Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI today! Don’t miss some great live music, karaoke, trivia and comedy this weekend – Newport Nightlife Listings: Live Music, Karaoke, Trivia and Comedy (Dec. 11 – 13) 1 – Screening of ‘Elf’ (Dec. 13) On December 13th at 1pm, the Memorial Funeral […]
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Things To Do In Newport Today: Saturday, December 12
(Photo of Bowen’s Wharf via Bowen’s Wharf) Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI today! Don’t miss some great live music, karaoke, trivia and comedy this weekend – Newport Nightlife Listings: Live Music, Karaoke, Trivia and Comedy (Dec. 11 – 13) Saturday, December 12th 1 – Visit the Newport […]
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Instagramers Newport Will Host INSTAMEET at Hotel Viking on Sunday
Newport Instagrammers are invited to join IGERS NEWPORT, the official Instagram of Newport, at Hotel Viking on Sunday, December 13th from 1pm – 4pm for an INSTAMEET. You can follow the official Instagram of Newport, which is managed by @1eyeOpn, by following @IgersNewport on Twitter and Instagram. The event is free, open to the public […]
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10 Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (Dec. 11 – Dec. 13)
The weekend many of us have been waiting for is finally here, the Newport Skating Center finally re-opens on Friday night! It’s going to be a great weekend to head downtown, do some local shopping, ice skating and enjoying the sights and sounds of The City By The Sea during this festive season! Don’t miss […]
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Bring the Kids to Cru Cafe for Holiday Cookie Decorating on December 13th
Cru Cafe will be hosting Holiday Cookie Decorating for kids under 12 on Sunday, December 13th from 2pm – 5pm. Cru Cafe’s baker is baking up shortbreads and gingerbreads in holiday shapes for kids to head in and decorate and eat! Cru Cafe will be providing free coffee for the parents and free hot chocolate for […]
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Newport Skating Center Set to Re-Open on Friday
Newport Waterfront Events invites one and all to come enjoy a festive celebration with a sprinkle of holiday magic at the Grand Re-Opening of the Newport Skating Center Presented by ALEX AND ANI and 34TH Annual Tree Lighting, to take place on Friday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center. The illumination of […]
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Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (Dec. 7 – Dec. 10)
Discover the best things to do in and around Newport, RI this week… 1 – Newport Mansions Holiday Tour (Dec. 9) Celebrate Christmas in Newport! The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery. Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the […]
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Santa Claus is Coming to Your Newport Neighborhood
Photo of Santa via Bowen’s Wharf The Newport Fire & Police Departments will be assisting Santa Claus to tour the neighborhoods of Newport from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm on December 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th. Santa’s visit is weather dependent. If there is inclement weather on any night he is scheduled, he will do […]
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Best Things To Do Around Newport This Weekend (Dec. 4 – Dec. 6)
Hey’0 another weekend is here and it sure is going to be a busy one around the City By The Sea! Discover the best events, activities and things to do around Newport below… Looking for some live music, karaoke or trivia this weekend? Check this out – Live Music and Entertainment Listings (Dec. 4 – Dec. […]
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Bowen’s Wharf Will Host 45th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday
Forty-five years ago this week a young man drove up to New Hampshire with a backhoe trailer and returned with a giant tree for Bowen’s Wharf. Christmas in Newport was born that first week in December, along with that young man’s first son. “Americas’ Cup Avenue was dark and unfinished, there were loads of boarded-up […]
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Island Moving Company Will Bring A “Mini Nutcracker” To Sandywoods Center For The Arts
Newport’s Island Moving Co. brings a delightful and abbreviated version of the holiday classic Nutcracker to Sandywoods Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 6th at 11am. Doors open at 10:30am at the Center, which is located at 43 Muse Way in Tiverton, RI. Russ Smith will read the Nutcracker story as the dancers of the Island Moving Co. and […]
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Jane Pickens Theater Will Host 3 Special Screenings of Holiday Classics in December
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host three special screenings of holiday classics this December. On Sunday, December 13th at 1:00 p.m.; Memorial Funeral Home will sponsor a free movie screening of Elf. During the holiday season – and this year in particular – more families than ever are seeking help from local soup […]
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The 20 Best Things To Do In and Around Newport This December
Photo via Preservation Society of Newport County There’s Christmas In Newport, Holidays By The Sea and dozens of other events happening throughout Newport to celebrate the holidays this December. What’sUpNewp has gone throughout countless websites, Facebook, press releases and combined multiple calendars to curate the most thorough and complete Christmas and Holiday Calendar you can find. […]
