The Newport Winter Festival is excited to be back again this year for another exciting 10 days of Events! We look forward to you all joining us for family fun, musical entertainment, and all the festivities!

Schedule of Events

February 14, 2025

9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours at Newport Helicpoter Tours, 211 Airport Access Road.

$15 off any tour w/bracelet. (Only one discount per tour, 2 passenger minimum)

A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401.843.8687

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Pricing: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes- Daily at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume! at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour now offered during operating days at 12pm & 2pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.

Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK

$30/p for tour and tasting, save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact [email protected] for discount code

7pm-10pm: A Very Reggae Valentine's: Raver's Concert at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd. Middletown

https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/a-very-reggae-valentines/

What better way to cap off Valentine's Day than dancing to Newport's favorite reggae band, The Ravers!

Join us for a romantic dinner upstairs in our cozy Overlook dining room by the fireplace before or after the music! We'll have our regular dining menu available, plus a special paired tasting menu to choose from. The Ravers will be jammin' 7pm – 10pm, and the last seating for dining will be 9pm. RVSP appreciated to prevent reaching capacity. 21+, Free entry!

15% discount with Winter Fest Bracelet. Bracelet holders can email proof of purchase to @[email protected] for discount promo code!

8pm: Live Improv with the Bit Players at Firehouse Theater, Just off Broadway, 4 Equality Park Place, Newport.

RI's most award-winning improv comedy troupe If you like "Whose Line is it Anyway" You'll love this show And it's BYOB All seats $18. $3 off with WinterFest Bracelet. Reservations guarantee seats. Usually sells out!!! BUY TICKETS AT www.bitplayers.net

Use COUPON code WINTFEST25 for Bracelet Discount

8:30pm: Little Lies- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at Newport Marriott

Little Lies is a high energy tribute band performing an authentic playlist of your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering their music for the first time, this show promises to be a night filled with classic tunes good vibes, and memories to last a lifetime! Join us for a night of romance, drama, and, of course, "Rumours"! Get ready to sing along to all their greatest hits like "You make loving fun," "Little Lies," "Go your own way" and "Dreams"

Cost: $22 in advance or at the door with a bracelet. $27 at the door w/o bracelet

9pm-1am: Live Music at One Pelham East & Top of Pelham, 270 Thames Street.

Cost of cover charge to public varies $5-/$10 per night. FREE cover charge w/bracelet on ground floor and FREE admittance for standing room only on TOP floor. 401.847.9460.

February 15, 2025

9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours at Newport Helicopter Tours, 211 Airport Access Road.

$15 off any tour w/bracelet. (Only one discount per tour, 2 passenger minimum)

A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401.843.8687

9am-12pm: Winterfest Sweetheart Cookie Creations at Stoneacre Garden, 151 Swinburne Row, Newport - During the Aquidneck Grower's Market

Children participating must have an adult present for supervision and please advise use of any food allergies beforehandAbout Each child will get two heart-shaped cookies and one extra-large chocolate chip cookie to decorate. We'll provide everything you need to create sweet treats, including frosting, sprinkles, and all the decorating essentials. Plus, each child will enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate to sip on while they decorate. It's the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day with a little creativity and a lot of sweetness!

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

$3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am-12pm & 1pm-3:30pm: Make Your Own Slime at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come and make your own slime with us. You wil have a ton of choices to decorate your slime creations.

Cost: $15.00, $2 off with Bracelet, use code Winter2025

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes- Daily at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am-3:30pm: The 28th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Newport Marriott, 25 America's Cup Ave. Newport

Winter heats up as area restaurants and caterers compete to see who has the best chili in town! Bring your appetite, sharpen your taste buds, and join in the fun as you choose your favorite chili! From classic recipes to unique twists, you'll find a chili to satisfy every craving. So mark your calendars and bring your appetite for a day filled with flavor, fun, and friendly competition! To enter your chili call 401.847.7666.

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour now offered during operating days at 12pm & 2pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.

Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK

$30/p for tour and tasting, save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact [email protected] for discount code

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

11:30am-2pm, 2:30pm-5pm: 29th Annual Newport Vineyards WINEterfest Weekend at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown.

$42 GA, $39 Cru members, $35 Winterfest bracelets https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/wineterfest/

Warm up, and toast to the new year with our annual WINEter Festival! Two days full of grape stomping, wine and beer tasting, and eating tasty festive treats! Enjoy live music while sipping on our local wines or fresh Taproot beer, and noshing on food created by scratch from our culinary team. Feeling competitive? Volunteer to compete in our grape stomping or stein hoisting competitions!

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume! at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

7pm: The Magic and Illusions of Jason Purdy at Newport Harbor Island Resort

Magician Jason Purdy incorporates magic, comedy, mind-reading, close-up sleight of hand as well as dramatic stage illusions. Treat yourself to a fun filled evening of magical entertainment at its best! Don't miss the opportunity to experience 'The Magic of Jason Purdy'!

Cost: $10 with bracelet, and $13 without bracelet

8:30pm: Bennie and The Jets a Premier Elton John Tribute! at Newport Marriott, 25 America's Cup Ave

Join us for an awesome night with Bennie and The Jets, a Premier Elton John Tribute Band! Get ready to sing and dance to all your favorite Elton John hits, like "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "I'm Still Standing" and More. Performed live at the Newport Marriott Hotel. This in-person event will transport you back in time with the incredible music and energy of Elton John. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the magic of Elton John's music brought to life by the talented members of Bennie and The Jets. Grab your friends and get ready for a night of pure entertainment!

Cost: $25 in advance or with a bracelet/ $30 at the door

9pm-1am: Live Music at One Pelham East & Top of Pelham, 270 Thames Street.

Cost of cover charge to public varies $5-/$10 per night. FREE cover charge w/bracelet on ground floor and FREE admittance for standing room only on TOP floor. 401.847.9460.

February 16, 2025

9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours at Newport Helicopter Tours, 211 Airport Access Road.

$15 off any tour w/bracelet. (Only one discount per tour, 2 passenger minimum)

A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401.843.8687

10:30am-11:30am: Elsa Party at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come join Elsa for a magical day at Cutie Curls. You wil be able to create art, decorate a cupcake, do a scavenger hunt and color. This will all be with the help of your favorite Princess. Elsa loves tea talk and wil spend the whole time answering princess questions. She will twirl with the kids and teach the princesses how to curtsy and the prince how to do a royal bow. $30/ $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com for tickets.

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10am-2pm: Touro Synagogue Open House at Entrance Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring St, Newport

Start your visit at the Loeb Visitors Center and explore multimedia exhibits about Newport's colonial Jewish community and the origins of

religious freedom in the United States. Then step inside Touro Synagogue, one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings of 18th century America. And finally, end your visit with cookies and cider on the patio.

Cost: $5 per person or Free with a Winter Festival Bracelet. For more information, email [email protected].

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

Cost: $3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes- Daily at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour now offered during operating days at 12pm & 2pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.

Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK

Cost: $30/p for tour and tasting, save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact [email protected] for discount code

11:30am-2pm, 2:30pm-5pm: 29th Annual Newport Vineyards WINEterfest Weekend at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown.

Warm up, and toast to the new year with our annual WINEter Festival! Two days full of grape stomping, wine and beer tasting, and eating tasty festive treats! Enjoy live music while sipping on our local wines or fresh Taproot beer, and noshing on food created by scratch from our culinary team. Feeling competitive? Volunteer to compete in our grape stomping or stein hoisting competitions!

Cost: $42 GA, $39 Cru members, $35 Winterfest bracelets https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/wineterfest/

12pm: Toe Jam Puppet Band at Newport Marriott

Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children's entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun. $5 w/ Bracelet or $8 without. TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

2pm: Magic by George at Newport Marriott

Get ready for an afternoon of magic, comedy and fun-filled family entertainment with multi-award-winning magician Magic By George! This dynamic show is a compelling blend of jaw dropping magic, psychic mind reading and light, warm-hearted comedy. And the best part is… spectators will actively participate in the show to help create a unique, fun and memorable experience! You'll be amazed by the appearance of LIVE BIRDS and an audience member actually FLOATING IN MID-AIR!!

