Discover The Best Things To Do In Newport, RI This Week
Christmas week is here, can you believe it? Seems like just yesterday that we were all making the most of the sunshine sessions out on the water and down on the beach.
Whatever holiday you celebrate and in whatever way you celebrate it, the entire What’sUpNewp Crew wishes you a happy, safe and healthy week, holiday season and new year. Thank you for believing in us, trusting in us, supporting us and for all of your love and support!
FYI – Winter begins on Monday at 11:48 P.M., it’s also the day with the fewest hours of sunlight during the whole year. The first full day of Winter is Tuesday, December 22nd.
(CIN) = Christmas In Newport Event
Monday, December 21st
- (CIN) New England’s Largest Gingerbread Lighthouse, Saturday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Displayed at the Newport Visitor Information Center, America’s Cup Ave. Culinary staff from the Marriot Hotel have constructed the 16 foot masterpiece. Free but visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to fill the sleigh for local Community food pantries.
Tuesday, December 22nd
- (CIN) New England’s Largest Gingerbread Lighthouse, Saturday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Displayed at the Newport Visitor Information Center, America’s Cup Ave. Culinary staff from the Marriot Hotel have constructed the 16 foot masterpiece. Free but visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to fill the sleigh for local Community food pantries.
- Skate With Santa, 6pm – 7pm at Newport Skating Center, Ok, it’s back on kids!
You can skate with the big man himself. When does he have time to skate with Christmas so close, who knows, he’s just that good. Tuesday night! Bring a camera and maybe your list. - Screening of ‘Home Alone’, at Jane Pickens Theater. Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host a very special 25th Anniversary screening of the 1990 holiday classic Home Alone on Tuesday, December 22nd at 7pm. More Info
- Holiday Wrap Up: Spirits & Bubbles, 4pm to 8pm at Kristen Coates, Finish your holiday shopping with a little grace and a whole lot of ease. Complimentary gift wrapping and delivery, discounts on last minute gifts and a Spirits & Bubbles tasting by Newport Wine Cellar. New art, new inventory and 20% off all linens.
Wednesday, December 23rd
- (CIN) New England’s Largest Gingerbread Lighthouse, Saturday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Displayed at the Newport Visitor Information Center, America’s Cup Ave. Culinary staff from the Marriot Hotel have constructed the 16 foot masterpiece. Free but visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to fill the sleigh for local Community food pantries.
Thursday, December 24th
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES ISLAND CHURCHES
- (CIN) Children’s Christmas pagent with Holy Eucharist, 4 p.m. St, Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Rd. Portsmouth. 846-97000. www.smcportsmouth.org
- (CIN) Family Serice with Pagent and Carols, St. Columba’s Chapel, 5:00, 55 Vaucluse Ave. Middletown. A traditional Christmas Eve Family Service. 847-5571.
- (CIN) Christmas Eve Services with Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. St, Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Rd. Portsmouth. 846-97000. www.smcportsmouth.org
- (CIN) Candlelit Christmas Eve Services, 5 and 10 p.m. Church of St. John the Evangelist, 61 Washington St. at Willow St. 848-2561. www.saintjohns-newport.org
- (CIN) “Quiet Christmas” St. Columba’s Chapel , 7:30, 55 Vaucluse Ave. Middletown. A Meditative Service with acoustic guitar and keyboard accompanying carols. 847-5571.
- (CIN) Choral Eucharist with Choir, St. Columba’s Chapel, 10:00, 55 Vaucluse Ave. Middletown. A Traditional Christmas Eve Service. 847-5571.
Friday, December 25th
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- (CIN) Christmas Day Service with Holy Eucharist and music, 10 a.m. St, Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Rd. Portsmouth. 846-97000. www.smcportsmouth.org
- (CIN) WADK Radio 29th Annual Christmas Concert, 9 a.m., featuring the Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra and the Marley Bridges Theater Copmany Choral Ensemble. Tune to WADK AM1540
Saturday, December 26th
- (CIN) 45th Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different houses open each day of tour. 401-741-5920. No advance reservations are necessary.
- (CIN) Discover Colonial Newport in Winter Walking Tour, 11 a.m., sponsored by The Newport Historical Society. See Dec. 5th for Details.
- (CIN) Holiday Lantern Tour, 4:30 p.m. Departing from the Brick Market Museum and Shop, 127 Thames St. See December 4th for details.
- (CIN) Holiday Evenings at The Breakers, Dec 5, 12, 26. Live holiday music and refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Adults $35 in advance, $45 at the door, Children 6-17 yrs. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 847-1000 for reservations. www.newportmansions.org.
- The Wasted Talent Show, 7:30pm at Hope Underground. Comedians include Mike Murray- The Deaf Comic, Rick Canavan- The Comedy Studio, R.A. Bartlett – Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Lindsey Semple- The Comedy Connection, Richard Cyr- Joker’s Wild. More info