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Events Calendar - 2025

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.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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From Vine to Wine: Continuum Wine Tasting at Ocean House

Mar 29, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025 Center for Wine & Culinary Arts at Ocean House - 1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI 02891

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Ocean House as we welcome Carissa Mondavi for a special edition of our Vine to Wine series. This exclusive event celebrates Continuum Estate, the renowned Napa Valley winery founded by the legendary Mondavi family, and features the unveiling of a highly anticipated new vintage. Guided by Carissa Mondavi, guests will explore the artistry and vision behind Continuum’s exceptional wines, crafted from the estate’s prized vineyards on Pritchard Hill. Through a curated tasting experience, discover the depth, balance, and elegance that define this world-class winery and its commitment to excellence.
3:30-4:30PM
$150/person (plus tax & service charge)

Arts & Crafts Shows

Inaugural Art Newport - 2-Day Fine Art Show & Ball

Mar 28, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025 1 Goat Island Road Newport, RI 02840

Art Newport will showcase a wide range of works, from painting and sculpture to photography and mixed media, offering attendees the opportunity to explore diverse artistic expressions. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply looking for a night of cultural enrichment, this event promises to inspire and delight. The Ostra Fine Arts Ball will commence the weekend on Friday, March 28th from 5:00 to 11:00 PM. The two-day art show will open at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 29th at the Newport Harbor Island Resort, and continue until Sunday, March 30th at 4:00 PM.
3/28: 5:00 - 11:00 PM, 3/29: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 3/30: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Varies, $10 - $250 per person + tax
323-513-3161

Car Shows

British Motorcars in Bristol, RI

Jun 6, 2025 - Jun 7, 2025 Colt State Park (Route 114) to Independence Park (419-459 Thames Street) Bristol, RI 02809

On June 6th & 7th the BMCNE will kick off its Annual British Motorcars in Bristol car show that includes a scenic tour around Southern New England, hosting a block party in downtown Bristol, and a public Car Show in an effort to raise money for local charities through car show registrations, vendor booths, area sales, and sponsorships. The events are FREE for visitors. Bring your family and friends for an entertaining day of historic British cars, vendors and the beautiful sites of Narragansett Bay. There will be a British Car Corral, British Marketplace & Auto Jumble, and Food & Beverage Concessions are all open.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Free

Charity Events

Newport Night Run - A Race for Education

Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025 15 Wickham Road Newport, RI 02840

Get ready to light up the night at The Grenon’s Newport Night Run! The tenth annual 5k run/walk takes you on a scenic coastal course under the stars, all while supporting the Newport Public Education Foundation. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and paces, this unique event offers a rare chance to race Newport’s streets after dark. Don’t miss out on the fun!
7:30 - 9:00 PM
$29 - $33 per person + tax
401-849-8048

Comedy

Rogue Island Comedy Spring Festival

May 22, 2025 - May 25, 2025 Various Locations Newport, RI 02840

Celebrating Ten Years! Spring Fest is May 22-25, 2025. Started in 2015, RICF is Rhode Island’s only comedy festival, held bi-annually, and produced by native Rhode Islanders Doug Key and Katie Latimer. The Spring Rogue Island Comedy Festival will be hosted at locations in and around Newport, Rhode Island.
Varies by event
Varies by event

Cultural Events

Red Baraat Festival of Colors

Apr 3, 2025 - Apr 3, 2025 The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington St. Providence, RI 02903

Red Baraat Festival of Colors is an immersive celebration that melds the sounds of the South Asian diaspora with kaleidoscopic visual imagery. Led by dhol player Sunny Jain, Red Baraat has transformed the festive spirit of the Hindu holiday of Holi into a year-round tour of communal revelry that brings together what NPR has called “the best party band in years,” a montage of classic Bollywood visuals, and joyful dancing.
7:30-9:15
$25-40

Fairs & Festivals

Newport Beer Festival 2025

Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025 80 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI 02840

You’re invited to raise your tasting glass high when 50 breweries, offering more than 150 selections, gather at historic Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, April 19th at the Newport Beer Festival, proudly sponsored by Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling.
1:00 - 4:30 PM
$20 - $70 per person

Newport Classical Music Festival

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025 P.O. Box 3303 Newport, RI 02840

For 55 years, Newport Classical has been a beacon for artistry, drawing in countless concertgoers to revel in exceptional performances within unique and intimate settings. Each July, against the picturesque backdrop of the City by the Sea, our festival stands out as an unparalleled experience. Featuring 27 concerts held in 11 historic venues, patrons can craft a Festival itinerary tailored to their preferences. Be it the discovery of a new composer, the rhythm of percussion, or revisiting a beloved work with a fresh perspective, we invite you to broaden your musical horizons. Whether this marks your inaugural summer with us or your 55th, we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the Newport Classical Music Festival.
Varies by event.
Varies by event.
401-846-1133

