10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - September 11

Friday September 11

Fall Newport Secret Garden Tour

See more than a dozen gardens on this self-guided walking tour of Newport. The tours run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and begin at Kingscote Mansion. Tickets are good for any or all days of the tour, allowing for inclement weather, schedule conflicts, or just a late start.

Kingscote Mansion is located on Bellevue Avenue.

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Friday September 11

Award Winning Improv Comedy with The Bit Players 

Get over to Firehouse Theater at 4 Equality Park Place in Newport to watch the award winning improv comedy of The Bit Players. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. and is BYOB. 

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Saturday September 12

Live Jazz Saturdays at Greenvale Vineyards

Head to Greenvale Vineyard on Saturday for some wine and live jazz music. Bring the whole family—even leashed pets. The show begins at 1 p.m.

Greenvale Vineyars is located on Wapping Road.

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Saturday September 12

Newport International Polo Series: New England Challenge

Newport will face off against top teams from around New England in this annual challenge.

The match begins at 4 p.m. The Newport Polo Grounds are located on 250 Linden Lane.

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Saturday September 12

Audubon's Raptor Weekend 2015

Explore the wide world of raptors at the Audubon Enviornmental Education Center.

Eagles, owls, falcons and hawks will be featured in live flight demonstrations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. The event kicks off at 10 a.m.

The Audubon Environmental Education Center is located on Hope Street.

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Saturday September 12

Chicago Tribute - Chicago Total Access

Newport Grand Event Center will host Chicago Tribute band Chicago Total Access on Saturday night at 9 p.m.

The Concert is FREE.

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Saturday September 12

Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup

Head to the New York Yacht Club to see yacht clubs from around the world compete.

The New York Yacht Club is located on Halidon Avenue.

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Saturday September 12

Murder at the Museum: "...With the Revolver"

An interactive murder mystery set  at the Griswold House in the late 1890s

Play a role and be part of the intrigue...will you be a suspect, victim, or murderer? Keep your eyes and ears open throughout the evening, in order to solve the who, why, where and how before someone else ends up a corpse.

The event goes from 7 -8:30 p.m. at the Newport Art Museum located on 76 Bellevue Avenue.

Reservations are strongly recommended. 

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Sunday September 13

Harvest Wine Run

Head to Newport Vineyards for a scenic four-mile race along the Aquidneck Land Trust's Sakonnet Greenway Trail and in the Vineyard, amongst the grape varieties.

Followed by the race will be a wine tasting and BBQ in the vineyard, with live music.

Newport Vineyards are located on East Main Road.

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Sunday September 13

Head to the Redwood Library & Athenaeum for a tutorial on on professional exhibition lighting by Sandra Liotus Lighting Design.

Thed Redwood Library is located on Bellevue Avenue.

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