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.
weekend events
View All- Firehouse Theater
- Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
The Bit Players are a fast paced and energized group of improvisation master-minds. Their high energy LIVE shows are modeled after the hit TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?”. Full of hysterical characters, hilarious games, and side-splitting musical numbers these shows will leave…
- Newport International Polo Series
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Newport International Polo 2025: June 7 - September 27, 2025 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 – Sept., at…
- Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
During your Newport Neighborhood Tour, you will discover diverse, eclectic out-of-the-way neighborhood eateries – with a homespun vibe, where the locals know to go as well as hotbeds of food and fun in the less traveled parts of the city. Step inside some of what may appear…
- Mount Hope Farm
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Our year-round farmers market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, and more each week as well as listen to live music in the summer, connect with local nonprofits and community organizations, and visit with friends!…
- Stoneacre Garden
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) Growers Market is held on Saturday mornings in downtown Newport in the Brick Market Place at Stoneacre Garden, 151 Swinburne Row. The market hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Free parking is available at meters along Thames Street, in the Mary…
health & wellness events
View AllFarmers Market at Mount Hope Farm
Our year-round farmers market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local…
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