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 80 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI 02840

The Newport Folk Festival, founded by George Wein in 1959, takes place on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park and features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and a number of exhibits. Fort Adams is located at 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI. One of the park system’s national treasures, Fort Adams is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival runs rain or shine. 2025 Public Onsale begins Wednesday, February 5th at 1:00 PM EST.
Varies by day.
$117 - $287 per person
401-848-5055

Food, Wine, Beer

9th Annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

May 17, 2025 - May 18, 2025 Bowen's Wharf Newport, RI 02840

Taste your way around the Ocean State! Sip a refreshing cocktail and enjoy oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors on the waterfront all weekend long. Did you know that RI is home to upwards of 45 oyster farms? The flavors are distinctive to each farm, so this is your chance to savor a sampling of them in one festive atmosphere! Oyster growers will be shucking alongside local restaurants and live music under our striped festival tents. The event is open to the public and all food will be available for purchase directly from vendors. Multiple cash bars will also be on site.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free
401-849-2243

Gardens

Newport Daffodil Days

Apr 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025 Various Locations Newport, RI 02840

Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,200,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout the area with decorated store windows heralding their arrival.
Varies by event
Free
401-849-8048

Outdoor Activities

Newport Annual Rhode Races 2025

Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025 175 Memorial Boulevard Newport, RI 02840

Join us in the City-by-the-Sea for this stunning marathon, half marathon and 5k. Newport Rhode Races partners with the upcoming Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival to give you a true Spring Newport Experience. Our courses will pass along many of the over 1,200,000 starting to bloom around the City by the Sea. (We'll call it Dash through the Daffodils!) The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Easton’s Beach in Newport, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 7:45 a.m. from the same location. The 5k will follow at 8:15 am – all from the same beautiful seaside start.

The Beach Mile will start at noon time, on the beach adjacent to the finish line. It is an out-and-back on Easton's Beach, finishing under the Race Arch. As the race is on the beach, please plan for uneven surfaces, beach debris, seaweed, shells, all those wonderful items that we love about the ocean. This will be part of the challenge of completing the course. The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$20-$100 per person
401-427-7764

12th Annual BankNewport 10-Miler

Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025 90 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI 02840

The 12th annual 10 Miler, benefiting the Fort Adams Trust and the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County returns at 7:30 a.m. on June 1, 2025. The course prominently features Newport’s scenic coastal views and ends with a truly unique finish as participants enter Fort Adams through the north gate and finish on the parade field.
7:30 AM
$68 per person + tax

Shopping & Sales

Flea at Farm Fresh Market Hall!

Feb 2, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 Farm Fresh RI - 10 Sims Avenue Providence, RI 02909

Join us at Farm Fresh Market Hall every Sunday, February 2 through April 27, 2025 (except Easter Sunday) from 11am – 3pm! Then we're off until June when we return for the summer outdoors in downtown. Featuring 80+ local indie makers, artisans, vintage vendors, food trucks, fresh local coffee and spirits, craft beer and cocktails, ice cream, baked goods, fresh flowers and plants, and more! FREE to enter and park. Sorry, dogs not allowed indoors.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sundays
Free

Shows & Exhibits

29th Annual Newport Flower Show

Jun 20, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025 548 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840

The 2025 Newport Flower Show, themed "A Floral Fair," will shine at Rosecliff from June 20-22, 2025, celebrating two enchanting and vibrant themes. Inside the elegant rooms of Rosecliff, guests will be transported back to the Gilded Age, honoring the legacy of Theresa Fair Oelrichs, the mansion’s original owner. Exhibitors in Floral Design and Botanical Arts will draw inspiration from her 1913 fairy tale-themed dinner, creating captivating displays of imagination and elegance. Adding a fun twist, the first floor will also bloom with playful arrangements reminiscent of a cheerful summer county fair. Tickets for daytime admission and events will be available to Preservation Society members starting Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday, April 4, 2025.
Varies by day.
See website for more details on pricing.
401-847-1000

Sports

International Tennis Hall of Fame Open

Jul 6, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 194 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840

Professional tennis will return to the Newport in 2025 as the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today announced a revamped Hall of Fame Open, including ATP Challenger 125 and WTA 125 level tournaments. The Hall of Fame Open will become just the second combined men’s and women’s 125 level event in the United States. It will be the only grass court stop on the Hologic WTA Tour outside of Europe, and the first women’s professional tournament at the ITHF since the Virginia Slims of Newport concluded in 1990. Equal prize money will be awarded to both the men’s and women’s draws. Get up close to the pros and enjoy great seats in the shade. Every tennis Hall of Fame Open ticket comes with one free admission to the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum.
Varies
See website for more details on pricing.
401-849-3990