Save the Date! “Get Closer to Greatness” 2026 Induction Celebration: August 27-29, 2026 Join us August 27–29, 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island as we honor two of tennis’s most inspiring figures — Roger Federer and Mary Carillo (contributor category) — at the International…
Full Moon Rides: The Ocean Loop by Sunset and Moonrise Newport feels a lot different at night, especially in the silver glow of a full moon with the line of bike lights piercing the evening twilight and the drumbeat of waves lapping on the rocky shore. Our monthly Full Moon Rides…
- Newport Fine Linens
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday
Mahjong! Open Play Where: Newport Fine Linens, 132 Spring Street When: Wednesday, August 26th through Wednesday, September 30th Open Play Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 PM, and 5:30-7:30 PM Open Play Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30 PM Looking for three week long classes? Beginner Classes: Mondays…
- Sakonnet Garden
- Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sakonnet Garden Tours - Little Compton, R.I. Where: 510 West Main Road, Little Compton Sakonnet is a secret garden embedded within a native coastal fields landscape. At the diminutive scale of a cottage garden, it is conceived as an intimate place to explore, with multiple paths…
Jane Pickens Film & Event Center presents... "Wild Inside" When: August 27, 29, 30, September 3 Thursday, August 27th at 3:30 PM Saturday, August 29th at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 30th at 3:00 PM Thursday, September 3rd at 5:30 PM A Eurasian Eagle-Owl named Flaco escapes from…
- The Blue Garden
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Tour The Blue Garden Reservations Will Be Open for Weekly on Thursdays: June 11 - October 8, 2026 Tour Times: 11:00 AM , 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM (1-hour long) Recapturing this work of landscape artistry is intended to teach others about the intellectual and pragmatic challenges of…
- Newport Car Museum
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Early Bird Highlight Tour For 90 minutes (8:30 – 10:00 AM) prior to Museum opening. Call to book: +1 (401) 848-2277 Price $75.00 per person (minimum 2, maximum 6 ppl) Offered Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday only April 1 - December 31, 2026. General admission is included…
- Rosecliff
- Recurring daily
Exhibition at Rosecliff - Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past June 26 - November 1, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Last admission at 3:00 PM) Newporters played a vital role in the American Revolution (1775-1783). They served in combat, financed the war…
- Portsmouth Historical Society
- Recurring daily
American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit When: August 21-30, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where: Portsmouth Historical Society, 870 East Main Road, Portsmouth The American Revolution Experience invites visitors to consider the choice faced by ordinary citizens in the…
- The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- Recurring daily
Ca' del Bosco Wine Garden Location: The Chanler at Cliff Walk May 22 - September 7, 2026 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM This season, settle into a cozy Adirondack chair beneath the dappled shade of umbrellas and enjoy a glass of Franciacorta or a refreshing Spritzer at the Ca'del Bosco Wine…
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Join Portsmouth Parks & Recreation every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at the Leonard Brown House in Glen Farm. Local Farmer's and Artisans offering local produce, baked goods, pasta, coffee and artisan products. Where: Leonard Brown House grounds, 121 Linden Lane…
Blithewold Annual Family Clambake Thursday | August 27 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Event Tent The Great Lawn has been the scene of family clambakes for over a century! Step back in time and stroll the gardens and grounds. Feast on a traditional Rhode Island clambake while you…
- Brenton Hotel
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
“The Salon Series in the Library of the Brenton Hotel” is designed to give Brenton Hotel guests and the Newport community a chance to speak to local artists and gallery owners to learn more about Newport, RI’s vibrant fine art scene. The Newport Artist Collective’s “Salon Series…
newportFILM | Film Screening "Mighty Mary" Date: Thursday, August 27th Suggested $10 Donation Location: Fort Adams, 80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport About the Film: Director Mary Mazzio captures the seismic moment when the first all-female crew entered the fiercely competitive world…
- Made in Warren Artist Cooperative
- Recurring monthly on the last Thursday
Art Night Bristol Warren is Back in 2026! Stroll through downtown Warren on Main Street, Child, Church, Cutler Streets and more, including studios in the Handkerchief Factory. Stop into Elizabeth O’Connell’s studio, visit Church Street Press and Whimsies, see artists and music at…
- Herreshoff Marine Museum
- Recurring every 2 weeks on Thursday
Herreshoff Summer Sunset Music Series Join us on the HMM Waterfront for another year of our Summer Sunset Concert Series! All performances begin at 6:00 PM, and will end by 8:00 PM. Check-in starts at 5:30 PM. Concerts will be held under the tent on the HMM Waterfront, rain or…
- Newport Harbor Island Resort
- Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Live Music at Torpedo Bar & Lounge Guests and locals alike are invited to enjoy live music in our cozy lounge or on our outdoor deck overlooking the Newport Bridge and Narragansett Bay Thursday, Friday & Sunday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Exact times and musicians subject to…
Jane Pickens Film & Event Center presents... "The Son of the Sheik" (100th Anniversary) with Live Musical Score When: Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM Where: Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro Street, Newport One of the most popular films from the silent era, director George…
- Ragged Island Brewing Company
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Trivia in the Greenhouse Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 PM Teams of up to 8, arrive early for a table in the Greenhouse!
