Good morning, Newport.

Newport State Airport will host the seventh annual Newport Airport Day on Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature aircraft static displays, helicopter rides, flight lessons & a Touch-a-Truck experience along with food and ice cream trucks.

Mayor Charles Holder signed a proclamation this morning declaring Newport Kite Festival Days at Brenton Point State Park — a free, volunteer-run event celebrating 40 summers of community kite flying and honoring the shared local history.

Newport County has multiple local updates.

Fred Zilian will speak at Tiverton Library on June 30 at 6:30 p.m. about Rhode Island in the American Revolution, and Rosecliff opens 'Revolution Reimagined' on June 26-Nov. 1 while a Jamestown student wins a $1M investment to boost seniors’ tech skills.

Middletown’s oldest IHOP re-opened June 14 after a three-month renovation that added 1,300 sqft, 50 new seats, and a revamped kitchen galley — the restaurant is set to keep hosting local community events.

Preserve Rhode Island and The 1772 Foundation awarded $105,000 — including four matching grants in Newport for urgent work on historic sites.

Newport Historical Society, Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport Restoration Foundation and Redwood Library & Athenaeum received funds for repair, painting and technical scans.

Boston-born comedian Kerri Louise will perform at Newport Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 27 as part of the third Newport Comedy Series, sharing the stage with Ken Rogerson (who appeared on late night TV).

Newport Classical is preparing to launch its summer Music Festival from July 2 through July 19, featuring over 30 concerts at iconic venues—such as The Breakers and Blithewold Mansion—that offer both timeless works and exciting new compositions for modern audiences.

This spring, 150 students visited the RISD Museum and Newport Art Museum under a $5,500 Benefactors of the Arts grant — funded by Secret Garden Tour proceeds — that supplied two pottery wheels for Rogers High School; the tour will run June 26 — 28 in the historic Point neighborhood.

RIDOH recommends that Easton’s Beach in Newport & Briar Point Beach in Coventry reopen today as safe bacteria counts return to acceptable levels; state officials will continue monitoring water quality through Labor Day to ensure safety.

Over 150 boats begin the 54th Newport Bermuda Race today on a 636-mile journey to Bermuda celebrating 100 years of partnership between the Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (the Starting Line Festival at Fort Adams State Park kicks off at 11 a.m.).

The 88-foot ocean racer Lucky will join the 21st Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug.

14 at 11 a.m. off Fort Adams in Narragansett Bay — a 24-hour offshore race that will return teams to Newport the following day. 18 boats have registered so far.

Dueling Pianos Saturday - Early Show

7:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — Check for availability — Experience an unforgettable evening of music with audience-requested songs and stunning harbor views.

URI Boarding Camp (MMA & Surf)

All day — Boss Ice Arena — Check website for prices — Experience two weeks of hands-on training in MMA and surf activities.

Summer Sailing Camp Session 1

8:45 AM - 3:30 PM — Herreshoff Marine Museum — Visit herreshoff.org/sailing/ for details — Dive into sailing with hands-on learning and maritime history in Bristol Harbor.

FREE Inclusion Art Class

Create and carry home your own art in just one session — — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Free entry — Craft a masterpiece and show it off that night.

Weekend Comedy by Sam Bobrick at Newport Playhouse

Performances June 24 - July 19 — Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lighthearted comedy featuring couples navigating life's surprises.

Newport Yacht Rendezvous 2026

5-10 p.m. — Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard — Proceeds benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs — Experience an extraordinary evening with a Super Yacht Hop, dinner, and dancing.

A Wilhelm Scream Concert

5-10 p.m. — What Cheer Tavern — 21+ only — Enjoy an evening with A Wilhelm Scream and special guests Riverbed on the patio.

Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticketed entry — Explore the historical Pomham Rocks Lighthouse during select summer mornings.

Fireworks Sail on Schooner Aurora

8-10 p.m. — Schooner Aurora — $105 per person — Experience a spectacular fireworks show while sailing on the historic Schooner Aurora in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Newport Library Chess Club

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Newport Public Library — Free entry — A friendly chess gathering for all skill levels every 1st and 3rd Tuesday.