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The Rhino Bar & Grille 337 Thames Street. Bloody Mary Sundays! Try our secret house recipe!

9:30am-5pm - International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum 194 Bellevue Ave. Guided Tour daily at 1:30pm; showcasing the Hall's extensive collection; 15% off all purchases at the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, and also The Tennis Store. All Winter Festival programs are free with general admission. $10/adult and $5/child. $2 off admission w/ button.

10am-4pm - Victorian Servants Tours- The Astors' Beechwood Mansion 580 Bellevue Ave. Step back to 1891 as you apply for a position at the home of Mrs. Astor- queen of American Society. Tours begin every half-hour beginning at 10 am until 4 pm. No tour at 12:30. $20 Adult/$8 Children; $2 off w/button.

10am-4pm - Preservation Society Mansion Tours The Breakers, Marble House and Rosecliff, Bellevue Ave. Tickets available at entrances. $1 off adult admission w/button to all tours plus kids under 18 free when accompanied by an adult with a button 401-847-1000

10am-4pm - Tennis Olympics International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. Make your way through a variety of tennis related obstacles while we record your time on a stop watch. Best 10 names and times will be recorded on a board to create a mini hall of fame! Come back later to see if your time lasted at the top! Free w/ museum admission $10/adult, $5/child. $2 off admission w/button.

10am-5pm - Guided Tours of Belcourt Castle 657 Bellevue Ave. $12 adult/$8 seniors & college/$7 student/$5 child, under 5 free. Tours are at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, last tour at 4pm. $1 off w/button. (401) 846-0669 or www.belcourtcastle.com.

10am & 12:30pm - Family Scavenger Hunt - International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. Follow a map of the Newport Casino to answer questions about objects in our museum - a great family activity! Old-fashioned tennis outfits and racquets available to really get you in the spirit! Photo Opportunities. Free with admission $10/adult, $5/child. $2 off regular admission rates w/button.

10:30am, 12:30 & 2:30pm - Old Colony/Newport Railroad Newport Depot, 19 America's Cup Ave. Remember the days of old and travel along the scenic tracks of Aquidneck Island. Adults $7.50/$6 w/button, Children $5/$4 w/button, First Class $11/$9 w/button.

11am-2:30pm/3-6pm/6:30-9:30pm - Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center Enjoy skating with children, family or friends at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center. Twice the size of Rockefeller Center, the rink offers enough ice for beginner, intermediate, and novice skaters alike. $2 discount w/button on one session of skating. Weather Permitting. (401) 846-3018

11am - Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour Discover the remarkable story of early Newport on a 1 1/2 -hour stroll through Newport's Historic Hill. Hear stories of revolution and ruin, struggles for religious liberty, and remarkable entrepreneurship among Newport's diverse people. Tours begin at the Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames Street. $12 per person/ $8 w/button. Weather permitting; reservations recommended. For reservations call (401) 846-0813.

11am-2:30pm - Touro Synagogue Tours Touro Synagogue, 85 Touro St. The oldest synagogue in the United States, Touro, is an architecturally distinguished building of the colonial Era. It is a national symbol of religious freedom. Touro is a National Historic Site and in the collection of National Trust for Historic Preservation. (401)847-4794. www.tourosynagogue.org. $5/Free w/button.

11am-4:30pm- Children's Fair Newport Marriott. Presented by Radio Disney AM550 Providence and The Newport Daily News. Radio Disney will take the stage with games, music and prizes that rock! Bring your kids for this fun filled day of activities including face painting, balloon creations, arts & crafts, reptiles and much more! Don't miss the great music and continuous live entertainment. Refreshments available. Limited vendor space available, for information call (401) 847-7666. Admission: Adults & Kids $7/$4 w/button. Partial proceeds benefited Child & Family Services. Special highlights:

  • 1:00am-3:30pm-Radio Disney AM550 Providence presents entertainment and activities that rock!
  • 11am- Radio Disney Party Patrol
  • 12pm - The Lucky Show A Show filled with magic, high energy juggling and comedy
  • 1pm - Rainforest Reptile Show
  • 2pm - The Lucky Show Magic, juggling & more!
  • 3pm - Gymnastics Demonstration with David Rollin and the YMCA Boys & Girls Gymnastics Teams
Ongoing Activities include:
  • Face Painting with Renata
  • Ron Sargent remarkable balloon artist
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Rainforest Reptile Display Turtles, snakes & more
Plus: "Just for Fun" will have Spin Art, Sand Art, & A Moonwalk.

