Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend.
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Friday, October 22
Innovate Newport to host a Startup Showcase & Quick Pitch event
Things To Do
- 12 pm to 6 pm – Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch open
- 12 pm – Newport Neighborhood Food Tour with Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- 3 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 4 pm to 7 pm – Enchanted Hour in the Mansion at The Vanderbilt
- 5 pm – Grimm’s Fairy Trail presented by Newport Children’s Theatre
- 7:30 pm – Festival Ballet Providence presents “Continuing Points”
- 7:30 pm – Silver Scream Horror Hike presented by Newport Children’s Theatre
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill – Gary Farias from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Gurney’s Newport – DJ Nook from 5 pm to 10 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – The Manatees from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Take It To The Bridg at 9 pm
- One Pelham East – Live music 8 pm to 11 pm, Live DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef – Dee Jayne Duo from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham – Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled.
Saturday, October 23
Things To Do
- 8 am to 5 pm – Bier Garden on Bellevue Pop-Up with Newport Craft
- 9 am to 12 pm – Aquidneck Growers Market at Pell Elementary School
- 10 am to 5 pm – Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch open
- 10 am – Hike & Stretch @ Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 11 am – Book Signing & Cemetery Walking Tour with Lew Keen
- 11 am & 2 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 11 am to 5 pm – Family Hayride and interactive petting zoo visit at Simmons Farm
- 12 pm – Newport Neighborhood Food Tour with Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- 3 pm – Simmons Farm Mozzarella Cheese Making Class
- 5 pm – Grimm’s Fairy Trail presented by Newport Children’s Theatre
- 7 pm & 9 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 7:30 pm – Festival Ballet Providence presents “Continuing Points”
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Common Fence Community Hall – Kyle Rogers from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards – Dick Lupino Jazz Quartet from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 10 pm
- Narragansett Cafe –Steve Smith & The Nakeds from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Fast Times at 9 pm
- Newport Craft – Cross Rhode Blues from 3 pm to 6 pm
- One Pelham East – Live music from 3:30 pm to 7 pm, Ryan McHugh from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 7 pm & 9 pm
- Top of Pelham – Dueling Painos from 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled.
Sunday, October 24
Potter League to host 32nd Annual Heart & Sole Walk for Animals at Fort Adams
Things To Do
- 8 am to 3 pm – Antique & FLEA MARKET at ELKS LODGE #104 10/24
- 10 am to 2 pm – Potter League For Animals Heart & Sole Walk for Animals at Fort Adams State Park
- 10 am to 5 pm – Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch open
- 11 am to 5 pm – Family Hayride and interactive petting zoo visit
- 12 pm – Newport Neighborhood Food Tour with Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- 1 pm to 5 pm – Barks & Brews Fundraiser at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling
- 2 pm – Festival Ballet Providence presents “Continuing Points”
- 2:30 pm – Navy Band Northeast’s Jack Tar Brass Band presented by Newport Classical at Miantonomi Park
- 4:30 pm – Grapes & Gourmet Sunset Wine Tasting Cruise on the Coastal Queen, from Jamestown
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira from at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub – Traditional Irish Music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 3 pm to 7 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 11 am to 2 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Pat Halpin & The 351’s from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Craft – Michaela and the Littlenecks from 1 pm to 5 pm
- One Pelham East – Live music from 4:30 pm to 8 pm, Ryan McHugh from 9 pm to 1 am
- Pour Judgement – Los Duerinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater – Chase Ceglie Quartet hosts jazz night at 5:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled.
Fall Festivities
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“Six Picks” Fall treats – The best Apple Cider Donuts in RI
Get Lost! “Six Picks” Corn Mazes in Newport County and Beyond
Apple Picking Season has arrived! “Six Picks” Orchards in Newport County and beyond
Finding Spectacular Fall Foliage – Right Here in Rhode Island
Trinity Church’s 13th annual Pumpkin Patch returns October 16 – 31