- Third Beach
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Evenings at Third Beach, the Golden Hour way 🌞 Join us Monday–Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, June through September, for a relaxed, all-levels beach yoga flow on Third Beach in Middletown. Move, breathe, and unwind with the ocean as your backdrop. Look for the Golden Hour…
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Join us for a lively evening of brain-teasing fun at our Trivia Night! Gather your friends, grab a beer, and put your knowledge to the test across a variety of categories—from pop culture and history to science, sports, and everything in between. Teams will compete in multiple…
Yacht Rock Cruise aboard Coastal Princess When: Thursday, August 27th at 6:30 PM (90 minutes) Where: Departs from 1 East Ferry Wharf, Jamestown Cost: $48 per person (All Ages) Come aboard the Coastal Princess in Jamestown for Yacht Rock Night with DJ Francesco Capaldi Jr.! Enjoy…
Full Moon Yoga with Island Heron When: Tuesday, July 28th and Thursday, August 27th Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Lawn of Beavertail Lighthouse and Museum, Beavertail Road, Jamestown Donation Based* Join us for a sunset and moonrise all-levels yoga class led by Coral Brown. We…
Jane Pickens Film & Event Center presents... "The Mummy" When: Thursday, August 27th at 8:00 PM Where: Jane Pickens Film & Event Center, 49 Touro Street, Newport An English librarian called Evelyn Carnahan becomes interested in starting an archaeological dig at the…
- Gas Lamp Grille
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Test your music knowledge with our Music Trivia night, Every Thursday at 9:00 PM. Free to enter and you can win some great prizes. Individuals or teams can enter!
2026 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta When: Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2026 Where: Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside Street, Bristol The 2026 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta will take place Friday-Sunday, August 28th-30th. The following is a preliminary schedule…
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Newport Treasure Hunt A family friendly adventure through Newport’s pirate past. Designed for families and younger explorers, this interactive experience brings Newport’s maritime and pirate history to life through storytelling and discovery. Adults can enjoy an optional cocktail…
- Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Tea and Scones on the Porch Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays May 15 – August 30 Seating: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Location: Breakfast Porch and Northwest Porch Come, relax with a steaming cup of Blithewold’s Blend tea, freshly brewed to perfection, as you savor warm scones…
Inside "The Gilded Age" Tour 2026 Photo Credit: The Elms Ballroom, Season 2/Episode 5 (Photograph by Barbara Nitke/HBO) What You Need to Know Destinations Marble House - 596 Bellevue Ave, Newport The Breakers - 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport Chateau-sur-Mer - 474 Bellevue Ave…
Weekly Live Music and Food Trucks at Greenvale Vineyards Saturday, August 22nd Dick Lupino presents Live Jazz (1:00 - 4:00 PM) Seb's Wood Fire Oven (12:00 - 4:00 PM) Sunday, August 23rd Deep Blue Anchor Band (1:00 - 4:00 PM) Benji's Seafood (12:00 - 4:00 PM) Friday, August 28th…
- Mist Fitness
- Recurring weekly on Friday
A high energy dance workout where each song has its own routine. Dance to reggae, hip hop, pop and Latin music in this sweaty workout that makes everyone smile while burning calories.
- 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!
