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Events Calendar - 2026


Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

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Newport, Rhode Island - A Year Round Destination!

All Ages

Colt State Park Half Marathon

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026 Colt State Park (Route 114) Bristol, RI 02809

The Colt State Park Half Marathon is an Ocean State running tradition with 13.1 Miles of beautiful, ocean-side running and a fast (and relatively flat) course in Bristol, Rhode Island. This race is strictly limited to just 400 runners. Learn more on the Colt State Park Half website. Contact info@coltstateparkhalf.com with any questions.

Rhode Island Comic Con

Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026 One LaSalle Square Providence, RI 02903

New England's largest pop culture convention! Celebrities, artists, cosplay & more!

Comedy

John Mulaney: MISTER WHATEVER

Oct 24, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza Kingston, RI 02881

Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney announced he is adding a new date to his highly anticipated new stand-up comedy tour, John Mulaney: Mister Whatever. Mulaney brings his new tour to the The Ryan Center for Family Weekend at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI on October 24th, 2026. John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Most recently, Mulaney can be seen as the host, writer and executive producer of his Netflix talk show EVERYBODY'S LIVE WITH JOHN MULANEY. The show serves as the continuation of the series EVERYBODY'S IN LA. The series features monologues, guests, pre-taped sketches, musical segments and more. EVERYBODY’S IN LA, was a six-night live comedy series that explored Los Angeles during the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in 2024. In December 2024, Mulaney starred in the Broadway play “All In: Comedy About Love,” alongside a cast including Fred Armisen, Richard Kind and Renee Elise Goldsberry. Mulaney is currently on the first leg of his newest stand-up tour, JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER, performing across North America. Mulaney can next be seen in the Amazon MGM Studios film, MADDEN, an upcoming American biographical sports drama directed by David O. Russell.

Food, Wine, Beer

Newport Restaurant Week

Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 Various locations throughout Newport and Bristol County Newport, RI 02840

Newport Restaurant Week: November 6-15, 2026 The flavors of nine coastal communities, all rolled up into 10 savory days. Newport Restaurant Week takes place annually each fall, the perfect setting for this well-seasoned event. Choose from an array of prix-fixe menus for lunch ($20 or $30) and dinner ($30, $45, or $60). *Subject to change, more details to be announced at a later date.

Outdoor Activities

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with Audubon

Nov 5, 2025 - Nov 19, 2026 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917

Audubon offers small-group Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Advance registration is required. Location will be sent to registered participants in advance.

Locations Across Rhode Island. Locations determined weekly.

Science & Nature

Bristol Biweekly Bird Walks

Aug 14, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Explore the beauty of birdwatching on Audubon's biweekly bird walks in Bristol. Join an Audubon naturalist for a guided morning walk through the Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge, where you'll search for resident birds and seasonal migrants while learning tips for identifying local species. Whether you're new to birding or an experienced enthusiast, this relaxed outdoor experience offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the sights and sounds of Rhode Island's diverse birdlife. Bring your binoculars and discover something new on every walk. Offered every other Friday from 9:00–11:00 a.m. for participants ages 14 and up.