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Newport History Walking Tours: Discover Colonial Newport

Museum of Newport History and Shop 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading […]

Free – $15

Vacation Bible School: Concrete and Cranes

Middletown Baptist Church 1818 West Main Road, Middletown

Middletown Baptist Church is running a free Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Songs, crafts, bible stories, outdoor games, friendship, and fun from 6 to 8 pm, July 25th-29th. Adults and children of all ages are welcome for the Friday 6pm BBQ. Pre-register at middletownbaptistchurchri.com

Free

Historic Saint Mary’s Church now Welcoming Visitors Daily

Saint Mary's Church Corner of Spring Stree & Memorial Blvd. West, Newport

Beautiful and historic Saint Mary's Church, home to Rhode Island's oldest Catholic parish, welcomes visitors daily this summer. Thanks to volunteer docents from the parish community, we are able to open the doors for prayer and visitation outside of regularly scheduled services. The building and grounds will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am […]

Newport History Walking Tours: Golden to Gilded

Museum of Newport History and Shop 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI

From Newport’s colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour […]

Free – $15

Senior Ballroom Dance Classes

Common Fence Point Community Center 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth

This class is for adults 55 & older who would like to learn or brush up on their ballroom dancing. This class meets weekly at the Common Fence Point Arts Wellness & Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, RI.

$6.00

Vacation Bible School: Concrete and Cranes

Middletown Baptist Church 1818 West Main Road, Middletown

Middletown Baptist Church is running a free Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Songs, crafts, bible stories, outdoor games, friendship, and fun from 6 to 8 pm, July 25th-29th. Adults and children of all ages are welcome for the Friday 6pm BBQ. Pre-register at middletownbaptistchurchri.com

Free

Mel LIVE at The Irish American Club

Irish American Athletic Club 642 Thames St, Newport

Hump Day, Wacky Wednesday, whatever you want to call it! Come on down to the IA every Wednesday for live music with Mel and good times 🍻

FREE

Historic Saint Mary’s Church now Welcoming Visitors Daily

Saint Mary's Church Corner of Spring Stree & Memorial Blvd. West, Newport

Beautiful and historic Saint Mary's Church, home to Rhode Island's oldest Catholic parish, welcomes visitors daily this summer. Thanks to volunteer docents from the parish community, we are able to open the doors for prayer and visitation outside of regularly scheduled services. The building and grounds will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am […]

Newport History Walking Tours: Discover Colonial Newport

Museum of Newport History and Shop 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport’s colonial period. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading […]

Free – $15

Colonial Jewish Walking Tours

Array, Array, Array

Trace the same steps walked by the colonial-era Jewish community in Newport and see where congregants lived, worked, and worshiped in the 1700s. The hour-long walking tour by knowledgeable and engaging guides takes you through the Touro neighborhood and brings the rich history of the synagogue to life. Numerous points of interest on the walking […]

$10 – $15

Newport History Site Tours: Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House

Newport Historical Society 82 Touro st, Newport, RI

Visit one of the oldest Baptist meeting houses in America, built in 1730. Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House site tours available every Thursday at 1pm, June 9th – August 4th. Tours will meet at 82 Touro St, Newport RI. Newport History Tours is Newport’s leading tour group and has been recognized by media outlets such […]

Free – $5

Vacation Bible School: Concrete and Cranes

Middletown Baptist Church 1818 West Main Road, Middletown

Middletown Baptist Church is running a free Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Songs, crafts, bible stories, outdoor games, friendship, and fun from 6 to 8 pm, July 25th-29th. Adults and children of all ages are welcome for the Friday 6pm BBQ. Pre-register at middletownbaptistchurchri.com

Free

Ketel Cafe at Hill Market

Hotel Viking One Bellevue Ave, Newport

Join us in Hill Market for a special ‘After Dark’ experience, serving Nitro Ketel One Espresso Martinis, other assorted coffee cocktails, and desserts. The Courtyard will be open for guests to sit and enjoy their cocktails.

