Truth be told, whether you're in Newport for a day, a weekend, or the entire week (the dream!), the possibilities of what you can see and do are endless. You've got the obvious musts: Cliff Walk (the most serene 3.5-mile walk of your life), Ocean Drive, the mansions, and chowder overlooking the bay. But there's also so many exciting events, experiences, and dreamy sights you don't want to miss.
When you're not sure where to start, this round-up of what's going down this week has you covered.
Our picks for the week below.
Happening this week
- One Bellevue Restaurant at the Hotel Viking
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Details: Saturdays & Sundays 2:30 – 4:30 PM Where – Garden Room Price – $49 per person, tax and gratuity not included Alcohol is not included with the price but can be purchased during service Reservations required 24 hours in advance
Newport feels a lot different at night, especially in the silver glow of a full moon. A line of bike lights pierces the evening twilight. The drumbeat of waves lapping on the rocky shore. Mansions emerge before us, their majestic architecture lit up beyond their walls and hedges…
Experience the essence of Italy this summer at the Ca' del Bosco Wine Garden, where the tantalizing scent of authentic Italian pizza mingles with the fragrance of blooming flowers. Relax in Adirondack chairs beneath the dappled shade of umbrellas, sip on Franciacorta wine and…
Join Audrain Auto Museum for a morning of cars and coffee at various venues in and around Newport. *All events are subject to change. All events are rain or shine unless noted.
American pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes returns to Newport after a sold-out performance on the 2021 Festival to present THIS LAND, a concert that captures 100 years of American transformation, celebrating the spirit of innovation and imagination, resilience, and…
- Norman Bird Sanctuary
- Recurring every 2 weeks on Sunday
FREE - No registration required. Meet in the parking lot. Count up as many bird species as you can, from soaring red-tailed hawks to tiny hovering hummingbirds. You'll learn how to identify common year-round residents and seasonal migrants. All birding levels welcome. Binoculars…
- Recurring daily
The sounds and tastes of Greece will be brought to Newport starting Friday, 7/19 through Sunday 7/21. Come enjoy homemade Greek food, live traditional music, and great vibes. Opa!
- International Tennis Hall of Fame
- Recurring daily
Exciting professional men's tennis returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame! Our longstanding tradition of welcoming the top ATP Tour pros to Newport to compete in the Hall of Fame Open, the first stop of the summer swing for pro tennis in the United States, resumes this…
Due to the limited capacity of this venue, registration is required. Pianist Lara Downes has been called “a musical ray of hope” by NBC News and “an explorer whose imagination is fired by bringing notice to the underrepresented and forgotten” (The Log Journal). She brings her…
Rhode Island Slave History Medallions (RISHM) is pleased to announce the inaugural season of Newport Black History Walking Tours: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom will begin in Newport, RI on Saturday, June 22 and will run through November 30. The tours will meet on…
- Recurring daily
Save the dates! July 4th - 21st, 2024. Learn more about special benefits including program previews and early access to purchase tickets by becoming a donor today!
- Great Friends Meeting House
- Recurring daily
July 17-21, 2024 7:30pm Outdoor Stage on Lawn of The Great Friends Meeting House 21 Farewell St Newport, RI 02840 Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival on its festival stage on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House. Each evening the performance…
- 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…
- Greenvale Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Are you looking for the perfect, most relaxing Sunday afternoon activity for the family? Look no further, we've got your answer right here!! After you hit brunch at one of the delicious restaurants downtown, head out to Aquidneck Islands most magical hidden treasures - Greenvale…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Enjoy our farm-to-table brunch favorites crafted by Executive Chef Andy Teixeira and team *on Sundays only*! Pair your brunch picks with our special brunch cocktails, mocktails, wine, or beer! Sunday Brunch will be held in our upstairs dining room, “The Overlook” with…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Get your Sunday groove on! Enjoy all our Tank Patio has to offer; beer and wine in flights or by-the-glass, a to-go style food station, our famous sangria slushies, and live music every Sunday through Labor Day from 1-4 pm! Our Sunday Series kicks off June 23rd with Alexus Lee…
Enjoy the vibrant collaboration of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and the innovative Sō Percussion in an electrifying program blending voice and percussion quartet. Dive into Shaw’s captivating song cycle Let the Soil Play Its Simple Part and witness the dynamic…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Every weekend feels like a holiday when you’re hanging vineyard-side! Enjoy wine & beer tastings, specialty drinks like our famous sangria slushies, and food station bites from our farm-to-table menu on our Tank Patio. All items available a la carte from our food and beverage…
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
A Local Farmers Market situated right smack in the middle of this cozy town of Tiverton, RI. Connecting the community to fresh & local produce, agriculture, makers, products and art. Meredith Brower, director & market manager launched the market in May of 2020 during the…
- Brenton Hotel
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Weekend Rooftop Yoga in Newport with Meredith Ewenson! Every Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 9:00am The Brenton Hotel Rooftop 31 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI, 02840 Hotel guests: complimentary Non-hotel guests: $15 Venmo to @meredithewenson ($30 for 3-class pass) Questions?…
- Recurring weekly on Monday
Students will dance at the ballet barre, do some light stretching, and learn basic ballet vocabulary. Classes are designed to welcome teen and adult dancers of all ages and abilities. They offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! (Instagram…
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday
This is an intermediate-level ballet class -- however, all are welcome in this nurturing environment. Classes are designed to welcome teen and adult dancers of all ages and abilities. They offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! (Instagram…
- Stoneacre Brasserie
- Recurring every week day
Tea on the square is a daily celebration and way to turn back time to an age old tradition.
