Monday, February 20

Refer to "On-Going Activities" for Additional Daily Events
Note: Children/Family Events are Denoted with a

8:30am-9:30am Ice Skate Camp- Newport Skating Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, off America's Cup Ave. Includes professional instruction, practice time, and hot chocolate!! For more information contact Meghan at Island Skating Academy $25 or $20 with Button. (401) 952-4336

9:30am-2:30pm Make Your Own Marshmallow Snowman- Destination Chocolate, 15 Bowen's Wharf. Let it Snow! From the warmth of our candy wonderland, create your own marshmallow snowman. Come satisfy your sweet tooth while expressing you imagination as you make your own marshmallow snowman. Fun for all ages! $6/$5 w/button

9:30am-5:00pm International Hall of Fame & Museum- 194 Bellevue Ave. Discover the history of tennis and its superstars through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art, fashion, video and more from the 12th century through present day. The Museum is housed within the stunning Victorian architecture of the historic Newport Casino and surrounded by legendary grass tennis courts. Daily activities and special events make Winter Festival a great time to visit! For more information visit www.tennisfame.com

10 am Sunshine Skating Exhibition Newport Skating Center 4 Commercial Wharf Talented young Island Skating Academy skaters, including some young competitive figure skaters. Free with button!

10am-4pm - Family Fun at the International Tennis of Fame & Museum- 194 Bellevue Ave. Come by the Museum for a full day of fun! Kids can do Museum scavenger hunts, tennis-themed arts and crafts, play Nintendo Wii tennis on the big screen or USTA Quick Start Tennis on our Museum indoor court, and check out cool memorabilia from their favorite stars like Venus Williams and Roger Federer, while adults join in the fun and enjoy perusing the 18 Museum galleries. Museum open daily, 9:30 am - 5 pm; Kids activities, 10 am - 4 pm; Arts & Crafts, 12 pm - 3 pm; Museum Tours, 11 am & 2 pm. Admission is free for kids 16 & Under, $12 for Adults; $10 for Seniors; $2 off regular admission rates w/button, plus 15% off all purchases at the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Museum Store, and The Tennis Store.

10am-5pm Helicopter Tour and Vineyard Packages-Bird's Eye View Helicopters, 211 Airport Access Rd.These helicopter and vineyard packages include a helicopter tour and vineyard tour, tasting, and logo wine glass starting at $125 plus tax per couple. Upgrade to our Island Helicopter Tour plus the Vineyard Tour and Tasting for $205.00 plus tax per couple. Fly over the vineyards and all of Newport in our "heated" helicopter. The Wine Tasting and Tours are available everyday during the Winter Festival. Call 401-843-8687 to Newport Vineyards book helicopter flight time. Present you button and get $10 off any tour and receive a free inflight video of your helicopter flight. A perfect way to get out of the house on a winter day

10am-6pm Design your own T-shirt Graphics-Head down to Bite Me Live Bait located at 337 Thames St. Spring is right around the corner! Bring your creativity, and we'll supply the paint, magic markers, pencils and crayons. Sit down and create your artwork on paper at our store "Bite Me Live Bait" and we will digitally print your one of a kind graphic on a white T-shirt while you wait. All youth and adult shirt sizes will be available. You can bring in any designs you have created at home or school on either a flash drive or CD, and we will print it while you wait. T-shirts are $19/adults and $15/kids receive 15% off w/button. For more information call (401) 846-9903

10am-9pm Ice Skating - Newport Skating Center, Open 7 days a week - Located at 4 Commercial Wharf, off America's Cup Avenue, in downtown. The Skating Center is an outdoor, ice skating facility offering public skating sessions, skate rentals, a full concessions menu, warming area, and free parking! Visit SkateNewport.com or call 846-3018 for information. All dates and times are weather permitting and subject to change. $2 off skating admission w/ button. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

10am &11am Seal Watch Cruises - Join Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation and Save The Bay aboard M/V Alletta Morris for a one hour cruise around the Rose Island Lighthouse to observe the seals. We provide binoculars and an expert guide. The boat is partially enclosed, but the bay can be chilly so dress warmly. All programs are weather dependent. Reservations are strongly recommended - contact Save The Bay's Exploration Center at (401) 324-6020. For more information, visit us online at www.savebay.org Departures from Bowen's Ferry Landing. $20 adult & $15 kids/seniors; $2 off tour w/button.

10am-4pm Newport Mansion Tours - The Breakers 44 Ochre Pt. Ave., The Elms 367 Bellevue Ave., and Marble House 596 Bellevue Ave. (401) 847-1000 Admission $14.50-$28/$13.50-$27 w/button, youth 6-17 free when accompanied by an adult.

10am-4pm Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium 175 Memorial Blvd. (Easton's Beach) Save the bay Exploration center and Aquarium is Newport's perfect family destination. At the aquarium they have many hands on exhibits featuring 140 species found in Narragansett Bay. Come on by and check out Rhode Island's largest aquarium. $6 and $5 with button.

10am-4pm Newport Art Museum- 76 Bellevue Avenue. New hands on gallery activities for kids and families. Kids activities are free with admission to the museum. Make sure you wear your button for admission discount. Regular admission Adults $10 Senior $8 students & military $6 children under 5 free with button $9/$7/$5/Free

10:30am,12:30pm & 2:30pm Scenic Train Rides- Old Colony/Newport Railroad 19 America's Cup Ave. Remember the days of old riding in heated vintage rail cars. Enjoy a 70-minute narrated trip through Newport Naval Station and along scenic Narragansett Bay. Trains may sell out, so arrive early for tickets or call 401-849-0546 for reservations. Regular train tickets: parlor car $13.50, adult coach $10.00, and child coach $6.00 w/button parlor car $12.50, adult coach $9.00, and child coach $5.00.

