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
This weekend - Thursday, January 8th through Sunday, January 11th, the International Tennis Hall of Fame will host an Inventory Blowout Sale in the Hall of Fame Tennis Club Members Lounge from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Shop remaining FILA apparel at 50% off and take advantage…
Newport Seal Tours Join us aboard one of our education vessels as we motor through historic Newport Harbor and observe seals at Citing Rock—and learn a bit of history along the way! One-hour Seal Tours and two-hour Seal & Lighthouse Tours (complete with a stop on Rose Island)…
Sensory Friendly Hours at Audubon The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is now offering Sensory Friendly Hours starting in January 2024. Audubon invites people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other sensory processing sensitivities to…
- 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…
- Aidan's Irish Pub
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Weekend Entertainment at Aidan’s Irish Pub Sundays at 5:00 PM Sunday, January 11th: John Ebersold Sunday, January 18th: Bards of Gungywamp Sunday, January 25th: The Old Triangles
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join Newport Craft for Bingo Wednesdays! No sign-up required, win prizes & discounts! Find music bingo the first Wednesday of every month.
- Forty 1° North
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
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…
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…
- The Island Heron Yoga Studio
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
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…
Watercolor for Beginners (& up) with Lana Quann, The Wandering Brush: Watercolor Animals Thursday, January 15th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM $50 Members / $55 Non-Members This beginner course we will review and practice how to paint animals with watercolor. We will learn how to…
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…
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company
- Recurring monthly on the 3rd Friday
Date & Time: Monthly - Every 3rd Friday (November 21, December 19, January 16) Address: Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., 293 JT Connell Highway, Newport, RI, USA *Subject to change. New Lineups Every Time! May Contain Adult Content Comedians Subject to Change About…
- Bristol Art Museum
- Recurring weekly on Friday
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…
- The Helmway
- Recurring weekly on Friday
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 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…
- Mount Hope Farm
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
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…
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Classic Holiday Happenings
We rounded up some of the most classic holiday events in and around Newport this season.
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.
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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