Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Saturday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2025. There are 104 days left in the year.
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Newport is rolling out the red carpet this weekend with its 20th Annual Wine & Food Festival at Rosecliff, running both Saturday and Sunday. The marquee event anchors a packed weekend that also features the New England Cars & Coffee gathering at the Newport Car Museum and multiple live music series across the area’s vineyards and venues.
Saturday offers something for every interest, from the early morning Aquidneck Growers Market at the Newport County YMCA to evening entertainment like dueling pianos at Top of Pelham. Car enthusiasts can check out the 4th Annual RYCO Charity Car Show & Burnout Show, while families have options ranging from LEGO Club to children’s programs at various locations. The Newport International Polo Series rounds out the afternoon at 4 p.m.
Sunday maintains the momentum with a Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Fort Adams State Park starting at 8 a.m., followed by Newport Vineyards’ Cider Fest celebration. The weekend wraps up with live music performances scattered across downtown venues, from jazz at Johnny’s Restaurant to Irish sessions at Fastnet Irish Pub. Two cruise ships—Aurora and Enchanted Princess—are also scheduled to dock Sunday, bringing additional visitors to the seaside city.
Get the full rundown of events below.
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📈 Yesterday’s most-read
The following were yesterday’s most-read What’sUpNewp articles.
- Obituary: Patrick Christopher MacDonald
- Obituary: Lisa Fagan
- Christian McBride steps down as Newport Jazz Festival artistic director
- Obituary: Ann E. (Quarry) Desjardin
- Obituary: Letty Champion
- What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Sept. 19-21
- Home of the Week: An inspired escape at Whitehall, 310 Corey Lane, Middletown
- What Sold: A look at 18 recent sales in Newport County (Sept. 8 – 12)
- Tiverton home sells for $2.15 million, second-highest sale of 2025
- Obituary: William P. “Bill” Egan II
📅 What’s Up Today
Weather Forecast
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 7 to 13 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 7 mph.
Cruise Ship Schedule
- Saturday, September 20: Splendor
- Sunday, September 21: Aurora & Enchanted Princess
Saturday, September 20
Things To Do
Live Music & Entertainment
Newport County Public Meetings
- 1 pm: Prudence Island Water District
Cruise Ship Schedule
Sunday, September 21
Things To Do
Live Music & Entertainment
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Cruise Ship Schedule
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