SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th
❅ 9am- 4pm: Newport Jaguar Tours
Kids Ride Free! Full-day tour is 9am to 4pm. Half-day tours 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
Pick up on Aquidneck Island, Call (401) 855-6435 Email: info@newportjaguartours.com
Newport Jaguar Tours provides private guided tours in classic Jaguar motorcars, and will help you choose among 12 tours ideal for families, or simply provide transportation to all Festival events in comfort and style. You will reach destinations and have experiences that no trolley or bus tour can provide and hear stories unique to Newport. And tours can be customized in more specific ways to your liking. VIEW TOURS
Winter Fest Special! Kids Ride Free during Winter Fest, with 2 Paying Adults! (Must be 2 paying adults in each car, for one or two kids)
❅ 9am-5pm: Newport Helicopter Tours
Bird's Eye View Helicopters, 211 Airport Access Road.
$15 off any tour w/bracelet. A variety of tours to choose from! Visit newporthelicoptertours.com 401.843.8687
10am, 12pm, & 2pm: Beautiful Beach Trail Rides
Newport Equestrian Academy, 287 Third Beach Rd.
We offer beautiful 2hr beach trail rides, A Scenic ride with a castle and breathtaking Coastal views. It looks just like you're in Ireland! Pricing: $150/ $125 with a bracelet, $25 discount for a 2-hour ride per person. By reservation only 401-837-4188
10am-2pm: Second Hand Scam – Help Solve an 18th Century Mystery
Old Colony House, Washington Square
In the 18th century, gently used items were in-demand and, in 1770s Newport, a group of women capitalized on this by orchestrating a theft ring to resell stolen shoes, clothing and household goods. Join the Newport Historical Society’s costumed living historians for this one-of-a-kind History Space event. Step into the 1739 Colony House and help solve the mystery of who stole the many items that are missing from Newport homes! This interactive event is free and open to the public, donations are welcome.
10am-7pm: Psychic Tarot Readings with Maribeth McNair, the Happy Medium
Newport Marriott's Intrepid Room by the Lobby , 25 America's Cup Ave, Newport.
Receive to make the most of your life in 2023! Maribeth McNair (The Happy Medium) will provide tarot readings by appointment or walk-in. These popular sessions are $35 for 15 minutes or discounted fee of $33 with bracelet. Visit www.tarotcare.com to schedule your appointment to secure a spot. 401-323-0530
❅ 10am-4:30pm: Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium
Exploration Center & Aquarium, Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Boulevard.
Discover the world beneath the waves of Narragansett Bay! Our interactive marine science center is home to more than 40 local species, as well as three touch tanks and dozens of exhibits to get you up close and personal with little skates, dogfish sharks, urchins, crabs and lobsters, seahorses, turtles, and so much more. Regular Cost: $9, Cost for Bracelet Wearers: $8
Learn more at: https://www.savebay.org/aquarium
11:00am: Ice Carving Demonstration presented by Dunkin'
Long Wharf, Newport
Ice sculptors wield their chisels, chain saws, blow dryers and power sanders as they create master pieces. Don't miss these spectacular works of ice! The ice sculptures will be on display until they melt so be sure to check them out all week! Enjoy product sampling by our sponsor Dunkin'!
11:00am: Dumpling Eating Contest at Yagi Noodles!
20 Long Wharf Mall, Newport
Do you love dumplings?! Join us at Yagi Noodles for a special Dumpling eating contest during winter fest!
To enter the contest it is $10/contestant. The deadline to enter is Thu Feb 23 at 10pm View More Details and Rules
Prizes: 3rd Place: Free t-shirt and boba drink, 2nd Place: Receives a free t-shirt and ramen, 1st Place: Receives a free t-shirt and dinner for two!