Cost: $7 w/ Bracelet or $10 without. TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR

7pm: Rhode Island Wind Ensemble Concert: Newport's Greatest Hits at Newport Marriott Hotel Atrium, 25 America's Cup Ave

The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble will make its annual return to Newport's Winter Festival this year at the Newport Marriott Hotel on Sunday evening, February 18th at 7:00 pm in 'Newport's Greatest Hits,' a benefit concert for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center of Newport. Admission is free, and all donations will go directly to the MLK Center.

Cost: free; suggested donation $10.

9pm: Tropical Drink Contest at The Gas Lamp Grille, 206 Thames Street.

Come and compete for the best tropical drink or just enjoy free sampling of each drink. Contestants will need to supply glassware and liquor. To compete contact 401.845.9300. No cover, Must be 21+ to attend.

February 17, 2025

9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours at Newport Helicopter Tours, 211 Airport Access Road.

$15 off any tour w/bracelet. (Only one discount per tour, 2 passenger minimum)

A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401.843.8687

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

Cost: $3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am: Winterfest Storytime at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport

An annual tradition, WinterFest Story Time at the Newport Mansions is a celebration of the winter season! Families can listen to a winter-themed story, participate in craft projects and visit Rosecliff Mansion's historic ballroom. This program is geared toward participants ages 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so advance registration is necessary.

10:30am-3pm: Make Your Own Character Terrarium at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come make a garden home for your favorite character. You will receive one figurine per terrarium Figurines available: Pokemon, Fairies, Dinosaurs, Dragons.and Unicorns. Supplies include plants, rocks, and clay.

Cost: $25/ $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025, Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

10:30am-3pm: Adopt A Creature and Make an Aquarium at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come build an aquarium for your pet you can adopt. Use your creativity to create your own aquarium. Supplies include animal, rocks, plant, tank, gems, sign and adoption papers.

Cost: $25/ $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025, Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

12pm: Fire & Ice Mad Science Show at Newport Marriott

This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and demonstrates how giant beach balls can float in the air. We demonstrate fire's use of oxygen to pull an egg 'magically' into a flask! Students are amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers! $8 w/ Bracelet or $11 without.

TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR

12pm–3pm: Outdoors S'mores Pit at Diegos Newport, 11 Bowens Wharf

Cost: $3 with Bracelet, $5 without - Diegos Newport Patio

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume! at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

2:30pm: Rainforest Reptile Show at Newport Marriott

In this show, the animals are the stars! Kids will learn all about these fascinating animals, their natural behaviors and their habitats. Animals include alligators, huge snakes, turtles, and lizards! $8 w/ Bracelet or $11 without.

TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR

6pm-8pm: Winterfest Mah Jongg Monday at Stoneacre Brasserie
Free with Bracelet

February 18, 2025

10am-1pm: Taylor Swift Craft Day at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come join us for a Taylor Swift Day of arts and crafts. Choose from decorate a travel mug and friendship bracelet. Cost: $23.99 Or make a framed piece of art. Cost: 45.00/ $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

$3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am: Winterfest Storytime at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport

An annual tradition, WinterFest Story Time at the Newport Mansions is a celebration of the winter season! Families can listen to a winter-themed story, participate in craft projects and visit Rosecliff Mansion's historic ballroom. This program is geared toward participants ages 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so advance registration is necessary.

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11:00am Teddy Bear Musical Celebration and Story Time at Newport Harbor Hotel, 49 America's Cup Ave, Newport

Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and listen to the musical storyteller Christopher ‘Kavi' Carbone share captivating stories and songs of the wonders of winter, while having tea for adults and milk and cookies for children presented by the Newport Harbor Hotel. Tickets will be sold at the door $3 with Bracelet, $6 without

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels.

Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am-3pm: Boat Building Activity at The Newport Sailing Museum, 365 Thames Street

Come visit The Sailing Museum and build your very own wooden sailboat! The kit includes everything you need to construct, paint, and launch your new 9" wooden toy boat. Once complete, take it home to sail all summer in a pool, lake, or display on your shelves. Located in our Mosbacher Room on the second floor of the museum. A great activity for ages 5 and up.

$15 with Winterfest wristband/ $20 without wristband. Newport Winterfest wristband holders get 15% off admission to the museum.

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

11am -6pm: Chocolate Tastings at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Road, Middletown

https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/chocolate-tastings/

Join us for a special chocolate tasting. Offered as an addition to our regular dining, enjoy a tasting of 4 chocolaty treats! Pair it with a wine tasting for the perfect tasting experience! $15 w/o bracelet. $13 with bracelet. Bracelet holders can email proof of purchase to @[email protected] for discount promo code

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume! at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

2pm-3pm: Junior Tennis Clinic at International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Kids ages 6 - 16 years old will learn to love the game with an ITHF Pro. Class size is limited and advance registration is required.

Call 401-849-4777 to reserve your junior's spot. Class Cost: $15 (Regular), $10 (with Winterfest Bracelet)

Clinics will be hosted on Tuesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 20th from 2:00pm – 3:00 pm

3pm-6pm: Kids Karaoke at The Quencher Newport, 95 Long Wharf

Reservations Recommended, $3 or free with food or drink purchase

20% off Food with Bracelet

6pm-7:30pm: Wine + Cheese Class at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Road, Middletown

Join us for an evening where our Executive Chef, Andy Teixeira, and our knowledgeable wine educators take you on a journey through local cheeses paired with our wines. We will feature 5 cheeses paired with 5 of our estate-grown wines. $55 w/o bracelet. $47 w/ bracelet.

https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/wine-cheese-class/

Bracelet holders can email proof of purchase to @[email protected] for discount promo code

6pm: Tilted Barn Beer Dinner at The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, 1 Sayers Wharf

Enjoy this annual event as a visiting brewmaster from Tilted Barn Brewery will guide guests through a selection of beers paired with a distinct menu specially prepared by the Mooring chefs for this occasion. Reception begins at 6:00pm; dinner at 6:30pm. Chefs will prepare a delicious 4 course meal with Welcome reception hors d'oeuvres, that will be paired with 5 Tilted Barn Beers. Reservations are required. Please call 401.846.2260. $105/ $95 with Winter Fest Bracelet

February 19, 2025

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

$3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet. www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am: Winterfest Storytime at Rosecliff at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport

An annual tradition, WinterFest Story Time at the Newport Mansions is a celebration of the winter season! Families can listen to a winter-themed story, participate in craft projects and visit Rosecliff Mansion's historic ballroom. This program is geared toward participants ages 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so advance registration is necessary.

10:30am-12pm & 1pm-2pm: Make Your Own Slime at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come and make your own slime with us. You wil have a ton of choices to decorate your slime creations.

Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

Cost: $15.00, $2 off with Bracelet, use code Winter2025

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

11am 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour now offered during operating days at 12pm & 2pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.

Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK

$30/p for tour and tasting, save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact [email protected] for discount code

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume! at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

1:00pm-3:00pm: Princess Party at OceanCliff Castle, 65 Ridge Road, Newport

Come Join your favorite Princesses at OceanCliff Castle! Enjoy treats fit for a princess. Wear your favorite princess attire for a royal afternoon filled with stories, songs, dancing and even decorate your own crown to bring home! Co-Sponsored by OceanCliff/Newport Experience. Questions? Prince's are welcomed too! All children and parents will need a ticket. call 401-847-7666. No strollers allowed in the ballroom due to space. $18 with Bracelet (Each person needs a bracelet if paying bracelet price, bracelets will be checked at the door) $22 without bracelet BUY TICKETS

3:00pm: Rejects Beer Tasting at Rejects Beer Co., 124 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown

Join us at Rejects Beer Co. for a Beer tasting, tour and education. Tasting 4 Course Craft Beers, includes Bavarian Pretzel with cheese.

