Tree Lightings Happening In + Around Newport

Spirits are officially bright on The Classic Coast as we head into the holiday season filled with enchanting sights, family-friendly fun, a handful of classic Christmas events, and holiday happenings for nearly each day of December. Not to mention, tree lightings (and a lighthouse lighting, too) all throughout town complete with sweet treats, live music, visits with Santa and more.

We told you, spirits: bright.

1 Lighting of the Lighthouse at Newport Harbor Island Resort

Where:: Newport Harbor Island Resort
When:: Friday, November 25, at 5:00pm
Cost:: Free

Make your way to Newport Harbor Island Resort for a lighting of the lighthouse on Friday, November 25 at 5:00 PM.

Enjoy holiday carolers, festive decor, ice-skating, spiked ciders and hot chocolate for the kids, all with panoramic views of the iconic Newport Bridge. Guests and locals alike are welcome to join us in kicking off Newport’s holiday festivities!

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2 Santa Magic—The Shops at Long Wharf Mall

Where:: Long Wharf Mall
When:: Saturday, November 26th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost:: Free

The name say's it all—Santa Magic.

On November 26th, head to Long Wharf Mall for a FREE outdoor movie, a visit with Santa, a tree lighting ceremony, live carol music, crafts for kids, and complimentary candy canes and hot cocoa. The award-winning, PG rated "The Nightmare Before Christmas" will screen at 4:45pm followed by the tree lighting and a visit by Santa. The night will conclude at 6:00 PM with late night shopping available until 7:00 PM. Bring chairs and blankets for the movie.

This event is sponsored by the Shops at Long Wharf, Newport in Bloom, Discover Newport, and Cutie Curls.

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Santa Magic

3 Bellevue Gardens Christmas Tree Lighthing

Where:: Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center
When:: Saturday, November 26th, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost:: Free

Make your way to the Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center for the inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting on Small Business Saturday. Enjoy live holiday music, photo-ops with Santa in an authentic Audrain classic car, children's activities, prizes and raffles, treats for your pets, and so much more.

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4 Official Opening of Christmas in Newport Tree Lighting

Where:: Washington Square, Newport
When:: Thursday, December 1, 6:00 PM
Cost:: Free

Head to Washington Square for the official opening of Christmas in Newport with a proclamation from the Mayor, lighting of the Washington Square tree, cannon salute from Newport Artillery and live music.

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5 52nd Annual Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

Where:: Bowen's Wharf, Newport
When:: Sunday, December 4, Festivities starting at 12:30 PM, Tree Lighting at 6:00 PM
Cost:: Free

Make your way to Bowen's Wharf for an enchanting day of caroling, holiday shopping, and family fun on Sunday, December 4 for the 52nd Annual Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting. Festivities begin at 12:30 with a visit from Santa, followed by an afternoon of live music and a carol sing-along. At 6:00 PM, head to the center of the wharf to watch as the mayor of Newport lights the tree, followed by the cheerful arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus by boat, weather permitting.

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Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

6 Bristol's Tree Lighting & Grand Illumination

Where:: 400 Hope Street, Bristol
When:: Saturday, December 3, 5:30 PM
Cost:: Free

Bristol's Tree Lighting and Grand Illumination heralds the arrival of the holidays in downtown Bristol with live music and entertainment, a Christmas sing-a-long, a visit from Santa, the Grand Illumination of the town tree and more.

This year will feature a parade in celebration of the 36th Grand Illumination beginning at 5:30 PM, with live music from the local school choruses and a talented soloist.