The fourth annual Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week welcomes the world’s most exclusive auto brands and car collections back to Aquidneck Island for four days of special events, seminars, gatherings, and more from Thursday, October 3rd - October 6th, 2024. 

Spend your days enjoying fine dining pop-ups, exhibitions of rare and exciting automobiles, seminars, and car displays along the Newport coast. Then, once the sun goes down, experience exclusive cocktail hours, dinners, our annual gala and various VIP parties hosted in the Gatsby-esque mansions that populate America’s original luxury capital. 

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Head to Middletown for another Reject's Oktoberfest.

What to expect: Free admission, live music, eats from BSide Food Truck, and of course, Rejects Beer Co. beer and Diego's Margaritas. Bring your kids for games and your BFF (Best Fur Friend) for a family fun fall weekend. 

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50th Anniversary Harvest Fair!

The annual Norman Bird Sanctuary's old-fashioned Harvest Fair will once again usher in Autumn October 5th - October 6th, 2024. The fair offers something for everyone, including sack races, hay rides, mud pit, tug-of-war and fair games with prizes.

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Laugh your way through Columbus Day weekend at Rogue Island Comedy Festival, the area's bi-annual comedy festival featuring four days of comedy shows on Wednesday, October 9th - Monday, October 14th.

Shows will take place at four locations this season: Ragged Island Brewing Co., Jane Pickens Theater, Top of Pelham, Firehouse Theater and The Wayfinder.

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The Broadway Street Fair is back, October 12th at 11:30 AM, until 4:00 PM from Equality Park to Marlborough Street and Long Wharf, and 8:00 PM from Marlborough Street to Washington Square.

This year's event will span across Broadway from Equality Park to Marlborough Street, Washington Square, and Long Wharf, filled with local artists, live music, food, and more. 

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Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival offers fresh, local seafood. Fish tacos, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, fried calamari, clams, oysters, signature cocktails and cold beer accompany continuous live music, and family fun, all beneath the Wharf’s colorful tents. As you savor some delectable dishes, relax and enjoy the beats from area musicians. Live folk, surf rock, Caribbean and blues music are just a taste of what you’ll hear.

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A day full of grape stomping, pie eating, and wine tasting goodness. Enjoy live music while sipping cocktails and noshing on food from the vineyard's culinary team and local vendors. Sip, savor and toast to the season's’ crush at Newport Vineyard's 7th annual Harvest Festival.

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Halloween is synonymous for horror films, scary thrills—and what better place to watch than in a 188-year-old theater? Make your way to Jane Pickens Theater in Newport for a series of Halloween themed movies perfect for spooky season. 

Schedule

• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: October 1st - 15th (dates & times vary)
• Troll 2 (with Live Music): October 3rd at 8:30 PM
• Hocus Pocus: October 13th at 2:00 PM
• Rosemary's Baby: October 15th at 7:30 PM
• The Changeling: October 16th at 7:30 PM
• Saw The Musical: October 19th at 7:30 PM
• The Lost Boys: October 24th at 7:30 PM
• Casper: October 27th at 2:00 PM
• Practical Magic, October 30th at 7:30 PM
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 40th Anniversary, October 31st at 8:30 PM

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Can't make a showing in Newport? Stream Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+, which was filmed partially in Newport! More info and filming locations here. 

This annual party is a wonderful community event for children on the Autism spectrum and their families to celebrate the Halloween season. Look forward to pumpkin painting, a bouncy house, pirate ships & more!

This event is free, with snacks and family-friendly music provided, but an RSVP is required on their farm website or Facebook page.

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An early October stroll tour through the Island Cemetery is an ideal 90-minute activity to commence the spooky season. Enter the cemetery from Warner Street and end at Belmont Chapel.

Members of the Dirty Blue Shirts will portray individuals from the past both in spirit and appearance, creating an engaging and entertaining Halloween time experience.

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You're invited.

Enjoy this spirited (pun intended) evening at the theater, experiencing the awe of opera music and drama in a gothic tale based on the legends of coastal Rhode Island. 

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Perfect for little ghouls: the festive celebrations at the Coggeshall Farm in Bristol, all fun with no fright. Kids will experience the farm in the evening with a whole new look, all decorated for Halloween, complete with trick-or-treat stations at each spot.

Carve a spooky apple head, try some of kid’s games, and go on a night hike while visiting the farm. Guests are welcome to come in their own costumes to join in on the fun (this is a family event, so nothing too scary, please).

