<div>Expanded ThamesGivingTM Event to Feature Exciting Surprises, Special Offers and Family-Friendly Activities in Downtown Newport: November 8th – 30th, 2024[Newport, RI – October 21, 2024] – Newport, Rhode Island’s historic Thames Street, long known as the heart of shopping, dining, and social life, will once again host the city’s annual ThamesGiving™ event. Again this year, ~80 local stores, restaurants, and businesses will come together for the nearly month-long celebration, kicking off on Veterans Day weekend (November 8th) and continuing through Thanksgiving, culminating with Small Business Saturday on November 30th.ThamesGiving™ is named after the bustling Thames Street district, which serves as a hub for both residents and visitors. Due to popular demand, the event has expanded this year to include surrounding streets and wharves. The “giving” in ThamesGiving™ is at the heart and soul of the event’s mission: Newport’s businesses are joining forces to give back to the community and the customer through creative, fun, and meaningful promotions.New This Year: The Copper Pumpkin Passport Scavenger Hunt ~ Digitized & IRL!This year, the Copper Pumpkin Passport scavenger hunt returns with a digital twist. Each participating merchant will have a unique QR code, and shoppers can collect passport stickers by locating the hidden pumpkin in stores and restaurants. To earn a sticker, participants must complete a short survey about their experience. Those who collect all stickers will be entered for a chance to win generous prizes, including a Grand Prize featuring gifts and gift certificates from many of Newport’s top businesses. A map of participating locations will be provided to help guide visitors through the Thames Street district.During each ThamesGiving™ weekend, visitors can enjoy special offers, discounts, or gifts-with purchase from a variety of shops and restaurants. Bars, hotels, and dining spots will offer live music, themed menus, and other entertainment. In many cases, businesses will also include acharitable give-back component.Exciting New Events and ActivitiesThis year’s ThamesGiving™ lineup also includes new events such as the ThamesGiving™ Artisan Market, presented by City-by-the-Sea Communications and venue sponsor Provence sur Mer; a Costume Dog Parade, hosted by The Black Dog; and a Copper Pumpkin Extravaganza pop-up event to be held on Bowen’s Wharf. Shoppers can also enjoy spontaneous performances by street musicians throughout the shopping district.Event organizer Michele Gallagher, founder of City-by-the-Sea Communications, says the focus this year is on community engagement, and fostering connections between Newport’s residents, visitors, and local merchants. Broadly expanded marketing efforts are targeting neighboring counties and states to promote Newport as a unique holiday shopping and dining destination. For more information about ThamesGiving™ and to see a full list of participating businesses, special offers, and charitable promotions, visit www.thamesgiving.com and follow @ThamesGiving_npt on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.#thamesgiving #shoplocal #copperpumpkinpassport #givingback #newportismakingwaves�</div>

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Expanded ThamesGivingTM Event to Feature Exciting Surprises, Special Offers and Family-Friendly Activities in Downtown Newport: November 8th – 30th, 2024. [Newport, RI – October 21, 2024] – Newport, Rhode Island’s historic Thames Street, long known as the heart of shopping, dining, and social life, will once again host the city’s annual ThamesGiving™ event. Again this year, ~80 local stores, restaurants, and businesses will come together for the nearly month-long celebration, kicking off on Veterans Day weekend (November 8th) and continuing through Thanksgiving, culminating with Small Business Saturday on November 30th.