Come June, this charming coastal enclave transforms into an electric paradise brimming with family-friendly events, outdoor festivals and exciting happenings. Some of our favorite annual events return this month, like the International Polo Series every Saturday through September at Glen Farm in Portsmouth; the Newport Gulls games at historic Cardines Field; Newport Pride, to the annual Newport Flower Show.

Our picks for the month below.

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June on The Coast is a daydream. Explore our top events for the month below.

1 Newport Pride

When:
ALL JUNE

Every year, Newport Pride takes place in June, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community while promoting love, acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. The highly anticipated Newport Pride Weekend returns June 27th - 29th with a full line-up of exciting events and experiences. 

Festivities will include:

 

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2 Newport International Polo Series

Where:
Newport International Polo Grounds & Pavilion at Glen Farm
When:
Weekly on Saturday's starting June 7th
Cost:
Varies

Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in one of the most exciting spectator sports in the world. Matches are held every Saturday, June – Sept., at Newport Polo, home of America’s First Polo Club. Festivities include Opening and Closing ceremonies, half-time Divot Stomp, Player’s Salute, Trophy Presentation, Après Polo Lounge, fan prizes, and other special weekly features field side.

Matches start at 5:00 PM. Expert commentary and Jumbotron live coverage explain the nuances of the game. Reserved Pavilion tables and Tailgate picnic spaces are sold in advance online, and Lawn Seating available online and at the entry gates.

Visit nptpolo.com for more information and a list of all upcoming events.

 

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Newport Polo picnic

 

3 The Newport Flower Show: "A Floral Fair"

Where:
Rosecliff Mansion, Newport
When:
June 20th - 22nd
Cost:
Varies

Newport Flower Show offers a variety of special events, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, impressive horticulture exhibits and more.

Meander stunning garden displays alongside unique shopping opportunities and opulent floral designs throughout the grounds of Rosecliff. The 2025 theme: "A Floral Fair". 

 

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Newport Flower Show

 

4 Cancelled: Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Newport

Rhode Island Slave History Medallions (RISHM) regrets to inform the local community that the 3rd Annual Newport Juneteenth will not take place in Washington Square this year, due to an unforeseen illness.

Instead, RISHM’s Founder and Executive Director, Charles L. Roberts, invites the community to attend a free, open-to-the-public talk on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:00 PM, at the Newport Public Library, where he and his team will speak about Black and Indigenous History over the last 300 years in Rhode Island and the significance of Juneteenth.

Registration for the June 17th library presentation is requested here. Light refreshments will be served.

 

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5 Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church

Where:
Trinity Church, Newport
When:
June 21st

Head to Trinity Church at Queen Anne Square fore strawberries by the carton (while they last), strawberry shortcake with local berries and Chantilly whipped cream, fresh squeezed lemonade and cool water. There will be craft vendors all day, live music, and fun for the whole family. 

 

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Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church

6 Newport Gulls at Cardines Field

Where:
Cardines Field
When:
June 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 25, 27, and 30
Cost:
Adults: $5, Senior/Military/Teens: $2, and Children 12 & Under: $1

Positioned in the heart of downtown Newport, historic Cardines Field is home to the classic wooden-bat, summer collegiate baseball team the Newport Gulls. This championship team plays home games on (most) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the months of June and July.

Picture it: ballpark treats, special appearances from mascot Gully, and a classic game of America's pastime at one of the oldest baseball stadiums in the country. Classic.

 

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Newport Gulls

 

7 Music at Sunset: Concert Series at Blithewold Mansion

Where:
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum
When:
Wednesdays in June
Cost:
Adult Member: $15 Adult Nonmember: $20 Child (ages 5-17): $6

Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of musical performances by local musicians. Wednesday nights at Blithewold are the perfect way to enjoy summer with friends and family! 

