10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - September 20, 2019

September 20

Harbor Lights Newport at Newport Harbor

Kick off the start of the fall season along the Newport waterfront at the inaugural Harbor Lights Newport. 

Stroll, shop and dine along the illuminated waterfront in Newport decorated with colorful lights and decor.

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September 20

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival at Marble House

The Elms, Rosecliff & Marble House

Festival Highlights: 

• Two-day Grand Tasting with hundreds of wines under the big tents on the lawn of Marble House
• Celebrity chef appearances and cooking demonstrations by national, regional and local chefs
• Educational seminars with leading food and wine experts
• Wine & Rosecliff Gala
• The Vintner Dinner at Rosecliff
• The Burgundy Grand Cru Dinner at The Elms
• Sunday Jazz Brunch on the Marble House Terrace
• Newport After Dark party
• Free parking & shuttle transportation

The event goes from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

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September 21

Cars and Coffee at Fort Adams State Park

Start your Saturday with a fresh cup of coffee while checking out some amazing cars. 

The event begins at 7:30 a.m.

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PHOTO: Audrain Auto

September 21

International Coastal Clean-Up at Third Beach

Come participate in the International Coastal Cleanup at Third Beach in Middletown with Save The Bay and Norman Bird Sanctuary. 

Participants will pick up trash and record what we find on data sheets. The resulting data will be included in the Ocean Conservancy's annual report on marine debris.

Meet at Third Beach's Navy Lot. 

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Save The Bay

September 21

The Curious Childhood Of Wanton Chase Book Signing at Rose Island Lighthouse

Author Lynne Heinzmann will be on Rose Island to sign her new book, The Curious Childhood of Wanton Chase.

The book is based on one of Rose Island's more famous child residents. Come learn about Wanton's childhood adventures as a grandson of a lighthouse keeper in this delightfully illustrated book. Books will be available for purchase.  

The event begins at 1 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Kenneth Zirkel/Wikipedia

September 21

Jamestown Rhode Races at Fort Getty Pavilion

The Jamestown Rhode Race will be held on Saturday. 

The event is set on picturesque Conanicut Island and looks out over Narragansett Bay and the Newport Pell Bridge, the largest suspension bridge in New England.  

The course features vivid landscapes, winding roads, historic Watson Farm as well as the village of Jamestown with its small shops and quaint restaurants. 

The Half Marathon will start at 7 am.

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September 22

The Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Touro Park

The Moving Wall is a two hundred forty-three feet long replica, about half the size of the original on the National Mall.

The replica has a unique modular design that allows for portability. It has been touring the cities and towns across the US for 34 years leaving an imprint of education, healing, acknowledgment, and inspiration.

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September 22

Beacon Street Band at Newport Blues Cafe 

Sing and dance the night away with the Beacon Street Band at the Newport Blues Cafe on Saturday night. 

The music begins at 10 p.m. 

September 22

18th Annual Car Show “At The Fort”

This is the BIG car festival in Rhode Island.

Come out with your car, friends, family, and pets to check out the amazing collection of vehicles that line the Fort Adams parade ground and North, West and East lawns.

The event goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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September 22

Cocktails & Canines at Hotel Viking 

Teach your dog to have good manners in a realistic & beautiful setting of the Hotel Viking patio.

In the class, dogs will learn to behave appropriately around food, greet people politely and practice relaxing by your feet at an outdoor café table.

The event begins at 4:30 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Jeff Ro/Flickr Commons