The sixth 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 2nd - October 5th, 2025. 

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 Rejects Oktoberfest.

What to expect: Free admission, live music with a new band every hour, brats, 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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Prost! It’s time to dust off the Lederhosen for the ultimate Oktoberfest Celebration at Newport Craft. 

Enjoy a day filled with festive vibes, live entertainment, and an incredible lineup of German-inspired craft beers brewed just for the occasion.

Beer Release List

• Helles Bock
• Schwartz Beer 
• Märzen 
• Festbeir 
• Dunkel Weisse 

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The annual Norman Bird Sanctuary's old-fashioned Harvest Fair will once again usher in Autumn October 4th - October 5th, 2025. 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 Thursday, October 9th - Sunday, October 12th.

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The Broadway Street Fair is back, October 11th from 12:00 - 6:00 PM from Equality Park to Washington Square. Think: a community event 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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Two days of seasonal harvest fun at Sakonnet Vineyard awaits. Join in for a community social gathering and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Sakonnet Vineyard.

Plus, Sunday will feature a specialty farmers market by Tiverton Farmers Market. Featuring over 75 vendors, including local farms, food entrepreneurs & food trucks, fine art, artisans, and makers. Attendees can also enjoy live music in the barn and delicious food from local food trucks and the Vineyard kitchen.

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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 8th annual Harvest Festival.

Can't make the harvest fair on Sunday? Kick off the celebration with an exclusive behind-the-scenes Harvest Tour & Tasting on Friday, October 17th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. 

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For a regal experience with friends, head over to Ochre Court for the Velvet Ball on Saturday, October 25th from 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Come dressed to impress, at one of Newport’s most stunning venues. Tickets begin at $250 per person and will include two drinks.

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Celebrate the friendship between Japan and the United States at the Japan–America Friendship Festival, part of Newport’s biennial Newport–Shimoda Sister City Celebration.

Meet local cultural organizations, explore vendor booths, and relax with music under the trees. This four hour community festival is designed for all ages—come learn, taste, and play while discovering the traditions and creativity that connect Newport and Shimoda.

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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

• American Psycho 25th Anniversary w/ Live Concert by Salem Wolves: October 23rd
• Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow: October 24th
• Hocus Pocus Party with Live Concert by Motion Avenue: October 25th
• The Witch: October 29th
• The Fly, October 30th
• Frankenstein (1931) with Jeff Rapsis, October 31st 

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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 Halloween, The Vanderbilt invites you to step back in time—and into the beyond—for Ghosts of the American Revolution, a spirited soirée inspired by Newport’s colonial past with a delightfully eccentric twist. 

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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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Grab your favorite costume and head to The Breakers for a special spooky night of trick-or-treating. Available in two sessions, on two dates, 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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Welcome to the 3rd Annual Halloween Alley.

Spend your Friday night enjoying craft beer from Pivotal Brewing, cocktail specials from O'Brien & Brough, vinyl music from DJ Schlager Gala, tarot readings, and more, all under the watchful eye of the Unity Park raven.

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It's back! The annual Dance of the Witches returns to Brick Market Place in Newport, Rhode Island performed by the New England Witches Guild. This is a fun-filled family event with LIVE music. Bring your costumed kids, pick up our complimentary bags and trick or treat at the local stores. 

• Session 1: 12:30 PM 1:10 PM
• Session 2: 2:00 PM 2:40 PM

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With rumored tales of hauntings—hint hint: vampires may or may not be involved—it makes sense Linden Place hosts a slew of seasonal events to share its lore.

• Magician & Mentalist George Saterial: LIVE Interactive Magic Show
• Sanderson Sisters Spellbinding Spooktacular: LIVE Musical Comedy Show

 

Hear stories of ghosts and ghost ships in Rhode Island. Join Joan Quinn historian and paranormal researcher for a hour long cruise. 

Joan has been involved with local history and paranormal research. She has a ghost walk tour company and has appeared on the Travel Channels show Kindred Spirits. 

