Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in Newport this week.
Tuesday, December 26th
10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open
11 am – 4 Faith Tour of 9 historic houses of worship
2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Darkest Hour at Jane Pickens Theater
Christmas In Newport Schedule Of Events
- Holiday Traditions Open House, Experience different holiday traditions when 9 historic houses of worship open their doors on December 26 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participating houses of worship include: Channing Unitarian, Emanuel Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Mount Zion AME, Newport Congregational, St. Mary’s Catholic, St. Joseph’s Catholic and Touro Synagogue. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this free event. More information at 401-290-7535. www.4faiths.org
Wednesday, December 27th
10 am – UnDecked Halls at Rough Point
10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open
11 am – Dashing Through The Snow at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Darkest Hour at Jane Pickens Theater
6 pm – Family Friendly Funnies at The Firehouse Theater
6:30 pm – Fermentation Class: Napa & Sonoma at Forty 1 North
Christmas In Newport Schedule Of Events
- UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, Rough Point, 10a.m. – 3 p.m., 680 Bellevue Ave. Experience the quiet house, see the decorated staff wing, and hear about Miss Duke’s tropical holiday. Learn how Rough Point’s winter caretaking traditions have remained the same for the past half century. Tour the first floor and enjoy refreshments in the staff dining room, not normally open to the public. Tours offered every ½ hour. Adults $15, children under 12 Free. 846-4152 X122. www.newportrestoration.org
Thursday, December 28th
10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open
11 am – Dashing Through The Snow at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Darkest Hour at Jane Pickens Theater
Christmas In Newport Schedule Of Events
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Friday, December 29th
10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open
2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Darkest Hour at Jane Pickens Theater
6 pm – Dashing Through The Snow at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Christmas In Newport Schedule Of Events
- Rogues and Scoundrels Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m., Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames Street. See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were punished. Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.” Reservations Suggested. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults; $10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770.
- Newport Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m., Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the holidays. Reservations Recommended. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults; $10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 – 12. Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770.
Saturday, December 30th
9 am to 12:30 pm – Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards
10 am to 11 pm – Newport Skating Center Open
2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Darkest Hour at Jane Pickens Theater
2 pm – Doorways to Past Lives at MIRA Holistic Services
4 pm – Holiday Lantern Tour at Brick Market Museum & Shop
5:30 pm – Winter Seafood Fest at LaForge Restaurant
6 pm – Dashing Through The Snow at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
6 pm – Holiday Evening at The Breakers
8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Christmas In Newport Schedule Of Events
- Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m., Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames Street. Hear stories of religious diversity and entrepreneurship during Newport’s colonial era. Reservations recommended. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults; $10/NHS members. Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770.
- Newport Holiday Lantern Walking Tour, 4 p.m., Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames Street. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening walking tour. Learn how colonial Newporters recognized (or didn’t) the holidays. Reservations Required. Walk in space may not be available. $15/adults; $10/NHS members and active duty military with ID. $5 children ages 5 – 12. Weather permitting. Reservations: 841-8770.