​❅ 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

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❅ 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

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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​

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❅ 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

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❅ 10:30am-12pm & 1pm-2pm: Make Your Own Slime

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

Visit  www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets

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❅ 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

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11am: Golden to Gilded Walking Tour

Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market at 127 Thames Street

From Newport’s colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. This tour lasts approximately 75-90 mins. Tickets $20/ $17 with bracelet, Kids Tickets $10/ $7 with bracelet 

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❅ 11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams

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​

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❅ 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.

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11am 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tours

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@newportvineyards.com for discount code

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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. 

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❅ 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

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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

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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. 

• Valid for all in-person guests.

• Tea towers cannot be packed to go if only one guest is present.

• Gluten-free and vegan options are available.

• While we can accommodate individual dietary restrictions, we cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate multiple restrictions.

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❅ 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

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❅ 1:00pm-3:00pm: Princess Party

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 ​

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❅ 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

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3:00pm: Rejects Beer Tasting 

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 diegosparties@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Dogs and Kids welcome. Music, and arcade games for kids. ​

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❅ 7pm: Magic Show

The Reef, 10 Howard Wharf, Newport 

A magician will be on stage for a 45 minute Magic Show. Food and Cocktails will be available. 20% your bill with Winter Fest Bracelet

Tickets $20 or $15 with your Winter Fest Bracelet 

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❅ 7pm: Family Friendly Funnies with the Bit Players

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

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7:00pm: Fish House Tiki Competition 

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: Adriennek@inkedrestaurantgroup.com

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