This Week's Events In Newport Area

Newport RI

23 August, 2021

12:13 PM

Description

NEWPORT, RI — Want for a family outing? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week throughout Newport. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a comedy night, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Newport area: Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market - Summer Season When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 43 Muse Way What: Connecting the community to FRESH & LOCAL produce, agriculture, seafood, makers, music and artists. A Local Farmers Market located at the Sandywoods venue. Rain or shine, inside the main community Hall or outside on the lawn. Tuesdays, 2-6pm (rain or shine). Location: Sand... Learn More Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market - Summer Season (Meredith Brower) FREE: Produce to the People @ Newport Heights When: Tuesday, August 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: West Evans Street 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 Tuesday Tips: Genealogy Resources Online When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday and August 24 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: Genealogy resources. Librarian... Learn More MFP: Anthony House Apartments - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Wednesday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Wednesday, August 25 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 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 FREE: Produce to the People @ the MLK When: Thursday, August 26th 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 Office Hours: Chamber 101 - Newport County Chamber-Commerce When: Thursday, August 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, August 26 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMChamber 101 is offered virtually to all new and long time members to ask questions about membership, benefits, events, education, networking opportunities, sponsorship opportunitie... Learn More Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Thursday, August 26th at 11:00 a.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 In-Person Wellness Art When: Thursday, August 26th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Hope Recovery Center of Newport County What: You'll create an original art piece! Learn More MFP: Quaker Estates, Portsmouth - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Thursday, August 26th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Thursday, August 26 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMCanâ��t make it to the MLK Community Centerâ��s on-site food pantry? The MLK Community Center's Mobile Food Pantry brings perishable food items (milk, eggs, meat, produ... Learn More The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy- Looking Ahead When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, August 26 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, IN will host an in-person event in ... Learn More TEENS: First Chapter Friday Online When: Friday, August 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Friday, August 27 (all day)First Chapter Friday is exactly what it sounds like. Each week teen librarians, Ms. Becky and Miss Christina, give listeners a sneak-peek into a different young adult book by reading the first chapter to you... Learn More Golden to Gilded Walking Tour When: Friday, August 27th 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 Religious Toleration: A Newport Historical Society History Space Event When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newport Historical Society What: Event listing from Newport Historical Society: Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMReligious freedom is a cornerstone of American democracy, but we often lose sight of the fact that our own religious freedom requires that each of us be tolerant of those who believe dif... Learn More Religious Toleration Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: The colonial history of Newport begins with English settlers fleeing their home country and the Massachusetts Bay Colony because of the intolerance of their religious beliefs. Newport became a safe haven for people with marginalized faiths and aligned by the importance of sepa... Learn More Religious Toleration: A Newport Historical Society History Space Event When: Saturday, August 28th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 21 Farewell St What: Religious freedom is a cornerstone of American Democracy. It has not always been a part of the life of this country, however. Colonial Newport has the distinction of being the place where "the lively experiment" of freedom of religious expression had its birth in the New World... Learn More Colony House Site Tour When: Saturday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Built in 1739, this historic site was a center for Rhode Island's colonial government. Explore its significant history, including the surrounding square, and view a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/r... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Dedham Doll, Bear, Toy and Miniature Show When: Sunday, August 29th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Htl & Conf Ctr What: Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Htl & Conf Ctr, 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham, MA, 02026A Spectacular Selection Dolls, Teddy Bears & Folk Art. This includes Antique, Collectible, Fashion, Barbie , Reborns & Original Artist Dolls & Bears From The 18th Century To The 21st Cent... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Dedham Doll, Bear, Toy and Miniature Show (wendy) FLEA MARKET - NEWPORT ELKS - AUG 29th When: Sunday, August 29th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Elks Lodge What: Come hunt for treasures at the big FLEA MARKET at Newport's ELK LODGE - SUNDAY, August 29th. 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. FOOD AVAILABLE at 11:00 am.  VENDORS WANTED! Contact Maria Brown, 401-662-7288 for details. Learn More Point Neighborhood Walking Tour When: Sunday, August 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Home to craftsmen, merchants, religious dissenters and more, discover the Point neighborhood's rich colonial 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 ... Learn More See 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.