SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd
❅ 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-1:30pm: Taylor Swift Craft Day
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- 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
11am: Road to Independence Walking Tour
Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market at 127 Thames Street
Riots and rebellions, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport’s role in the American Revolution. This tour lasts approximately 75 mins.Tickets $20/ $17 with bracelet, Kids Tickets $10/ $7 with bracelet
❅ 11am-3:30pm: Mac & Cheese Smackdown (Two Time Slots, 11am-1pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm)
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!
Tickets: $18 in advance/ with bracelet or $20 at the door without bracelet
Kids Tickets Ages 4-9: $9 in advance/ $11 at the door without bracelet (Under 4 is Free)
❅ 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, 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
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-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: 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: Colony House Kids Tour
Colony House, Washington Square
Created with young learners in mind, ages 5-10, this historic site tour of the 1739 Colony House merges learning with engaging activities. Families explore the site’s main rooms learning about the location’s rich history while enjoying games, imagination exploration and more. This tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. Pricing per family on our website.
❅ 3pm-5pm: Historic Crafts & Games at the Colony House
The Colony House, Washington Sq. Newport
Young historians will have a blast exploring the past through hands-on activities like making traditional crafts and playing classic games from centuries ago. Perfect for curious minds and busy hands, this fun-filled event brings history to life in an engaging and interactive way. Stop by for a game of quoits or stay the entire time to discover how kids entertained themselves in days gone by! Suitable for all ages.
Free for all kids - you don’t need to go on the kids tour to partake in the crafts and games, but combining the two events is recommended! (tickets will still need to be purchased for the tour)
3:00pm: Rum & Revolution Tour with Rum Tasting*
Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market at 127 Thames Street
From the thriving colonial rum trade through the temperance movement and Prohibition era smuggling, learn about the changing role of alcohol in the Newport community. This tour lasts approximately 75 minutes, and it concludes at Stoneacre Brasserie to enjoy a historically inspired rum drink or mocktail along with a small bite. *Tour participants must be 21+* Tickets $40/ $37 with bracelet
8:30pm: Changes in Latitudes- A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
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!
Tickets $25 in advance/ w/bracelet, $30 at the door w/o bracelet
VIP Tickets $55 in advance/ w/bracelet, $60 at the door w/o bracelet if available
VIP Tickets include a drink ticket and upfront seating at a table.
9pm-1am: Live Music at One Pelham East & Top of Pelham
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.
❅ Denotes Family Friendly Event