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, 2026

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Read-Along with the Easter Bunny Cruise on the Coastal Queen

Coastal Queen's Daily Cruises + Events from Newport

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An Exquisite Wine Dinner with Mending Wall Winery

Dining Room at The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection

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Easter at The Chanler

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

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Easter Brunch at Newport Harbor Island

1639 Waterfront Restaurant at Newport Harbor Island Resort

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Easter Egg Hunt on Goat Island

Newport Harbor Island Resort

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recurring weekend events

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Newport Daffodil Days Apr 13
  • Recurring daily

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.

The Bit Players Improv Comedy Apr 17

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…

Weekly Jazz Night at The Helmway Apr 17

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!

Weekly Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm Apr 18

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…

Tiverton Farmers Market - Winter Apr 19
  • 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

plan for spring

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Daffodil Days Newport

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.

Trinity Church Springtime

Best Spring Events

The season of awakening brings a host of experiences to the events calendar in and around Newport.

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