Good morning, Newport.

Newport will receive a $500,000 grant for a recreation area in its North End with a splash pad and shade structure while Portsmouth gets $155,761 to add an outdoor fitness facility at a senior center; state officials announced these recreation grants as part of a statewide funding program this week.

Multiple egg hunts are planned this weekend with a daytime hunt at Touro Park on Saturday, Mar.

28, for younger children and a flashlight hunt for older kids, while the Tiverton Farmers Market hosts an Easter Specialty Market at Tiverton Middle School on Sunday, Mar. 29.

Mother Pizzeria will leave Track 15 on March 29 to focus on its Newport location—Grumpy Pies will hold a soft opening on April 1 and Yagi Noodles will debut later in April at the same food hall in Providence.

Newport Classical Music Festival will feature 30 concerts across 11 venues from July 2-19 — its largest lineup yet, including events at The Breakers and Castle Hill Inn.

Tickets go on sale April 8 at 10 a.m.

The Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park July 11–12 with free kite flying events, artisan vendors, sport kite demonstrations, and a commemorative program marking 40 years.

Pre-festival events include a kitemaking workshop at the Newport Public Library on June 27 and a cultural kite exhibition opening July 1.

Frankie Carle – known as the Wizard of the Keyboard – was born in Providence on March 25, 1903.

His hit 'Sunrise Serenade' topped the charts in 1938 and he led his orchestra for decades.

newportFILM and Salve Regina University released results from their fall pilot study on teen social media use at Thompson Middle School, which found students spend six hours daily online on platforms like YouTube and TikTok + the Loud + Clear media literacy initiative is set to expand to more schools.

Today, the Rhode Island Senate passed two bills by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P.

DiPalma to boost student health and safety by requiring air quality inspections and new seizure-medication protocols in schools. The measures, affecting District 12 including Middletown & Newport, now head to the House.

South County Health offers free childbirth education classes—held at the Newport County YMCA and led by educator Victoria Gatling—to help expecting families learn about labor, pain management and newborn care.

Sessions are scheduled for April 11, May 2 and June 13.

A veterinarian advises pet owners this spring to manage dog and cat allergies using over-the-counter antihistamines, pet wipes, anti-itch shampoos, omega-3 supplements, and HEPA air purifiers (owners should check proper dosages with their vet) to ease seasonal symptoms in Newport.

Flo Rida Concert

10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience hip-hop hits live with Flo Rida in Kingston.

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Concert

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Buy tickets online — Celebrate the harmonies and stories of the Simon & Garfunkel Songbook with Aztec Two-Step 2.0.

Hops, Beers & Bites Experience

1-4 p.m. — The Anchor Room At The Coast Guard House — $35.00 per person — Discover the art of hops with local brews and creative bar bites.

Wednesdays: Flight Specials

All day — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $15 for wine or beer flights — Enjoy discounted drinks with board games and fire pits on the terrace.

Golden Hour Experience: Newport's Twilight Beauty

Golden Hour Experience — Evening Cruise — Soap and Water Newport — Price varies — Enjoy a sunset cruise with charcuterie and champagne while taking in Newport's stunning views.

Book Talk with Terry Gaspard

2-3 p.m. — Newport Public Library — Free entry — Explore financial discussions that strengthen relationships in this insightful book talk.

Easter Brunch Buffet

10 AM – 3 PM — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Adults $85, Kids $27 — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch buffet and a fun egg hunt for kids.

Big Lux and The Hype

8-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a lively mix of reggae, funk, and rock by Sea of Giants in a vibrant coastal setting.

Daffodil Society of Rhode Island Preview Party

5-7:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Admission details not specified — Preview stunning floral arrangements in a delightful garden setting.

Newport Rhode Races

7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Easton's Beach — Marathon: $110, Half Marathon: $85, 5K — Experience the thrill of the race along the scenic Newport coast.