10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - August 16, 2019

August 16

15th Annual Ida Lewis Distance Race at Fort Adams

Thirty-Five teams will kick off the race at the Ida Lewis Yacht Club at Fort Adams State Park on Friday afternoon.

Don’t miss out on this annual event that will see each division race one of four round-trip courses ranging from 112 to 169 nautical miles.

The race begins at 12:30 p.m.

PHOTO: Sail Newport

August 16

Summer Art Camps at Newport Art Museum

With special access to our exhibitions and collection, field trips to nearby sites, games that spark creativity, and challenging design projects, kids will cultivate new methods of looking at the world and communicating their ideas, all while having fun.

The camp begins at 9 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Art Museum

August 17

Cars & Coffee at Chateau-sur-Mer

Start your Saturday morning off with a nice cup of coffee and some cool cars at Chateau-sur-Mer. 

The event begins at 7:30 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Audrain Auto

August 17

Middletown Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards

Now in its 22nd season our market has 20 regular vendors, guest artisans and live music every week.

Pick up your groceries and head inside for wine tasting. 

The market opens at 9 a.m. 

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August 17

Newport International Polo Series 

Witness the excitement of one of the fastest ball sports in the world, played at thoroughbred racing speed when Team USA/Newport takes on challengers from around the world and major U.S. Cities in the Newport International Polo Series. 

Bring a picnic & blanket to spread on the lawn or reserve centerfield Pavilion seats.  Entering its 28th season, audiences of several thousand attend the weekly contests, one of Newport’s most popular summer attractions, a Gilded Age tradition, open to the public.

The match begins at 5 p.m. 

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August 17

Common Burying Ground Guided Tour at Newport Common Burying Ground

The focus of the tour will be stones carved in the 1700s, many from the Stevens shop. A highlight of the visit will be God's Little Acre, the largest collections of gravestones for people of African heritage in Colonial New England.

The recent work of the city in conserving these important historic artifacts will also be shared. 

Tours begin at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Common Burying Ground 

August 17

Yoga Flo at Creative Communities Collaborative

A yoga class for those newer to yoga or those wanting a basic flow class. This class introduces foundational yoga postures, teaches you how to breath and helps you feel more comfortable in the yoga practice.

Although this class moves at a slower pace than the other vinyasa classes, expect to be challenged both mentally and physically.

Yoga begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Creative Communities Collaborative

August 18

S Class 100th Anniversary Regatta at Sail Newport

Don’t miss the 100th-anniversary Regatta at Sail Newport.

Following the race, there will be cocktails and an award ceremony.

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August 18

Felix Brown Band at NIMFEST Summer Concert Series at King Park Beach

NIMFest concert with the Felix Brown Band. 

Fun for families with lawn seating, playground, food truck, BBQ and bathroom facilities.

Free parking on Wellington Ave. 

The music begins at 3 p.m. 

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August 18

Industry Night at Top of Newport 

Join in every Sunday and receive your first specialty cocktail or beer on us with the purchase of any entrée.

Don't forget to tell your server where you work to partake in this offer.

The event goes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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