What's Up in Newport: Monday, December 1

Good morning, Newport! I’m Ryan Belmore, publisher of What’sUpNewp. Here’s what you need to know for Monday, December 1, 2025.

The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will kick off Holidays by the Sea today with a press conference at Big Weather Gear, 154 Thames St., at 10 a.m. U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, Newport Mayor Charles Holder, and other local officials and business leaders will encourage residents to shop and dine locally throughout the holiday season. A business stroll along Thames Street will follow the event.

The campaign aims to drive shoppers to local businesses during the busy holiday season. Businesses can participate in the chamber's holiday décor contest and a free digital advertising program called the Holiday Member Exchange. More information is available at newportchamber.com.

Today in Newport

Weather Forecast

Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Sun & Tide Information

Sunrise: 6:52 a.m., Sunset: 4:16 p.m. Daylight: 9 hours & 23 minutes
High tides: 3:50 a.m. & 4:17 p.m. Low tides: 10:09 a.m. & 9:50 p.m.
Lunar phase: Waxing Gibbous.

Things To Do

All Day: Holidays at the Newport Mansions
2:30 p.m.: Family movie: Smallfoot at Newport Public Library
3 p.m.: American Revolution Learning Circle at Tiverton Public Library
3:30 p.m.: Teen Volunteer Hour at Newport Public Library
Organizing an event? Add it to our community calendar.

Live Music & Entertainment

Firehouse Theatre: NEE JAM: North End Entertainment Jam at 7 p.m.
Newport Craft: Bingo at 6 p.m.
Newport Harbor Island Resort: Music Bingo at 6:30 p.m.
Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 p.m.
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 p.m.

Newport County Government

Jamestown: Town Council at 6 p.m.
Middletown: Planning Board at 3 p.m., Town Council at 5:30 p.m.
Newport: Planning Board at 6:30 p.m.
Portsmouth: School Committee - Policy Subcommittee at 1 p.m., Free Public Library at 7 p.m.
Tiverton: Personnel Board at 5 p.m., Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 p.m.
Find more meetings here.