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Events Calendar - 2024

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.

Art Shows Arts & Crafts Shows Charity Events Fairs & Festivals Food, Wine, Beer Gardens Historic Outdoor Activities Science & Nature Shows & Exhibits St. Patrick's Day Workshops & Classes
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Art Shows

RAW Providence: ELECTRIC

Feb 28, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025 FarmFresh RI - 10 Sims Avenue Providence, RI 02909

Get ready to experience the electrifying fusion of art, music, and creativity at RAW Providence: ELECTRIC! This dynamic artist showcase brings together the city’s most innovative talents across visual art, fashion, music, and performance under one roof. Immerse yourself in a high-energy celebration of Providence’s vibrant creative scene, featuring stunning art displays, captivating live performances, and runway shows that will leave you inspired. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of artistic excellence and community connection! Tickets are limited—secure yours now and join us for a powerful evening where local talent shines bright.
6-10PM
$25
401-216-7333

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

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

Fairs & Festivals

Newport Winter Festival 2025

Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025 Newport Marriott - 25 America's Cup Avenue Newport, RI 02840

The 37th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns this February with 10 days of live music, foodie contests, kid-centric activities and more on The Classic Coast on February 14th - 23rd, 2025. Touted as New England's largest winter extravaganza, Newport Winter Festival offers more than 150 events. Spice things up with the renowned chili cook-off, hot drink contest, ice carving demonstrations, and a princess party in a royal location with picturesque views of Narragansett Bay in the winter.
Varies by event
Varies, discounts with Winter Festival bracelet
401-847-7666

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

Food, Wine, Beer

Newport Burger Bender 2025

Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025 Varies by restaurant Newport, RI 02840

Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest returns this February for 10 days of burger bending. Local restaurants are throwing their buns in the ring with hopes of being crowned the Best Burger and there is more than just beef. Try one. Try Some. Try them all. Then vote for your favorite burger on the Discover Newport website!
Varies by restaurant hours
Burgers for purchase - voting for free!
401-845-9145

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

Historic

Winter Weekends at Blithewold

Feb 8, 2025 - Mar 23, 2025 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

A New Year Dawns at Blithewold! Blithewold is excited to announce that we will be open to visitors for our Winter Weekends this year. Visitors will be able to tour a newly curated series of rooms on the Third Floor!
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Included with regular admission
401-253-2707

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

Science & Nature

Free Family Fun Day at the Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium - Bristol, RI

Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 24, 2025 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium - 1401 Hope Street Bristol, RI 02809

The Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public the first Saturday in February. Join Audubon for nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need to register!
  • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Craft Table
  • 10:00 am: Nature Story
  • 11:00 am and 2:30 pm: Animal Interview
  • 1:00 pm – Birds in Love. Birds sing, dance and flash their feathers to defend their territories and attract a mate. Learn about their songs and moves through hands-on activities.
10AM-3PM
General Admission $6, Seniors $5, Ages 4-12 $4, Under 4 Free

Conifers of Blithewold with Dan Christina

Mar 4, 2025 - Mar 4, 2025 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Director of Horticulture Dan Christina will discuss the incredible collection of conifers from near and far. See the uses and wide variety at Blithewold and their effectiveness in controlling hard winter winds, softening corners in design, creating garden rooms, and acting as specimens. This is a walking tour across the entire property, so please dress accordingly. Preregistration is required. The tour is limited to 25 people. Includes entrance to the Manor House and Grounds.
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
$25 Members | $35 Nonmembers
401-253-2707

Shows & Exhibits

Newport Wedding Show 2025

Feb 23, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025 Rosecliff Mansion & Hotel Viking Newport, RI 02840

Plan your wedding in just one day at the 22nd Annual Newport Wedding Show! Enjoy visiting wedding professionals, tasty samples, thousands of dollars in prizes, live fashion shows, and so much more! Over 1,000 guests are welcomed each year - be a part of the inspiration in perfecting the details of your most special day!
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$10-25 for Brides/Grooms, $15-35 for guests
401-239-1933

St. Patrick's Day

68th Annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025 43 Broadway Newport, RI 02840

The 68th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Find your best green attire, keep your eyes open for leprechauns, and join in the revelry to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Newport! The parade kicks off from the Newport City Hall at 11:00 AM and runs through Washington Square, down Thames Street, and ends at St. Augustine's Church. Parade will be held rain or shine.
11:00 AM
Free to attend
401-849-8048

Workshops & Classes

Bonsai Beginner Workshop at Long Live Beerworks

Feb 6, 2025 - Mar 6, 2025 40R Sprague Street Providence, RI 02907

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at Long Live Beerworks. Long Live Beerworks is passionate about creating hop-forward beer and playful stouts and sours for their neighbors and visitors from all over. For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/long-live-beerworks. **Under 21 policy: Please contact Long Live Beerworks for details regarding underage entry. Event Dates: February 6 and March 6, 2025.
7:00PM
$75
401-285-1804