Newport is bustling this April with a wide range of events that cater to every interest—from art and history lectures to outdoor activities, races, and culinary celebrations. Whether you’re a resident or visiting, there’s plenty to explore as the city comes alive in full bloom. Enjoy engaging cultural discussions, festive garden gatherings, scenic bike rides, and community celebrations that showcase Newport’s rich heritage and vibrant spring atmosphere.
Approaching Modernism in Newport Lecture
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Newport Art Museum
Explore the gradual arrival of modernism in Newport and its influence from summer visitors, highlighting early encounters with contemporary art and the impact of artists like Anna Falconnet Hunter. The event includes a reception with tea and coffee, followed by a lecture and Q&A session led by Curator Emerita Nancy Whipple Grinnell.
Revolutionary Women: Mary Williams and Providence Origin Lecture
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Richard I. Burnham Resource Center
Learn about Mary Williams, the overlooked wife of Roger Williams, and her key role in early Providence governance. Historian Charlotte Carrington-Farmer presents a fresh perspective on her contributions to colonial leadership. A complimentary reception precedes the lecture.
Tini Time & Welcome to Daffodils at Stoneacre Garden
Date: April 11, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Stoneacre Garden
Celebrate the garden season during Daffodil Days with an informal gathering featuring $1 martinis (limit two per customer) amidst vibrant daffodil blooms.
Full Moon Bike Ride – Pink Moon Ride
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Route: Scenic coastal roads including the Ocean Loop and Bellevue Avenue
Experience Newport by night on a free, guided 15-mile bike ride under the full moon. Cyclists of all levels can enjoy ocean breezes, mansion-lit streets, and serene waters with a suggested donation of $10 per rider to support local safety education.
Cars & Coffee at Second Beach
Date: April 13, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Sachuest Beach, Newport, RI
Car enthusiasts can enjoy an informal morning meetup featuring a diverse display of vehicles, alongside coffee and light refreshments in a scenic seaside setting.
Newport Daffodil Days Opening Ceremony
Date: April 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Location: Historic Clarke Cooke House, Bannister’s Wharf
Kick off the month-long daffodil celebration with a musket salute by the Artillery Company of Newport. Enjoy festive music, activities, and a large waving daffodil display, with lemon treats provided for all ages.
Two Lights for Liberty Sip & Celebration in Washington Square
Date: April 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Colony House, Washington Square
Mark the start of America250 celebrations with craft cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a symbolic illumination honoring Paul Revere’s midnight ride. Ticket proceeds benefit the Newport Historical Society’s programming, with a complementary Touch-a-Truck Food Drive on April 19 supporting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center.
Newport Annual Rhode Races
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Easton’s Beach (First Beach)
Take part in a marathon, half marathon, 5K, or unique Beach Mile as you run past over 1.2 million blooming daffodils along a USATF-certified course that serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Newport Beer Festival
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Fort Adams State Park
Enjoy an afternoon sampling over 150 craft beer selections from 50 breweries in a scenic waterfront setting, proudly sponsored by Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling.
Easter Brunch Buffet at Newport Vineyards & Taproot Brewing Co.
Date: April 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Newport Vineyards
Celebrate Easter with a chef-led brunch buffet that includes an Easter egg hunt for children, seasonal beverages, and a relaxed dining atmosphere.
Easter Lunch at The Chanler: A Culinary Celebration of Spring
Date: April 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Chanler, Newport, RI
Indulge in a four-course prix fixe meal featuring house-smoked salmon, locally sourced lamb, and decadent Parisian-inspired desserts, enjoyed on an enclosed terrace with live jazz or in a modern interior with ocean views.
Violinist Bella Hristova Performs Bach and Grieg
Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Experience the Newport debut of internationally acclaimed violinist Bella Hristova, performing a repertoire that includes works by Bach, Messiaen, Reena Esmail, and Grieg. Tickets start at $45.
Daffodil Ride 2025
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Touro Park to Ballard Park, Newport, RI
Join this free, family-friendly cycling event to admire over 1.3 million blooming daffodils along a 4-mile route. Riders meet at Touro Park at 9:15 AM and depart at 9:30 AM, with an exclusive stop at the Bellevue House gardens included. Dress in yellow and decorate your bike for a chance to win prizes.
Driving Miss Daffodil Parade
Date: April 27, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: From Easton’s Beach (First Beach) to Sachuest Beach (Second Beach), Newport, RI
Celebrate spring with a 10-mile decorated car parade organized by the Audrain Automobile Museum and Newport Daffodil Days. For a $50 fee per vehicle—covering permits, licenses, and police escorts—drivers receive a one-year guest pass to the museum, a $10 voucher to La Forge Casino Restaurant, and a chance to win prizes for the best-decorated car, including an exclusive private tour of the Audrain Car Storage Facility.
Rhode Island Wedding Expo
Date: April 27, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Wyndham Newport Hotel, 250 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI
Couples can explore top wedding venues and meet local wedding professionals at this free expo, designed to streamline wedding planning with a range of exhibitors showcasing their services.
