Polar Plunges

Here are a few suggestions if you’re one of those hearty souls who likes to freeze yourself into the new year.

Newport Polar Bear Plunge
If midnight partying really isn’t your thing, then come have fun and let out your wild side at the Newport Polar Bear Plunge! Ring in the new year with everyone by jumping into the freezing cold waters of Easton Bay. Benefits A Wish Come True, Inc. Noon. Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport. discovernewport.org
Block Island Plunge
Hosted by the local Lions Club. Hot chocolate and souvenir hats will be there to warm you up! Noon. Fred Benson Town Beach, 7 Corn Neck Rd, Block Island. blockislandinfo.com
Narragansett Penguin Plunge
One of the original RI plunges has been freezing its parts off since 1977! This event is raising money for Special Olympics RI. Registration at 10am. Plunge at Noon. Roger Wheeler State Beach, 100 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett. specialolympicsri.org
The RI CAN Polar Plunge
Dive into the new year and the freezing ocean to benefit the RI Center for Assisting those in Need. Post-plunge festivities at the Breachway Grill include pizza and music. Plunge at Noon. Charlestown Beach, 557 Charlestown Beach, Charlestown. rhodeislandcan.org
12th Annual Penguin Plunge
These plunges aren’t just for polar bears anymore! Pledges benefit Westerly Area Rest Meals, Inc. Registration 10:30am. Plunge at Noon. The Andrea on Misquamicut Beach, 89 Atlantic Ave, Westerly. oceanchamber.org
Frozen Clam Dip and Obstaplunge
Hosted by MENTOR Rhode Island and Laid-back Fitness. Choose a regular plunge or the intense half-mile long obstacle course plunge! Check in at 11am. Plunge at Noon. Goddard Memorial State Park Beach, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick. mentorri.networkforgood.com
Take the Plunge
Hosted by West Bay Family YMCA Polar Swim. 1pm. North Kingstown Town Beach, 10 Beach St, North Kingstown. northkingstown.com