In fact, "Newport Christmas" marks the first time a Hallmark holiday movie has been set in Rhode Island since "A Season for Miracles" in 1999.

Admission times are every half hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Where: The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI More: 25th annual Pawtucket Winter Wonderland La Salette Festival of Lights ...

When: Newport's mansion light display is open from Nov. 22 to Dec. 29 on Friday to Sunday in November and Thursday to Sunday in December. Admission times are every half hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

Rhode Island has no shortage of huge Christmas light displays, with everything from mansions in Newport to the Roger William Park Zoo creating displays.

R est assured, Wes Brown will be bringing the holiday cheer this Countdown to Christmas with his brand-new movie. The Hallmark veteran is teaming up with Ginna Claire Mason for A Newport Christmas, ...

Cara, at the Chanler on Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, (401) 847-2244, has a Christmas Eve six-course tasting menu at 5:30 p.m. for $195 per person and a seven-course tasting menu at 8: ...