Good morning, Newport.

Local gardeners can soon join National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors’ Porch Day on Aug.

8 by quietly leaving extra zucchini and a friendly note signed *The Zucchini Fairy* on porches to share the harvest with neighbors.

Locals who missed tickets can experience the Newport Folk Festival by riding a boat on Newport Harbor — a unique way to listen to live music on the water.

Newport Folk Festival 2026 set a record when 5,148 bikes arrived over three days at Fort Adams State Park—Friday led with 1,816 riders while Saturday and Sunday drew 1,720 and 1,612, respectively.

The New England Music Organization is set to present The Seba Molnar Band and The John Monllos Trio at NIMFest 2026 on Sunday, Aug.

2 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the King Park Gazebo – 125 Wellington Ave; the free event invites locals to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Festival organizers announced that next year's Newport Folk Festival will be held from July 23 to 25 at Fort Adams, and ticket sale dates along with the performer lineup have not yet been revealed.

Newport Classical announced its 2026-2027 Chamber Series & the season will include twelve concerts starting with Invoke on Sept.

18 at Newport Classical Recital Hall at 42 Dearborn St; tickets will go on sale Aug. 4.

The Point Association and Rep. Lauren Carson ask Historic Point residents to complete a new survey on climate resilience, flooding, and sea level rise + their feedback will help shape future infrastructure planning and preservation efforts.

Fort Adams State Park will host Newport Beach Fest on Sept.

5-6, featuring professional beach football, NFL legends, live entertainment, and over 1,000 tons of sand — debuting the Beach Football League’s Boston Generals and Newport Admirals.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? with Live Music from Princess June

7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the classic film accompanied by live musical performances.

Sugar Live at the Charlestown Rathskeller

8-11 p.m. — The Charlestown Rathskeller — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an unstoppable dance party with the high-energy band Sugar delivering timeless hits and modern anthems.

NIM Fest (Newport Independent Music Festival)

3-6 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Experience live local music every Sunday in July and August at the scenic King Park Gazebo.

Sunset Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticketed entry — Experience a historical tour of a restored lighthouse as the sun sets.

Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Admission required — Step back in time on a tour of a fully restored historical light station.

NIMFEST 2026

3-6 p.m. — King Park Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the Newport Independent Music Festival every Sunday in July and August.