Jane Pickens Film & Event Center presents... Hot Sardines Live! When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM Where: Jane Pickens Film & Event Center, 49 Touro Street, Newport Emerging nearly 20 years ago from the underground parties of Brooklyn to touring worldwide and…
- Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
- Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham Please check your dates and times — show start times vary. For more dates and showtimes, check out Eventbrite. Located directly above One Pelham East, the Top Of Pelham is proud to be the only venue in Newport, Rhode Island, hosting a live…
- Firehouse Theater
- Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Come see RI's most award-winning comedy troupe as they hit the stage with their hilarious improv comedy show full of larger than life characters, hysterical musical numbers, and the quickest wit you'll ever see. If you are coming for a special occasion and would like us to make a…
Join Never in Vegas almost Every Saturday (and select Fridays) at Newport Blues Cafe from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM!
- Newport International Polo Series
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
150th Anniversary of Newport International Polo: June 6 - September 26, 2026 Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in one of the most exciting spectator sports in the world. Matches are held every Saturday, June…
- Artemis
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Sabine's Summer Stories at Swan Kyodai Magical fairy tales read aloud for children of all ages, located at Artemis in Tiverton Four Corners. Every Saturday during the summer, June 13 - September 5, 2026. RSVP at (401) 207-4316
- Newport Harbor Island Resort
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Weekend Yoga Class with Mend Saturdays: 8:00 AM & 9:15 AM Sundays: 8:00 AM Balance body and mind with outdoor yoga classes led by local studio, Mend Yoga. Classes are complimentary for resort guests and include yoga mats on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up in advance…
- Aquidneck Grower's Farmers Market
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) summer market is held on Saturday mornings at the Newport County YMCA in Middletown. The market hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Located on field adjacent to main facility). The marketplaces features both organic and conventionally-grown products…
- Mount Hope Farm
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm Saturdays | 9:00 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, coffee, and…
Love, War, and Resilience: The Story of Nathanael & Caty Greenewith local historian, Fred Zilian, PHD Saturday | August 29 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon Gallery Join local historian Fred Zilian as he brings to life the contributions and…
Music and Arts on the Farm: Part 2 When: Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Coggeshall Farm. 1 Colt Drive, Bristol Tickets: Included w/GA Admission ($10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4-17) or with Coggeshall Farm Museum membership or Old Sturbridge Village…
Pedal Newport’s Hidden Gems: Food, Music & Secret Spots August 29, 2026 Bike to 10 unique Spots featuring local cuisine, live performances, and Newport’s most enchanting private spaces. This favorite Newport summer experience returns on Saturday, August 29th! On the 10-Spot…
- The Pineapple Club
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Selene is Newport's weekend coastal ritual — a weekly open-air experience at the Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort, set directly on the waterfront with views of the harbor and the Newport Bridge. Rooted in music, atmosphere, and the art of a well-spent afternoon…
Explore the dramatic history of fires and firefighting in Newport, from the city's earliest volunteer fire clubs to the establishment of the Newport Fire Department. This engaging tour complements the Newport Historical Society's exhibit "Raise the Alarm: Newport Fire Department…
Annual Salute to Summer Free Concert & Fireworks Show Saturday, August 29th at Dewey Field (95 Perry Road on Luce Avenue - Naval Station, Newport, RI) Celebrate the end of summer at our Salute to Summer Free Concert & Fireworks Show! Enjoy an evening of live music…
- The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Explore Your Inner Journey Head to the reimagined Parlour of our Downtown Mansion as you recline on a velvet double hump-back sofa and experience an intimate conversation with our Mansion Tarot Reader, Dr. Elle Hawks of Recharge Newport. Sit by candlelight and revel in the…
- Hunter House
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Saturday
Loyalty or Liberty: Tales from Revolutionary Newport Written by Ken Green, Patrick Gabridge & Lily Mathews, Directed by Rachel Walshe Dates: June 30 - September 1, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:15 PM Location: Hunter House, 54 Washington Street, Newport Tickets: $40 per person Offered…
Salute to Summer Fireworks Cruise aboard Coastal Queen When: Saturday, August 29th at 8:15 PM Where: Departing from 5 Bowen's Wharf Landing, Newport Cost: $110 per person (All Ages) Come aboard Coastal Queen to watch the Salute to Summer fireworks display up close from the Bay…
Guide to Newport Polo
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Iconic Lobster Rolls
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Outdoor Summer Concerts
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