Truth be told, whether you're in Newport for a day, a weekend, or the entire week (the dream!), the possibilities of what you can see and do are endless.

You've got the obvious musts: Cliff Walk (the most serene 3.5-mile walk of your life), Ocean Drive, the mansions, and chowder overlooking the bay. But there's also so many exciting events, experiences, and dreamy sights you don't want to miss.

When you're not sure where to start, this round-up of what's going down this week has you covered.

Our picks for the week below.

Happening this week

Tiverton Farmers Market - Winter Jan 11
  • 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…

Fermentation Class Jan 14

Fermentation Class: Featuring five wine tastings with a special theme or from a particular region accompanied by five small food pairings, Fermentation Class is held at the Oval Bar every Wednesday at 6:30. Reservations are required and this class often sells out. Please sign up…

Surf Club Pizza Making Class Jan 14

Pizza Classes Are Back!!! Led by Chef Brian, these fun and interactive classes will take place on the first Wednesday of each month. Important: All tickets must be purchased online on OpenTable Experiences - and in advance. No walk-ins allowed. For questions about public or…

21-Day Detox with Erica Lepore Jan 15

21-Day Detox with Erica Lepore Weekly on Thursdays / January 8, 15, 22, and 29 6:00 - 7:30 PM $175 per person, Repeat Students $125 10% discount for Mindful Members Includes 3 complimentary yoga classes First 15 people to register receive a gift bag with local and organic…

Build a Bat Box Jan 16

Join horticulture staff Dennis Taylor and Becca Christ to create a bat box for natural pest control around your property. Participants will learn about the importance of bats in the ecosystem and assemble bat boxes to bring home. Materials and tools will be provided. Class size…

Oil and Acrylic Painting with Bill McLane Jan 16

​In this course, students will focus on creating a sense of place. Students will learn to simplify their paintings by editing and enhancing colors, shapes, and forms. Students will also learn more about two kinds of perspective, Atmospheric and Linear, and how to apply them to…

Weekly Jazz Night at The Helmway Jan 16

Ricki Rizzo and the University of Rhode Island Jazz Collective perform live at The Helmway Restaurant every Friday at 6:00 PM! Enjoy live music, complimented by food and drink specials. The Helmway at The Pell Hotel is the place to be!

Journal Making Workshop at Wayfinder Newport Jan 17

Journal Making Workshop at Wayfinder Newport Hosted by Gracen’Kay Studio Gratitude • Reflection • Vision Workshop Settle into one of Wayfinder Newport’s cozy corners for an early afternoon of creativity, journaling, and fresh perspective. Together with our friends at Gracen’Kay…

Weekly Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm Jan 17

Winter Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm Saturdays | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Location: In the Barn all winter long! Mount Hope Farm (250 Metacom Ave, Bristol) Our year-round farmers market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish…

Holidays on The Coast

More Holidays
Newport Mansions Holiday

Holidays at the Newport Mansions

The opulence of Newport's Gilded Age mansions meets the sparkle and magic of Christmas during the return of Holidays at the Newport Mansions on Saturday, November 22, 2025 - January 1, 2026.

Blithewold Christmas

Christmas at Blithewold Manor

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.

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