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

$2 Oysters in the Lobby Bar
Mar 23

$2 Oysters in the Lobby Bar

Hotel Viking Mar 23, 2023 - Mar 30, 2023

Join us in the Lobby Bar Sunday thru Thursdays for $2 oysters! Pair it with your favorite Sparkling… Read More

Nature Drawing
Mar 23

Nature Drawing

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Mar 23, 2023 - Mar 30, 2023

January 26 – Winter Landscape in Ink Wash and Pencil February 2 – Hard and Soft pencils… Read More

Newport Live Presents: Mark Erelli Concert and Record Release Party
Mar 23

Newport Live Presents: Mark Erelli Concert and Record Release Party

Jamestown Arts Center Mar 23, 2023

About Mark Erelli: Mark Erelli turns adversity into finely embroidered rock songs that burn with… Read More

Rock & Roll Sushi
Mar 23

Rock & Roll Sushi

Stoneacre Garden Mar 23, 2023 - Apr 27, 2023

Join us for Thursday sushi specials with music starting March 16th! Read More

St. Mary's Church Open ☘️
Mar 23

St. Mary's Church Open ☘️

St. Mary’s Church Mar 23, 2023 - Mar 29, 2023

The Gothic Revival style church is home to R.I.’s oldest Catholic parish, established in 1828 to… Read More

Taproot Taco Thursdays
Mar 23

Taproot Taco Thursdays

Newport Vineyards Mar 23, 2023 - Mar 30, 2023

Taco Thursdays are here! Join us every Thursday for creative rotating street taco creations. Sold as… Read More

The Cocktail Club: Mixology Class
Mar 23

The Cocktail Club: Mixology Class

One Bellevue Restaurant at the Hotel Viking Mar 23, 2023

Craft the perfect Gimlet with Rhodium Gin with expert mixology guidance from our One Bellevue team!… Read More

Are the Crayons Quitting?
Mar 24

Are the Crayons Quitting?

Keats Theatre/St. Andrew's School Mar 24, 2023 - Mar 26, 2023

Adapted from The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. With a little creativity and a lot of color… Read More

Elements
Mar 24

Elements

The Keats Theatre at St. Andrews School Mar 24, 2023 - Mar 25, 2023

Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s… Read More

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center ☘️
Mar 24

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center ☘️

The Museum of Newport Irish History Mar 24, 2023 - Mar 26, 2023

Learn about Irish immigration to the Newport area and of the contributions to the community by… Read More

Newport Winter Foodies Stroll
Mar 24

Newport Winter Foodies Stroll

Mar 24, 2023 - Apr 08, 2023

Newport Winter Foodies Stroll offers a 1-mile guided walking food tour through Newport's historic… Read More

The Bit Players Improv Comedy
Mar 24

The Bit Players Improv Comedy

Firehouse Theater Mar 24, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023

The Bit Players are a fast paced and energized group of improvisation master-minds. Their high… Read More

Afternoon Tea
Mar 25

Afternoon Tea

Hotel Viking Mar 25, 2023 - May 07, 2023

Enjoy our quintessential Afternoon Tea in the Garden Room at One Bellevue. Our dedicated team will… Read More

Aquidneck Growers Market - Saturday
Mar 25

Aquidneck Growers Market - Saturday

Stoneacre Garden Mar 25, 2023 - Apr 29, 2023

Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) winter market is held on Saturday mornings at Stoneacre Garden at… Read More

Corned Beef and Cabbage “Grab & Go” Dinner ☘️
Mar 25

Corned Beef and Cabbage “Grab & Go” Dinner ☘️

Mar 25, 2023

Begins Immediately following the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Augustin’s Church and ends at 6:30 p.m. Tickets… Read More

Easter Bunny Visits Shops at Long Wharf
Mar 25

Easter Bunny Visits Shops at Long Wharf

The Shops at Long Wharf Mar 25, 2023

Have your springtime picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy complimentary treats, kids crafts… Read More

Farmers Market
Mar 25

Farmers Market

Mount Hope Farm Mar 25, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023

Our year-round farmers market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local… Read More

Guided Tours of Fort Adams ☘️
Mar 25

Guided Tours of Fort Adams ☘️

Fort Adams State Park Mar 25, 2023

Take a guided tour of the historic Newport fort constructed with Irish labor between 1824-1857… Read More

The Chanler Hot Chocolate Bar
Mar 25

The Chanler Hot Chocolate Bar

The Chanler at Cliff Walk Mar 25, 2023 - Apr 02, 2023

Spend an afternoon in front of the roaring fire pit or take a winter stroll along the Cliff Walk… Read More

