Newport Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Newport RI

02 August, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Wondering what there is to do in the Newport area this week? Your Newport Patch community calendar is a great way to stay up to date on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Newport: Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market ~ Summer Season When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Sandywoods Center for the Arts What: Vendor Line-up: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 Beth Bakes - Gluten Free and Vegan Crackers & Cookies Brianna's Succulents & Arrangements Buns Bakery - Babkas, Challahs, Rugelachs, Tarts & Burekas, pretzels Coastal Greens - Microgreens, Salads & Cat Grasses Edible Ho... Learn More Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market ~ Summer Season (Meredith Brower) FREE Produce to the People @ Newport Heights (WEEKLY) When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Florence Gray Center What: Produce to the People (formerly "Veggie Days"), the MLK Community Center's free produce distribution program, is hitting the road for the summer!  Every Tuesday from 10 am – 1 pm (or while supplies last), Produce to the People will be set up in the Newport Heights area, and on W E... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More FREE Lunch & Learn: Lunchtime Lecture Series (TWICE MONTHLY) When: Wednesday, August 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Lunch & Learn is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center's twice-monthly lunchtime lecture series for older adults. At this FREE event, registered seniors can enjoy a hearty, socially-distant meal and a fun activity or relevant presentation every first & third ... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Thursday, August 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More FREE Produce to the People @ the MLK (WEEKLY) When: Thursday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Produce to the People (formerly "Veggie Days"), the MLK Community Center's free produce distribution program, is now year-round and hitting the road this summer!  Stop by the MLK Community Center in Newport every Thursday from 10 am - 1 pm by with your reusable bags to receive... Learn More Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Thursday, August 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport's colonial period. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport ... Learn More HIV/Hep C Testing: Free, Safe, Confidential (TWICE MONTHLY) When: Thursday, August 5th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: APRI presents free, safe, and confidential HIV / Hep C testing at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Newport, RI. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month12 pm to 2 pm To make an appointment:Call APRI at (401) 831-5522 or email [email protected] Dr. Martin... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More Golden to Gilded Walking Tour When: Friday, August 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: From Newport's colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs outside of the Museum of Newpor... Learn More People of the Past Walking Tour When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Learn about the people who lived in early Newport and helped shape the city's rich history. This 45-minute tour is presented by a guide wearing authentic historical clothing. Tickets should be purchased online in advance of the tour to guarantee availability. Walking tours dep... Learn More People of the Past Walking Tour When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Learn about the people who lived in early Newport and helped shape the city's rich history. This 45-minute tour is presented by a guide wearing authentic historical clothing. Tickets should be purchased online in advance of the tour to guarantee availability. Walking tours dep... Learn More Featured Event: 60th Annual Summer Fair When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: United Congregational Church What: Join us for the 60th annual Church Fair on August 7th - Rain or Shine! It's a wonderful way to spend a Saturday! Road Race goes off at 9 AM! Craft vendors and Silent Auction open at 9 AM as well! Come get the freshest lobster roll you've ever had! Need a pie for an upcoming di... Learn More Featured Event: 60th Annual Summer Fair (Lily Clark) Featured Event: Estate Sale!! When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 41 Dudley Avenue N Middletown, RI 02842 What: Beautiful home with beautiful item Estate Sale! Come visit our estate sale on Saturday, August 7th and Sunday August 8th from 9:00am to 5:00pm.  Toys, Clothing, Tools, Collectables, Linens, furniture, over 30 years of items must go! Everything in the home must go, accepting of... Learn More Virtual Paddle for Access 2021 When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. What: In celebration of our ongoing work to protect and preserve shoreline access, we are hosting the 2nd Annual Virtual Paddle for Access. This event will run from July 2nd to August 21st. Participate in our 50 day challenge to visit our local rights-of-way! There are multiple chal... Learn More Colony House Open to Public When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Old Colony House What: The Colony House will be open from 10:00-3:00, donations appreciated. Learn More Newport's British Occupation Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: In 1777, as the Revolutionary War officially began, 7,000 British and Hessian soldiers invaded Newport creating an occupation that lasted for nearly 3 years. Join an expert tour guide wearing an authentic 18th century British military uniform and explore the sites and stories ... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Sunday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More Coggeshall Burial site Open House When: Sunday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Coggeshall Avenue What: Join us for an open house at the Coggeshall Burial Ground. This site exemplifies a wealthy, family burial site that started in the 17th century. Gravestones include the oldest marked death date in the state and prominent individuals including the first president of the colony... Learn More Creative Survival Walking Tour When: Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Discover the early history of Newport's people of color, enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations where free African Americans built their enterprises and supported a new local industry. Tickets cost $15 per person, $1... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Newport Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.