SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21st
❅ 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-4pm: Button-Making Craft
The Colony House, Washington Sq. Newport
Free craft all day or while supplies last
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-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-11:30am: Tangled Party
Cutie Curls, 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport
Join Rapunzel at Cutie Curls and make a craft, do a scavenger hunt, and have fun coloring, and decorate a cupcake . $30 a child reserve a space now. Please prepay for your seat. Limited seating. $2.00 off with your winter fest bracelet, Code: Winter2026
❅ 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 Walking 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-2pm: Mini Makers DIY Play Dough Kit Cart
Lorelei's for Littles - 35 Franklin Street, Newport
Mini Makers will be popping up at Lorelei’s for Littles with their DIY play-dough kit cart! Come create a custom non-toxic sensory play-dough kit. that makes for a fun winter activity or makes a great gift for others! Kits start at $10, $2 off with a Winterfest bracelet. Also enjoy 15% off full price purchases at Lorelei’s for Littles!
11am, 1pm & 3pm: Newport Vineyard Winery Tour & Tasting
Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown
Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tours now offered during operating days at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co.
Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines. Book in advance via our website, or limited walk-ins available. BOOKING LINK
$30/p for tour and tasting (+ tax & gratuity), save 15% with Winterfest bracelet, contact info@newportvineyards.com for discount code
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.
❅ 11:30am–3:30pm: Silhouette Artist
Old Colony House, Washington Square
Silhouettes were a popular way to preserve a likeness before photography, and today they remain a meaningful keepsake rooted in history and tradition. Deborah can create silhouettes from live sittings or from photographs, making it easy to capture children, adults, and even beloved pets—perfect for families, couples, and animal lovers alike.
Whether made on site or from a favorite photo, these classic portraits make thoughtful gifts and lasting mementos for anyone who appreciates art, history, and a touch of old-fashioned charm.
Live portrait sessions take approximately 5 minutes.
Pricing:
$30/silhouette $15/additional copy
Add-Ons:
5x7 simple black frame = $20
8x10 simple black frame = $30 (fits two silhouettes)
5x7 deluxe frame with gold leaf = $40
8 x 10 deluxe frame with gold leaf = $60 (fits two silhouettes)
*Those with a Winterfest bracelet who get their silhouette done will receive a complimentary voucher for any walking tour of their choosing.*
❅ 12pm- 3pm: Newport WienerFest
Newport Craft Brewery
Join us Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 12–3 PM at Newport Craft Brewery for a sizzling afternoon celebrating everyone’s favorite hot wieners. Admission is $18 in advance or at the door with bracelet/ $20 at the door w/o bracelet.
Enjoy food and drink specials, free samples, prizes, and more throughout the event. Think you can handle the heat? Sign up for theWiener Eating Competition at 1:30 PM — $10 entry, limited spots, and serious bragging rights up for grabs!
Come hungry, bring your friends, and don’t miss Newport’s hottest new Winter Festival tradition. EATING CONTEST REGISTRATION
❅ 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: Colony House Kids Tour
Colony House, Washington Square
Geared toward young historians, this tour will take you through one of Newport’s most important and historic buildings! This tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. Pricing per family on our website.
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
7:00pm: Celebrate Newport Winterfest at Newport Pickleball Club!
Newport Pickleball Club, 866 West Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
As part of Newport Winterfest, Newport Pickleball Club is hosting a festive winter night out filled with live music, great food, and community fun. Located in Middletown, NPC has become a popular year-round gathering place for pickleball, social events, and live entertainment—and Winterfest is the perfect time to experience it. Join us for an upbeat evening featuring live music by ChopVille, known for their high-energy sound and crowd-pleasing favorites. There’s no cover, making it an easy stop on your Winterfest weekend plans.
Guests will enjoy 15% off their meal at The KITCHEN Table during the event.
Whether you’re out exploring Winterfest events, meeting friends for a night of music, or visiting Newport Pickleball Club for the first time, stop in and celebrate with us—good vibes, great tunes, and a welcoming community guaranteed.
8pm-9:30pm: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show
Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Road, Middletown
Join us for an evening of wine, beer, and a barrel of laughs! Host and comedian Jeremy Furtado welcomes a hilarious lineup of top comedians from around the region! The rest of the lineup will be announced soon!
Doors Open: 7:00 PM (Taproot bar open for pre-show drinks) Showtime: 8:00 PM
Tickets $28/ $24 w/ bracelet. 21+ show • Bracelet holders can email proof of purchase to @info@newportvineyards.com for discount promo code! Ticket Link
8:30pm: Won't Back Down - Tribute to Tom Petty
The Wyndham Newport Hotel
"Won't 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 preformed over his entire career with The Heartbreakers and as a solo artist.
Tickets $25 in advance/ w/bracelet, $30 at the door w/o bracelet
VIP Tickets $55 in advance/ w/bracelet, $60 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/addmittance 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.
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