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With rumored tales of hauntings—hint hint: vampires may or may not be involved—it makes sense Linden Place hosts an annual event to share its lore.

Make your way to Bristol for Linden Place’s annual “Night at the Mansion Halloween Haunt”, returning on Thursday, October 24th for an evening of spooky fun. Enjoy a live magic show, have your tarot cards read, explore the mansion decorated with creepy creatures, a cash bar serving fabulous adult beverages, a costume contest and so much more. 

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Step inside Newport’s most iconic mansion for an evening of mystery and intrigue this Halloween. Celebrate Fall’s most convivial holiday at The Vanderbilt with Menagerie at the Mansion, an ode to Lady Caroline Astor’s lavish New York City fêtes in the 1800s.

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There’s no better way to walk through the ghostly history of Newport than with a 90-min lantern-led stroll Olde Town Ghost Walk. Discover the ghosts, ghouls and legends of the haunted city by the sea.

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Looking to deep dive into both history and paranormal activity?

Join a team of expert paranormal investigators on a four-hour group paranormal investigation of Historic Fort Adams. Hear some of the stories that have inspired the rumors and experience the paranormal side of Fort Adams for yourself. 

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Grab your favorite costume and head to The Breakers for a special spooky night of trick-or-treating. Available in two sessions, at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. In costume, with a candy bag in hand, enter through the iron gates for this fun, slightly spooky event! Prizes and treats will be handed out to those in attendance.

Sweeten the deal and bring along a non-perishable food item for the pantry at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

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Join the community for the second annual Trunk or Treat benefiting the Bristol VFW and Auxiliary Post #237. Open to kids of all ages until the candy runs out! Wear your costume, and stroll through the historics streets of Bristol!

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Spooky season is upon us, and Stoneacre Garden is ready. Think: A killer halloween party with costume contests, themed boos and cocktails, and music to dance your head off to. Classic. 

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Make your way to Fort Adams State Park for this special Halloween edition of cars + coffee.

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Costumes + Coastal Queen = A Halloween to remember. 

Hop aboard the Coastal Queen Cruises for this special halloween-themed cruise perfect for the littles. Themed tunes and treats will be provided on this hour long cruise in Newport Harbor. 

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It was the night before Halloween, and all through the house, some creatures were stirring—but we hope not a mouse! 

Experience the inaugural A Rough Point Halloween, explore Rough Point at its spookiest, go on a Halloween-themed treasure hunt, and discover the strange, eerie, and macabre objects in the house. We promise lots of treats (and no tricks). Costumes encouraged!

This community event is open to all, and FREE for Newport County residents. Admission is by timed ticketed entry. 

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The competition is heating up at the 7th Annual Harvest Festival hosted by Newport Vineyards.

Join the party filled with grape stomping, wine and beer tastings, fall treats and live music. Prizes will be awarded to costumes in celebration of Hallo-weekend!

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Just 20 minutes from downtown Newport, check off your must-have New England fall experiences at Escobar Corn Maze. Get lost in over eight acres including two miles of walking paths, Lou’s pumpkin patch, hay rides and cow trains. Wear a costume on October 26, and receive a $1 discount upon entry!

Escobar Corn Maze is open every Friday - Sunday, along with Columbus Day, through Sunday, November 3rd. See website for more information.

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Walk along the East Bay Bike Path, and meet fellow furry monsters dressed accordingly for a Halloween Pawty at the Barrington Dog Park.

This inaugural event will have games, prizes, and light refreshments available for attendees. Even black cats are welcome!

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Walk around Bowen's Wharf for great deals on end-of-summer items and additions to your fall wardrobe from the shops along the waterfront, from October 11th - 14th, 2024.

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Shops, galleries, pop-ups, restaurants and food vendors, music, historic sites and fun surprises all over town. 

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Come and celebrate everything garlic from fresh garlic bulbs for eating and planting to garlic specialty pizzas, breads and empanadas and more. 

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Join Mount Hope Farm and well-known local business owner and vintage furniture extraordinaire, Jenna Kinghorn of Blanc & Bleu to present the Bristol Vintage Market, a curated market of vintage finds, handmade goods, and local artisans.

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A free jam sesh with local musicians and the killer house band, in the North End of Newport, the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.

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The tastes of the autumn season paired with a delightful journey on the Grand Bellevue, a rail dining experience in Portsmouth. 

