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and Italian spritzers . Sit back in Adirondack chairs and transport yourself to the Italian countryside at the Chanler estate . Thurs .– Sun . 1 – 6 p . m . The Chanler at Cliff Walk , 117 Memorial Blvd ., Newport , 847-1300 , thechanler . com
Oakland Beach Cruise Night
THROUGH SEPT . 10 : Close out the summer with the last few cruise nights at Oakland Beach . Join fellow car owners and aficionados , admire classic cars and listen to oldies music . Plus , you can enjoy picturesque waterfront views and tasty fare at nearby seafood restaurants . Tuesdays , 4 – 8 p . m . Free for spectators ; $ 3 to display a car . Oakland Beach Commons and Gazebo , end of Oakland Beach Avenue , Warwick , 738-2014 , visitwarwickri . com
OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 17
Hampton Inn & Suites Newport-Middletown
Newport Boat Show
SEPT . 12 – 15 : Test out your nautical knowledge while checking out new sailboats and powerboats at one of the largest boat shows in the country , spanning more than thirteen acres of historic downtown Newport . Thurs .– Sat . 10 a . m .– 6 p . m .; Sun . 10 a . m .– 5 p . m . $ 31 – $ 40 ; $ 20 for military and Newport residents on Sunday ; children younger than ten free . Newport Yachting Center Marina , 4 Commercial Wharf , Newport , 846-1115 , newportboatshow . com
WaterFire Providence
SEPT . 21 : As the sun sets on the Creative Capital this summer , feel the warmth of a full lighting , which will feature flaming braziers at Waterplace Park and traveling all the way down to South Main Street Park . The lighting starts at sunset and ends at 11 p . m . Vendors start selling at 5:30 p . m . Free . Waterplace Park , Providence , 273-1155 , waterfire . org
Escape to comfort and affordability at the newly renovated Hampton Inn & Suites Newport-Middletown . Located just minutes from the heart of downtown Newport , our hotel offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and seaside charm .
Complimentary breakfast and shuttle to downtown Newport , high-speed Wi-Fi , fitness center , indoor pool , free parking and more ! Book your staycation today !
( 401 ) 848-6555
Looking Ahead
October
OCT . 5 – 6 : Little City Thrifty Vintage Market , Providence , littlecitythrifty . com
OCT . 5 – 6 : Fiftieth Annual Harvest Fair , Middletown , normanbirdsanctuary . org
OCT . 12 – 14 : Scituate Art Festival , Scituate , scituateartfestival . org
OCT . 19 – 20 : Bowen ’ s Wharf Seafood Festival , Newport , bowenswharf . com
OCT . 26 : NAMIWalks Rhode Island , Providence , namirhodeisland . org 🆁
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