Summer Stories

Whitehorne House Museum 416 Thames Street, Newport

This free program, recommended for kids aged Pre-K to 1st grade, takes place in our beautiful pocket garden at the Whitehorne House Museum. Listen to storybook readings in the garden and put together a themed craft to take home. Outdoor seating provided. Families with children under 12 receive free admission to Whitehorne House Museum on […]

Free

Historic Saint Mary’s Church now Welcoming Visitors Daily

Saint Mary's Church Corner of Spring Stree & Memorial Blvd. West, Newport

Beautiful and historic Saint Mary's Church, home to Rhode Island's oldest Catholic parish, welcomes visitors daily this summer. Thanks to volunteer docents from the parish community, we are able to open the doors for prayer and visitation outside of regularly scheduled services. The building and grounds will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am […]

Newport History Walking Tours: Rogues and Scoundrels

Museum of Newport History and Shop 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI

See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were punished. Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.” This tour lasts approximately 75 mins. $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old, $10 for NHS Members, $10 for Military, Free for Children under 5 years old. Website: NewportHistoryTours.org Phone: 401-841-8770 Email: tours@newporthistory.org […]

Free – $15

Ketel One Botanicals Spritz Bar

Hotel Viking One Bellevue Ave, Newport

Choose your botanical: Cucumber Mint, Peach and Orange Blossom, or Grapefruit and Rose! Join us on the One Bellevue Patio all summer long for a Ketel One Botanical Spritz Garden. Enjoy a selection of vodka distilled with real botanicals and infused with natural fruit essences. Pair your spritz with one of Executive Chef Patrick’s shareable […]

Newport History Site Tours: Colony House

Museum of Newport History and Shop 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Built in 1739, this historic site was a center for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Explore its significant history, including the surrounding square, and view a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington. Colony House site tours available every Friday at 1pm, June 10th – August 5th. Guests will check in at the Museum of Newport History […]

Free – $5

Newport History Site Tours: Colony House

Museum of Newport History and Shop 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Built in 1739, this historic site was a center for Rhode Island’s colonial government. Explore its significant history, including the surrounding square, and view a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington. Colony House site tours available every Friday at 1pm, June 10th – August 5th. Guests will check in at the Museum of Newport History […]

Free – $5

Free Zoom Gentle Yoga with Rev Shelley Dungan

Online via ZOOM

This gentle yoga practice is created to be highly accessible to everyone who feels the desire to stretch, relax and discover their own peaceful inner sacred center. We begin each class with Mindfulness Meditation, followed by gentle yoga and conclude with guided relaxation. We broadcast each Monday evening from Common Fence Point Community Center in […]

Free

Vacation Bible School: Concrete and Cranes

Middletown Baptist Church 1818 West Main Road, Middletown

Middletown Baptist Church is running a free Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Songs, crafts, bible stories, outdoor games, friendship, and fun from 6 to 8 pm, July 25th-29th. Adults and children of all ages are welcome for the Friday 6pm BBQ. Pre-register at middletownbaptistchurchri.com

Free

Ketel Cafe at Hill Market

Hotel Viking One Bellevue Ave, Newport

Join us in Hill Market for a special ‘After Dark’ experience, serving Nitro Ketel One Espresso Martinis, other assorted coffee cocktails, and desserts. The Courtyard will be open for guests to sit and enjoy their cocktails.

Improv with the Bit Players

The Firehouse Theater 4 Equality Park Place, Newport, RI

The Bit Players are a fast paced and energized group of improvisation master-minds. Their high energy LIVE shows are modeled after the hit TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?". Full of hysterical characters, hilarious games, and side-splitting musical numbers these shows will leave you wanting more every time. No two shows are ever the […]

Rooftop Yoga @ The Brenton Hotel with Meredith Ewenson

The Brenton Hotel Rooftop 31 America's Cup Avenue, Newport

Rooftop Yoga @ The Brenton Hotel with Meredith Ewenson All-levels vinyasa yoga class overlooking Newport Harbor. Every Saturday & Sunday through October 8:00am - 9:00am $15 Venmo to @meredithewenson Complimentary for guests of The Brenton Hotel Parking: Metered parking is available along Long Wharf next to the hotel. Meters begin at 9am. Register at meredithewenson.com/rooftopyoga Connect […]

$15

Community Yoga

Forty 1° North 351 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Come join us for yoga at Forty One North, one of the most beautiful settings in downtown Newport. Complimentary refreshments following the practice. PLEASE CALL 401.846.8018 to reserve your place. Namaste