It is the season for cozy traditions, unexpected discoveries, and simple pursuits that warm you from the inside out. From afternoon tea inside gilded mansions to hypercars and burger competitions, Newport in winter is anything but sleepy. Step outside, explore our walkable wonders, then come home to the Harbor and stay well.
Afternoon Tea
Weekends, Feb. 28th to March 26th
Step into Newport’s Gilded Age and settle in for afternoon tea at the stunning Chinese Tea House at Marble House. Perched above the Atlantic and rich in history, this seasonal experience pairs sweeping ocean views with warm tea, delicate pastries, and a touch of indulgence. It is the perfect winter outing, elegant and intimate, and just the right excuse to linger a little longer before returning home to the Harbor.
Newport Burger Bender
February 13th - 22rd
For ten delicious days, Newport’s top restaurants go bun to bun in the annual Burger Bender competition. From classic comfort to wildly creative stacks, this friendly foodie showdown turns winter into something worth savoring. Wander downtown, cast your vote, and discover your new favorite bite, then walk back along the Harbor feeling victorious and very well fed.
Audrain Automobile Museum
From Super to Hypercars
Just steps from Thames Street, the Audrain Automobile Museum invites you to experience the artistry and adrenaline of automotive evolution. Super to Hypercars, Then and Now showcases some of the most remarkable machines ever built, where innovation, speed, and design converge. It is a striking contrast to Newport’s historic charm and a reminder that wonder comes in many forms, some of them with horsepower.
Live Music, Comedy, Trivia & More.
Newport Craft
Live music, comedy nights, bingo, and trivia fill the calendar at Newport Craft Brewery & Distillery. Craft brews and spirits set the scene for easygoing winter nights with friends.
Newport Blues
Enjoy live performances celebrating the sound and soul of blues music. From intimate listening rooms to lively stages, each show captures the rhythm and spirit of Newport’s music scene.
Firehouse Theater
Firehouse Theater offers improv comedy with The Bit Players, family friendly fun nights, community storytelling, open improv practice, and monthly music jams. A lively hub for winter events.
Newport Winter Festival
February 13th - 22nd
The Newport Winter Festival returns with a whole week of winter-themed events and fun. Cozy up to the ice bar for winter cocktails, gather around fire pits and roast s'mores, root on your favorite chefs in the chili cook-offs, shop the winter sales at Bowen's Wharf, and enjoy live music with the bay as your wonderful winter backdrop.
Winter Sales
February 13th - 22nd
The annual Bowen's Wharf Winter Sale Days feature ten full days of post-holiday, Wharf-wide sales, with in-store events, restaurant promotions, and more during the Newport Winter Festival.
The Bodhi Spa
Winter Water Journey
Rejuvinate yourself this winter at the Bodhi Spa. This unique facility offers detoxification through hot mineral baths, infrared and electric saunas, aromatherapy steam sessions, cold plunges, and more.
Sailing Museum
National Sailing Hall of Fame
Home to the National Sailing Hall of Fame and America's Cup Hall of Fame, the Sailing Museum honors the legends of the sport and serves as inspiration for budding sailors of all ages. The interactive, educational exhibits allow visitors to experience the magic that happens when the wind and water meet.
Seal Watch and Rose Island Tours
One of our favorite ways to experience Newport in the colder season is with a visit to the Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport. Save The Bay's seal watch tours and nature cruises begin in November—the perfect opportunity to experience local wildlife with your family. February is most active month for these migratory seals in Narragansett Bay!