10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - April 19, 2019

April 19

Newport Seal Tour with Save the Bay

Save The Bay seal tours and nature cruises prove that summer isn’t the only time to enjoy the Bay.

Join them aboard one of their 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.

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April 20

Beach Cleanup at Newport Cliff Walk 

Get ready for the summer season by helping Clean Ocean Access clean up the Newport Cliff Walk. 

Coffee provided by Empire Tea & Coffee, so bring your own Mug. 

The cleanup goes from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

April 20

Bellevue Avenue Classic Car Display at Bellevue Avenue and Jones St.

Here’s your chance to view and stroll past beautifully restored classic cars at three along legendary Bellevue Avenue.

Then visit the renowned Audrain Automobile Museum before you head next door to Bellevue House for the Garden Party.

The event begins at 3 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Daffodil Days Website

April 20

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Florence Gray Center

Bring your family and friends for some great fun and fellowship. Games, Pizza, Prizes and Raffles. 

The event goes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

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April 20

Daffy Dancing at Newport Public Library

Join Unique Steps, a performance dance team attired in daffodil-inspired costumes as they celebrate the arrival of the Daffodils. Fun for all ages. 

The event begins at 10:30 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Daffodil Days Website

April 20

A Colonist’s Wardrobe With Dan Rosen at Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

Join the Newport Historical Society’s History Space event, A Colonist’s Wardrobe, at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House for an interactive program with 17th century tailor Dan Rosen.

Chat with Dan and feel the fabrics as he demonstrates the work of a colonial clothier to answer this question.

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Andrea Ewing Callicutt/Newport History

April 20

Daffodil Garden Party At Bellevue House

Daffodil Garden Party with live Music and Ballet. 

After enjoying all the festivities and viewing the classic cars, stroll through the magnificent Daffodil adorned gardens at Bellevue House and enjoy live music, a cash bar and Dances Among the Daffodils performed by the RI Ballet Theater

The event goes from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Daffodil Days Website

April 21

The Caribbean Soul Duo at Newport Vineyards 

The Caribbean Soul Duo will be performing at Newport Vineyards as part of their weekend live music series. 

Lunch is served in the Taproot Brewing Co. Taproom, no reservations required.

April 21

Easter Brunch at Hotel Viking 

What better way to spend Easter than at Hotel Viking.

Chef’s Table
Sunny side up eggs with Canadian Bacon and seasonal citrus Hollandaise Sauce
Spinach and smoked ham “frittata” with crème fraiche
Seared salmon with wild rice, Asparagus and Myer Lemon reduction
Herb marinated Grilled Chicken breast, charred broccolini, and Cipollini onions

Easter Carving Station
Assorted Artisan European Breads
NY strip loin
Slow roasted leg of lamb au jus
Golden mashed Potatoes
Lemon and thyme Baked Sweet potatoes
Honey glazed Baby Carrots
 

Brunch begins at 10 a.m. 

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April 21

Easter Stroll Through The Private Garden at Hillside

Enjoy an incredible daffodil display and beautiful specimen trees at historic Hillside, a 1882 shingle-style house situated on a richly-planted landscape with sweeping views of First Beach and Easton’s Pond.

The event goes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Daffodil Days website