10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - December 22, 2017

December 22

The Bit Players at Firehouse Theater  

Kick off the holiday weekend with some comedy by The Bit Players at Firehouse Theater. 

The Bit Players hit the stage EVERY Friday and Saturday night ALL YEAR LONG with their fast-paced, high energy hilarity. 

The show goes from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. 

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December 22

Holiday Beers From Around the World Tap Takeover at Norey's

Norey's will feature holiday beers from all over the world as part of their tap takeover. 

 Taps stay up until they are gone, which according to Norey's is generally about two weeks. 

Don't miss out. 

The event goes from 4 p.m. to 12 p.m. 

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December 22

Sparkle at Blithewold Mansion 

Enjoy Blithewold’s marshmallow-roasting-Christmas-carol-singing-cocoa-sipping-strolling-through-the-twinkling-garden-paths-fun-for-the-whole-family event. 

Free Hot Cocoa! S’mores kits are 1 for $2, and 3 for $5

The event goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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December 22

Holiday Lantern Tour at Museum of Newport History

Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening walking tour. Learn how Newporters did, or didn't, observe the holidays.

The event goes from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

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December 23

Middletown Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards

The market features guest artisans and live music every week.

Pick up your groceries and head inside for wine tasting!

The market goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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December 23

Master Mixology Class with Christina Mercado

Join Christina Mercado, as she takes attendees on a personal tour of cocktail creation.

Each weekly class is focused on a spirit, cocktail or theme, using a combination of old and contemporary techniques. Guests will work on two cocktails with Christina, which will be paired with light bites from our Culinary Team.

Stay for dinner after or make a reservation and receive 10% off the dinner portion.

The event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

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December 23

Holiday Evening at The Breakers

Don't miss Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions for an extra special and unique experience. Two houses for the price of one. Enjoy live holiday music and light refreshments as you stroll through softly lit rooms, taking in the ambience of a Gilded Age holiday.

The show goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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December 23

Dickens Christmas Dinner Train at Portsmouth Junction Station 

This interactive retelling of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company is an evening of music, laughter, food, and spirits which is certain to cure even the worst “Scrooge.” 

Your ticket includes the performance, train ride, meal, tax, and gratuity. Entrees include sliced beef tenderloin, holiday ham dinner, and turkey dinner. 

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. 

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December 24

Christmas Cookie Decorating at Grace Vanderbilt 

Get ready for Christmas Eve by heading to the Grace Vanderbilt for some cookie decorating. 

Join Grace Vanderbilt's pastry chef to decorate fresh, traditional Christmas cookies to take home and share with your friends and family.

The event goes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

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December 24

Christmas at Linden Place 

Enjoy touring Linden Place as it is lit up for the holidays. 

The mansion’s parlors, bedrooms, and a chapel-like Gothic room will be transformed for your enjoyment.

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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