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The winter is upon us here in Newport but that doesn’t mean we are going to stay confined to the indoors. Forty 1° North would like to remind you of some wonderful child–friendly activities available right here in Newport. Also, remember that kids eat FREE when an adults order a Big Plate at Christie’s.
Artful Readers
Children between the ages of 2 and 5 and their parents are invited to the Newport Art Museum’s Griswold House every Wednesday at 11 am for a mid–morning imaginative exploration. Kids will read both classic and modern children’s stories in the museum’s galleries. Immediately afterwards, everyone is invited to stay and create a small art project.
Cost: $5 per child for members; $8 non–members. Adults are free. No registration required.
Bird Tales
Every other Wednesday, Norman Bird Sanctuary offers a nature–focused, interactive craft project that taps into the creative minds of children. The adventure starts with a children’s story. Next, the children will have the opportunity to meet an animal on the property, go on a discovery hike, and to complete a craft project encompassing what they have learned. This educational program is geared towards children ages 2–5, though all ages are welcome to attend.
Cost: Suggested donation of $2 per child for members and $4 per child for non–members. Adults are free. Registration encouraged but not required.
Skate Newport
Located in downtown Newport is our city’s winter gem–The Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center. Surrounded by colonial charm with an ocean view, adults and children are strapping on their ice skates and hitting the ice. With rotating nightly specials and seasonal celebratory events, families can take advantage of this wintry activity without breaking the bank.
Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 3–11. Nightly specials include FREE SKATE and significantly discounted rates. |
