4PM-5:30PM | Mansion Oyster Hour – Start your evening off the Rhode Island way with $2 oysters offered in The Dining Room. Indulge in fresh Rhode Island oysters, shucked before your eyes at our live shucking station. Gather with friends and family to enjoy local oysters, light bites, or an elevated, coastally-inspired dinner in our handsome, wood-paneled dining room. Top it off with a glass of bubbly for a perfect end to the work day.

5PM-5:30PM | Ship’s Bell Cheers – Join us on The Roof Deck for a Ship’s Bell Cheers to officiate the start of Labor Day Weekend at our stylish social hub. What was historically used to signal the start and end of watch times for crews at sea, The Vanderbilt is instead inviting guests to ring the bell at 5:00pm and partake in a convivial “Cheers!” moment with our homemade rum punch shooter.

5PM – 9PM | Enchanted Hour – Head to the Parlour and recline on a velvet double hump-back sofa as you experience an intimate conversation with our Mansion Tarot Reader. Sit by candlelight and revel in the delight of a reading from our local tarot master, who provides insightful readings with awe inspiring relevancy. After your experience, journey to the bar for a special, off-menu cocktail based on the theme of your reading, be it about love, work or money.

30-minute experience | $95 per guest

60-minute experience | $145 per guest

2PM-4PM | Shuck Yeah – Try your hand at the coastal tradition of oyster shucking with our Shuck Yeah afternoon happy hour. Learn about oysters, how they’re grown, and their local farms, and then sit back and enjoy a sampling paired with wine, beer, or a cocktail of your choosing.

7PM | Enjoy a Sunset Cruise on The Vanderbilt Yacht – Embark on a sunset boating adventure as you take a scenic tour exploring Newport’s famed harbors and the gorgeous, sunny coast on The Vanderbilt’s yacht, Temma, which dates back to 1928. See the colors of the bay come to life with a gorgeous backdrop of mansions, farms, and lighthouses. Inquire with Concierge to book.

Indulge in The Vanderbilt Picnic – Enjoy a homemade spread prepared by our expert chefs to bring with you on your adventures around Newport, whether it’s along your next sailing excursion, classic car ride or Cliff Walk. Indulge in the flavors of the coast as embark on quintessential New England excursions and explore the wonders of Newport. Inquire with Concierge to book.

Discover Fireside Delights – Unwind and relax every evening with s’mores, cocktails and warm blankets in The Garden. Take in the crisp air while roasting marshmallows over the fire, and as you nestle in for the evening, enjoy hot cocktails and light bites from our Fireside Folly menu.

5PM | Savor Roof Deck Sunset Cocktails – Toast to the end of summer and feel the social Newport buzz this summer. Revel in the energy of our reimagined historic mansion on the Roof Deck, offering wraparound views of New England sunset over the harbor.

Embark on a Sailing Adventure – Set sail on the coast of Newport and adventure through the stunning Narragansett Bay on one of the winning America’s Cup sailboats for a private charter experience or public sail. Learn all about the art of sailing on the meticulously restored America’s Cup sailboats. Inquire with Concierge to book.

4PM-5:30PM | Mansion Oyster Hour – Start your evening off the Rhode Island way with $2 oysters offered in The Dining Room. Indulge in fresh Rhode Island oysters, shucked before your eyes at our live shucking station. Gather with friends and family to enjoy local oysters, light bites, or an elevated, coastally-inspired dinner in our handsome, wood-paneled dining room. Top it off with a glass of bubbly for a perfect end to the work day.