11am-5pm-Sakonnet Vineyards- 162 W. Main Rd., Little Compton. Wine tasting and tours. $2 off tasting fee w/button. 15% off non-sale items & wine w/button

11am -Rogues and Scoundrels Walking Tour- Newport Historical Society- See where scoundrels live, where pirates profited, and where criminals were punished. Find out why this colony is sometimes known as "Rogue's Island". Tour begins at the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street $12 a person/ $10 w/Newport Winter Festival button. Weather permitting; space is limited. (401) 841-8770

11:30am Colonial Site Tour Public & Private Life - Newport Historical Society Tour the 1739 Colony House, built to house R.I. government meetings and the c. 1697 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, Newport's oldest house museum. Tour begins at the Museum & Shop, Brick Market, 127 Thames St. $12 a person/ $10 w/Newport Winter Festival button. Weather permitting; space is limited. 401-841-8770

11:30am-2:30pm Touro Synagogue Tours - 85 Touro Street. Tours of the oldest synagogue building in America every ½ hour, last tour at 1:30pm. (401) 847-4794 Donations accepted.Cost without button $12/adults $10/seniors $8/student (13 or older) or military and children under 13 are free cost with button $10/adult $8 /senior $6 /student (13 or older) or military and children under 13 are free

12pm & 2pm- Newport Seal Safari- Enjoy a 1-hour narrated and guided seal safari of Narragansett Bay, Newport Harbor, and Rose Island Light House aboard and the Patriot. Leaving from the Oldport Marine's dock next to the Mooring Restaurant. Be ready to board 15 min. prior to departure time and bundle up. Adults $18/$16 w/button Children $14/$12 w/button. (401) 847-9190

12pm-4pm Make Your Own Perfume - Newport Aromatherapy 127 Bellevue Avenue. All ages activity. Make your own perfume 25% off all candles, shower gels, and soaps. (401) 846-1101 without button $3-$12 with button $1-$8

10am-4pm Newport Art Museum- 76 Bellevue Avenue. New hands on gallery activities for kids and families. Kids activities are free with admission to the museum. Make sure you wear your button for admission discount. Regular admission Adults $10 Senior $8 students & military $6 children under 5 free with button $9/$7/$5/Free

12pm-5pm Mother Daughter Makeovers -Cosmetic Cosmos 387 Thames St. Makeup artists apply the newest shades of cosmetics to complement your skin and eye tones. Leave the shop gorgeous! (866) 842-0666. $30/$15 w/button.

12pm-5pm Newport Storm & Thomas Tew Distillery tours- 293 JT Connell Rd, In their 11 years of operation they have made 35 unique beers and brought back Newport's famous colonial rum tradition. Come sample fresh beer and aged rum at Rhode Island's Microbrewery and Distillery. 401-849-5232 $7/$5 with button for beer tour and $9/$7 with button for rum tour.

12pm-6pm Paint Your Own Pottery-The Accidental Artist 516 Thames St. Fun for all ages. You buy the pottery and paint time. We don't charge by the hour at our store! Spend the day with us! Appointments necessary for parties of 5 or more. (401) 662-0221. Paint time for 1 $9/$7 w/button. Paint time for 2 or more, $7/$5 w/button.

2pm Tour Greenvale Vineyards - 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. Located 5 miles from Newport. Enjoy samples of award winning, estate-grown wine from this 50-acre family farm now operating as a vineyard. Weather Permitting. 15% discount off wine purchases w/button. (401) 847-3777

2pm-Redwood Library Tours - 50 Bellevue Ave. Newport explore the oldest lending library in America, and the oldest library building in continuous use in the country. Admission $5/$4 with button

6pm-10pm The Rhino Bar & Grille 337 Thames Street Newport Storm and Rum tasting, sample the different beers and Thomas Tew Rum from the local brew company Newport Strom with appetizer pairings. Starting at $6/with button $8 w/out. No Reservations; first come first serve

7pm-9pm Latin and Swing Dance Classes- East Bay Ballroom, 15 Fenner Ave., is offering dance classes. Learn how to dance with style! Take the first step and join for a fun filled evening! No partner required and beginner friendly! $15/$10 w/button. For more information call 401-849-5678.

Trail Rides- Newport Equestrian Academy-281 Third Beach Rd., Middletown. 15% off regular prices w/button. 1 ½ & 2 hour rides to the beach. Must call for reservations. (401)848-5440

Best Yoga/Fitness Instructor in Newport County Contest- Potter & Co., 172 Thames Street, Newport, RI. Nominate your favorite yoga instructor, Pilates instructor, personal trainer or other certified fitness instructor to be voted Best in Newport County. Nominees must be certified by a recognized national authority for fitness training, yoga instruction or Pilates instruction. Nominations will be accepted from February 1st through February 16th. Nominations may be submitted in person at Potter & Co. or via email. Voting will take place during Newport Winter Festival, February 17th -24th and the winner will be announced on Saturday, February 25th. The winner will receive a Potter & Co. gift card for athletic apparel (and the individual who nominated the winner will receive a $25 Gift Card). 401.847.0392 shop@potterconewport.com