Friday, February 22

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

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 10am until4 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 - Guided Tours of Belcourt Castle 657 Bellevue Ave. $12 adult/$8 seniors & college/$7 student/$5 child, under 5 free. Only tour at 10am. $1 off w/button. (401) 846-0669 or www.belcourtcastle.com .

10am -Wii Tennis Tournament International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Avenue.. Join us for this event, fun for all ages! Preliminary rounds will be played on the 22nd & 23rd. Two age groups of play, enter in the 12 & under category or the 13 & up. 12 & under preliminary matches will be played on the 22nd; 13 & up on the 23rd. Semi-finals & Finals for both groups on the 24th. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. $15 entry fee per person with complimentary museum admission for tournament participant and one parent/guest. $3.00 discount for button holders. Prizes awarded to first and second place. Call to sign up, or for more information. 401-849-3990.

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

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.

12-4pm - Make Your Own Perfume Fireworks Gallery, (located near Touro Synagogue) 64 Spring St. Learn to make your own perfume…Great weekday activity! Customized for adults with individual attention for children too! $3/$2 w/button. (401) 846-1101. Monday - Friday.

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 - 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.

1 & 2pm - 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

1:30 pm - Winter Festival Movie Time Jane Pickens Theatre, 49 Touro St. Families can enjoy Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on the big screen. The theatre has a full array of great refreshments for sale! Movie Free w/button or if you dress like your favorite Harry Potter character.

2-4pm -20th Annual Nacho Tasting Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames St. Sample award winning nachos. Free w/button and beverage purchase. A great place to be!

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

5-7pm - Taco Bar Loca, 109 Long Wharf. Make your own tacos and play a game of pool. Free w/button.

6-8pm - Wine & Cheese Tasting Bay Voyage Inn, 150 Conanicus Ave. Pair wine with fabulous cheese. $20 or $15 w/button. Reservations recommended, please call (401) 423-2100.

6- 9pm - 3rd Annual Illuminated Garden Walking Tour, Friends of Ballard Park. Ballard Park's Quarry Meadow, Hazard Ave. Thousands of lights will enhance the beauty of Newport's only nature preserve. Free

7pm - Beer Tasting and Food Pairing White Horse Tavern, 26 Marlborough St. Sample Sam Adam's beer and pair with fine tasting food. $50

7pm - Illusion Quest performed by David Garrity at The Jane Pickens Theatre. David Garrity's back for another amazing show! Illusion Quest is an exciting, family-oriented, full stage magic and illusion spectacular! Illusionist David Garrity and his magic team appear, vanish, pass through solid objects and even float people from the audience! Be sure not to miss this incredible performance. $10/$6 w/button. For information call (401) 847-7666.

7:30-9:30pm - Big Band Night- Astors' Beechwood Mansion 580 Bellevue Ave. Featuring the 18-piece big band sounds of Larry Brown's Swinglane. For a wonderful evening of music and dancing in the Beechwood ballroom. Cash bar. Reservations suggested. Sponsored by the Beechwood Foundation. $20/$15 w/button. (401) 846-3772

8pm- Firehouse Theater presents MAFIA ON PROZAC by Rhode Island's own Edward Allan Baker. 4 Equality Park Place. $20/$15 w/button. 849-3473.

8pm O' Sullivan Meets O'Farrell: Jerry O' Sullivan with members of Newport Baroque Orchestra. S John the Evangelist, 61 Poplar Street. Handicapped accessible, free on street parking available. General admission tickets $25/$20 with Winter Festival Button. For tickets visit www.newportbaroque.org or call ArtTix 401-621-6123.

9pm Studio 3 at Above One Pelham East, Join us tonight for dancing with DJ Butch.

9:30-11pm-Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center Adult Skate (18 & over) Newport Yachting Center, America's Cup Avenue. Enjoy a night of skating with your friends. Skate rentals available for a fee. Adults $2 off w/button. (401) 846-1600.

10pm-1am Live Band: "Shore Point" The Rhino Bar & Grille, 337 Thames St. DJ in the Mamba Room Dance Club - Free w/Button. (401) 846-0707.