Sunday, February 24

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Note: Children/Family Events are Denoted with a

The Rhino Bar & Grille337 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 -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-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-5pm - Guided Tours of Belcourt Castle 657 Bellevue Ave. $12 adult/$8 seniors & college/$7 student/$5 child, under 5 free. Tours at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and last tour 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-2pm - People's Credit Union's Festival Day at Easton's Beach People's Credit Union invites you to a day of family fun at the beach! Carousel rides, (first one free w/button.) Be a part of these great events…

11am - Children's Block Hunt Children enjoy an old-fashioned block hunt with prizes!

11am -1pm Patriots Street Team Join in the fun, with Patriot branded giveaways.

Incredible balloon artist Ron Sargent

Don't miss the 15' Baboo

Radio Disney AM 550 will be on site with prizes for all children that attend.

Sandtasia Sand Sculpture Demo watch as these pros create a masterpiece!

Sand/Snow Sculpture Contest Fun for all ages, whether it be snow or sand, see who can build the most extraordinary structure. Judging at 1pm. Prizes sponsored by People's Credit Union & The Newport Winter Festival. To pre-register your teams call (401) 847-7666, or register the day of at 10:30am.

Suspenders Juggling Troupe See their incredible juggling and balancing act on stilts while laughing at their antics.

12pm- Polar Bear Plunge Easton's Beach. High noon plunge! The daring are invited to join in a swim in the frosty Atlantic Ocean.

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.

12-5pm - 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.

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.

1-2pm - Pony Rides Newport Equestrian Academy 287 Third Beach Rd., Middletown. $5/free w/button. (401) 848-5440.

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. 849-3473.

2 & 3pm - 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

3pm O' Sullivan Meets O'Farrell: Jerry O' Sullivan with members of Newport Baroque Orchestra. Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St. Handicapped accessible, free on street parking available. General admission tickets $25/$20 with Winter Festival Button. Preferred seating $30. For tickets visit www.newportbaroque.org or call ArtTix 401-621-6123.

4:30-5:30pm IHOP Pancake Eating Contest IHOP Family Restaurant in Middletown, 195 West Main Rd. Come and compete or just watch in awe as people devour their way to the title of Queen or King who can eat the most pancakes, sponsored by the International House of Pancakes Family Restaurant in Middletown. Win a $100 IHOP gift certificate and Winter Festival package. Limited to 50 participants. To register call (401) 847-7666

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