, 2025
Cost:
Free to attend

Linden Place’s Autumn Artisan Market in Bristol, Rhode Island showcases local talent on the historic grounds of Linden Place, an 1810 Federal period mansion. 2025 marks the sixth year of the market.

All proceeds from the market benefit Linden Place and its mission to preserve the treasured property for future generations and create a welcoming environment through programs that enhance the artistic, cultural, and educational life of the community. 

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6 Colt State Park Half Marathon

Where:
Colt State Park
When:
November 2, 2025

13.1 miles of New England Coastline. A traditional style road race on the shores of Narragansett Bay, with coastal views and a fast, flat course. An Ocean State Running Tradition. Join us for a beautiful, ocean-side race in our little seaside community. Strictly limited to just 400 runners.

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Colt State Park Sunset Edit

7 Thanksgiving Dinner Previews

Prepared-for-you fetes are just what you need to celebrate the harvest season.

Please note: Thanksgiving restaurants and menus are added on a rolling basis. Please check back for the most up-to-date list.

  1. Castle Hill Inn
  2. The Chanler
  3. Johnny's
  4. The Wharf
  5. White Horse Tavern
  6. A New England Thanksgiving
  7. Newport Vineyards Leftovers Brunch

 

8 The Newport Symposium: The French Influence in Newport

Where:
Rosecliff and Marble House
When:
November 6 -7, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Cost:
In-Person (Both Days - $450) Professor/Student In-Person ($375) Virtual ($100)

Introducing you to hhe Newport Symposium: The French Influence in Newport.

French art, architecture, design and cuisine permeated the lifestyles of the Gilded Age elite as they looked to the French aristocracy for inspiration.

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9 Cars & Coffee

CARS & COFFEE — TRUNK OR TREAT AT FORT ADAMS

WHEN: November 2, 2025 from 8:00 - 10:00 AM
WHERE: Fort Adams North Lawn, Newport

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

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CARS & COFFEE AT SACHUEST BEACH (SECOND BEACH)

WHEN: November 9th, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM
WHERE: Second Beach, Middletown

Join Audrain Auto Museum for a morning of cars and coffee at Second Beach in Middletown.

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10 Newport Car Museum "Hoods up!" Weekend

Where:
Newport Car Museum
When:
November 8 - 9, 2025 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Every second weekend of the month, check out the engines on over 100 super cool cars in seven galleries. Free parking, open daily 10:00 - 5:00 PM.

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11 Holiday Sip & Shop at Mount Hope Farm

Where:
Mount Hope Farm
When:
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 5:30 8:00 PM

Head to the historic Mount Hope Farm as we welcome the holidays with this special event in our beautifully decorated Barn.

Discover unique gifts and seasonal treasures from a variety of local vendors, perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer as you sip on signature cocktails from Two Gals Cocktails and savor delicious bites from Wedge Cheese ShopMason & Twine and Seb's Woodfired Pizza. 

Take in the festive atmosphere and stroll through our gardens, sit by our solo stoves, soaking in the beauty of the season while you enjoy the company of friends and family.

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12 Hell's Kitchen Dinner Experience at Little Clam

Where:
Wayfinder Newport
When:
November 21 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Cost:
$146.05

Get ready for a culinary adventure featuring renowned Chefs from the Hell's Kitchen Season 24 cast. 

Head to Little Clam at Wayfinder Newport for an evening of friendly competition as Little Clam’s Chef Antonio Wormley battles Hell’s Kitchen cast mate Chef Chris Faison in an exclusive multi-course culinary experience. 

Option to add a curated wine pairing by a sommelier at Vineyard Road.

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13 40th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Run

Where:
Newport YMCA
When:
November 27, 2025 from 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Cost:
Starting at $40 per person

Start Thanksgiving day off right!

Register with family and friends for a 3-5 mile run or walk,and bring a food item to donate to the MLK Community Center. Over 2,000 walkers and runners have participated in past years, creating a wonderful community event to enjoy in the season of giving.

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farmers markets

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Weekly Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm Dec 06

Our year-round farmers market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, and more each week as well as listen to live music in the summer, connect with local nonprofits and community organizations, and visit with friends!…

Tiverton Farmers Market - Winter Dec 07
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday

The Tiverton Farmers Market is a local Farmers Market situated right smack in the middle of this cozy town of Tiverton, RI. Connecting the community to fresh & local produce, meats & seafood, baked goods, honey and herbals, gluten-free, vegan & vegetarian options…

Kick-Off the Holiday Season

Everything you need to start the holiday season merry and bright.

