# Christmas at the Newport Mansions: The Breakers, Marble House & The Elms > Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: The Preservation Society of Newport County, 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840 - Ages: All ages welcome (Children under 6 receive free admission) - Price: $35 adults, $10 youth (ages 6-17), free for children under 6; multi-mansion discount passes available - Organizer: The Preservation Society of Newport County - Official page: https://www.newportmansions.org/events/christmas-at-the-newport-mansions/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/christmas-at-the-newport-mansions-the-breakers-marble-house-and-the-el--listing-4a3a9c8690db4b43db7dd55c ## About Newport's historic Gilded Age estates dress in breathtaking holiday finery during Christmas at the Newport Mansions. The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms are lavishly decorated with thousands of poinsettias, fresh evergreens, glittering ornaments, and historic dining tables set for opulent holiday banquets. A massive 15-foot poinsettia tree constructed from 150 individual live plants stands in The Breakers' Great Hall, alongside intricate model train displays winding beneath decorated trees. Marble House features exquisite gilded ballroom decorations, while The Elms offers quiet Gilded Age elegance and vintage festive toys. Children receive a kid-friendly audio tour narrated from the whimsical perspective of historic mansion pets and resident holiday characters, making history thoroughly engaging. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Front grounds and Welcome Centers are fully paved and stroller-friendly; indoor mansion tours require front-carrying baby carriers as strollers are checked at entry. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern Breakers Welcome Center features heated seating areas, quiet corners, and pristine accessible family restrooms with baby-changing tables. • Age Suitability: Engaging for school-aged kids and teens with interactive audio guides, while toddlers and babies are welcome in carriers. • Sensory Tips: Morning visits (between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM) on weekdays experience significantly lighter crowd flow and gentle classical holiday music. ## Similar picks in Providence - [The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff Mansion](https://grassyknees.com/providence/activities/the-newport-nutcracker-at-rosecliff-mansion--listing-caafd483b2a7918852eede18) — Nov 27 – Dec 6 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Rosecliff Mansion, Newport · Ages 4–99 · From $85 · checked Nov 7. 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