Halloween is one of the busiest times of fall in Newport, filled with family fun, cultural celebrations, and a touch of the spooky. From trick or treating at The Breakers to ghostly cruises on Narragansett Bay, plus pumpkin picking, festivals, and tours, there’s something for every age and interest. Here’s your guide to what’s happening October 24–26.
🎃 Pumpkin Patch – Trinity Church Newport
October 8–31
Queen Anne Square transforms into a sea of pumpkins each October. Pick your own pumpkins, gourds, and mums, sip cider, and browse homemade baked goods. On weekends, live music and special activities add to the festive atmosphere. Admission is free, pay per pumpkin.
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🍬 Halloween Trick or Treat at The Breakers
October 24–25 • 5:30 & 6:30 PM sessions
Families are invited to come in costume for a slightly spooky trick or treating experience inside Newport’s grandest mansion. Bring a treat bag and a nonperishable food item for the MLK Jr. Community Center food pantry. Advance tickets required.
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⚰️ Island Cemetery Guided Tour
October 25 • 10:00–11:30 AM
Step into Newport’s past on this guided walk through Island Cemetery. Learn about notable residents — from architects to financiers and activists — and visit the restored Belmont Chapel.
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🇯🇵 Japan–America Friendship Festival
October 25 • 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Celebrate cultural exchange at Touro Park during Newport’s biennial Sister City celebration with Shimoda, Japan. Expect taiko drumming, martial arts, origami, kimono photo moments, and Japanese-inspired food trucks. Free admission.
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🌳 Treats Along the Trails at Norman Bird Sanctuary
October 25 • 1:00–4:00 PM
Take a Halloween walk through Norman Bird Sanctuary’s trails while enjoying festive treats. A family-friendly way to celebrate outdoors.
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🚢 Spooky Spells & Tales Cruise aboard Coastal Queen
October 25 • 3:00–4:30 PM
Historian and paranormal researcher Joan Quinn leads a storytelling cruise on Narragansett Bay. Hear tales of ghost ships, shipwrecks, and haunted legends in this family-friendly outing. Tickets $38.
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🏰 Fort Adams Trust Block Party
October 25 • 4:30–7:00 PM
Explore rarely seen corners of Fort Adams — from the Southeast Demibastion to the West Wall — followed by sunset cannon fire and a reception with live music and hors d’oeuvres.
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👻 A Spirited Evening at Fort Adams
October 25 • 8:00–10:00 PM
Join paranormal investigators for a four-hour ghost hunt inside Historic Fort Adams. Explore dark passageways and learn investigative techniques. Open to beginners and seasoned ghost hunters. Tickets $40 plus tax.
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🚗 Cars & Coffee at Second Beach
October 26 • 8:00–10:00 AM
Car enthusiasts gather at Sachuest Beach for a relaxed morning of cars and conversation. Expect everything from vintage classics to modern models. Vehicle registration required; spectators welcome.
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