Calendar of events

Wednesday, December 16

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Blithewold’s designation as an arboretum, the Newport Photo Guild presents “Expressions of Nature.” This exhibition explores the beauty, diversity, and resilience of the natural world through …

Winter Afternoon Tea

11:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

We invite you for Tea in Blithewold’s festively decorated Dining Room and Breakfast Porch, a place where fine meals have always been served to cherished guests. Gather with friends and exchange stories while delighting in a cup of tea, freshly …

Annual Winter Market

12:00 PM

Warwick Center for the Arts
3259 Post Road
Warwick,, RI

Each holiday season our gallery becomes a shop. The Winter Market is a boutique-style sale of handmade work by Rhode Island artists; ceramics, jewelry, knitwear, candles and ornaments, cards and prints, framed originals, turned wood, glass and …

Holiday Terrariums

1:00 PM

Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Join Blithewold’s horticulturists to learn the step-by-step process to create a terrarium to enjoy throughout the winter months. A combination of living plants plus natural and holiday decorations will be inspiration to create your own miniature …

Thursday, December 17

The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort Celebrates the Holiday Season

8:00 AM

The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort
1 Preserve Boulevard
Richmond, RI

Celebrate the season with delightful surprises, decadent flavors and the signature hospitality of The Preserve. On Sundays, December 6th, 13th and 20th, guests can enjoy a festive seasonal brunch featuring dishes prepared with locally inspired …

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Winter Afternoon Tea

11:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Annual Winter Market

12:00 PM

Warwick Center for the Arts
3259 Post Road
Warwick,, RI

The World and I: Reported & Researched Personal Narrative

6:00 PM

LitArts RI
400 Harris Ave., Unit E
Providence, RI

Some of the most compelling narratives blend the personal with the reported, telling both an individual story and the story of the outside world. In this workshop, writers will examine narrative essays, research-informed creative nonfiction and …

Friday, December 18

The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort Celebrates the Holiday Season

8:00 AM

The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort
1 Preserve Boulevard
Richmond, RI

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Wreath-Making Workshop

10:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Blithewold Garden Manager Betsy Ekholm shares design ideas and assembly tips with the horticulture team to guide you in creating a one-of-a-kind wreath. You will be provided with a wide variety of plant materials, some pre-cut from Blithewold’s …

Holiday Floral Arragging

11:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Join Blithewold horticulturists this winter in creating a beautiful holiday flower arrangement. Learn how to prepare floral material and apply basic design principles to create a stunning display. You will make a visually pleasing and long-lasting …

Winter Afternoon Tea

11:00 AM

Blithewold, Inc.
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Annual Winter Market

12:00 PM

Warwick Center for the Arts
3259 Post Road
Warwick,, RI

Saturday, December 19

The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort Celebrates the Holiday Season

8:00 AM

The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort
1 Preserve Boulevard
Richmond, RI

Bank of America Free Family Fun Day - December Hibernation

10:00 AM

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hopes Street
Bristol, RI

Thanks to Bank of America, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public for Free Family Fun Day one Saturday each month. No need to register, all programs are offered free of charge. 10:00am – 3:00pm: Craft Table …

In the Gallery: Expressions of Nature

10:00 AM

Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Annual Winter Market

12:00 PM

Warwick Center for the Arts
3259 Post Road
Warwick,, RI

Music in the Living Room

1:00 PM

Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI

Enhance your visit to Blithewold and enjoy the holiday decorations in the Manor by attending our Music in the Living Room Series! Blithewold sincerely thanks the generous performers who bring the gift of music into our Living Room during this …