Things To Do

Newport Waterfront Events, a division of Waterfront Productions LLC, has announced that the Newport Skating Center presented by ALEX AND ANI is once again on schedule to open at its downtown Newport Yachting Center location for the winter season.  In fact, the Grand Opening of the rink and its popular Tree Lighting Ceremony is slated […]

This holiday season, Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is offering a variety of holiday programs that are both classic and unique to the traditional Newport holiday experience. The events this December will include UnDecked Halls, an authentic view of a Newport mansion during the holidays, The Newport Historical Society’s Holiday Open House where a local tradition will […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do this week for events and activities in and around Newport, RI! Monday, November 21 4:30 p.m. – Moonlight at Jane Pickens Theater 7 p.m. – Moonlight at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, November 22 4:30 p.m. – Moonlight at Jane Pickens Theater 6:30 p.m. – November Owl Prowl at Norman Bird […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! Friday, November 18th 4:30 p.m. – Moonlight at Jane Pickens Theater 6 p.m. – Beyond the Velvet Rope at Clarke Cooke House 7 p.m. – Moonlight at Jane Pickens Theater 8 p.m. – Live Improv Comedy with The Bit Players at The […]

Beginning November 19, 2016 and running through January 2, 2017, guests are invited to join The Preservation Society of Newport County at The Breakers (1895), The Elms (1901) and Marble House (1892) to create holiday memories as they enjoy music, tours,  visits from Santa Claus, model trains, antique toys and shopping at three of America’s most […]

The Christmas season begins at the Anchor of the Newport waterfront with the arrival of our tree today! The countdown to Christmas kicks off November 25 with a wharf-wide Holiday Block Party and the City of Newport’s boat parade. The waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf offers exceptional views of the Illuminated Boat Parade which starts at […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Scroll down for live music and entertainment listings. Monday, November 14th 4:30 p.m. – A Man Called Ove At Jane […]

While the first of this season’s Save The Bay’s Newport Seal Tours will begin on Friday, November 11, the organization’s two-hour Seal-Lighthouse tours will launch a week later, on Saturday, November 19, combining the best of the Newport Seal Tours with a tour of one of Rhode Island’s most beloved historic lighthouses. The first Seal-Lighthouse […]

Veterans – Our relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers who committed to a cause larger than their own and accepted the challenge to defend our Nation. On this Veterans Day and everyday, we salute our Veterans and extend our gratitude for their service, dedication and sacrifices. Here is a list of public events happening on this Veterans […]

Tickets go on sale today at 12 p.m. for the 35th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, the original and longest-running chowder championship in the country! Starting today at 12 p.m. and through December 31st, chowder fans can pick up $15 discounted tickets for the annual event that is scheduled from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. on […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Scroll down for live music and entertainment listings. Reccuring Daily This Week – Newport Restaurant Week Newport Restaurant Week, […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do this first weekend of November in and around Newport, RI! Don’t forget that Newport Restaurant Week runs from November 4th through 13th, enjoy three-course lunches for $16 and three-course dinners for $35. Scroll down for the most thorough, complete and correct live music, comedy and entertainment listings you […]

Where o’ where has the year gone? While curating this list of the best things that will be happening in November in and around Newport, RI it hit us hard that Christmas is just around the corner! Actually, many Christmas and holiday activities get underway at some point during November! We hope this list will […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Scroll down for live music and entertainment listings. Monday, October 31 4 p.m. – A Man Called Ove at […]

At 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 Save The Bay will kick off its  Newport Seal Tour season out of Bowen’s Ferry Landing. As the boats cruise through historic Newport Harbor, guests will take in 360° views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge, offering up an equally […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport, RI! Scroll down for the most thorough, complete and correct live music, comedy and entertainment listings you can find in Newport Friday, October 28th 4:30 p.m. – Denial at Jane Pickens Theater 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Fortress Of Nightmares at […]

As the end of October approaches in Newport, a spooky wind sweeps in and strange things begin to go bump in the night. Here’s all that’s happening in Newport over Halloween Weekend that is spooky, frightful, terror-filled and spooktacular. You might also like – 7 Spooky Things to do in Newport This October (This story may be updated […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Wondering where to find karaoke, trivia, live music, dancing, comedy or some other form of fun entertainment this week in Newport, RI? Scroll down for live music and entertainment listings. Monday, October 24 4:45 p.m. – Denial at Jane Pickens Theater […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport, RI! Scroll down for the most thorough, complete and correct live music, comedy and entertainment listings you can find in Newport Friday, October 21 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Gilded Metropolis Study Day: Newporters at Home in New York at The Breakers […]

With the critical acclaim and success of Academy Award-winning “12 Years A Slave,” the acclaimed remake of “Roots,” and the recent release of “Birth of a Nation,” historical dramas portraying the African American experience from slavery to freedom has inspired many to learn more about this important, yet complex chapter in American history. On Thursday […]

