Outdoor Fun

Family Fun: 2012 Newport Winter Festival
It’s here, school’s winter vacation and our local Newport Winter Festival. For all of us on “staycations”, don’t you fret, while our pals are off skiing or sunning (a tiny whimper just popped up from my throat) Newport is jam-packed with …
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Seasonal Activities: Holiday Happenings!
Tis’ the season of twinkle and wonder; ooh, how we love this festive time of year. Town will be buzzing with the blithe spirit of this magical season. Be sure to mark your calendars (or just keep checking ours) for …
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Seasonal Activities: Halloween Kid Fun In Newport, RI
It’s that time of year again …when all the little ghosts, witches, and superheroes come out to play! Here is our list, your go-to guide, of all the happy Halloween happenings for kids on Aquidneck Island. Mark down the dates …
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Out&About: Harvest Fair at Norman Bird Sanctuary
Guess what weekend it is?…You probably already know…It’s Harvest Fair weekend over at Norman Bird Sanctuary. I love this weekend! It’s like the first kick-off to autumn festivities, fun day Sundays, and all things fall. Ever since I moved here seven years ago, I …
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Fall Local Picks: Toddler & Baby Edition
Mom’s Picks! Abby Rowe, founder of Stroller Strides of Newport, and mom of two, is first up to bat with our new monthly post on local mom’s “play” list. We love this! Many thanks for the great post Abby…Read Abby’s post below. …
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Out&About: 09.16-09.18 This Weekend’s Family 401
I am so excited (delighted even) to be writing a weekly Family 401 post over at our city’s new blog From Stem to Stern. I have to admit, it gave me a new boost of momentum that we all need …
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Go Play!: September Family Fun
Well, the fall is here-in terms of school, schedules, and new routines; but not in temperature. Nope, Mother Nature leaves us with the remembrance of summer with our September climate, and a breeze that beckons all families to get outside …
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Out and About: Newport Labor Day Weekend
Happy, Happy Labor Day Weekend! This is a little milestone for us at Newport Connext, when I say “Us” I mean me, you, and all the fantastic local voices that contribute their advice, local deals, and family musings. We have …
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Seasonal Activities: List of Fall Sports For Kids On Aquidneck Island
Welcome back to the crazy beginning of the school year. Some kiddos begin next week! Others, begin the following (we’ll post on bus numbers next Monday). But right now, most of you are beginning to register your kiddos for sports. …
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Out&About:08/05-08/11-A weekend (and midweek) full of deals, relaxing & evening family fun.
THIS WEEKEND & midWEEK’S FAMILY 401: Aah August, how we love your warmth and easy-going pace. It seems we want to chill with some quality family time this weekend & all next week. It’s the perfect time to take in …
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Out&About: 08.01.11-08.04.11-Great Family Concerts All Week Long!
THIS WEEK’S FAMILY 401: Hello Savvies! We have a glorious month left of summer with the kids, and oh boy, does the fun go all week long! So, we decided share the love with our Out&About posts for the rest …
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Go Play!: Newport Farmers’ Markets…Oh, So (Green) Good!
Farmers’ markets are just plain fun! Besides feeling like you have been transported to a different time, or country, a local market makes you feel a little more connected to what you’re cooking for your family, and the people growing …
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