Holidays at The Newport Mansions

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Where:
The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House, and Chateau-sur-Mer
When:
November 22, 2025 - January 1, 2026

The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery. Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the celebration of Christmas at the Newport Mansions. The Preservation Society of Newport County invites you to make holiday memories with your family by visiting The Breakers, The ElmsMarble House, and Chateau-sur-Mer this holiday season.

Know Before You Go:

All properties closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Properties close 2:00 PM on December 24. 

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Christmas at Blithewold

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Where:
Blithewold Manor, Bristol, RI
When:
November 25th, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

A short drive from Newport will land you in the quaint, patriotic town of Bristol where you'll find Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum tucked away on 33-acres of meticulously maintained land. The estate overlooking Narragansett Bay was established in 1895 and has since offered a unique fusion of landscape architecture, horticulture and decorative arts. 

Today, Blithewold remains among the few late 19th and early 20th century New England estates to retain its authenticity down to the interior furnishings, family archives and artifacts.

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more events at Blithewold

Sparkle!

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Dec 06, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025

Sparkle! Fridays and Saturdays November 28 – December 27 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM Location… Read More

Winter Afternoon Tea

Dining Room & Breakfast Porch at Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum Dec 09, 2025 - Jan 01, 2026

Winter Afternoon Tea November 25 – January 1 Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM… Read More

Sparkling Lights at The Breakers

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Where:
The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Avenue
When:
Various evenings throughout the holiday season, November 21 – December 28, 2025

For the fourth year, the exterior of The Breakers and its landscape will be awash in thousands of festive colored lights illuminating the grounds' paths and trees. 

The gardens will be decorated in different themes as holiday music fills the air. Walk through a dazzling 50-foot-long tunnel of light, see illuminated snowmen, reindeer and many more sparkling surprises.

Afterwards, don't forget to make your way to the Children’s Cottage outlined in lights to take a peek through the windows at Santa’s Workshop. 

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Sparkling Lights at The Breakers

 

Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff

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Where:
Rosecliff, 584 Bellevue Avenue, Newport
When:
Wednesday, November 26 at 5:30pm, Friday November 28 – Sunday, November 30, Tuesday December 2 – Friday, December 5, times vary by performance date
Tickets:
Starting at $148 per person

Join Island Moving Company for the 23rd season of the Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff. Follow the young protagonist throughout the mansion as she celebrates the holiday season with her family, battles with the Mouse King, dances with the Snow Queen, and travels with her beloved Nutcracker to the magical Land of Sweets. 

The first act of this unique performance is an experiential journey through the rooms of the historic Rosecliff mansion. The second act is seated at tables in the ballroom. The performance is approximately 2 hours in length including the intermission.

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Newport Nutcracker

 

Feeling inspired to dance?

Learn more about taking beginner, intermediate and even advanced classes at Newport Contemporary ballet here.

 

Newport Illuminated Boat Parade

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Where:
Along the harbor
When:
Saturday, November 29th at 6:00 PM (originally schedule on the 28th)
Cost:
Free

EVENT UPDATE: Due to high winds, the illuminated boat parade has been postponed to Saturday, November 29th — same time, same place! ⛵️

City of Newport lights up the harbor with the Illuminated Boat Parade. Caribbean Christmas and Holiday tunes on the steel pan with Panoramic View will be live at the North Pole. Watch the parade of lights from Bowen’s Wharf while boats compete for best decorated.

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Holiday Lantern Walking Tour

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Where:
With the Museum of Newport History
When:
Friday - Sunday starting November 14th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Cost:
See website for details

Handcrafted gifts, fabulous florals, heavenly baked goods, Ye Olde Gift Shoppe, jewelry, raffles. Luncheon with savory soups and sandwiches, hot apple crisp available. 

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Holiday Bazaar

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Where:
United Congregational Church
When:
November 22, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost:
Cash or check only

Take a lantern-lit stroll through Newport’s historic streets and learn how early Newporters celebrated the holidays. Join this enchanting guided tour Fridays through Sundays at 4:00 PM, November 14 - December 28, 2025.

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