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45th Annual ‘Christmas in Newport’ Set to Kickoff on Tuesday in Washington Square
Christmas In Newport, a city-wide celebration fostering the historic traditions of the holiday season, will kickoff their 45th season on Tuesday, December 1st. With a volunteer base numbering 1500, the non-profit organization, Christmas in Newport, raises thousands of dollars for charity each year. In keeping with the true spirit of the season, any event listed […]
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The Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (Nov. 30 – Dec. 5)
Photo: Singing For Shelter – Happening on December 3rd The Christmas and Holiday Season are in full swing now here in The City By The Sea. While there are countless holiday inspired events and activities taking place this week, there’s still plenty of other great events that make Newport so darn special. Here’s what’s happening […]
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Newport Skiathos Club will host a Holiday Pancake Breakfast Celebration on December 5th
The Newport Skiathos Club will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, December 5th from 9:30 to 11 am in the hall of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. In addition to pancakes, sausage and fresh fruit, the event will feature a performance by the Very Merry Dickens Carolers from 10 to 10:30 and a performance via Skype by the Women’s Society of […]
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7 Fun Things To Do Today in Newport (Nov. 28)
Photo via Newport Historical Society of Newport Holiday Lantern Tour Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI today. Don’t forget that today is Small Business Saturday, get out of the house and support the small businesses that support the lovely city where you live, work and play! Saturday, […]
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Where to Find Santa in Newport This Christmas Season
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and even the elves from the North Pole are coming to The City By The Sea this Christmas Season, here’s where to find them! November 20th – December 25th Polar Express, The Polar Express Train Ride on the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 20th […]
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Gift Guide: The Hottest Newport Tickets to Give This Holiday Season
If you are looking for a special event to surprise your whole family with, or if you are looking for a great gift for someone that you hold near and dear, perhaps tickets to one of these great events coming in 2016, is just what you need. 1 – 2016 Newport Flower Show – “Gilded – […]
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The Best Things To Do This Weekend in Newport (Nov. 27 – 29)
Hope you all had a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving with your friends, family and loved ones. Christmas and the Holiday Season have arrived and it’s going to be a busy 5 weeks leading up to Christmas, remember to do all that you can to shop, dine and support all things local this holiday season! […]
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7 Things To Do in Newport on Black Friday
Stay away from the malls, shop and stay local and enjoy these great events on Black Friday! Black Friday with Brick Alley & Bourbon County Stout, November 27 between 5-7pm. Brick Alley Pub will be tapping their latest Goose Island Bourbon County Stout at Plumby’s. This event is annually anticipated across the nation, but has become a Newport […]
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Bowen’s Wharf Block Party Promises to Fulfill Your Dining and Shopping Needs on Black Friday
This year’s countdown to Christmas kicks off November 27 with Bowen’s Wharf Holiday Block Party and the Annual Illuminated Boat Parade. All are invited to Bowen’s Wharf on Black Friday between 5pm – 8pm for their first annual Block Party, a free and family-friendly event. Bowens Wharf also offers exceptional views of the City of Newport’s Illuminated Boat Parade starting […]
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18 Boats Set to Take Part in Annual Newport Harbor Illuminated Boat Parade on Black Friday
The Annual Newport Harbor Illuminated Boat Parade has 18 boats and counting lined up to be parading through the harbor on Friday night. Boats congregate at the causeway Newport Shipyard, then travel south into the channel past Bowen’s Wharf and the other wharves. They’ll turn west around Ann St. Pier near Ida Lewis then north up […]
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The Best Thanksgiving Eve Parties in Newport
Gather your friends, high school classmates and family and enjoy a night out in Newport on Thanksgiving Eve, check out what’s happening around town below… 1 – The Revolving Door – “An Outsiders Friendsgiving” Grease up that hair and go celebrate with The Revolving Door Crew on the night before Thanksgiving! Stay gold with special guest bartenders Carl […]
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15 Best Things To Do This Week in Newport (Nov. 23 – 28)
Discover the best things to do this week in and around Newport! Monday, November 23rd Universal Trail Ribbon Cutting, November 23 at Norman Bird Sanctuary. Join Norman Bird Sanctuary to celebrate the completion of upgrades to the Universal Trail and the new trailhead entryway! The ADA-compliant Universal Trail offers an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to establish a […]