Whether you fancy moonlit bike rides, garden strolls, seafood feasts, or the thunder of polo ponies, the Newport delivers this month. Below is a curated roundup of the month’s marquee experiences, so you can build the ultimate summer itinerary.
Newport International Polo Series 🇺🇸🐎
Dates: Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 5:00 PM (4:00 PM in September) Where: Newport Polo Grounds (250 Linden Lane)
America’s first polo club stages high‑stakes matches every Saturday all summer. Expect the Player’s Salute, fan‑fave Divot Stomp, après‑polo lounge, and weekly prizes—all watched from lawn blankets, Tailgate setups, or shaded Pavilion tables.
Highlights
- International and U.S. city teams rotate weekly
- Jumbotron commentary = beginner‑friendly
- Picnics encouraged; dress to impress if you’re Pavilion‑bound
Newport Flower Show – “A Floral Fair” 🌸
Dates: June 20 – 22 Where: Rosecliff Mansion
Gilded‑Age grandeur meets county‑fair fun with lavish indoor arrangements honoring Theresa Fair Oelrichs and whimsical displays evoking summer fairgrounds. Outdoors, horticulture competitions and ocean‑view garden tableaux dazzle.
Highlights
- Opening‑night cocktail gala (June 20, ticketed)
- Marketplace of garden décor & artisan wares
- Atlantic‑side lawn perfect for photos
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Level 4 Tennis Open – Hall of Fame Pre‑Qualifier 🎾
Dates: June 14 – 16 • Matches begin 11:00 AM Where: International Tennis Hall of Fame
Watch elite collegians, standout juniors, and rising pros battle on Newport’s storied grass courts for a wildcard into the ATP 125/WTA 125 Hall of Fame Open.
Highlights
- Separate 32‑player Men’s & Women’s singles draws
- Historic museum campus open to spectators
Full‑Moon Ride – Strawberry Moon 🚴
Date: June 11 • 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Route: Ocean Loop & Bellevue Avenue (15 miles, no‑drop)
Cycle Newport’s coastline bathed in lunar glow. Sponsored by AARP RI; suggested $10 donation supports Bike Newport’s safety programs.
Fermentation Class at Forty 1° North 🍷
Dates: Wednesdays, June 11 & 25 • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Where: Oval Bar, Forty 1° North
Five themed wines, five curated bites, and an expert deep dive into fermentation and pairing. $45; seats disappear fast.
Creative Spirits
Paint & Sip – Newport Harbor Island Resort 🎨
Date: June 26 • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Includes: All supplies + first drink; open to all ages/skill levels.
Enchanted Hour – Tarot at The Vanderbilt 🔮
Dates: June 7 & 28 • 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Book 15‑, 30‑, or 60‑minute readings; bespoke cocktail follows.
Community & Family Fun
Touro Park Summer Concert Series 🎶
Date: June 8 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Performer: Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Robert Franzblau
Details: Free outdoor concert that kicks off the season; bring blankets or chairs, and explore the Mobile Museum exhibit on Newport’s musical heritage before the show.
Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church 🍓
Date: June 21 • All day (free) Homemade shortcake, live music, artisans, and tours of the 1726 landmark.
Cars & Coffee – Salve Regina University 🚗
Date: June 15 • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Admire classics to supercars over caffeine on McAuley Hall lawn.
Shoreline Cleanup & Sail (World Oceans Day) 🐚
Date: June 7 • 9:30 AM cleanup; 2:00 PM sail Collect debris at Fort Adams, then toast your efforts aboard Schooner Aquidneck with Frank Family wines.
Father’s Day Weekend Highlights 👔
- Father’s Day Brunch at the Winery • June 15, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Half‑price flights, live music, tours
- Schooner Aurora Sail • June 15, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Boxed‑lunch cruise on Narragansett Bay
Culinary & Vintner Experiences 🦞🍇
“Cheers to 30 Years: 1995 Seafood” Sunday Supper
Date: June 29 • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Newport Vineyards Family‑style seafood classics plus discounted legacy white‑wine flight.
Sunday Supper Series – Dueling Pianos (Top of Pelham)
Date: June 6 • 7:30 PM & 10:30 PM shows (21+) Sing along, request tunes, and toast summer’s first weekend.
Garden & Estate Tours 🌿
Newport Secret Garden Tours 🔑🌺
Dates: June 27 – 29 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Private gardens in Newport’s historic Point neighborhood (check‑in: St. Michael’s Country Day School, 180 Rhode Island Avenue)
Self‑guided walking tour grants rare access to about a dozen hidden gardens behind 18th‑ and 19th‑century homes. Proceeds benefit local arts and education programs. Tickets are $30 advance / $35 day‑of and limited to 350 visitors per day; rain or shine; comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Rough Point – Caring for Doris Duke’s Legacy Garden
Date: June 22 • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Guided tour of Formal and Kitchen Gardens with light farm‑to‑glass refreshments.
Quick‑Glance Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jun 6 | Dueling Pianos at Top of Pelham |
| Jun 7 | Shoreline Cleanup & Sail • Newport Polo |
| Jun 8 | Touro Park Summer Concert Series |
| Jun 11 | Fermentation Class • Strawberry‑Moon Ride |
| Jun 14‑16 | Level 4 Tennis Pre‑Qualifier |
| Jun 15 | Cars & Coffee • Father’s Day Brunch & Sail |
| Jun 20‑22 | Newport Flower Show • Strawberry Festival • Newport Polo • Rough Point Garden Tour |
| Jun 25 | Fermentation Class |
| Jun 26 | Paint & Sip |
| Jun 27‑29 | Secret Garden Tours |
| Jun 28 | Tarot at Vanderbilt • Newport Polo |
| Jun 29 | 30th‑Anniversary Seafood Supper |
Plan Your Month
Book tickets early for timed tours and seated events, pack layers for ocean‑side evenings, and keep a picnic blanket handy—June in Newport is an ever‑shifting tableau of gardens, gastronomy, sport, and seaside spectacle. See you on the coast!
