On-Going Activities

Newport County Chamber of Commerce Ton of Love Food Drive to benefit the Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Food Pantry. Help us fill our empty shopping carts with non-perishable food item donations, which aid the Newport County community. Participating locations are Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center, Webster Bank, YMCA, JT's Lumber, Sovereign Bank, Citizen's Bank, Liberty Tax Service, Newport Athletic Club, Buckley Heating & Cooling, Admiral's Gate, and Newport Chamber of Commerce. Show your "love" for the Newport community, by helping us collect a "ton" of food the month of February!

All Fired Up Pottery 452 Thames St. Watch pottery being made in the studio on location all week and enjoy a 15% discount of all purchases.

The Beach Bounce Party & Play Center at Easton's Beach Bring the whole family down to Easton's Beach for the new children's party and play center inside the Rotunda at Easton's Beach. For ages 2-10. $2 off with button. Open Mon. & Tues. 12pm-6pm; Wed.-Sun. 10am-6pm. (401) 845-5810

Newport Equestrian Academy Beach Trail Rides 287 Third Beach Rd., Middletown. 2 hour group ride $85/$75 per person w/button. 11/2-hour group ride $75/ $65 per person w/button. Daily 10:00am, 12:00 and 2:00pm. Must call for reservations. 848-5440.

Newport Historical Society Exhibits Exhibits by the Newport Historical Society offer an engaging introduction to Newport from the 1600s through the gilded age. View the exhibits, browse the shop and buy tour tickets. In the 1762 Brick Market at 127 Thames St, Washington Square. Shopping discounts with button. (401)841-8770.

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. Feb. 14 - 17 (1:30-2:30pm), Feb. 18 - 20 (11-12:00pm), Feb 21 - 22 (12-1pm). $16 Adult, $14 children (under 8). $2 off w/button (401) 847-9109.

Pan Handlers 35 Broadway. Complimentary espresso served daily at this new fine cookware & cutlery store! 15% off purchases of $100 w/button. 619-3780.

Seal Watches Join the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation and Save The Bay aboard M/V Aletta Morris on a 1-hr. cruise around Rose Island to observe the seals that haul-out near her rocky shores. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress warmly. Boat is partially enclosed, but can be chilly. All programs are weather-dependent. Reservations strongly recommended to ensure your spot. Contact Save the Bay's Bay Station at (401) 324-6020 or e-mail us at sealtours@savebay.org. For more information, visit us online at www.savebay.org. Boat departs from Bowen's Ferry Landing. Cost: 1-hour watches: $20 adult & $15 kids/seniors, $2 off tour w/button. Times vary daily due to low tide. Sat. 2/14 (2:30 & 3:30), Sun. 2/15 (3:30), Thurs. 2/19 (10:00), Fri. 2/20- Sun. 2/22 (10:00 & 11:00)

9:30am -5:00pm International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum 194 Bellevue Ave. Guided Museum & Grounds Tour, daily 1:30pm; Free w/Museum admission. $10/adult, $5/child. $2 off regular admission rates w/button. 15% off all purchases at the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Museum Store, and The Tennis Store w/button. (401) 849-3990

10:00 - 5:00pm Bird's Eye View Helicopters 211 Airport Access Road. Helicopter tours of Newport and Aquidneck Island. Visit www.birdseyeviewhelicopters.com for details. $5 off w/button. (401) 843-8687.

10:00 - 5:00pm Children's Art Contest By Team One Newport and Patagonia on Thames Street. Vote for your favorite picture at Team One Newport & Patagonia on Thames Street. Final day to vote is Saturday, February 21st. Winners will be announced on Sunday, February 22nd, on our website www.TeamOneNewport.com, and on the Winter Festival's website www.NewportWinterFestival.com, and in both stores,

1st Place wins A Helicopter Ride, accompanied by one adult by Bird's Eye View

2nd Place wins A Family Basket from Save the Bay

3rd Place wins A Family Membership to The Norman Bird Sanctuary

Winter Festival button holders who vote for their favorite artwork will receive a 10% discount coupon for both stores. Each person may only vote once for each age group; the final day to vote is February 21st.

