Good morning, Newport.

This weekend Newport County will host several events, including the Free Pride Festival on June 28 with a pride parade at 11 a.m., a book and bake sale at Tiverton Public Library, and a Craft & Garden Show at the Newport Elks Lodge.

Art lovers will visit the Newport Plein Air Invitational on June 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. to view oil paintings of local scenes—providing diverse, free activities for all ages.

Rhode Island Commerce announced Tuesday that a new collaboration with Saks Fifth Avenue brings Newport’s Gilded Age mansions and waterfront views to luxury window displays at the New York flagship store — select Saks locations will showcase in-store Rhode Island-inspired designs from July 1 until July 30.

The Preservation Society of Newport County announced winners of the 29th annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff this past weekend, awarding top honors in Botanical Arts to Leslie Purple — Alice Farley, in Floral Design to Tracey Burhoe, and Best in Show in Photography to Marianne Conese while also recognizing excellence in Horticulture Design; the next show is scheduled for June 19—21, 2026.

Three-time former mayor and current council member Jeanne-Marie Napolitano faces a $1,000 fine for violating state campaign finance laws after misreporting over $6,000 in donations from Jan.

1, 2024 to March 31, 2025—she must also forfeit $2,025 from her campaign account as part of a consent agreement approved on June 17.

A historic estate at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane sold for $7,925,000 on Tuesday, marking Newport’s highest real estate sale since September 2024—this luxury property built in 2017 in the private Ocean Lawn community features a chef’s kitchen with Rhino marble countertops, a heated pool, and eight bedrooms.

Lighthouse Tour Experience

9:30-11 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Tours available — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and discover its fascinating maritime history.

June 2025 Newport Secret Garden Tour

2-8 p.m. — Storer Park, Newport, RI — Ticket required — Experience a self-guided exploration of charming private gardens in historic Newport.

Official Manchester City Soccer Camp

9 AM-2 PM — Wide World of Indoor Sports — Registration required — Train with qualified Manchester City coaches and enhance your soccer skills.

Lighthouse Tour

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Check for entry fees — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a guided tour.

Megan Chenot Live Performance

5-8 p.m. — Narragansett Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a diverse musical mix from Newport's talented singer-guitarist Megan Chenot.

Newport Classical Music Festival 2025

8-10 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening featuring the Fenway Brass Quintet & Percussion in a relaxed open-air setting as you kick off your Fourth of July celebrations.

Joe Samba Live Performance

8 PM – 2 AM — Ocean Mist — Free entry — Dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of live Samba music in a beautiful beachside setting.

Island Time Steel Band Brunch

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Bonnet Shores Beach Club — Reservations required — Enjoy a lively brunch with rhythmic steel drum sounds by the Island Time Steel Band Trio.

Pete Greco Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Narragansett Town Beach — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Buffalo-born singer-songwriter Pete Greco.

Lighthouse Tour

9:30-11:00 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Cost information not provided — Explore the historical Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on this unique tour.