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Friday: The Weekend Guide

A look at what's happening in Newport this weekend.

  1. The RI Blood Center will hold a at the from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday.
  2. The will hold its annual on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Library tours will be offered at 1 and 3 p.m., children’s holiday books will be read at 11:30 p.m., caroling will begin at 12:30 p.m., and Celtic harpist Mary King will perform from 1 to 3 p.m.
  3. will host on Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. The event will include hands-on brewery and distillery tours with, beer samples (for those of age), Thomas Tew rum balls, ornament making, and a souvenir glass. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children.
  4. The will offer a free matinee screening of movie for kids ages 6 and up on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. No registration is required.
  5. will host a Messiah and Carol Sing featuring the Swanhurst Chorus at 7 p.m. on Saturday night as part of its Christmas at Emmanuel celebration. Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child ages 5 to 12 with a maximum admission of $25 per family.

Be sure to also check out what's happening in Middletown this weekend for even more events.

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