Menu Favorites:

• Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Soup
• “Grand Bellevue" Sirloin Burger
• Grilled Salmon over Summer Salad
• Autumn Vegetarian Wrap

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Think: Art and a free trolley ride. Catch the Newport Art Trolley starting at 6:00 PM at Perrotti Park the first Thursday of each month, June - December. 

Explore fine art galleries open late, observe artists at work in their studios, visit museum exhibitions, attend special lectures, take free tours around Newport, and wander through the historic neighborhoods.

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CARS & COFFEE AT EASTON'S BEACH

WHEN: October 5th, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM
WHERE: Easton's Beach, Newport

Join Audrain Auto Museum for a morning of cars and coffee at Easton's Beach in Newport.

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CARS & COFFEE AT EASTON'S BEACH—YOUNGTIMERS

WHEN: October 5th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
WHERE: Easton's Beach, Newport

Join Audrain Auto Museum for a special version of cars and coffee at Easton's Beach in Newport.

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CARS & COFFEE AT FORT ADAMS STATE PARK

WHEN: October 13th, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM
WHERE: Fort Adams State Park, 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 SECOND BEACH

WHEN: October 20th, 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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When: Through Early November
Where: Rail Explorers USA

Enjoy pedal-powered ride along the Southern Circuit featuring small campfires to spread out around with Rail Explorers. Bring your own marshmallows to enjoy while you savor twilight across the Narragansett Bay.

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Where: 94 William Street, Newport, RI
Admission: $49.50 per person

Demure, mysterious, and cloaked secrecy, the moment you step into Paradigm Escape Rooms the autumn harborside streets become a distant memory as you are transformed into another world. "Locked" in a dark room, with friends or family, that’s scary enough right? Then add in the pressure of having to work together to crack a code to get out. Located in the historic district in Newport, Paradigm Escape Rooms are the unique culmination of theater, engineering and art. Offering two immersive experiences, groups between 2-6 guests can choose between two rooms, The King's Tomb or da Vinci’s Test, each a 1-hour experience. Dare to play?

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When: Through mid-October
Where: Newport Harbor
Admission: Prices vary

There's something intoxicating about a fall harbor cruise—when the water remains warm but the air is newly crisp. Help raise the sails on a legendary America's Cup yacht, spot seals lounging off the coast on an education vessel, or sip a mimosa on an 80-foot, turn-of-the-century-style pilot schooner. 

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When: Now - November 5th, Fridays - Sundays
Where: Escobar's Highland Farm
Admission: $10 ages 12 and up, $8 children 5-11, free for children under 3 (cash only)

Get lost in the 8-acre corn maze at Escobar's Highland Farm. Not to worry, they'll rescue you if you get lost. 

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These fall months harvest the perfect opportunity for some of our favorite cozy-weather activities: pumpkin & apple picking, hayrides & corn mazes, and more. 

When you find your hands itching for some pick-your-own experiences, find all the spots you can head to, here.

When: Thursday - Saturdays
Where: Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown, RI

The natural and sustainable beauty brand, Farmaesthetics, will be hosting a pop-up shop at Sweet Berry Farm through the fall. Shop and swoon over the assortment of sustainable products and accessories, open weekly on Thursday - Saturdays through October 18th. 

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When: Dates vary
Where: Simmons Farm
Admission: $10 - $40

When nature calls (literally), head over to Simmons Farm in Middletown for a two-hour goat hike around the historic family-owned farm. Led by farmer Karla and her crew of adventurous, spirited goats, you'll get your own goat to walk on a leash along the designated trail. Stop along the way to feed your goat a treat and to take in stunning views of the preserved farmland, and conclude your journey with a cup of hot chocolate.

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When: Saturday + Sundays (Closed for private event on 10/15)
Where: The Chanler at Cliff Walk 

Spend your Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall at The Chanler at Cliff Walk's new Apple Cider Bar. Visit the outdoor bar and enjoy a mulled cider from Rose Hill Heirlooms, and if you are looking for a boozy cider, choose from a selection of liqueurs for an elevated cider experience. 

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When: Weekends through October
Where: Pachet Brook Tree Farm + Escobar's Highland Farm

Head to Pachet Brook Tree Farm, a 90-acre family-run farm in Tiverton, for a 30-minute hayride through the fields and woods decorated for the season, ending at the pumpkin patch. Hayrides are also offered at Escobar's Highland Farm in Middletown.