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9 Fun Things To Do In Newport This Weekend – 1st Weekend Of Fall

1 – Reggae Music at Tavern On Broadway with The Mintones (Friday – 9pm)

Come check out one of Rhode Island’s premier reggae acts performing roots reggae, modern reggae and dub at one of Broadways hottest new venues.

The mintones tavern on broadway

2- Newport Polo FINAL match of the season (Saturday – 4pm)

Newport Polo, host of the Newport International Polo Series XXIV, is the home of the Westchester Polo Club, America’s first polo club, est. in 1876, and founding member of the United States Polo Association, offering public exhibition matches and polo club member services for grass & arena polo, and polo instruction year-round.

Newport International Polo Series
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3 – 80’s Night at Norey’s Star Restaurant (Saturday – 7pm)

Each and every Saturday night Norey’s plays all of your favorite 80’s music videos. Each week this ends up becoming absolute sing-along dance-a-thon.

80's Night at Noreys

 

4 –  Live Jazz at Greenvale Vineyards  (Saturday 1pm -4pm)

What has great wine, a fun crowd, and live music? Greenvale Vineyards does every Saturday afternoon through December 13th!

The whole family is welcome, even leashed pets. No reservations necessary, just stop on by! Feel free to pack a picnic!

greenvale vineyards

5 – Climb Miantonomi Tower (Sunday 10am – 1pm)

On Sundays throughout the month of September, Miantonomi Tower in Miantonomi Park will be open from 10am to 1 pm allowing visitors to climb to the highest point on Aquidneck Island. Beyond enjoying the spectacular view from the tower, visitors will get a chance to explore the trails, wildlife and historic sites in Newport’s largest park as part of Minatonomi Exploration Days.

Climb Miantonomi Tower Newport RI

6 – Tour the International Tennis Hall of Fame

After three years of planning and a $3 million renovation, the Museum at the International Tennis Hall of Fame is now open to the public.

The museum collection has been completely reinterpreted and the galleries have been redesigned to deliver an entirely new, engaging visitor experience. The intent of the new museum is to draw visitors into the content through interactive exhibits and a cohesive narrative of tennis history as told through the lives and careers of the 243 Hall of Famers who built the sport. More than 1,900 artifacts of tennis history are displayed throughout the exhibit galleries, ranging from Rod Laver’s first Wimbledon trophy to the golden shoes that Serena Williams wore in her first French Open victory.

International Tennis Hall of Fame

7 – Free Concert at Brick Market Place (Saturday 1pm -5pm)

The Brick Market Place is a year round destination nestled in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island. Containing over 25 unique shops and eateries, Brick Market Place is a must for visitors and locals alike.

The Playboys Newport RI

8 – Murder at the Museum (Saturday 7pm)

It’s 1896 and a few of Newport’s wealthy elite have stayed behind in Newport to avoid a few, unspoken scandals.  To keep entertained, Mrs. Astor is hosting Parlor Game nights every Saturday.  This week, it’s a murder mystery at the John N.A. Griswold House, and YOU will be part of the action as a character.  When someone actually dies, you must search the house for clues and interrogate the suspects.  Do you have what it takes to solve the crime?

Murder at the museum newport ri

9 – Cluny Fair –   (Sunday 10am – 4pm)

This old-fashioned, family-friendly event is held on the beautiful Cluny School grounds, off Ocean Drive in Newport and features carnival games and prizes, hay rides and field games, baked goods, live music, silent auctions, raffles and more!

Cluny Fair Newport RI