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

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