This Weekend's Events In Newport Area

Newport RI

12 August, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Wondering what there is to do in the Newport area this weekend? Check out what's new on your Newport Patch community calendar. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it 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 a few events happening this weekend in and around Newport: MFP: Bayside Village Apts, Newport - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Thursday, August 12 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 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 TEENS: Frozen T-shirt Races (and trivia) When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday and August 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMPractice your getting dressed skills just in time for the morning rush to the bus.Disney taught us to "Let it Go" but did you ever think how hard it would be to get dressed in that beautiful ... Learn More The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy- Marine Trades When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM This summer, 2021, Innovate Newport will host a program called "The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy." Each week starting July 8, and IN will host an in-person event in ... Learn More Annual DeBlois Gallery Members Show- Gallery Night When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 134 Aquidneck Ave What: ANNUAL DEBLOIS GALLERY MEMBERS SHOW !Gallery Night August 12, 2021, 5-8 PMPlease join the members of the DeBlois Gallery for their Annual Show celebrating the 37th Anniversary of providing art exhibitions to Newport County residents and beyond.Our non profit, cooperative of 19... Learn More TEENS: First Chapter Friday - Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Friday, August 13 (all day)Starry Eyes by Jenn BennettAn unexpected "camping" trip, a back woods hike and an old friend delivers unexpected results for the consumate planner. Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Friday, August 13th 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 13th 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 Rogers Invitational Golf Tournament Fundraiser When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Rogers High School What: Event listing from Rogers High School: Friday, August 13 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PMProceeds support all aspects of the RHS Athletic Department Learn More Featured Event: HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Harbour Island Road What: Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale  25+ families  Starts at 9 AM - 3 PM  Sat. August 14 & some houses also do Sun. August 15. Harbour Island, Narragansett. Take 95 South to Rt 4 South to Rt 1 South to Rt 108 South. Turn right onto Foddering Farm Rd. Look for map at the "Welcome... Learn More Featured Event: HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale (Gina ) Virtual Paddle for Access 2021 When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 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 Yard sale/Garage sale When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 26 Vernon Ave What: Yard Sale, this Saturday, August 14th, 8am-3pm (no early birds please). All kinds of household items, moving, everything must go. Learn More Common Burying Ground Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Explore the stone carvers, their art and the diverse people buried there who helped shape Newport's history. 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 History a... Learn More Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Newport History 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 George Washington's Footsteps Walking Tour When: Sunday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: From fetes to battles, explore Newport's Old Quarter with a guide in authentic 18th century clothing and hear stories about George Washington's many connections to Newport. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ag... Learn More Colonial Jewish Burying Ground Open for Visitors: a once-a-year opportunity When: Sunday, August 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Intersection of Kay St., Touro St. & Bellevue Ave. in Newport, RI What: Newport, Rhode Island is home not only to the oldest surviving Jewish house of worship in the United States, Touro Synagogue (1763), but also to the country's oldest surviving Jewish burying ground, established in 1677. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to visit this im... Learn More George Washington's Footsteps Walking Tour When: Sunday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: From fetes to battles, explore Newport's Old Quarter with a guide in authentic 18th century clothing and hear stories about George Washington's many connections to Newport. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ag... Learn More Rogers 101 - Rogers High School When: Monday, August 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Rogers High School What: Event listing from Rogers High School: Monday, August 16 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Monday, August 16th 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 Rogues and Scoundrels Walking Tour When: Monday, August 16th 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 Clean Ocean Access - Newport Public Library When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMhttps://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/ajax/calendar/monthly?c=9206,9165&date=2020-04-02&monthly=true&audience=undefined&cats=&camps=undefined&callback=jQuery34000559709769... Learn More Featured Event: Open co work Tuesday at The Huddle When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Huddle RI What: Every Tuesday in August. Going a little crazy working from home? Come check out the new co work and creative space in downtown Newport and get out of the house for the day and enjoy connecting with other remote workers while you work. We have seating for up to 10, good wifi, a... Learn More Featured Event: Open co work Tuesday at The Huddle (Sara Emhof) Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market - Summer Season 2-6pm When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 43 Muse Way What: Join us every Tuesday from 2-6pm (rain or shine) at The Sandywoods Venue, 43 muse way, Tiverton, RI 02878. Your Local Farmers Market. Vendor Line-up: Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 Beth Bakes - Gluten Free and Vegan Crackers & Cookies Boys Town Book Nook Book Drive Buns Bak... Learn More Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market - Summer Season 2-6pm (Meredith Brower) MFP: Park Holm Senior Center, Newport When: Tuesday, August 17th 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 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 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 Chess Club - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMLibrarian and chess enthusiast Sean Doherty leads the chess club at the library. For those just starting or the more advanced chess players. Meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month f... Learn More FREE Lunch & Learn: Lunchtime Lecture Series (TWICE MONTHLY) When: Wednesday, August 18th 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 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.