Good morning, Newport.

Newport County residents had a busy day Saturday, July 19—starting with the 7 a.m. Save The Bay swim and followed by the Aquidneck Growers Market, a flea market, and cultural performances by the Newport Classical Music Festival at Emmanuel Church and The Breakers, which brought local fitness and arts together in one vibrant day.

Today, on National Ice Cream Day, Instacart data shows that Rhode Island buyers ordered coffee, cookie dough, cookies & cream, moose tracks and vanilla and chocolate—differing from national trends where vanilla, chocolate and cookies & cream led.

Bold flavors like pineapple coconut and Dubai chocolate are rising in popularity and may shape ice cream choices in the future.

FHCamp at Salve Regina University

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Salve Regina University — Cost info not provided — A co-ed field hockey camp for ages 10-18 offering skill development and teamwork.

Lighthouse Sunset Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Cost info not provided — Experience a unique summer adventure with sunset tours to the historical Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.

Plein Air Painting at Blithewold

6-8 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Check event page for pricing — Embrace nature while honing painting skills in stunning summer gardens.

Blessing of the Fleet Weekend

4-10:30 p.m. — The Towers — Free entry — Celebrate nautical traditions with a colorful parade of blessed boats and festive activities for all ages.

53rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet Road Race/Walk

5-6 p.m. — Narragansett Pier Middle School — Registration fee applies — A spirited race honoring local maritime traditions as participants take to the streets.

Chaparelle with Hayes Carll

7 PM - 1 AM — Parlor Bar & Kitchen — $71.07 — Enjoy an evening of music from Chaparelle alongside Hayes Carll at a vibrant venue in Newport.

Maddi Ryan Debut at Bonnett Shores Beach Club

4-8 p.m. — Bonnet Shores Beach Club — Enjoy a delightful Sunday with food, drinks, and tunes from Maddi and her full band.

TJ and The Campers Live at South Kingstown Beach

6-10 p.m. — South Kingstown Town Beach — Bring your lawn chair — Enjoy a delightful evening of music by Christopher Depot and his band at a picturesque beach setting.

Bridging the Gap: Jazz Dance and Music Festival

7-10 p.m. — Salve Regina University — Free entry — Celebrate the rhythm of jazz with dance and music in this long-standing festival tradition.

40th Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival

8 PM – 11 PM — Ninigret Park — Ticket cost to be determined — Savor a delicious spread of Rhode Island's freshest seafood delights.