Stop by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and enjoy the spectacular holiday light display on the historic Horseshoe court! Open December 1-January 6

Visit the 1739 Colony House before Christmas in Newport’s opening ceremony and enjoy the ambiance of this historic structure. Browse for holiday gifts from the Museum of Newport History’s pop-up shop and purchase tickets for the popular Holiday Lantern Tour. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Features proclamation from the mayor, tree lighting, Newport Artillery cannon salute, and music by the Newport Schools music students

A festive night of shopping in this brightly lit neighborhood of galleries & shops as you enjoy holiday décor & special offers

Come ring in the holiday cheer with Santa and the Hotel Viking! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, cookies and more along with live holiday entertainment

Contemporary arts and crafts pop-up market featuring queer and queer-supporting locally-based artists, makers, and entrepreneurs. A portion of the sale proceeds will goto NewportPRIDE. The event is free, RSVP here: Holiday Art Market - Fundraiser for Newport Pride | Newport Pride (newportprideri.org)

Annual fundraiser for Lucy's Hearth. Sale of designer wreaths and other holiday greens.

Castle Hill Inn welcomes you to the Second Annual James L. Maher Center Pop-up Tree & Wreath Sale! Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cider, holiday music, even a magical Letters to Santa mailbox where you can post a letter to the North Pole! ... while browsing for the perfect greenery on the Inn's idyllic Chalet […]

A family fun-filled morning to benefit the Four Hearts Foundation. The Four Hearts Foundation mission is to rebuild the Portsmouth Community Playground to be bigger, better, safer, adaptive and all-inclusive of age and ability. Santa Claus for a Cause will have Holiday Crafts, Holiday Snacks, Music and games. Family admission ticket covers a professional photography […]

Castle Hill Inn welcomes you to the Second Annual James L. Maher Center Pop-up Tree & Wreath Sale! Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cider, holiday music, even a magical Letters to Santa mailbox where you can post a letter to the North Pole! ... while browsing for the perfect greenery on the Inn's idyllic Chalet […]

Children ages 2 – 8 years old and a caregiver are invited to Fiddle N’ Fun at the Newport Public Library. Join us for a fun, interactive music show featuring holiday songs, guitar, singing, fiddle sticks and much more! Held in the Friends Room on the lower level

Join us for a fun evening of cocktails and shopping, featuring local boutiques and designers. Shop jewelry, clothing, home decor and more for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. $5 admission (cash only) 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Newport Mental Health.

Farm to table chef stations, wine, beer, & cocktails with live musicians and a silent auction

Doorway decorations that reflect the excitement of the holidays at all the Newport neighborhoods.  

Join us to get in the holiday spirit at our Holiday Extravaganza! Enjoy live holiday music, wine or beer tasting and festive food stations including holiday desserts, hot cocoa bar, and Christmas cookies. Bring the family to meet Santa, then relax by our fire pits with vineyard views. Break out your ugly holiday sweater – […]

Families with children ages 5 - 12 years old are invited to create personalized snow globes at the Newport Public Library. Bring in a printed picture of yourself or anything you'd like (just make sure that your subject is 3.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide or smaller). These glittery creations are the perfect decoration […]

Local artisans display their creations for sale as gifts for the holidays. Photographers, authors, crafters, knitters, painters. Food and beverages for sale. 

Holiday photo display, hot chocolate bar, children's activities & more!

Join us for a celebration of light and love with live music by the Touro Band, a reading of the Story of Hanukkah, a little gelt, a dreidel or 2 and a take home package with latkes and sweet donuts. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required as space […]

Sing along to Christmas classic tunes

Children ages 6-12 years old are invited to join in the fun of creating their own personalized holiday stocking. Registration is required. Sign up through the event calendar on the Library’s website.

Join us as we celebrate at our annual Kwanzaa event. This family-friendly event is free and ALL community is welcome. There will be free food, drumming, interactive story telling from the RI Black Storytellers. Take pictures in front of our Kwanzaa balloon display designed by Melanie McKinney. Interactive drumming circle led by Kera Washington Face […]

Join us for delicious breakfast favorites at One Bellevue, with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself. Bring the whole family to Sunday breakfast for holiday cheer, photos, storytelling, and sharing Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Santa will be hosted in the North Pole, one of our meeting rooms.

Holiday photo display, hot chocolate bar, children's activities and more!

Come hear the most beloved Christmas poem read aloud, " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas," This FREE family event offers holiday music, special treats and a visit from St. Nicholas himself. Story Reading sessions are at 12noon, 12:30pm and 1:00pm.

In this annual favorite children’s class we’ll make and bake traditional sugar cookies with royal icing and decorative sugars and treats. Limited to 12 children, we’ll taste everything we make and bring home gifts as well. As always, we’ll emphasize organization as we work and reinforce basic cooking & baking techniques. $45/child

Tweens, ages 10-14 years old, are invited to make fun forest crowns with bottle-brush trees, deer, birds, pinecones and more winter-y goodness. Registration is required. Sign up through the event calendar on the Library's website.