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

9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours at 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

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-1:30pm: Taylor Swift Craft Day at 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 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-3:30pm: Mac & Cheese Smackdown (Two Time Slots, 11am-1pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm) at 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!

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

8:30pm: Changes in Latitudes- A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band at 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!

Cost: $25 in advance/ w/bracelet, $30 at the door w/o bracelet

9pm-1am: Live Music at 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.