Few things compare to that Friday feeling of freedom. You know, when you realize the whole weekend lies ahead.
Truth be told, weekends on The Coast are full of magic. Think: Saturday morning farmers markets, Sunday afternoon hikes along the shoreline, and some of the best meals of your life in between (we guarantee it).
We gathered everything you need for a weekend full of relaxation, excitement and adventure so you're content when Monday rolls back around.
Our picks for the weekend below.
happening this weekend
Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour
Museum of Newport History & Shop Apr 17, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour Take a walk through the heart of 18th century Newport… Read More
Read-Along with the Easter Bunny Cruise on the Coastal Queen
Coastal Queen's Daily Cruises + Events from NewportGroup Exhibit: ‘Wunderwälder — Spirit of Place’ by Stephen Fisher at Imago
Imago Foundation for the ArtsAn Exquisite Wine Dinner with Mending Wall Winery
Dining Room at The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts CollectionEaster Brunch at Newport Harbor Island
1639 Waterfront Restaurant at Newport Harbor Island Resortrecurring weekend events
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Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,465,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout the area with decorated store windows heralding their arrival.
- 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…
- 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!
- 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…
Join Never in Vegas almost Every Saturday (and select Fridays) at Newport Blues Cafe from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM!
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)…
- 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…
Craving more? Find more weekend events in and around Newport, here.
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Daffodil Days In & Around Newport
Just as millions of hibernating daffodils prepare to make their debut, Newport and Bristol counties prepare to celebrate with two annual celebrations.
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