Newport Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Newport RI

02 September, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Looking for things to do in the Newport area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Newport. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a cooking class, 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 weekend in and near Newport: TEENS: Movie Afternoon - Newport Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMCalling all young film aficionados! Join Miss Christina in the Program Room for a groovy Movie Afternoon! The first Thursday of every month we'll screen a different PG-13 and under flick; f... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, and 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 one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings of 1... Learn More Golden to Gilded Walking Tour When: Friday, September 3rd 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, and $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, September 3rd 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 cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ... Learn More People of the Past Walking Tour When: Friday, September 3rd at 2:00 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 cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ... Learn More Stamp Act Walking Tour When: Saturday, September 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: In August 1765, a group of Newporters organized a riot that turned leading citizens against each other and set Rhode Island on a path to rebellion against Great Britain. This tour explores what happened on those fateful summer days and offers a glimpse into life in colonial N... Learn More Rum and Revolution Walking Tour When: Saturday, September 4th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: From the thriving colonial rum trade through the temperance movement and Prohibition era smuggling, learn about the changing role of alcohol in the community. Presented by a guide wearing authentic historical clothing. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and activ... Learn More Featured Event: Say Goodbye to Summer festival When: Sunday, September 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: North Kingstown town beach What: Join the fun on Sunday, Sept 5th from 6-9PM at the NK town beach for the Say Goodbye to Summer parade/festival. Live music, parade, food trucks, and free fun for the whole family! Park at the NK town hall at 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown and take the FREE SHUTTLE to/from ... Learn More Featured Event: Say Goodbye to Summer festival (Nrafi) Audrain Museum Cars & Coffee - Fort Adams Trust When: Sunday, September 5th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Fort Adams Trust What: Event listing from Fort Adams Trust: Sunday, September 5 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AMCars & Coffee – Fort AdamsSunday, September 5, 20218:00 AM  10:00 AM  Registration for this Cars & Coffee will be opening on June 7th via email.  There are some IMPORTANT changes to this w... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Sunday, September 5th 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 one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings of 18... Learn More Newport's British Occupation Walking Tour When: Sunday, September 5th 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 "Behind the Bricks" Expert Guided Tour When: Sunday, September 5th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Fort Adams Trust What: Event listing from Fort Adams Trust: Sunday, September 5 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMJoin,  John R. Weaver II a nationally renowned expert on masonry coastal fortifications for an in-depth exploration of Americas most complex coastal fortification.Sundays two-hour guided tour will ... Learn More NO SCHOOL - Rogers High School When: Monday, September 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rogers High School What: Event listing from Rogers High School: Monday, September 6 (all day) Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Monday, September 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 Rogues and Scoundrels Walking Tour When: Monday, September 6th 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, September 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 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 pict... Learn More Life Sized Games - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 5 - 12Stop by to play some life-sized games, including Connect 4, Jenga, playing cards, and checkers.This program will take place outdoors. In case of inclement weather, this program ... Learn More Chess Club - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 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... Learn More TEENS: Treat Yo' Self Tuesday, Jewelry Making When: Tuesday, September 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMDo your earlobes feel exposed? Can't bear looking at your bare wrists? Need a way to up a naked neck? Swing by the YA Area and create your own wearables! Make them for yourself. Make them as... Learn More Check out more 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.