11am: Women in 18th Century Newport Walking Tour
Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market at 127 Thames Street
Follow a guide in authentic historical clothing as she retraces the lives of the shopkeepers, tavern owners, teachers and more of 18th century Newport. This tour investigates the many entrepreneurial women who once lived and worked in this diverse seaport. Tour costs $20 per person, $15 Newport Historical Society members, active duty and retired military with ID; $10 for children ages 5-12; with the Winter Festival bracelet: $17 for adults and $7 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs from the Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market at 127 Thames Street; to purchase tickets visit NewportHistoryTours.org. For more details call 401-841-8770.
❅ 11am, 1pm & 3pm: Guided Tours of Historic Fort Adams
Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI
Visit Historic Fort Adams, America’s most complex coastal fortification. Guided tours take you to the top of the Forts ramparts for a spectacular view of Newport Harbor, then deep beneath the walls into the underground listening tunnels. Adults: $20, $5 off with bracelet.
Tours and Tour Routes are weather dependent. Visit www.fortadams.org for more information or call 401-841-0707
❅ 11am- 5pm: Make your own Perfume!
Newport Aromatherapy, 182 Thames Street
Make your own Perfume! Learn to create aromatherapy perfume blends with healer and chemist, Cynthia LaBonte. $15 or $10 w/ bracelet. 401.846.1101. All ages activity! Great for Boys and Girls!
❅ 11am-5pm: Make Your Own Soap at Newport Sea Foam
Newport Sea Foam Trading Co 415 Thames Street.
This activity is great for all ages. Get Crafty! Create a winter treat like no other! Take it home to enjoy it right away! $12/$10 w/bracelet. 401.743.7685.
1pm-4pm: Hot Chocolate Bar
The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd
Spend an afternoon in front of the roaring fire pit or take a winter stroll along the Cliff Walk with a decadent cup of hot chocolate in hand. Artisanal hot chocolate is crafted with either milk or dark chocolate and has the option to upgrade to an adult version. FREE Cookie w/ Bracelet
❅ 1:45pm & 3pm: Save the Bay Seal Tours
Departing from Bowen’s Ferry Landing, 30 Market Square, Newport, R.I.
Join Save The Bay aboard one of our education vessels as we motor through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360º views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. Bracelet wearers Use Code "winterfest" for discount www.savebay.org/seals
Regular Cost: $22 (Adult) / $17 (Child), Cost for Bracelet Wearers: $20 (Adult) / $15 (Child)
❅ 3pm: Beach Polo presented by the Newport International Polo Series CANCELLED
Second Beach, Middletown
Winter Festival Beach Polo presented by the Newport International Polo Series. Saturday's Feb 25th Beach Polo has been cancelled, due to the severe cold forecasted and the well-being of the Polo Ponies. It is still scheduled for SUNDAY Feb 26th!
6:30pm-9pm Winter Wine Dinner
Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown
$150/ $135 with bracelet. Promo code: Winter1
8pm: Live improv with the Bit Players
Firehouse Theater, Just off Broadway, 4 Equality Park Place, Newport.
RI's most award-winning improv comedy troupe If you like "Whose Line is it Anyway" You'll love this show And it's BYOB All seats $18. $3 off with WinterFest Bracelet. Reservations guarantee seats. Usually sells out!!! BUY TICKETS AT www.bitplayers.net
Use COUPON code WINTFEST23 to get discount for any shows during Winter Fest
8:30pm: Tribute to Tom Petty
Wyndham Newport Hotel, Middletown RI
WONT BACK DOWN celebrates the music and life of Tom Petty! This show is dedicated to the remembrance of Tom Petty featuring songs written and/or performed over his entire career with The Heartbreakers and as a solo artist.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR!
Tickets $25/ $20 w/ bracelet at the door. $50 VIP Tickets/ $45 at the door w/ Bracelet (VIP tickets include a drink ticket and reserved upfront table seating) Will still be available at the door.
9pm-1am: Live Music at the Pelham
One Pelham East, 270 Thames Street.
Cost of cover charge to public varies $5-/$10 per night. FREE cover charge w/bracelet 401.847.9460. *Bands subject to change, check on day of.