$20 or $16 with winter fest bracelet. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Dogs and Kids welcome. Music, and arcade games for kids.

7pm: Magic Show at The Reef, 10 Howard Wharf

$20 or $15 with your Winter Fest Bracelet

7pm: Family Friendly Funnies with the Bit Players at Firehouse Theater, Just off Broadway, 4 Equality Park Place, Newport.

RI's most award-winning improv comedy troupe If you like "Whose Line is it Anyway" You'll love this show And it's BYOB All seats $18. $3 off with WinterFest Bracelet. Reservations guarantee seats. Usually sells out!!! BUY TICKETS AT www.bitplayers.net

Use COUPON code WINTFEST25 for Bracelet Discount

February 20, 2025

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10:30am-3pm: Paint Party at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come and paint with us. We will have a variety of wooden cutouts and canvas's to paint. We have lots of fun supplies to enhance your painting with like glitter and shells. Cost: $16.99, $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com for tickets.

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

$3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am: Winterfest Storytime at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport

An annual tradition, WinterFest Story Time at the Newport Mansions is a celebration of the winter season! Families can listen to a winter-themed story, participate in craft projects and visit Rosecliff Mansion's historic ballroom. This program is geared toward participants ages 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so advance registration is necessary.

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am- 3pm: Burgee Making Activity at The Sailing Museum, 365 Thames Street

Bring the entire family to The Sailing Museum for our Create Your Own Burgee activity! What is

a burgee? A burgee is a flag bearing the colors or emblem of a sailing club. The Mosbacher Room at The Sailing Museum will be filled with crafting supplies so you can create a real burgee that perfectly represents you, your family, or your boat.

Burgee and supplies are included with the cost of the event.

Price for Activity: $10 with Winterfest wristband/ $15 without wristband. Newport Winterfest wristband holders get 15% off admission to the museum.

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour now offered during operating days at 12pm & 2pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.

Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK

$30/p for tour and tasting, save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact [email protected] for discount code

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume! at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

1pm-4pm: Jazz for Kids at Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth.

The artists will entertain guests and they will love enjoying jazz in a setting incorporated with old time standards. Wine tasting will be available for purchase. FREE/Open to the public. 401.847.3777.

1pm-8pm: Mini Golf + Games at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Road, Middletown

Join us for a special Newport Winter Festival Week mini golf & games day at Taproot Brewing Co. & Newport Vineyards! Tee up in the winery for 9 rounds of mini golf, challenge your friends to indoor yard games, and more! Your first pint or glass is included in your 21+ Mini-Golf ticket! All ages welcome! https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/mini-golf/

$18 for adults/$7 under 21 (no bracelet), $14 for adults/ $6 under 21 w/ bracelet

Bracelet holders can email proof of purchase to @[email protected] for discount promo code!

2pm-3pm: Junior Tennis Clinic at International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Kids ages 6 - 16 years old will learn to love the game with an ITHF Pro. Class size is limited and advance registration is required.

Call 401-849-4777 to reserve your junior's spot. Class Cost: $15 (Regular), $10 (with Winterfest Bracelet)

Clinics will be hosted on Tuesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 20th from 2:00pm – 3:00pm

3pm-5pm: Newport Pickleball Club Family Social / Open House at Newport Pickleball Club, 866 W. Main Rd, Middletown

Discover the fun of pickleball at the Newport Pickleball Club Open House. Bring the whole family and experience the fastest growing sport in America. Our pros will be on hand to provide tips to every level player. Complementary courts, rackets, and balls provided.

Come alone or come with a group. Connect with other Pickleball enthusiasts.

Come see what the buzz is about—we can't wait to meet you on the court!

