Discover all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport County this weekend.
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.
Sunday, December 31st
12 pm to 9 pm – Newport Skating Center Open
2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Darkest Hour at Jane Pickens Theater
3 pm – Psychic Fair at Newport Elks Lodge
5 pm to 10 pm – New Year’s Eve Dinner at Brix Restaurant!
7 pm – New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner at the Brick
7 pm, 9 pm & 11 pm – Laugh in the New Year with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
7 pm – Dashing Through The Snow at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
9 pm to 1 am – New Year’s Eve at Gurney’s Newport
What’s up for New Year’s Eve in Newport
Christmas In Newport Schedule Of Events
- Golden to Gilded Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m., Departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames Street. From Newport’s Colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. 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.
- Christmas on Historic Hill: A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at Trinity Church, One Queen Anne Sq., 4 p.m. A holiday tradition! Join the choir of Trinity and the Newport Community Youth Choir in a festive celebration of Christmas. Free will offering to support Martin Luther King Center. 846-0660. www.trinitynewport.org
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