12:00pm - Tennis-themed Craft International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. Come and create a tennis-themed craft to take home. Possibilities include "Build Your Perfect Tennis Player" or "Tennis Ball Critters." Free w/ museum admission $10/adult, $5/child. $2 off admission w/button.

12:00pm - Winter Swimming Join the Newport Polar Bears for winter swimming at Easton's Beach

12-5pm 4 Band Jam Session Newport Blues Café, 286 Thames St. Family event for all ages, great for teens! Featuring high energy performances by four local bands: Bloody Knuckles, Acid Rain, Ingredients, and Jack Babineau. Tickets $10/$8 w/button. Includes one slice of pizza and a soda. Tickets available at the door.

12-5pm - Mother Daughter Makeovers Daily Cosmetic Cosmos, 387 Thames St. 50% discount w/button.Makeup artists apply the newest shades of cosmetics to complement your skin and eye tones. Leave the shop gorgous! See Ongoing Activities. (866) 4-COSMOS. $30/$15 w/button.

12-5pm - Paint Your Own Pottery Studio Accidental Artist, 516 Thames St. Pick out pottery to paint and make your own! $7 per person or $ 5 per person with a group of 2 or more. $3 off w/button.

12-5pm-Tea Tasting, Psychic Affair & Reiki Sessions Tea & Herb Essence, 475 Thames St. Warm up your spirits with a free tasting of a variety of our flavorful loose teas. Healing Reiki treatments and card readings available. 15% off select items with button (401) 847-7423.

12:30pm - Newport Seal Safari Enjoy a 1 hour narrated and guided seal tour of Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor aboard the Patriot. Leaving from the Oldport Marine next to the Mooring Restaurant. Be ready to depart 15 minutes prior to departure time and bundle up. $16 Adult, $14 children (under 8). $2 off w/button (401) 847-9109

1 & 3pm - Winery Tour & Wine Tasting Seminar Newport Vineyards, E. Main Rd., Middletown. Learn how to use your correct sensory evaluation of wine to maximize your enjoyment. $7, $5 w/button.

2pm- Firehouse Theater presents MAFIA ON PROZAC by Rhode Island's own Edward Allan Baker. 4 Equality Park Place. $20/$15 w/button. (401) 849-3473.

2-4pm - Memory Bag Making Cadeaux du Monde, 26 Mary St. Bring a bag, sack or purse to decorate with your most loved memories. The presentation will be lead by Greta Kessler. $10 or $8 w/button. Call for more information 40-848-0550.

3:00pm - History & Architecture of the Newport Casino - International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. Special guided tour. Free with Museum Admission $10/adult, $5/child. $2 off admission w/button.

5pm - Ghost Tour of Belcourt Castle 657 Bellevue Ave. $18 for all ages $1 off w/button. Tour is 2 hrs. Not for children under 8. Reservations needed (401) 846-0669 or www.belcourtcastle.com

6pm - Wine Dinner at the Rhode Island Quahog Company 250 Thames St. Multi Course dinner accompanied by wines. Sponsored by Hugs & Halos and the R.I. Quahog Co. $50/$45 w/button. To benefit the Martin Luther King Center. For details call (401) 848-2300.

6pm - Robert Mondavi Winter Wine Dinner at the Rhode Island Quahog Company 250 Thames St. Multi Course dinner including waldrof salad, caramelized scallops with lobster sherry sauce, baked stuffed sole and tenderloin with dessert accompanied by Robert Mondavi wines. Cocktails at 6pm and dinner at 7pm. Sponsored by Hugs & Halos and the R.I. Quahog Co. $50/$45 w/button. To benefit the Martin Luther King Center. For details call (401) 848-2300.

7pm - Candlelight Tour of Belcourt Castle 657 Bellevue Ave. $18 for all ages, $1 off w/button. Tour is one hour. Not for children under 5. Reservations needed (401) 846-0669 or www.belcourtcastle.com

9pm -Tropical Drink Contest at the Gas Lamp Grille. Come and compete for the best tropical drink or just enjoy sampling. Contestants will need to supply glassware and liquor. To compete contact (401) 845-9300.

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