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events: explore what's happening

You already know about the legendary Jazz and Folk Festivals but we’ve also got international boat races, tennis and polo tournaments, film festivals, culinary festivals, Christmas in Newport, lecture series, harvest fairs, boat shows, street fairs, antiques fairs...you get the picture. No matter the season...it’s on.

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What To Do This Week

When you're not sure where to start, this round-up of what's going down this week has you covered.

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Ongoing Gallery Exhibits

These on-going gallery exhibits are a testament to the vibrant arts scene thriving since 1639.

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Newport Winter Festival

The 35th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns this Winter with 10 days of live music, foodie contests, kid-centric activities and more on The Classic Coast from February 17th - 26th.

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Black History Month Events

February is known as Black History Month, an annual time that celebrates the history, heritage and diversity of the Black community with special events and lectures throughout The Classic Coast.

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Beach Polo Winter Festival

Newport Winter Foodies Stroll

Feb 3-Apr 8

Newport Winter Foodies Stroll

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

Newport Burger Bender

Feb 17-Feb 26

Newport Burger Bender

Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest is back through 2/26/23. Local restaurants are…

Newport Winter Festival ❄️

Feb 17-Feb 26

Newport Winter Festival ❄️

35th Annual Newport Winter Festival, more details to come! ❄️ Denotes Newport Winter Festival Event

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 11

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade

The Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade is currently scheduled for March 11th, 2023, pending state…

Newport Daffodil Days

Apr 1-Apr 30

Newport Daffodil Days

Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,200,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout…

The Ocean Race

May 13-May 21

The Ocean Race

Sail Newport and The Ocean Race announced today that for the third consecutive edition of the…

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

May 20-May 21

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

Taste your way around the Ocean State. Sip champagne and enjoy oysters from local growers on the…

Rogue Island Comedy Festival

May 25-May 29

Rogue Island Comedy Festival

Rogue is now semi-annual! Spring Fest is held Memorial Day Weekend and Fall Fest is Columbus Day…

Newport International Polo Series

Jun 3-Sep 30

Newport International Polo Series

Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in…

Newport Pride

Jun 23-Jun 25

Newport Pride

LGBTQ+ Pride is happening in Newport, RI in June 2023! We're creating events and experiences to…

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