Registration: Required for all participants. Click here to sign up and join the fun: Register Now

6pm-8pm: Paint Night at The Reef, 10 Howard Wharf, Newport, RI

Paint night at the Reef, 18+, tickets will be sold at $15 with a bracelet and $20 without.

6:30pm: Robert Clarke Magician/Comedy/Juggler at Newport Harbor Island Resort

Superb, sophisticated and stylish! Boston Magician & Juggler Robert Clarke will entertain, mystify and keep you wanting more. Providing total variety magic shows in Boston and beyond that includes awesome magic, cool juggling skills, hilarious comedy routines and tons of audience interaction. This show is non-stop, high energy and crowd pleasing. A show for all ages young and old and not to be missed.

7:00pm: Fish House Tiki Competition at The Wharf Fish House, Upstairs Tiki Bar, 41 Bowens Wharf, Newport

Free event to attend! Sign up and Submit Recipe to compete, list of house ingredients available to use will be emailed. All materials, booze, etc. provided. $250 Gift Card to Tiki House for the Winner. Sign up, email: [email protected]

7pm-10pm Winterfest Concert at Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro Street, Newport

3 Bands, one Night! Live Music by local artists. Show features New England artists Dan Burke And The Royal Treatment, Melo Green, and Princess June. Tickets are $25, 15% off with Bracelet Purchase tickets at www.Janepickens.com

8:30pm: Annual Best Hot Drink Contest at The Red Parrot Restaurant, 348 Thames Street.

The competition heats up as judges determine the Best Hot Drink in Newport! Local bars and restaurants are invited to compete for the Festival Plaque. Guests 21+ will get to sample the delightful concoctions as well as enjoy drink specials. To enter, contact the Red Parrot 401.847.3140. Contestants must provide their own liquor, garnishes and glassware. FREE Admission.

February 21, 2025

9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours at Newport Helicopter Tours, 211 Airport Access Road.

$15 off any tour w/bracelet. (Only one discount per tour, 2 passenger minimum)

A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401.843.8687

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

$3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am: Winterfest Storytime at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport

An annual tradition, WinterFest Story Time at the Newport Mansions is a celebration of the winter season! Families can listen to a winter-themed story, participate in craft projects and visit Rosecliff Mansion's historic ballroom. This program is geared toward participants ages 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so advance registration is necessary.

10:30am-1:30pm: Wicked Craft Day at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come create a Wicked Gold Canvas Frame. Cost: $25.99 Or Design a Tote Bag with stencils and gems. Cost: $16.99 Purchase a Wicked bracelet Cost: $16.99, $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes- Daily at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included.

Cost: $45, $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour now offered during operating days at 12pm & 2pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.

Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK

$30/p for tour and tasting, save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact [email protected] for discount code

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

12pm: Make your own Guacamole class for kids! at Diego's Barrio Cantina, 116 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown

Our chef will tech kids how to make their own Guacamole that they can then eat along with chips and salsa! Also includes soda for each child along with kids meal lunch. A la carte menu & cocktails available for parents. $20 or $15 with winter fest Bracelet. Registration Required please email [email protected] or call us at 401-619-1717

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume! at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

2pm-3:30pm: Hanging Record Art Piece at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Choose Between Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift stickers and decorate your own record to hang in your room. We will have stickers, gems, rhinestones, flowers, glitter and pearls.

Cost: $25.99, $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

5pm: Hot Cocoa & Candles at 547 Thames Street Unit B, Newport

Pour Your Heart Out Candle Making Experience

$55, $10 off with Bracelet, code WINTER - Book your experience at pouryourheartoutnewport.com

6pm Beer and Spirits Dinner at Brick Alley Pub, Upstairs

$90 per person, $650 for a table. Five course dinner, plus Hors 'oeuvres Reception. Free glass of wine or beer during Hors' oeuvres reception with bracelet. Find the Menu Here (Tickets need to be purchased by 2/14) 401-849-6334

6:30pm: The Magician for Non-Believers at Newport Marriottt

Peter Boie has been featured on the hit tv show Penn & Teller Fool Us and is a best selling magic inventor. The Magician for Non-Believers show is about show is about two things, astonishing magic, and having a good time; and he doesn't skimp on either. Combining original mind blowing magic, and a heavy dose of humor is his secret to success and why it's made him one of the top booked acts around the country. Peter tours theaters, colleges, and corporate events across the country.

