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People standing outside a brick building with large windows; someone practices a balance pose on a wooden board while others chat nearby.
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Three friends at an outdoor patio, one in a yellow dress raising a bun, phones in hand, sunny vibe with string lights.
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A sunny backyard with a small rectangular pool, string lights, white patio furniture, potted plants, and a gray house with scribbled wall art.
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Two people clinking pink grapefruit cocktails with tiny umbrellas, cheerful poolside vibe, blue chairs in the background.
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A person riding a bicycle past a building with a large “WAYFINDER” sign on top, sunny day.
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A cheerful girl throws a yellow glove in a parking lot mini-golf area, balancing on a green mat with wood blocks and cones around her.

Summer Starts Now

Event Info

  June 13, 2026

  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Summer kicks off poolside at Wayfinder Newport with an afternoon of good music, cold drinks, and local flavors.

Join us on June 13 from 12 PM to 3 PM for Summer Starts Now, our seasonal kickoff bringing together hotel guests, local creatives, community partners, and Newport favorites for a laid-back afternoon by the pool.

Enjoy passed bites from Little Clam including Bluefin Tuna Tostadas, Local Beef & Shishito Pepper Skewers, Brown Butter Mini Lobster Rolls, Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Toast, and Native Corn Chowder. Guests can also help themselves to a raw bar featuring local oysters and littlenecks, a New England charcuterie display, whipped feta dip with cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, herbs, and naan, plus caramelized allium dip served with kettle chips.

Alongside the food, expect drink specials, outdoor games, a live DJ set, and plenty of reasons to linger a little longer.

Consider this your official kickoff to summer in Newport.

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