Saturday, July 4th, 2026 Independence Day ALL DAY ⭐ Featured Event: Colony House Open House – 9:00am-11:00am ⭐ The Newport Historical Society is pleased to announce that on Saturday, July 4th the Colony House will once again be open to the public, continuing a years long tradition. Join us & the Rhode Island Society […]
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 Veterans Appreciation Day ALL DAY ⭐ Featured Event: Navy Band Concert – 6:00 PM ⭐ Join the Newport Historical Society, Fort Adams Trust, and Newport VFW Post 406 in honoring veterans with a day filled with activities and special events. Participating institutions across Newport will offer discounts and special programming […]
Monday, July 6th, 2026 Family Appreciation Day ALL DAY ⭐ Featured Event: Colony House Kids Tour – 1:00 PM ⭐ Participating institutions across Newport will offer discounts and special programming including crafts and tours designed for kids & families. Free or Discounted Admission for Kids Under 12 on 7/6 Newport Historical Society | […]
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 Religious Freedom Day ALL DAY ⭐ Featured Event: Houses of Worship Open to the Public 10:00 AM-4:00 PM⭐ Celebrate Newport’s rich tradition of religious diversity and explore historic houses of worship throughout the city. Participating Newport houses of worship will be open to the public for tours from 10am-4pm. See […]
Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 Ink & Independence Day ALL DAY ⭐ Featured Event: Viewing of the Declaration of Independence ⭐ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Richard. I Burnham Resource Center Join us in Newport County for a special viewing of the Declaration of Independence from the Rhode Island State Archives, as part of a county-wide […]
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Colony House, Newport, Rhode Island Admission: Free and open to the public Join us at the Colony House for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of Sharing the Spirit of America, a nationwide initiative inviting Americans across the country and around the […]
Thursday, July 9th, 2026 Colonial Cemeteries Day ALL DAY Explore local history and experience these meaningful landscapes of remembrance through engaging stories & interpretative materials. ⭐ Featured Event: Clifton Burying Ground Tour – 9:00 AM ⭐ Newport Historical Society - Bert Lippincott Free Public Event | Advance Registration Recommended | RSVP Immerse yourself […]
Saturday, July 11th, 2026 10am to 4pm | Rain or Shine King Park, Washington Square & various locations | Newport, RI Free Family Fun Event | Donations Accepted Experience Newport’s Revolutionary past brought to life! On July 11, 1780, General Rochambeau and 6,000 French soldiers and sailors arrived in Newport, marking a turning point […]
St. George's School Ice Rink | 384 Purgatory Road, Middletown Gala Preview Party Friday, July 24th | 6pm to 9pm; 5pm VIP entrance for Patron tickets and higher Weekend Hours July 25th & 26th | 10am to 5pm The Newport Show, a beloved tradition of the summer season that attracts more than 1,000 visitors over […]