No matter the weather, Newport and its surrounding communities are packed with so much to do come April.

"In Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." - Mark Twain

From Daffodil Days that bloom throughout Newport and Bristol bringing more than a million daffodils to the city's parks and fields, to the return of local road races and seasonal events for you to choose from.

April on The Coast is nothing short of wondrous.

EVENTS

Get ready to shake off winter's cobwebs, spring is here. Our picks for the month below.

1 NEWPORT DAFFODIL DAYS

Where:: ACROSS NEWPORT, RI
When:: ALL APRIL

Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,465,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout the area with decorated store windows heralding their arrival.

More information and a locator map to the largest fields of daffodils can be found on the Daffodil Days website.

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2 BLITHEWOLD: DAFFODIL DAYS

Where:: Blithewold Manor, Bristol
When:: All April

Each April, Blithewold opens its gates to welcome visitors just as springtime begins. The famous display, covers the 33-acre seaside estate with nearly 100,000 daffodils that delight visitors for nearly a month.

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Blithewold Spring

3 Newport Night Run - A Race for Education

Where:: Newport
When:: April 5th starting at 7:30 PM

The Newport Night Run is a Race for Education that benefits the Newport Public Education Foundation. Newport's only after-hours Road Race!

Headlamps, bright colors, and glow sticks are strongly encouraged!

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4 Afternoon Tea Services

Whether it’s a spot or a pot, tea time on The Classic Coast is the idyllic way to sip, savor or spill the tea with friends or family.

Afternoon Tea Locations

Keep calm, the kettle is on.

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Afternoon Tea at Chinese Tea House

5 Easter Bunny Visits Shops at Long Wharf

Where:: Shops at Long Wharf
When:: April 12th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Rain Date: April 13th

Have your springtime picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy complimentary treats, kids crafts, games, and overall “eggcitement” galore for children of all ages. Hop on down to Long Wharf Mall for this free, public event.

Brought to you by Shops at Long Wharf, Discover Newport, Cutie Curls, and Newport In Bloom

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Easter Bunny

6 Bike Newport Full Moon Ride

Where:: Equality Park on Broadway
When:: April 12th
Cost:: Suggested Donation: $10 per Rider

Biking under the moonlight? Count us in. Join in on this lovely evening bike ride along a coastal route that will bring us past scenic harbor, bay, and ocean views – lit first by the setting sun, and then by the rising full moon.

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7 Coggeshall Farm Museum Opening Day

Where:: Equality Park on Broadway
When:: April 12th
Cost:: Suggested Donation: $10 per Rider

Biking under the moonlight? Count us in. Join in on this lovely evening bike ride along a coastal route that will bring us past scenic harbor, bay, and ocean views – lit first by the setting sun, and then by the rising full moon.

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8 Events at Newport Vineyards

From weekly specials, taproot beer nights, live music and seasonal festivals, there is always something fun happening at Newport Vineyards.

9 Newport Rhode Races

Where:: Easton's Beach (First Beach)
When:: APRIL 19th, 2025
Cost:: Varies

Race through the Daffodils on this award winning, scenic, seaside course. Newport Rhode Races offers a full and half marathon, a 5K and a beach mile race. Note: The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. Register here.

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10 Free Admission to The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame

Where:: The Sailing Museum
When:: April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
Cost:: Free Admission on Wednesdays in April ONLY (Ends May 7th)

Sailing Starts Here. Welcome to sailing's new home in the heart of Newport.

Enjoy free admission for all on Wednesdays (April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th) to The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame in Newport.

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11 Newport Beer Festival

Where:: FORT ADAMS STATE PARK
When:: SATURDAY, APRIL 19th
Cost:: Varies ($20 - $75)

The Newport Beer Festival, formerly known as the Newport Craft Beer Festival, returns this April for its 13th year.

The festival brings with it a day full of craft beer taste-testing, live music, local flavors from 50 craft brewers, and is back for the third year at a bigger venue, Fort Adams State Park.

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Newport Craft Beer Festival

12 Workshops & Classes

Try something new at these winter workshops from cocktail shaking to pasta making.

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Design by the Seasons: A Floral Decorating Series with Julie Christina

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13 Coastal Queen Cruises

Hop aboard the Coastal Queen and celebrate spring's arrival with two special cruises on Newport Harbor.

Special Event Cruises:

April 18th: Read-Along with the Easter Bunny Cruise
April 19th: Kids Sing Along to Guitar—Special Easter Cruise

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14 Two Lights for Liberty Sip & Celebration in Washington Square

Where:: Colony House
When:: April 18th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost:: $125 per person

Sip and celebrate to kickoff America 250!

This event will kick off two years’ worth of engaging and educational programming and events to commemorate the birth of our nation and the City of Newport’s outsized role in America’s pursuit of independence.

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15 Live Music & Nightime Fun

Dylan doesn’t go electric every day (Newport ‘65 Folk Festival) but chances are somebody is plugging in or stepping up to the mic on any given day here on The Classic Coast.

16 Violinist Bella Hristova performs Bach and Grieg

Where:: Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn Street
When:: April 25th
Cost:: Tickets starting at $45

Join Bulgarian American violinist Bella Hristova in collaboration with returning pianist, Anna Polonsky, for a show in a varying program on April 25th at 7:30 PM in Newport.

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17 Easter Events & Brunches

From elegant brunches boasting carving stations and seasonal specials to traditional buffets with all the trimmings, these prepared-for-you fetes and sweet treats are just what you need to celebrate Easter Sunday. All weekend, delight in a handful of al fresco events to welcome spring, like a stroll through a blooming garden, or an easter themed cruise on Newport Harbor.

Happy Easter from our family to yours.

SPECIAL EVENTS

BRUNCHES

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18 Rail Explorers Opens for the Season

Where:: 1 Alexander Rd, Portsmouth, RI
When:: SATURDAY, APRIL 26th

Based in Portsmouth, Rail Explorers offers you the chance to ride tandem or quad, custom-built, pedal-powered rail bikes along railroad tracks journeying alongside Narragansett Bay.

Rail bike tours return for the season on April 26th, book your pedal-powered tour here.

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Rail Explorers

19 Daffodil Ride

Where:: Meet at Touro Park
When:: SATURDAY, APRIL 26th from 9:15 to 11:00 AM
Cost:: Free

Decorate your bike, wear yellow and join other daffy riders for an easy 4-mile ride to view over 1,400,000 daffodils that will be in bloom throughout Newport, ending at Ballard Park where over 20,000 will greet you.

Prize for the best decorated bike and daffiest outfit!

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20 Gallery Exhibits

These gallery exhibits are a testament to the vibrant arts scene thriving since 1639.

21 Sauna & Cold Plunge

This is dreams are made of. Think: a private sauna with views of the open ocean for you to sweat, plunge, and repeat through late April.

Sauna Experiences

Altær Sauna, Little Compton — MORE DETAILS
Small Wave Sauna, Middletown — MORE DETAILS

Altaer Sauna

22 Walks & Tours at Norman Bird Sanctuary

This wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center in Middletown is home to 325 acres of diverse habitats and 7 miles of scenic, marked hiking trails. These April hikes are sure to scream spring.