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Wear your best costume for a Halloween exploration of the Sanctuary's trails, featuring yummy treats!

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Spooky drinks? Sign us up. 

O&B Lead Bartender Jared Dauphinais will guide the class through a little cocktail history and taxonomy, a few of our current recipes, and everything from bartending basics to advanced techniques. 

You'll get to enjoy the cocktails you create, as well as some snacks along the way. As with all O'Brien & Brough special events, you'll receive 10% off any bottles purchased during the event.

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Enjoy crafts, games, and some spooktacular trick-or-treating. Don’t forget to come dressed in your costume!

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Halloween when the veil between our world and the spirit world is the thinnest. You asked for it, Alias Paranormal Made it Happen: A Halloween Paranormal investigation of Fort Adams.

Join Alias Paranormal on October 31st 6:30 PM to Midnight. Explore the spirits, the lore, and the reality of Fort Adams. This is not a ghost walk, you are the paranormal investigator!

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Welcome to the overwhelming world of Life After Life.

Picture this: A live performance, developed through research and performed by 50 community members, sweeping through Newport’s Common Burying Ground and God’s Little Acre. 

Be among the lucky few (30 audience members at a time) to learn the intertwining and overlapping stories of some of the 8,000 people resting in this fragile and sacred place. 

Please note: Space is limited — tickets will be free and available to reserve starting October 15. 

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ROUGH POINT AFTER DARK: SPIRIT EDITION

Date: October 25th, 2025
Admission: $45 for general admission; $25 for Newport County Residents

No tricks here—just sweet treats and autumnal- inspired spirits while you explore the museum after dark. Please note: your ticket includes one ticket for a seasonal signature drink.

This event is for guests 21 years and older. Reservation in advance is highly recommended!

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A ROUGH POINT HALLOWEEN

Date: October 30th, 2025
Admission: SOLD OUT

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

Experience the second annual "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.

What to expect? Lots of treats (and no tricks). Costumes encouraged!

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Get ready for an exciting night of baseball under the lights! 

The 8th Annual Cardines Classic returns to historic Cardines Field in Newport, RI, on October 3, 2025.

Students from the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) will take the field as both the Army and Navy teams, wearing authentic WWI-era baseball uniforms. This living-history game celebrates the enduring role of baseball during World War I. The event is free and open to all. 

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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 10th - 13th, 2025.

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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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Welcome to Mount Hope Farm, where history and nature set the stage for a scenic walk, a family celebration, a relaxing stay in our inn or enjoy an array of events this October:

• Full Moon Walk: October 6th
• Design by the Seasons: A Floral Arranging Series - Floral Pumpkin Centerpiece: October 9th
• Vintage and Artisan Fair: October 18th 
• Paul Del Nero Jazz Quartet: October 23rd 

Head to Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth for their monthly Hoods Up Weekend and 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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Hear from local experts and learn something unexpected at these lectures and talks this October.

CARS & COFFEE AT AUDRAIN PARK PLACE

WHEN: October 12th, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM
WHERE: Audrain Park Place, Portsmouth, RI

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 19th, 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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When: Thursday - Saturdays, Evenings
Where: The Grand Bellevue, Portsmouth, RI

Not sure what to expect? A night of food, travel, and intrigue at the immersive murder mystery experience aboard “Mystery on the Bellevue Express” dinner train; where you become part of the story.

Guests transform into sleuths and suspects and our lead mystery pro’s will help advance the plot as you and your guests uncover clues and solve the train's mystery of ‘whodunnit.’

You are encouraged to dress the part of the theme or era making the evening a truly unforgettable experience. 

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When: Saturdays & Sundays starting October 25th
Where: Blithewold Manor, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol 
Admission: 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. 

While you’re there, do a fun activity or craft, stroll around the grounds, and visit the Big Beautiful Bamboo Bird sculptures for one very cozy afternoon in the fresh air!

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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: 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.