Light-Night Newport — Santa & Elves
Light-Night on Saturday, Dec. 3 starts a series of free events, Lighting up the Night with free wearable LED lights. The goal is to empower Northern Kentucky residents to improve neighborhood safety and their own health with fitness-based night traffic.
The event is from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wearable lights are being given away during registration and safety briefing. Then the groups set out on a short tour through the City of Newport. This time the groups will end at the Campbell County building on Monmouth St. and all walk together to the Newport City Building for the annual tree lighting.
Each walker, runner and cyclist will also receive a jingle bell to wear for the Christmas edition of Light-Night. Residents from Newport, Covington, Fort Thomas and more have joined the Light-Night movement, with participants from all ages.
Walkers and runner will meet at Bob Rocker’s Running Sport, 317 Monmouth; bikers will meet at Reser Bicycle Outfitters, 648 Monmouth.
St. Vincent de Paul – Coat Give-away
St. Vincent de Paul has collected new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, mittens and scarves to distribute to families in need.
Distribution will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 3rd at the Newport Primary School at 1102 York Street.
Santa wants your letter
Remember to write a letter to Santa this year! You can drop your letter off in my special Mailbox in the lobby of the City Building at 10th & Monmouth St. or mail to:
Santa Claus
C/o Newport Recreation
998 Monmouth Street
Newport, KY 41071
If your letter is turned in by December 15th, Santa will send you a response from the North Pole.
East Row home tour
East Row Victorian Christmas Home Tour & Tea – Saturday/Sunday – December 3rd & 4th – Noon-6 p.m.
The Annual East Row Victorian Christmas Tour is held the first weekend in December in the East Row Historic District in Newport. Tour hours each day will be 12:00 – 6:00pm.
The popular Victorian Christmas Tea will be held on both days of the Christmas Tour in a beautiful East Row home. A traditional savory-sweet English Tea will be served, including tea sandwiches, scones (with homemade clotted cream and jam), assorted cakes, tarts and cookies. Seatings will be at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Pre-ordered Advance tickets only for the Christmas Tea event.
Tickets for both can be found at http://eastrow.org/victorian-christmas-tour-and-tea/
Free photos with Santa
FREE Photos With Santa – Saturday, December 3rd – 2-4 p.m.- Newport City Building – Fire Department Area – 998 Monmouth Street
Bring your own camera and take photos too!
City Christmas Tree lighting
City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Saturday, December 3rd at 5 p.m. – City Building – 998 Monmouth Street
The City will be hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, which also includes Christmas music, sing-alongs and the arrival of Santa! Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate follow the tree-lighting. A BIG Thank-You to the students at Newport Primary School for the hand-made ornaments that adorn the Christmas tree!
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
City of Newport “Pearl Harbor” Remembrance Ceremony – Sunday, December 4th at Noon – General James Taylor Park – Riverboat Row
Local VFW Post 5662 will be hosting a Pearl Harbor Memorial Service which includes a 21-Gun Salute & Taps. This Remembrance Ceremony is open to the public.
Newport Branch – Campbell County Library
“Drop Your Drawers” At the Library – 901 East 6th Street
Drop off packages of new underwear for boys and girls, preferably sizes 4-16, from now through December 31t. Donations will help replenish Campbell County public elementary schools’ supplies of emergency underpants and provide direct assistance to each school’s Family Resource Centers. The need is great. Schools are handing out 30 to 100 pair each month to children who need clean underwear due to accidents at school or issues at home. Because parents often are unable to bring fresh underwear to their children during school hours, children can miss valuable learning time in the classroom.
The goal is to receive 6,000 pairs. Underwear will be distributed evenly to 14 public elementary schools in Campbell County. The schools receiving the underwear are Campbell Ridge, Cline, Crossroads, Grandview, Grant’s Lick, Johnson, Lincoln, Moyer, Newport Intermediate, Newport Primary, Reiley, Silver Grove, Southgate and Woodfill Elementary.
For hours and additional information: http://www.cc-pl.org/drop-your-drawers
Newport Aquarium – Scuba Santa – One Aquarium Way
Scuba Santa will be swimming with the sharks again for the 13th year at Newport Aquarium. Now until December 31st Scuba Santa will be available to chat with kids of all ages LIVE while under water in our largest exhibit Surrounded by Shark.
Come say hello and get your picture taken with Scuba Santa from 11 a.m.-4 p.mm daily
BB Riverboats – 101 Riverboat Way
Super Hero Cruise – Saturday, December 3rd
Boarding Time: 11 a.m.
Sailing Time: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
BB Riverboats presents 2-hour cruise complete with official Super Hero Training. Bring the whole family to learn the ins and outs of being a Super Hero and test out your skills as you learn them. After you have mastered your special powers, show them off on the dance floor as we throw a DJ Dance Party with all the Super Heroes!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Adults: $23
Children: $19
Brew HoHoHo Dinner – December 3rd, 10th & 17th
BB Riverboats has teamed up with a local brewery for this special Holiday Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a 4-beer tasting, buffet full of holiday favorites and all the great festive music.
Holiday Brunch: December 4th, 11th & 18th
Join us as we “Jingle All the Way” during this 2-hour brunch cruise on the beautiful Ohio River. Listen to the holiday sounds as we sing some of the season’s favorites. You better bring your appetite, because this menu is sure to satisfy all your taste buds!
Cruises depart from Newport Landing 101 Riverboat Row – Phone: 859-261-8500
For additional cruises throughout December visit: www.bbriverboats.com
City of Newport “Pearl Harbor” Remembrance Ceremony – Sunday, December 4th at Noon – General James Taylor Park – Riverboat Row
Local VFW Post 5662 will be hosting a Pearl Harbor Memorial Service which includes a 21-Gun Salute & Taps. This Remembrance Ceremony is open to the public.
At New Riff Distilling – 24 Distillery Way
Join Amy Tobin, lifestyle expert and Director of The Event Center at New Riff for an inspired evening packed with Hand-crafted Holiday Gift ideas. From recipes to packaging you’ll leave ready to tackle your gift list like a pro! Includes holiday cocktails and a light supper of soup and bread.
December 5th, 6 p.m. – 8 p.mm – $35.