June Schedule

  • June 4: Little Lies
  • June 11: Magnolia Cajun Band
  • June 18: Joe Parillo Jazz Combo
  • June 25: Turas – Irish and Celtic music

 

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8 BRITISH MOTORCARS IN BRISTOL

Where:
BRISTOL, RI
When:
June 6th & 7th

Start your engines! British Motorcars will be descending on the beautiful seaside village of Bristol, Rhode Island June 6th & 7th. Driving tours, Block party and show dates have been set for the set for the second week of June. 

 

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9 Coastal Queen Cruises

Want to earn your sea legs? Summer isn’t the only time to get out on the water. Find the June specialty cruises from Coastal Queen Cruises below.

 

 

10 Ragged Island Music Fest

Where:
Ragged Island Brewing Co., Portsmouth
When:
June 7th & 8th from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost:
$60 - 75 per person

Make your way to Ragged Island Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, for a family-friendly event held in the Meadows. Think: a stage, sound, lights and more to create a fun, festive atmosphere. Are you in?

THE SCHEDULE: 

June 7th:

  • Chelley Knight and the Dope Things
  • The Ravers
  • Morrissey BLVD
  • Pete Francis Band
  • ​Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime

June 8th:

  • Guess Method
  • Dudemanbro
  • Start Making Sense
  • John Brown’s Body
  • Original Wailers

 

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11 3rd Annual Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble

Where:
Four Corners Gallery
When:
June 7th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Head to Tiverton for the 3rd Annual Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble.

Immerse yourself in a curated outdoor art & garden event on Saturday, June 7th from 10am - 3pm in the Historic Tiverton Four Corners area. Find such things as pottery, block printing, photography, paintings, metal works, sculpture, bird baths & misters, select clothing, tree to table goods, textiles, linens, jewelry and herbals.
 

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12 Bristol Fourth Concert Series

Where:
Roger Williams University, Bristol
When:
Daily, starting June 21st

The annual Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series debuts on June 21st at Roger Williams University and returns daily through July 2nd.
 

Explore the full Official Lineup, here.

 

13 Bristol Vintage Fair

Where:
Mount Hope Farm
When:
June 7th & 8th, 2025
Cost:
Varies

The Bristol Vintage Market, a curated market of vintage finds, handmade goods, and local artisans, is back at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol. 

Shoppers will be able to peruse booths with styles including farmhouse, coastal, mid-century modern, European, traditional, and more. Customers can purchase unique pieces as well as gain inspiration for their own space all in the pastoral and historical setting of Mount Hope Farm. 

Please note: This event was originally scheduled for May, but was rescheduled due to weather.

 

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14 Father's Day Events

We don't need a special day to honor Dad, but when it rolls around each year, you better believe we do it big. There's no shortage of things to do, see, eat, drink and experience in and around Newport this year with the man who means the most.

15 Newport Charter Yacht Show

Where:
Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, Newport
When:
June 23 -26, 2025

Celebrating more than 35 years in existence, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is a showcase of luxury charter yachts alongside a display of ancillary goods and services for the charter industry. This four-day event is dedicated exclusively to yacht charter professionals; agents, owners, brokers and captains in the dynamic, picturesque setting of Newport, Rhode Island.

The Newport Charter Yacht Show is produced by Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, also the host to the Newport Brokerage Boat Show held concurrently with the Newport International Boat Show each September.

 

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16 Newport Secret Garden Tour

Where:
Newport, RI
When:
June 27 - 29 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:
$30 per person, $35 (day of)

2025 Secret Garden Tours ... A self-guided walking tour of private gardens in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
 
In order to be compliant in controlling the number of attendees, a limited number of tickets will be sold.

 

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17 Monthly Art Night: Bristol & Warren

Where:
Bristol & Warren
When:
June 26th from 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Cost:
Free to the public

Walk, drive, or bike through each town at your own pace using our Handbill of Events as a guide. Visit featured Galleries, Artist Studios and Art Friendly Businesses.

Enjoy live music, theater performance, dance, artists’ talks and demonstrations. Every month features a host of new and unique art experiences!