- Third Beach
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Strengthen and lengthen your muscles from core to limb with a low-impact mat Pilates class at Third Beach. Steady, effective movements target specific muscle groups and joints to leave you feeling ready to take on challenges on and off the mat. Classes take place every Monday…
- Recurring weekly on Monday
Jamestown Farmers Market is held at the Jamestown Recreation Center and offers local produce, herbs, meats, flowers, crafts and artwork, and more from a variety of vendors. June - September .
- Fifth Element
- Recurring weekly on Monday
Upbeat Bourbon Street style jazz comes to Broadway every Monday from 7-10pm. Bring your dancing shoes and appetite! -full dinner menu served from 5-10pm -
- Schooner Aurora
- Recurring weekly on Monday
Perfect for "date night" or an evening out with friends. Bring your favorite bottle of wine and we supply the rest, including gourmet cheeses, crackers, and fruit. June-August: 6-8 pm September: 5-7 pm
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Students will get a nourishing stretch, to promote flexibility and overall wellness. Classes are designed to welcome teen and adult dancers of all ages and abilities. They offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! (Instagram: @theacademyatncb)
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
This is an advanced-level contemporary dance class -- however, all are welcome in this nurturing environment. Classes are designed to welcome teen and adult dancers of all ages and abilities. They offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement!…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Friday
Students will learn basics of contemporary dance, in a supportive and nurturing environment. Classes are designed to welcome teen and adult dancers of all ages and abilities. They offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! (Instagram…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
The total tasting package is here! Join us every Tuesday at our wine tasting or walk-up bars to enjoy four of our favorite wines paired with two chef-selected cheeses and two house-made chocolates. Special ($36) includes tasting flight of four featured wines, two fudgey…
Join us on Tuesday, July 23 for a FREE outdoor screening of Disney’s Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. This fun-filled family movie night is open to Pennfield families, friends, and neighbors. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., the movie will begin at 8:15 p.m. Concessions will be available for…
Come enjoy jazz music and a stunning water view on this evening cruise. Coastal Queen will host Lois Vaughan, a Newport-based piano and keyboard player, specializing in classic jazz and Latin music ranging from Gershwin to Brubeck. The boat is cozy and spacious indoors and the…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us for Neurographic Art for the Mind, a May Quest offered by Recharge Newport at the Self-Esteem Through Art studio on Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown to learn a simple yet effective creative technique for quieting the mind. No art…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
New class location VFW Post 5390 822 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, R.I. Tuesday nights are caliente!! 6 p.m. beginner 7 p.m. accomplished
- Love Defeats Fear Yoga
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Join us every Tuesday evening this summer for a rejuvenating yoga session at Third Beach, where the natural beauty of the beach and the calming sounds of the ocean create the perfect backdrop for your practice. This class is designed for all levels, whether you're a seasoned yogi…
- Fifth Element
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Multi-talented singer/songwriter brings her talents to Fifth Element every Wednesday night. Enjoy hearing some of your favorite songs while indulging in one of Fifths farm to table offerings.
We're very excited to welcome Girish to The Sacred Center while on his East Coast Tour! His music and instruction has been a direct source of inspiration for many of us here in this yoga community. Girish is an internationally touring world music artist, teacher, and author. He…
- Aquidneck Grower's Farmers Market
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Aquidneck Community Table hosts Wednesdays on Memorial in Newport on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM from May 22 - October 30. Aquidneck Community Table’s Growers Markets provide easy access to seasonal, regionally-grown food and greater awareness of the benefits of…
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family! Guests are encouraged to bring picnic…
Frank Santos, Jr. R-Rated Hypnotist and Comedy at Newport Blues Cafe. Early Show: doors 6:30 Show 7:30 21+ You will be amazed when you, your friends and strangers across the room become stars of the show, as Frank makes them believe that they are singers, dancers and much, much…
- Forty 1° North
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Fermentation Class: Featuring five wine tastings with a special theme or from a particular region accompanied by five small food pairings, Fermentation Class is held at the Oval Bar every Wednesday at 6:30. Reservations are required and this class often sells out. Please sign up…
- Schooner Aurora
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Enjoy lunch aboard Schooner Aurora with a two-hour afternoon sail through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Choose from the following boxed lunches:
- Pivotal Brewing Company
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday
McCaughey Standard Trivia is here every Wednesday night from 6:30 -8:30 PM. Grab your friends and join us for some tasty beers, brain-teasing questions, a little friendly competition, and prizes.
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Newport Foodies Stroll offers a 1.75 miles walking food tour through Lower Thames Street. You will learn about the "City by the Sea", as well as try the cuisine from five of the best locally owned restaurants. The best time to schedule your tour is at the beginning of your visit…
Newport Gulls vs. Marthas Vineyard Sharks. Game starts at 6:35 PM. Theme: Camp Scholarship Night (Mark Weed)
We invite you to join us Saturday & Wednesday mornings (weather permitting) from 10:00-11:15 outdoors on Mabel's Studio lawn for these unique, slow-paced, grounding and inspiring yoga classes where the sense of community is strong and truly heart-warming. Come, find your…
- OceanCliff
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join us on the Safari Room lawn on Wednesdays beginning July 3rd for our Rose all WednesDAY series. Grab an Adirondack chair and take advantage of the breathtaking views while enjoying a glass of wine and a bite to eat with friends. We’ll be featuring a special Whispering Angel…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join us for our Wednesday live music series by the vines! Enjoy wine or beer tasting flights, a glass, dinner or a bite while you enjoy the tunes! Bring a chair / blanket and order at the bar to hang by the vines. The music will be outside, weather pending, near the covered…
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Students will dance at the ballet barre, do some light stretching, and learn basic ballet movement. Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! (Instagram…
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