 
Stop by our waterfront pumpkin patch and explore the grounds, snap seasonal photos, and enjoy festive specials at our waterfront restaurants.
Discover a new, elevated dining experience at 1639, open for dinner Friday & Saturday and brunch on Sunday! Learn more.
New England locals: enjoy a getaway close to home this season with our Newport Neighbors offer!
 
Save the Date! Norman Bird Harvest Fair: October 4 – 5, 2025
This award-winning event is a fall favorite on Aquidneck Island. Challenge friends to a sack race, compete in the Home & Garden Competition, peruse the Crafter’s Tent, enjoy live music, and so much more during this weekend of festivities for the whole family!
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown, RI 02840
Explore our calendar of events, featuring everything from kid-friendly to adult-centric special events.
 
Stop by our waterfront pumpkin patch and explore the grounds, snap seasonal photos, and enjoy festive specials at our waterfront restaurants.
 
Cozy up in a luxurious ChappyWrap blanket and enjoy a specialty menu of toasty cocktails around our outdoor firepits.
 
Every Sunday, enjoy our slow-roasted, herb-crusted prime rib at Torpedo Bar & Lounge!
 
Join us every Monday for music bingo at Torpedo Bar & Lounge!
 
Enjoy a quintessential New England favorite with our Naked Lobster Dinner special at Torpedo Bar & Lounge every Wednesday night!
 
Newport Restaurant Week takes place annually each fall, with local restaurants offering an array of prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner.
 
Learn the art of weaving and make your own woven creations with local weaver, Elizabeth Springett!
 
Gather with friends and family to give thanks over a delicious Thanksgiving Buffet at Newport Harbor Island Resort.
 
Throughout the month of December, guests can write a letter and drop it off in our magical North Pole mailbox. Each child will receive a response from Santa!
 
Join us for a Newport tradition, the lighting of our beloved Goat Island Lighthouse!
 
Don’t miss this merry morning for all ages, featuring our signature 1639 brunch menu, meet-and-greet with Santa, holiday crafts, and more.
 
Bring your four-legged friends for festive photos with Santa, with proceeds donated to a local pet rescue!
 
Enjoy Christmas Eve by the harbor with a special prix-fixe dining experience at 1639.
 
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive Christmas Day Buffet at 1639.
 
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of celebration, indulgence, and memories in the making as we toast to new beginnings.
 
June 13 – July 9, 2026
Gillette Stadium will host a total of seven matches from the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup™, including two knockout games in the latter stages of the tournament.
 
The 30th Annual Newport Flower Show will be held at the Rosecliff mansion, celebrating exquisite floral exhibits inspired by the rare beauty and hidden treasures of the City-by-the-Sea.
 
Get ready to immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of the Newport Folk event, an exhilarating music extravaganza that will transport you to new musical dimensions!
 
Join us in picturesque Newport, Rhode Island for a truly unforgettable experience as we celebrate the renowned Newport Jazz Festival.