MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th
❅ 9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours
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-5pm (Last admission at 4pm): Newport Mansions Tours
Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave), Marble House (596 Bellevue Ave) and The Elms (367 Bellevue Ave) to 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
10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides
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: Winterfest Storytime at Rosecliff
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.
WinterFest 2025 | Newport Mansions - Reserve your Spot
❅ 10:30am-3pm: Make Your Own Character Terrarium
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.
$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- Daily
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
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.
$25/ $2 off with your Bracelet, online code Winter2025 • Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets
11:00am: George Washington’s Footsteps
Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market at 127 Thames Street
Follow in the footsteps of George Washington on this immersive tour through Newport’s Old Quarter. Visit the historic sites where Washington stayed, dined, and strategized during his visits to Newport. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins.
Tickets $20/ $17 with bracelet, Kids Tickets $10/ $7 with bracelet
❅ 11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams
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
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–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting
582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth
Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.
❅ 11am-6pm: Decorate your own Cupcakes!
Cupcake Charlie's, 135 Swinburne Row Newport
Come and decorate your own cupcakes! We will provide everything for you to create fun and delicious cupcakes. Including 2 cupcakes, frosting, sprinkles and candy toppings, and 2 special cupcake toppers!! Create your cupcake at our bakery or take home to enjoy with family and friends!
Price: $15.99 without bracelets/ $12.99 with bracelets
❅ 12pm: Fire & Ice Mad Science Show
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! $7 w/ Bracelet or $9 without.
12pm - 2 pm: St. Mary’s Church Open
St. Mary's Church, Corner Spring Street & Memorial Blvd. West
Beautiful and historic Saint Mary's Church invites Winter Festival guests to stop in and visit.The 1852 Gothic Revival style building is home to R.I.’s oldest Catholic parish and boasts beautiful Austrian-made stained glass windows.The church is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the site of the 1953 wedding of the future president, John F. Kennedy, and Jaqueline Lee Bouvier. FREE For more information: www.stmarynewportri.org or StMaryNewport@gmail.com
❅ 12pm–3pm: Outdoors S'mores Pit at Diegos
Diegos Newport, 11 Bowens Wharf
$3 with Bracelet, $5 without - Diegos Newport Patio
12pm-5pm: Afternoon Tea at Stoneacre Brasserie
28 Washington Square, Newport
Enjoy our 2-for-1 afternoon tea with your bracelet at Stoneacre Brasserie for just $35. This offer is available for dine-in only.
Reservations are recommended but not required.
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Valid for all in-person guests.
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Tea towers cannot be packed to go if only one guest is present.
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Gluten-free and vegan options are available.
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While we can accommodate individual dietary restrictions, we cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate multiple restrictions.
12pm–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting
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!
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- Raise the Alarm: Newport Fire Department Through the Decades
Richard I. Burnham Resource Center, 82 Touro Street, Newport
Guided Exhibit Tours of Raise the Alarm: Newport Fire Department through the Decades. This exhibit showcases the history of the Newport Fire department starting with the purchase of Newport’s first fire engine in 1734.
$10/person or Free with your Winter Fest Bracelet
❅ 2:30pm: Rainforest Reptile Show
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! $7 w/ Bracelet or $9 without.
6pm-8pm: Winterfest Mah Jongg Monday
Stoneacre Brasserie
Indulge in cozy treats, seasonal sips, and spirited games with a dash of friendly competition! Free registration—just bring your winter cheer and love for games! Join us for an exciting round of Mah Jongg, where strategy meets fun in this classic game of skill and luck. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game, there’s plenty of room for everyone. Make new friends, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere as we kick off Newport Winterfest! Come for the fun, stay for the friendly competition!
7pm-9pm: Musical Bingo
Torpedoes Lounge at Newport Harbor Island Resort