Sunset Romp Slated to Benefit The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, with support from Wag Nation, will be celebrating Dogtoberfest on Rose Island this Sunday. Adventurous canines and well behaved humans are invited to join the afternoon romp from 2:30 until 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event, which is being organized by Wag Nation, will benefit […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport this week! Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Week in Newport (Oct. 17 – 21) Monday, October 17 4:00 p.m. – The Beatles: 8 Days A Week at Jane Pickens Theater 6 p.m – 8 p.m. – Meet Adrienne […]

Bowen’s Wharf will host their 26th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 15th and 16th on the Downtown Newport waterfront. Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” this ever-expanding event features lobster dinners, clam chowder, stuffed quahogs, clam cakes, shrimp, scallops, raw oysters and clams as well as a few dishes for landlubbers and kids in […]

p.m.Discover the best events, activities, entertainment and things to do in and around Newport this weekend! Friday, October 14th 4 p.m. – The Beatles: Eight Days A Week at Jane Pickens Theater 6:30 p.m. – October Full Moon Hike at Norman Bird Sanctuary 7 p.m. – Scottish Country Dance at The Grange in Jamestown 7:30 p.m. – […]

If you’re looking for sailing, laser tag, a Fortress Of Nightmares, a great view of the sunset, a delicious bit to eat from a food truck or just a place to enjoy a nice fall walk, it’s at the Fort!  Fort Adams, a National Historic Landmark and the largest coastal fortress in North America, is […]

Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Monday, October 10th 10 a.m. – Middletown Fire Department Open House at Middletown Fire Department 12 p.m. – Newport Festa Italiana Columbus Day Parade 4:30 p.m. – Birth Of A Nation at Jane Pickens Theater 7:30 p.m. – Birth Of A Nation […]

As the middle of October approaches in Newport a spooky wind sweeps in and strange things begin to go bump in the night. Here’s all that’s happening in Newport in October that is spooky, frightful, terror-filled and spooktacular… 1 – Olde Town Ghost Walk Tours depart nightly at 8 p.m. Ghost Tours of Newport will take […]

Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport, RI this Columbus Day weekend. Friday, October 7th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Bowen’s Wharf Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale 4:30 p.m. – Birth Of A Nation at Jane Pickens Theater 7 p.m. – Rogue Island Comedy Festival at Studio 3 7 […]

When Fortress of Nightmares returns to Fort Adams for its twelfth consecutive season this October, it will be bigger than ever! Fortress Of Nightmares, the popular fundraising event that benefits the Fort Adams Trust, will feature “Tunnels of Terror, Mayhem in Three-D, Paranormal” and “Turned! Zombie Laser Tag.” Fortress of Nightmares has doubled in size […]

From a pig roast to Newport Seafood Festival, here are the top events that you shouldn’t miss in and around Newport this October! 1 – 4th Annual Midtown Pig Roast & Beer, October 4th Midtown Oyster Bar will host their 4th Annual Pig Roast and Beer Dinner on Tuesday, October 4th. Tickets are $75 per […]

As the season for costumes and candy creeps in, we Newporter’s are savoring the last bits of seaside sun, planning our favorite fall adventures, and picking out our favorite pumpkins for pumpkin carving contests. The What’sUpNewp Crew has harvested a list of the best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides in Newport County. Now all you have […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, October 3 4:30 p.m. – Don’t Think Twice at Jane Pickens Theater 7:30 p.m. – Captain Fantastic at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, October 4 4:30 p.m. – Don’t Think Twice at Jane Pickens Theater 6 p.m. – 4th Annual […]

At New England breweries, fall seasonals have arrived. In Rhode Island, breweries from Pawtucket to Westerly are serving craft ales, lagers and porters made with interesting autumnal spices and, of course, lots of pumpkin. Here are seven to visit this fall for tastings, tours and fun fall events. Whaler’s Brewing Company http://www.whalersbrewing.com/1070 Kingstown RdWakefield, RI […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do this weekend in and around Newport. Looking for entertainment, comedy or entertainment this weekend, here’s Newport’s Entertainment Listings: September 30 – October 2. Friday, September 30 Throughout Day – 2016 MELGES 32 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP at Fort Adams 4:30pm – Don’t Think Twice at Jane Pickens Theater 5pm – Fall Exhibitions […]

Making of a Newport Meal – A “Newport Eats” Digital Exhibit The Newport Historical Society has announced a new digital exhibit Making of a Newport Meal: Selections from the Newport Historical Society’s Collections, curated by NHS summer intern Michelle Montalbano, on the Explore Historic Newport app. This digital exhibit, part of the Newport Eats history of […]

On Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Norman Bird Sanctuary will host the 42nd Annual Harvest Fair. The event will be held at Norman Bird Sanctuary, located at 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. An autumn ritual for generations of families, this beloved old-fashioned fair offers something for everyone. […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI this week! Monday, September 26 4:30 pm – Hunt For The Wilder People at Jane Pickens Theater 7:30pm – 8 Days A Week at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, September 27 4:30pm – Hunt For The Wilder People at Jane Pickens Theater […]

Registrations are now being accepted at www.salve.edu/run for Salve Regina’s 17th annual 5k Mansion Run and Fun Walk that starts and finishes on the university’s seaside campus. The event will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 during the university’s celebration of Fall Festival Weekend. Open to the general public, the sanctioned 3.1-mile […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend. Friday, September 23rd 12 Metre North American Championship Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 5:00 p.m. – Newport Festa Italiana – John Panaggio Original Ziti Night at Vasco de Gama Hall 6:00 p.m. – Hunt For The Wilderpeople at Jane […]

Let the Dogs Romp on Rose Island This Sunday Sunset Romp Slated to Benefit The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation Adventurous canines and well-behaved people are invited to bid farewell to summer this Sunday with a special sunset dog romp on Rose Island. Proceeds from the event, which is being organized by Wag Nation, will benefit […]

Discover Newport, the official destination management organization (DMO) dedicated to promoting the City of Newport and the eight surrounding coastal townships in Newport and Bristol counties, has released the following preview of upcoming events and festivals. Newport Welcomes the Savoring Season From apple picking to food and wine festivals, Newport Restaurant Week to harvest celebrations, […]

Newport Festa Italiana will celebrate their 22nd year of promoting the appreciation of Italian culture through food, music, and the arts from September 23rd through October 10th. The 22nd Newport Festa Italiana starts on Friday, September 23rd with the John Panaggio Original Ziti Night at Vasco da Gama Hall, here’s a look at that event and some […]

The Preservation Society of Newport County will host “Gilded Metropolis: Newporters at Home – in New York” on Friday, October 21, 2016.  This half-day Study Day is offered in partnership with the Newport Restoration Foundation, Newport Historical Society and Newport Art Museum.  It will include several distinguished experts exploring the opulent primary residences and social […]

Whether you’re a novice, advanced or somewhere in between, most runners would agree that Fall in Northeast means some of the most enjoyable conditions for running. Now’s the time to pick a race, set a goal, pace yourself, push yourself, and work for that celebratory beer at the finish line. While there are dozens of […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! Entertainment Listings: Here’s where to find live music, comedy, trivia, karaoke, open mic and more this week. Monday, September 19th 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years at Jane Pickens Theater […]

Debut of Morocco in Polo Series This Sat, September 17th Riding a tidal wave of excitement, Morocco will be the 32nd nation to debut in the NBC10 Newport International Polo Series, presented by your Rhode Island BMW Centers, as part of its 25th-anniversary celebration, followed by an après polo Marrakesh Express celebration with live entertainment and authentic culinary experience (by […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! Entertainment Listings: Here’s where to find live music, comedy, trivia, karaoke, open mic and more this week. Monday, September 12th 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – The Light Between Oceans at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, September 13th 4:30 p.m. […]

Here’s a look at some of best activities, events and things to do this weekend in and around Newport, RI! Related Link: Where To Find Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment This Weekend In Newport  Friday, September 9 8:30 a.m. – Get Sweaty with Newport’s Fittest at lululemon Newport 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Secret Garden Tours 4 […]

NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW KICKS-OFF THE FALL BOAT SHOW SEASON Gates Open on September 15th to the Largest Show Since 2009 Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that it has secured a record number of exhibitors, and organized more educational activities and attractions for showgoers than ever […]

With the return of fair weather, and a patriotic opening concert by the Navy Band Northeast, the New England Challenge this Saturday, Sept. 10 is shaping up to be one of the best polo matches to enjoy for a late summer reprise at the NBC10 Newport International Polo Series, presented by your Rhode Island BMW Centers. […]

Founded in 2014 in response to growing global discontent and divides – social, economic, religious, to name a few – the New England Festival Of Hope promotes a hopeful message for a united future. Pro athletes Dwight Evans, Kevin Robinson and Teal Bunbury have more than just their New England sports notoriety in common. Each […]

Discover some of the great activities, events and things to do this week in and around Newport, RI. Looking for live music and entertainment listings? Here they are – Where To Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Week. Monday, September 5th 11:30 a.m. – Dark & Stormy Party at Silken Gallery at Corey Silken Gallery Tuesday, […]

The 200-foot SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, this country’s newest Tall Ship and one of only 75 Tall Ships in the world designated by Sail Training International as Class A, will be open for free tours at Fort Adams State Park on three occasions: Saturday, September 3(11 a.m. to 3 p.m.); Saturday, September 24 (9 a.m. […]

