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Cliffside Inn

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Yagi Noodles

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Wharf Pub Cocktails

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Gurneys Holiday Lighthouse

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Bowen Wharf Holiday

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Igloo Gurney's

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Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

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Bowens Wharf Downtown Holiday

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Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

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Ocean Drive 2020

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Newport Bridge

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Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

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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.

Bowen's Wharf Christmas Downtown

Christmas In Newport

A city-wide celebration fostering the historic traditions of the Holiday season.

Newport Art Museum

Ongoing Gallery Exhibits

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

Holidays on the coast

Tree Lightings Happening In + Around Newport

We told you, spirits: bright.

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Sparkling Lights at the Breakers

Holidays at the Newport Mansions

Dec 6 2022-Jan 1 2023

Holidays at the Newport Mansions

Holidays at the Newport Mansions will be more spectacular than ever this year! Come see the festive…

Christmas at Blithewold

Dec 7 2022-Jan 1 2023

Christmas at Blithewold

Christmas at Blithewold is currently scheduled for November 23rd, 2022 - January 1st, 2023, pending…

Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland

Dec 8 2022-Jan 1 2023

Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland

Sparkling Lights: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland The third season of Sparkling Lights at The Breakers…

Newport Winter Foodies Stroll

Dec 9 2022-Apr 8 2023

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

33rd Annual Newport Winter Festival, more details to come!

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 11 2023

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 Daffodil Days will take place throughout April, in accordance with state and local health…

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…

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