Don’t Miss the Last Two Newport ThamesGivings
The City-by-the-Sea welcomes both residents and visitors to eat, sip, shop and be thankful on ThamesGiving Thursdays.
Newport has transformed its usual quiet off-season schedule into a lively atmosphere with ThamesGiving.
Every Thursday in November, excluding Thanksgiving, more than eighty shops and restaurants are joining forces to celebrate a month of giving back to the community. The final two ThamesGivings take place on Thursday, Nov. 16, and Thursday, Nov. 30. This includes extended hours, discounts and in-store promotions.
Newport’s beloved 12 Metre Café is using the opportunity to bring back their family dinner menu rumored to include a beloved recipe at a family-friendly price. O’Brien’s Pub will also be participating by offering a complimentary bowl of clam chowder to customers who bring in a household or personal item to support Lucy’s Hearth, a local shelter for homeless children and families.
Along with store specials, a “Copper Pumpkin Passport” scavenger hunt has been organized, where stickers can be collected by finding hidden pumpkins in stores, restaurants or the garden courtyard. Completed passports will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win gifts and gift certificates from various Newport businesses.
“There is a magic in Newport — around Thames Street especially — that is very unpretentious, neighborly, diverse and extremely community-centric,” says founder of City-by-the-Sea Communications, Michele Gallagher. “We all want to see our neighbors succeed despite the weather and pandemic setbacks of recent years. We’re working together to pay forward the excitement we all share for our historic, harborside city.”
From 5-7 p.m., strollers will be greeted by festive storefronts and sidewalk musicians, making it an exciting experience for holiday shopping or leisurely browsing. For more information on participating businesses and special offers, visit thamesgiving.com.
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