Friends of Ballard Park will hold a star gazing program in Ballard Park’s quarry meadow on Saturday, September 10th from 8 to 9:30 pm. Robert Horton, Manager of Astronomical Laboratories at Brown University, and telescope operator Scott MacNeill will guide event goers through the fall constellations. The astronomers will bring their telescopes for up closing […]

Football fans are invited to an autograph and photo opportunity with three of the New England Patriots Cheerleaders at Hotel Viking on September 15, 2016. Cheerleaders will be at Hotel Viking from 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Sept. 15 to pose for photos and autograph posters and copies of the 2017 New England Patriots Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar. […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do in and around Newport, RI this week. Monday, August 29th 8 pm – Laughter for Locals at The Firehouse Theater Tuesday, August 30th 5:30pm – Summer Concert Series with Louis Vaughan Trio at Sweet Berry Farm 5:30pm – Arts Behind the Scenes – Fiber Art Paints at Newport Congregational Church 6pm […]

Salt Water at the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina will be host of the Annual Newport White Party on Saturday, August 27th. The event is scheduled from 6 – 10 p.m. and will include entertainment, food, drink and most likely, a beautiful sunset. The White Party had it’s humble beginnings in Newport on the 2nd floor of […]

There’s Something For Everyone At The Newport International Boat Show, Region’s Largest Boat Show Announces Activities and Highlights Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, have announced the activities and amenities for those planning to attend its 46th annual show. The largest boat show in New England and the ‘kick off’ […]

Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences Paired with Luxury Accommodations and Travel on Tap for “Live The Gilded Life” Sweepstakes Winner The famed “summer cottages” of the Vanderbilts, Berwinds, and other Gilded Age tycoons have long been a coveted destination on many travelers’ East Coast itineraries. This year The Preservation Society of Newport County will fly one lucky couple to […]

Preservation Society of Newport County Open House to Showcase New Scholars’ Center at The Elms Carriage House on Thursday, August 18, 4:30-7:30 p.m. The Preservation Society of Newport County invites the public to an open house on Thursday, August 18, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Elms Carriage House, to see the recently completed adaptive restoration […]

Hard to believe that there is less than three weeks until Labor Day, considered the unofficial end of Summer and beginning of Fall by many. Although pumpkin beer, football and hoodie weather will all be here before you know it, Fall officially begins on September 22, at 4:02 p.m. Here’s 15 free things to do before we […]

Looking for something fun to do this week in Newport, RI? Discover some great events, activities and things to do this weekend in the City-By-The-Sea. Monday, August 15th 8 p.m.: Laughter for Locals at The Firehouse Theater Tuesday, August 16th 5:30 p.m.: Summer Concert Series with Jessie Liam at Sweet Berry Farm 6 p.m.: Castle Hill Inn Summer […]

The 39th Annual Fools’ Rules Regatta will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 on the Town Beach at East Ferry in Jamestown, R.I.  Rain date will be the following day.  The cannon will be fired at 9:00 AM to begin construction of the “vessels.”  Entrants are allowed two hours to construct a sailing craft […]

Discover the best events, activities and things to do this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Friday, August 12th 6 p.m.: Newport Yacht Rendezvous at Newport Shipyard 7:30pm: Dueling Pianos at Studio 3 8 p.m.: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater Saturday, August 13th 9am: 39th Annual Fools’ Rules Regatta […]

The Benefactors of the Arts are pleased to announce that they had record breaking attendance at this year’s June Secret Garden Tours which took place June 17th-19th.  A huge thank you to all the wonderful gardeners who generously opened their gorgeous gardens to the public as well as the many volunteers who greeted guests throughout […]

Friends of Ballard Park will show Dirty Dancing on Wednesday, August 17th as part of its 11th Annual MOVIES ON THE ROCKS The screenings is free and open to the public. The series is co-sponsored by the Rhode Island State Senate, Rhode Island House of Representatives and Ken & Tia Scigulinsky. Break out your dance […]

Gospel Singer Songwriter Kenneth Johnson Returns to the Stage Encore Performance at The Well Returning to the stage this month is The Well favorite soloist and song writer Kenneth (KW) Johnson. Kenneth has a powerfully unique style and presence on stage that captures his audience from the start. Formerly a R&B singer, Kenneth has found his […]

Due to Wednesday’s wet weather, the screening of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at Ballard Park is reschedule for Thursday, August 11th.  The short Chateau de sable by Quentin Deleau will be shown prior to the movie and is provided by Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival.  The screenings is free and open to […]

The work of two prominent photographers with local ties, Elizabeth Ann Kahane and Nicholas Mele, will be featured at Salve Regina University when a summer gallery exhibition, “The Face of Grace: Photographic Portraits,” opens this evening (Wednesday, Aug. 10) on campus. Both artists will attend the opening reception (and be available for media) from 4-6 […]