10 am - 4 pm Newport Mansions Tours The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Avenue, The Elms, 367 Bellevue Avenue, and Marble House, 596 Bellevue Avenue are open daily for tours. Winter Passport ticket for admission to all 3 houses $25 for adults. $1 off adult admission with button. Children under 18 free when accompanied by an adult with a button. Friday, February 13th Only The Breakers will be available for viewing Call 847-1000 for more information.

Save The Bay Exploration Center Aquarium 175 Memorial Blvd., Easton's Beach Rotunda. The Save The Bay Exploration Center is an interactive marine science-learning center that offers hands-on lessons and activities for families and children interested in learning more about Narragansett Bay and its inhabitants. Live exhibits include a 14 ft. touch tank, microscope station, arts and crafts area and beach walks. Get up close and personal with over 350 critters found in Narragansett Bay waters. Our Center is open Feb. 14 - 22. Admission $4/$3 w/button. (401) 324-6020.

10am-4pm Victorian Servants Tours- The Astors' Beechwood Mansion 580 Bellevue Ave. Step back to 1891 and see life through the eyes of Mrs. Astor's domestic staff. $15/adult, $6/youth. 1 child free with paying adult w/button, or $2 off adult w/button.

10am-4pm 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 and on the grounds - a great family activity! Answer all the questions correctly and receive a prize. Free with Museum admission $10/adult, $5/child. $2 off regular admission w/button.1000

10:30am, 12:30pm & 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. Daily. Weather Permitting. 401-846-3018

11am - 5pm Wine Tasting and Tours Sakonnet Vineyards, 62 West Main Rd., Little Compton. $1 off tasting glass w/button. 10% off purchase w/button. Daily

12:00 - 3:00pm Make Your Own Perfume Fireworks Gallery, (located near Touro Synagogue) 64 Spring St. 12-3pm. Learn to make your own perfume…Great weekday activity! Customized for adults with individual attention for children too! M-F $6/ $3 w/button. (401) 846-1101

12:00 - 6:00pm 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. $5 off order w/button. M-Sat. 12-6pm, Sun. 1-5pm

12:00 - 5:00 pm Mother Daughter Makeovers Daily Cosmetic Cosmos, 387 Thames St. 12-5pm. 50% discount w/button. Makeup artists apply the newest shades of cosmetics to complement your skin and eye tones. Leave the shop gorgeous! (866) 4-COSMOS. $30/$15 w/button.

1:00 & 3:00 pm 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. $9/$7 w/button.

1pm & 2pm - Touro Synagogue Tours, 85 Touro St. Virtually unaltered since its dedication in 1763, Touro is the oldest synagogue in the United States, Touro, is an architectural masterpiece and international symbol of freedom of conscience. Touro is a must see destination on any visit to Newport. Guided tours begin at 1 & 2pm (401)847-4794. www.tourosynagogue.org. Feb 15,16,22 $5/$4 w/button.

2pm- Tour Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Rd., 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. Vineyard Tours daily at 2pm (weather permitting) and tastings throughout. (401) 847-3777.

Winter Art Contest, Jose Matose Gallery, .164 Broadway. 4 different age categories, 5-8yrs, 9-12yrs, 13-19yrs and Adult. One winner will be selected on Feb. 22nd 3pm at the studio from each age group. Winner will receive 3 free art lessons and the winning artwork will be displayed at the Gallery until March 15th. Flat medium only, no sculptures must be no larger that 18x24. Free w/button to participate. For more information visit www.newportartist.com

Winter Festival Floral Arrangement Name Contest, Little Flower Florals, 164 Broadway. Be creative and name the silk flower arrangement displayed in the florist window. Winner will be selected at 3pm on Feb.22nd and will win the floral arrangement valued at $75! Free to participate with button. For more information visit www.littleflowerflorals.com

Create A Card Contest! Good Shepherd Gift Shop, 164 Broadway. 4 different age categories, 5-8yrs, 9-12yrs, 13-19yrs and Adult. Try your hand at creating a Sympathy, Birthday, Congratulations, Anniversary or Wedding card. Card must be 5 1/2 x 8", no copyrighted images. Include text and design. One winner will be selected on Feb. 22nd 3pm at the shop from each category and receive 75% off any item in the shop up to $100 value. Free with button. Cards become property of the Good Shepherd. For more information visit www.goodshepherdgiftshop.com