8pm: Live Improv with the Bit Players at Firehouse Theater, Just off Broadway, 4 Equality Park Place, Newport.

RI's most award-winning improv comedy troupe If you like "Whose Line is it Anyway" You'll love this show And it's BYOB All seats $18. $3 off with WinterFest Bracelet. Reservations guarantee seats. Usually sells out!!! BUY TICKETS AT www.bitplayers.net

Use COUPON code WINTFEST25 for Bracelet discount

8pm-9:30pm: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Road, Middletown

Join us for a drink and a laugh as host and comedian Jeremy Furtado welcomes comedians from around the region! 21+ show

https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/barrel-of-laughs-comedy-show/

$25 GA/ $22 w/ bracelet. 21+ show • Bracelet holders can email proof of purchase to @[email protected] for discount promo code!

8:30pm: Winter Fest Comedy Show with Jessica Casciano and Jimmy Dunn at Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport

Join us for a night of laughs at the Newport Winter Festival Comedy Show with Jessica Cascaino and Jimmy Dunn! Jimmy Dunn is a stand-up comedian and actor from Boston, who currently plays 'Moose' on the Paramount+ reboot of the iconic sitcom FRASIER. He got his start in "show business" telling jokes in a bar in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where he was paid in beer and fried clams. Since then, he's gone on to perform at some of the world's most prestigious comedy events, including the Late Show with David Letterman, CONAN, Montreal's International Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and Denis Leary's Comic's Come Home in Boston.

With her petitte stature Jessica is sure to take audiences to all new comic heights. When it comes to making people laugh - Jessica measures up! Don't be fooled by her petite stature this gal delivers BIG laughs! Her energy and strong presence are sure to lift audiences to all new comic heights. Jessica was a semifinalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, Sam Adams Light Contest, and was chosen to be showcased by Marshall 's "Women In Comedy". She was also showcased as one of Mix 98.5's Funniest People in New England and won WFNX's Yuks 4 Buks Contest.

Cost: $25 in advance/ with bracelet at the door & $30 at the door without bracelet

9pm-1am: Live Music at One Pelham East & Top of Pelham, 270 Thames Street.

Cost of cover charge to public varies $5-/$10 per night. FREE cover charge w/bracelet on ground floor and FREE admittance for standing room only on TOP floor. 401.847.9460. *Bands subject to change, check on day of.

February 22, 2025

9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours at Newport Helicopter Tours, 211 Airport Access Road.

$15 off any tour w/bracelet. (Only one discount per tour, 2 passenger minimum)

A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401.843.8687

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

$3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am-1:30pm: Taylor Swift Craft Day at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Come join us for a Taylor Swift Day of arts and crafts. Choose from decorate a travel mug and friendship bracelet. Cost: $23.99 Or make a framed piece of art. Cost: 45.00/ $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11am-3:30pm: Mac & Cheese Smackdown (Two Time Slots, 11am-1pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm) at Newport Marriott

The Mac is Back! – The Cheesiest Event Rhode Island Has Ever Seen… The Mac and Cheese Smack Down! Join us for the ultimate mac and cheese showdown at the Newport Marriott Hotel. Get ready to indulge in a cheesy extravaganza like no other. Whether you're a mac and cheese connoisseur or just a fan of this comfort food classic, this event is a must-attend.

Sample a variety of mouthwatering mac and cheese creations prepared by talented local chefs. From traditional recipes to innovative twists, you'll have the chance to savor an array of cheesy delights. Cast your vote for the best mac and cheese dish and help decide the winner!

Bring your appetite and prepare for a cheese-filled day of fun and friendly competition. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience a mac and cheese lover's dream. Grab your friends and join us at the Newport Marriott Hotel for the Mac and Cheese Smackdown!

