SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14th
❅ 9am- 4pm: Newport Jaguar Tours - Daily
Newport RI, Call (401) 855-6435 Email: info@newportjaguartours.com
Kids Ride Free! During the Newport Winter Festival, parents who make a reservation with Newport's premier luxury tour company can bring the kids at no extra charge. Newport JaguarTours Specializes in Private Guided Tours in Classic Jaguar Motorcars. Parents and children can choose from more than 12 themed tours that Newport Jaguar Tours operates for the festival, and children up to 17 years of age can ride for free in half-day or full-day tours. Reservations must be made by telephone. Offer is only available during the Winter Festival. Requires payment of Two Adults in-full for one car. More Details: https://newportjaguartours.com/
❅ 9am - 5pm: Helicopter Tour - Daily
211 Airport Access Rd Middletown
Bird’s Eye View Helicopters, 211 Airport Access Road. $15 off any tour w/bracelet. (Only one discount per tour, 2 passenger minimum.)
A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401-843-8687
❅ 9am-5pm (Last admission at 4pm): Newport Mansions Tours
Step back in time to the Gilded Age at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave), Rosecliff (548 Bellevue Ave) and The Elms (367 Bellevue Ave Open Fri-Sun) to hear fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand summer palaces.
$5 off admission w/bracelet, accompanying children under 12 are free.
15% discount in Newport Mansions Stores with bracelet.www.NewportMansions.org
10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides
Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd. Just 10 mins from Newport!
We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, a scenic trail ride with a castle up on the Hill, it looks like you're in Ireland with breathtaking Coastal views. Inexperienced riders are welcome. We do give you instruction before you go out.
Pricing: $200/ $160 with a bracelet, 20% discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188
❅ 10am-4pm: Make-Your-Own Greeting Card Craft
Old Colony House, Washington Square
Free event all day or while supplies last
❅ 10am-5pm: Design Your Own Burgee - Daily
The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame, 365 Thames Street
Let creativity catch the wind every day during Winterfest 2026 Pick up a real burgee from the museum store for $5 or FREE with Winterfest Bracelet then decorate it in the museum using art supplies we provide. Hoist your finished flag high and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Museum Admission Special—general admission is just $10 per person, and kids 10 and under sail free.
10am-6pm: Galentine's Day Sip & Shop
Brahmin, 22 Bannisters Wharf
We are partneing with the American Heart Associate and with a $5 donation will be offering 20% off all purchases.
❅ 10am-7pm: Hammetts Bell Decorating Arts and Crafts Kit
Hammets Hotel, 4 Commercial Wharf | Newport
Join Hammett' s Hotel for Bell Decorating Arts and Crafts, along with hot cocoa and cookies. $10 without Winterfest bracelet and free with the bracelet!
❅ 10:30am-1:30pm: Seashell Ornament Class
Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport
Come make a Newport ornament filled with local sand, shells and sea glass. You can add your own artwork to it or personalize it with your name and date. Please pick your time slot $20/ $18 with winter fest bracelet, Code Winter2026. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets
❅ 10:30am-3:30pm: Crystal Gardens- Daily
Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport
Come in and Create a one of a kind crystal garden with sand, crystals, plants and stones. $25/ $23 with winter fest bracelet, Code Winter2026. Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets
❅ 10:30am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam
Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.
Create a unique soap bar like no other! This activity is great for all ages. $13/$11 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.
11am: Road to Independence Tour
Meeting point: Colony House, Washington Square
Explore the tumultuous era of riots, rebellions, and shifting alliances that shaped the city’s role in the American Revolution. This tour lasts approximately 75 mins. Tickets $25/ $17 with bracelet, Kids Tickets $15/ $7 with bracelet
❅ 11am-3:00pm: The 29th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Newport Marriott, 25 America's Cup Ave. Newport
Winter heats up as area restaurants and caterers compete to see who has the best chili in town! Bring your appetite, sharpen your taste buds, and join in the fun as you choose your favorite chili! From classic recipes to unique twists, you'll find a chili to satisfy every craving. So mark your calendars and bring your appetite for a day filled with flavor, fun, and friendly competition!
Tickets $12 in advance/ with bracelet at the door or $15 at the door w/o bracelet
11am–5pm: Greenvale Vineyards Wine Tasting
582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth
Tasting includes 5 wines and a wine glass. Weather permitting. 15% off wine purchases w/bracelet.
❅ 11am-6pm: Decorate your own Cupcakes!
