This Weekend's Newport Area Events

Newport RI

05 August, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Looking to spend a night out with friends? See what's new on your Newport Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a barbecue, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 weekend's events in the Newport area: VIRTUAL Page Turner Adventures: Guest Day When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Friday, August 6 (all day)Guest Day: Bobby NorfolkAn internationally known storyteller, performer and teaching artist, Bobby Norfolk is a three-time Emmy Award winner, multiple Parents' Choice Gold and Silver Award winner, and a Natio... Learn More Viking Hoops Basketball Camp - Rogers High School When: Friday, August 6th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Rogers High School What: Event listing from Rogers High School: Friday and August 6 from 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM 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 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 Victory Day Holiday. No School/Work. When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Schools What: Event listing from Newport Public Schools: Monday, August 9 (all day)Holiday Learn More Rogues and Scoundrels Walking Tour When: Monday, August 9th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were punished. Find out why this colony was known as "Rogue's Island." 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... Learn More "Take and Make" Crafts - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PMEvery week we will have a new craft project you can take home and make. We'll give you a bag filled with all the supplies you will need, instructions for how to make your craft and/or a pictur... Learn More Family Storytime - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 0 - 5 years old and a caregiver.This program will be an outdoor event at 10:00 and 11:00 AM. In case of inclement weather, this program will take place in the Lower Level Program Room.R... Learn More MFP: Festival Field Apts, Newport - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Tuesday, August 10 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PMCanâ��t make it to the MLK Community Centerâ��s on-site food pantry? Visit our mobile food pantry, at rotating locations throughout the month. The MLK Community Centerâ�... Learn More Tuesday Tips: Online Research Journals Online When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us on Zoom to discover all the resources available at your Library! These live events will be offered on select Tuesdays and topics will vary.Today's topic: Online Research journalsRegist... Learn More DIY Tie-Dye for Teens - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMMeet Ms. Becky in Aquidneck Park on the North side of the building where she'll have shirts, rubber bands and dye for you to experiment and create. Registration requested per COVID regulations... Learn More Newport School Committee - Newport Public Schools When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Schools What: Event listing from Newport Public Schools: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.