Yoga & Meditation with Rev Shelley & Greg Sabatino @ Norman Bird Sanctuary
Mar 25

Yoga & Meditation with Rev Shelley & Greg Sabatino @ Norman Bird Sanctuary

Norman Bird Sanctuary Mar 25, 2023

We invite you to join us each Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00 inside Mabel Norman's Studio for a… Read More

Dancing at the Forty Steps ☘️
Mar 26

Dancing at the Forty Steps ☘️

Cliff Walk Mar 26, 2023

Commemorating the informal dances held there by the Irish who made Newport their home in the late… Read More

Historic Irish Cemetery Tour ☘️
Mar 26

Historic Irish Cemetery Tour ☘️

Saint Joseph Cemetery Mar 26, 2023

Take a tour of the historic Saint Joseph Cemetery (known locally as the Barney Street Cemetery)… Read More

History Lecture & Step Dance Demonstration ☘️
Mar 26

History Lecture & Step Dance Demonstration ☘️

Linden Place Mar 26, 2023

Historian Dr. Scott Molloy, Award-Winning Writer of “Irish Titan, Irish Toilers: Joseph Banigan and… Read More

Irish-American History Month Celebration
Mar 26

Irish-American History Month Celebration

Linden Place Mar 26, 2023

Hosted by Linden Place, Dr. Scott Molloy, Award-Winning Writer of “Irish Titan, Irish Toilers… Read More

Southcoast Health Aquidneck 10K
Mar 26

Southcoast Health Aquidneck 10K

Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) Mar 26, 2023

Save the date, March 26, 2023! Registration details to follow soon. The Southcoast Health Aquidneck… Read More

Tiverton Farmers Market
Mar 26

Tiverton Farmers Market

Tiverton Farmers Market Mar 26, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023

A Local Farmers Market situated right smack in the middle of this cozy town of Tiverton, RI… Read More

Traditional Irish Music Sessions ☘️
Mar 26

Traditional Irish Music Sessions ☘️

Fastnet Irish Pub Mar 26, 2023

Live traditional Irish music. Hosted by A.O. Gutierrez, Tim May and Jack Wright. Family-friendly… Read More

“Mrs. Campbell! Mr. Shaw.” ☘️
Mar 26

“Mrs. Campbell! Mr. Shaw.” ☘️

Redwood Library & Athenæum Mar 26, 2023

A 70- minute play by Sandra Laub is described as a “romp” with the famous Irish playwright George… Read More

“The Irish Hour” ☘️
Mar 26

“The Irish Hour” ☘️

FM101.1, AM1540 Mar 26, 2023

Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. and repeated Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m.. Listen to the best in… Read More

Community Mondays
Mar 27

Community Mondays

42 Spring Street Unit 7 Mar 27, 2023

Stop by on Mondays for an hour, three, or all day, and enjoy our creative space, good vibes and… Read More

Half-Priced Wine Nights
Mar 27

Half-Priced Wine Nights

Stoneacre Brasserie Mar 27, 2023 - Apr 24, 2023

Join us every Monday night through the end of April for half-priced bottles of wine! Read More

Adult Drop In Ballroom Class
Mar 28

Adult Drop In Ballroom Class

Newport Academy of Ballet Mar 28, 2023 - Jun 06, 2023

This weekly drop in ballroom class is perfect for all. Couples are preferred but no partner or dance… Read More

Blithewold Homeschool Day
Mar 28

Blithewold Homeschool Day

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Mar 28, 2023 - May 30, 2023

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month from September through May for a fun (and educational) day… Read More

Fermentation Class
Mar 29

Fermentation Class

Forty 1° North Mar 29, 2023

Fermentation Class: Featuring five wine tastings with a special theme or from a particular region… Read More

Flight Night Wednesdays
Mar 29

Flight Night Wednesdays

Newport Vineyards Mar 29, 2023

Our Wednesday Flight Nights are back! Join us after 3pm for $12 wine or beer flights, plus a… Read More

Museum of Newport Irish History Lecture ☘️
Mar 29

Museum of Newport Irish History Lecture ☘️

Wyndham Newport Hotel Mar 29, 2023

Guest speaker, Mike Slein will present an illustrated talk titled, “A Virtual Walking Tour of Irish… Read More

Nature Mandala Series: Nautilus Wisdom
Mar 29

Nature Mandala Series: Nautilus Wisdom

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Mar 29, 2023

As this ancient sea creature grows, it creates and moves int- larger chambers within its shell while… Read More

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