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour now offered during operating days at 12pm & 2pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.

Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK

$30/p for tour and tasting, save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact [email protected] for discount code

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth

Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume! at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

8:30pm: Changes in Latitudes- A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band at Newport Marriott

Join us as we celebrate the music of the renown Jimmy Buffet with Changes in Latitudes, the country's premier tribute show to the Mayor of Margaritaville. Come enjoy dancing or sitting and listening to all of Jimmy's top hits! This nationally acclaimed band travels the country with beach balls and leis flying, dancing conga lines, and 'Trop Rock' fun for all. You can expect to hear such classics as 'Margaritaville', 'Come Monday', 'Cheeseburger in Paradise', 'Volcano', and of course 'Changes In Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes', as well as other crowd pleasing favorites, like 'Brown Eyed Girl', 'Southern Cross', and 'Another Saturday Night', and the Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffett smash hit 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere'. Changes in Latitudes has thrilled audiences with their amazingly authentic reproduction of the Jimmy Buffett concert experience!

Cost: $25 in advance/ w/bracelet, $30 at the door w/o bracelet

9pm-1am: Live Music at One Pelham East & Top of Pelham, 270 Thames Street.

Cost of cover charge to public varies $5-/$10 per night. FREE cover charge w/bracelet on ground floor and FREE admittance for standing room only on TOP floor. 401.847.9460. *Bands subject to change, check on day of.

February 23, 2025

9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours at Newport Helicopter Tours, 211 Airport Access Road.

$15 off any tour w/bracelet (Only one discount per tour, 2 passenger minimum).

A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401.843.8687

10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!

We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.

Cost: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188

10am-12pm: Wellness + Wine: Studio Barre at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Road, Middletown

Un-wine-d with a winter barre class like no other! Enjoy a 1 hour class hosted by Studio Barre, followed by a Newport Vineyards wine tasting!

https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/wellness-wine-studio-barre-2/

$28 GA (21+)/$24 w/ bracelet • Bracelet holders can email proof of purchase to @[email protected] for discount promo code!

10am-2pm: Tour de Brunch at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us in our cozy Overlook dining room to laugh, cheers, and eat your way around the globe with our special internationally-inspired brunch menu. Available this day only!

10am-4pm: Newport Mansions Tours

Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave) and Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.

$3 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children free. 15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org

10:30am-3:30pm: Sea Shell Frame Art Classes at Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Enjoy creating your one-of-a-kind fiberglass 5 x7 seashell framed art piece with us. We will have a buffet of sand, shell and sea glass for you to create with. All supplies are included. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

11:00am: Ice Carving Demonstration at Long Wharf, Newport

Ice sculptors wield their chisels, chain saws, blow dryers and power sanders as they create master pieces. Don't miss these spectacular works of ice! The ice sculptures will be on display until they melt so be sure to check them out all week!

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

Visit Historic Fort Adams, America's most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.

Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707

11am, 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour now offered during operating days at 12pm & 2pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.

Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK

$30/p for tour and tasting, save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact [email protected] for discount code

11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.

Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.

12pm-2pm: Dumpling Eating Contest at Yagi Noodles, 20 Long Wharf Mall, Newport

Join us for a feast of fun at Yagi Noodles' 3rd Annual Dumpling Eating Contest! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, February 23rd, from 12 PM to 2 PM during WinterFest. Test your appetite and speed as you compete for delicious prizes! Bring your competitive spirit for a chance to win and show off your eating skills!, Entry Fee: $20 per person, Deadline to Enter: Thursday, February 20th, or when the first 25 contestants are signed up, Prizes to be Announced!

12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting at 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth
Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.

12pm- 5pm: Make your own Perfume at Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St. 302 Tower

Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $20 or $15 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact

1pm-2pm: Pony Rides at Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!
$8/ $5 with Bracelet Questions: 401-837-4188

Date: February 14-23, 2025

Locations: Various Venues in Newport, RI 02840.

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