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Get a head start on your seasonal shopping at this festive community market featuring over 30 tables of unique handmade gifts. Support local artisans and small businesses while enjoying a chance to win exciting raffle prizes.

Local Event: Fall Into The Holidays Craft Fair

Fall Into The Holidays Craft Fair

Get a head start on your seasonal shopping at this festive community market featuring over 30 tables of unique handmade gifts....

Celebrate autumn on Aquidneck Island with a free, family-friendly outdoor cultural celebration! The 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival returns to historic Touro Park in Newport on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Hosted by the Japan-America Society of Southern New England, Inc. (JASNE), this open-air festival honors the long-standing Newport-Shimoda Sister City connection and local heritage dating back to Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s historic 1854 expedition.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
<ul>
 <li>Live Performances:
 Thunderous taiko drum sets and dynamic martial arts demonstrations throughout the day.</li>
 <li>History Tent: Explore fascinating maritime history and trade connections in partnership with the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Wareham Historical Society, and Five College Center for East Asian Studies.</li>
 <li>Youth Crafts Pavilion:
 Hands-on origami paper-folding, traditional brush calligraphy, kite-making, and a popular Kimono photo station.</li>
 <li>Cosplay Parade &amp; Contest:
 The 2nd Annual Cosplay Parade kicks off at 12:30 PM (assembly at 12:15 PM under the tent next to the Commodore Perry Statue). Costumed participants of all ages—and pets—are welcome!</li>
 <li>Food &amp; Artisan Market:
 Taste authentic Japanese-inspired street food from regional vendors and browse handcrafted items from local artisans.</li>
</ul>
EVENT DETAILS:
<ul>
 <li>Admission: FREE and open to the public</li>
 <li>Weather: Rain or shine</li>
 <li>Location: Touro Park, 5 Touro Park St W, Newport, RI</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Website: <a href="https://www.jasne-janafa.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.jasne-janafa.org</a></li>
 <li>Facebook Event Link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jasne.janafa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/jasne.janafa</a></li>
</ul>
Supported in part through Discover Newport; Japan Foundation, New York; BankNewport; and the National Association of Japan-America Societies.
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Local Event: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport!

2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is...

Celebrate autumn on Aquidneck Island with a free, family-friendly outdoor cultural celebration! The 2nd Annual Japan-America...

2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport!

Amicable Church

<h1>Caring for Ourselves and Each Other</h1>
Amicable Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, invites adults throughout the community to participate in an important health clinic this October. The event is open to all adults and will be held in the Upper&nbsp; Hall at Amicable Congregational Church, 3736 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878.

<h2>Flu Shot Clinic</h2>
<h3>Sunday, October 18, 12:00–2:00 p.m.</h3>
Amicable will host a community flu shot clinic in partnership with Newport Visiting Nurses Home and Hospice. The clinic will offer both standard-dose flu vaccines and high-dose vaccines for adults age 65 and&nbsp; older. Participants are asked to:

•Bring their insurance card, if they have insurance.
•Uninsured adults may still receive a flu vaccine.
•Stay home if they are feeling sick.
•Wear loose-fitting clothing, such as a short- sleeve shirt, for easy access to the upper arm.

Local Event: Flu Shot Clinic

Flu Shot Clinic

Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
Amicable Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, invites adults throughout the...

Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840

Steve Sweeney is a stand-up comedy legend, considered "King of Boston comedy”. He returns to the Newport Elks Lodge after two sensational sellout shows there in 2025. Steve has become well-known in Newport after so many memorable performances over the past 30 years. He has performed on just about every late night talk show and appeared in many movies including Something About Mary with Ben Stiller and Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield. The multi talented John Perrotta joins Steve for what will be an unforgettable night of laughter!
All seats general admission. Must be at least 18 to attend. All comedians scheduled to appear $2 of every ticket sold goes to the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Newport
For more information and tickets click here: <a href="https://southcoastcomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southcoastcomedy.com</a> or purchase at the door unless Sold Out

Local Event: Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

Steve Sweeney is a stand-up comedy legend, considered "King of Boston comedy”. He returns to the Newport Elks Lodge after two...

Moving and must sell. &nbsp;Many fabulous items: Tools, gardening supplies, furniture, camera items, dishes, books and much more.Saturday &amp; Sunday, October 17 &amp; 18 - 8:00AM-5:00PM24 Constellation Ct., Jamestown, RI

Estate Sale

Moving and must sell.  Many fabulous items: Tools, gardening supplies, furniture, camera items, dishes, books and much more.Saturday & Sunday,...

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