Cupcake Charlie's, 135 Swinburne Row Newport
Stop by Cupcake Charlie's for your very own Cupcake Decorating experience.
You will be provided with 2 of our homemade cupcakes, along with 2 varieties of our homemade buttercream. Let your creativity flow, while you decorate your own personal cupcakes, in your own unique style. Sprinkles, cupcake toppers and a box to take them home in, also included. Price: $19.99 without bracelets/ $16.99 with bracelets
11:30am-2pm, 2:30pm-5pm: 30th Annual Newport Vineyards WINEterfest Weekend
Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown.
$45 GA, $38 Winterfest bracelets More Info/ Tickets
Shake off the winter chill and turn up the heat this Valentine’s Weekend! Join us for our annual Winterfest—the ultimate celebration of wine, beer, and friendly competition. Whether you are looking for a fun date idea or a Galentine’s outing with the crew, we have the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Main Events include Grape Stomping, Stein Hoisting, The Ice Bar featuring a festive ice sculpture luge to serve pours of our dessert wines through and Live Music: Rock out from noon to 5pm to the sounds of Funkademic on Saturday and Real Weird on Sunday!
Winterfest bracelets will provide a 15% discount on all listed event tickets.
Kids 15 and under are free (no ticket required). For 16+ and non-tasting tickets, please email info@newportvineyards.com for bracelet discount. *Please note that parking is limited – please carpool with your group or utilize Uber, Lyft etc*
Event is held mostly indoors, except the ice bar outside. Please note that seating is limited and non-reservable.
❅ 12pm- 4:30pm: Make your own Perfume!
Newport Aromatherapy, 221 Third St Newport RI
Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $15 or $10 w/ bracelet. 401.835.8781 All ages activity! Great for boys and girls! Visit www.newportaromatherapy.com for more information and to contact
❅ 2pm-3pm: Pipe Cleaner Flower Bouquet
Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport
Come create your very own flower bouquet using pipe cleaners. All supplies are included.
Cost: $25.00, $2 off with Bracelet, use code Winter2026
Visit www.cutiecurlsri.com to purchase tickets
2pm–9:30pm: Special Valentine's Day Menu
Gas Lamp Grille, 206 Thames St, Newport
Join us at Gas Lamp Grille for a special Valentine's Day Menu! Receive a free cup of chowder or a small house salad, with entree purchase
3pm-5pm: Valentine's Sip Snacks n Shop
Love Shack by Lola, 400 Thames Street
15% off Discount with your Bracelet
3pm-9pm: Polar Pineapples
Newport Harbor Island Resort, 1 Goat Island
Polar Pineapples is back for its 10th year! Savor specialty drinks around the ice bar at Newport Harbor Island Resort with the best views in Newport. Kids receive a free hot chocolate with your Winterfest bracelet
3:30pm: Rum & Revolution Tour with Rum Tasting*
Meeting point: Colony House, Washington Square
From the thriving colonial rum trade through the temperance movement and Prohibition era smuggling, learn about the changing role of alcohol in the Newport community. This tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and it concludes at Stoneacre Brasserie to enjoy a historically inspired rum drink or mocktail along with a small bite. Tour participants must be 21+ Tickets $40/ $37 with bracelet
4:30pm-6pm: Rough Point: After Dark – Cozy Edition!
Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave, Newport
Join us for a Rough Point: After Dark cozy edition! Explore Rough Point after dark while you enjoy sweet treats, hot beverages, and cool jazz. Tickets are $35 general admission and $15 for Newport County Residents. Reservation in advance is highly recommended! Tickets are 15% off with your Winter Fest Bracelet - Purchase Tickets
8:30pm: Another Tequila Sunrise
Newport Harbor Island Resort
New England-based tribute band that has been performing the music of the Eagles for over 20 years. The group recreates the experience of a live Eagles concert, covering both the band's classic hits and solo material from Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and the late Glenn Frey.
Tickets $30 in advance or at the door with a bracelet. $35 at the door w/o bracelet
VIP Tickets $60 in advance/ w/bracelet, $65 at the door w/o bracelet if available
VIP Tickets include a drink ticket and upfront seating at a table.
9pm-1am: Live Music at One Pelham East & Top of Pelham
One Pelham East & Top of Pelham, 270 Thames Street.
Cost of cover charge to public varies $5-/$10 per night. FREE cover charge/admittance BEFORE 10pm w/bracelet on ground floor and FREE admittance for standing room only on TOP floor. 401.847.9460. *Bands subject to change, check on day of.