The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 11.2021
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11 / 20 – 1 / 2
Holidays at the Newport Mansions
WHY : Marvel at the colorful lights decorating the exterior and landscape of the Breakers mansion , then take in the Christmas extravaganza inside the Breakers and the Elms mansion , filled with dressed-up evergreens , wreaths , flowers , the famous fifteen-foot-tall poinsettia tree ( Breakers only ) and other festive touches along the way . As holiday music fills the air , visit the Breakers Children ’ s Cottage with the young ones and look inside Santa ’ s workshop . WHERE : The Breakers and the Elms mansions , Newport . MORE INFO : 847-1000 , newportmansions . org
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Through 11 / 23
Tasting Tuesdays at Newport Vineyards
WHY : Can you sip and tell ? Enjoy the remnants of fall at Newport Vineyards while tasting a variety of wines and beer , and maybe discover a new favorite to savor and bring home . Pair some dainty snack food options with the beverages , which is $ 17 per wine tasting , $ 15 per beer tasting , or wine and beer by the glass for $ 7 to $ 8 . 11 a . m .– 5 p . m . WHERE : Newport Vineyards , 909 East Main Rd ., Middletown . MORE INFO : 848-5161 , newportvineyards . com
11 / 19
Under a Partial Crimson Moon
WHY : Witness the partial lunar eclipse until the sun rises at 7 a . m . at Frosty Drew . Bring a lawn chair , blankets , binoculars and some treats to celebrate as the almost-full moon passes into the Earth ’ s dark shadow ( the umbra ) with only a partial piece remaining in Earth ’ s secondary shadow ( the penumbra ). During the period near maximum eclipse , a part of the moon will glow a crimson red . 12:30 – 7 a . m . $ 5 suggested donation . WHERE : Ninigret Park , 62 Park Ln ., Charlestown . MORE INFO : 859-1450 , frostydrew . org
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