 

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Monthly Art Night: Bristol & Warren 2025

 

18 CA' DEL BOSCO WINE GARDEN AT THE CHANLER

Where:
THE CHANLER AT CLIFF WALK
When:
Open daily from 12:00 – 6:00 pm

Experience the essence of Italy this summer at the Ca' del Bosco Wine Garden, where the tantalizing scent of authentic Italian pizza mingles with the fragrance of blooming flowers. Relax in Adirondack chairs beneath the dappled shade of umbrellas, sip on Franciacorta wine and Italian Spritzers, and let yourself be whisked away to the picturesque Amalfi Coast for the afternoon.

 

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19 State Street 2025 Festivals

Where:
State Street, Bristol
When:
June 14th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
Free to the public

70+ local fine artists & artisan makers, craft foods and beverages, florists, authors, holistic beauty, pet products, face painting, henna artists, live alpacas, family friendly fun & more!

 

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20 Norman Bird Sanctuary Hikes

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 June hikes are sure to scream summer is near.

June Hikes & Tours
  • June 4th: Free Wednesday Nature Walk
  • June 7th: Who lives on Aquidneck Island? Rabbits, turtles, birds and more!
  • June 8th: Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk
  • June 11th: Free Wednesday Nature Walk
  • June 18th: Free Wednesday Nature Walk
  • June 22nd: Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk
  • June 25th: Free Wednesday Nature Walk

 

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Hiking Norman Bird Sanctuary Middletown RI

 

21 Lectures & Tours

Hear from local experts and learn something unexpected at these lectures and talks this June.

22 The Bit Players Improv Comedy

Where:
Firehouse Theater
When:
Recurring weekly on Friday's & Saturday's
Cost:
$18

The Bit Players are a fast paced and energized group of improvisation master-minds. Their high energy LIVE shows are modeled after the hit TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?". Full of hysterical characters, hilarious games, and side-splitting musical numbers these shows will leave you wanting more every time.

No two shows are ever the same. Everything is truly made up on the spot from YOUR suggestions so don't miss a single laugh!

 

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23 Workshops & Classes

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

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24 Cars & Coffee

Where:
Various Venues
When:
June 1, 15, and 29

Join Audrain Auto Museum for special events at various venues in and around Newport.

June Schedule

  • June 1 — Gardner Seveney Sports Complex, Portsmouth
  • June 15 — McAuley Hall at Salve Regina University, Newport
  • ​June 29 — Sakonnet Vineyards, Little Compton

 

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25 Midnight Disco in Downtown Newport

Where:
Stoneacre Garden
When:
June 28th from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Cost:
$20 per person

Welcome to debut night!

Head to Sidecar Speakeasy at Stoneacre Garden for a 70s disco glam party with DJ Donna. Get ready to dance!

Calling all dancing queens and disco dreamers! Our first ever Midnight Disco is your unofficial summer solstice soiree. Think: glitter, groove and good vibes. Specialty cocktails flowing and 70s attire required.

 

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26 Gala & Charity Events

Give back and celebrate at these local gala and charity events in and around Newport.

27 Local Road Races

BankNewport 10 Miler

Where:
Fort Adams State Park
When:
June 1st at 7:30 AM

The 13th annual 10 Miler, benefiting the Fort Adams Trust and the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County returns at 7:30 AM on June 1, 2025.

The course prominently features Newport’s scenic coastal views and ends with a truly unique finish as participants enter Fort Adams through the north gate and finish on the parade field. Enjoy post-race snacks and a beer garden with local brewery Ragged Island. We can't wait to see you there!

 

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Bristol Independence Rhode Race

Where:
Downtown Bristol Finishing at Independence Park
When:
June 28th at 6:30 AM

The Bristol Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America’s quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest – during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America.

The course includes incredible historic homes, a town common and the America’s Cup Museum before heading out along the scenic coastline, through Roger Williams University and finishing along the water at Independence Park.

 

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29 Fitness & Wellness Events

If you can't take a break from the gym, keep your workout up at a class from a studio or by attending these fitness related events on The Classic Coast. 

   

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