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Birthplace of the Frisbee, the lollipop, and the hamburger sandwich, New Haven is a city shaped by creativity, culture, and conversation. Independent shops surprise, flavors evolve, and a perfectly charred slice of pizza settles the debate, setting the stage for the experiences that define a visit to New Haven.
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Things are getting spšky in the Elm City.
Check out our roundup of all things Halloween happening this week in New Haven. š
@ycfsc
@eastrockbeer
@cafenine
š Halloween Festival at the Q š
The spooky season is here, and youāre invited! Come out for a night of games, music, food, vendors, line dancing, face painting, performances, and of course, trick or treating. š»š·ļø
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Friday, October 30
ā° 4:30 to 8 PM
š Dixwell Community Q House, 197 Dixwell Ave, New Haven
Free and open to the whole family. No registration needed, just show up in your best costume!
Questions? Call the Q House at 475-306-6936.
In collaboration with LEAP. See you at the Q! š¤
@dixwellqhouse
š» Halloween Party at The Blue Orchid! š
Join us for a hauntingly good time! Weāre serving up specialty wicked cocktails, killer music, and our costume contest where the best dressed wins a prize!
Bring your crew and dress to impressāor terrify. See you there if you dare!
šļø October 29th, 30th, 31st
@blueorchidnh
@bar_newhaven
@therealdjjd
š» HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT TOADāS PLACE š
š§” Friday 10/30 - Halloween Glow Party & Costume Contest
š¤ https://tinyurl.com/hglow1030
@toadsplace
š HALLOWEEKEND IS CREEPING UP ON US! š»
Two nights, two themes, and one unforgettable Halloween weekend at The Trinity Bar! š„
š¤ FRIDAY NIGHT: Saddle up for our Rodeo Halloween Party with DJ BRY!
š„ SATURDAY NIGHT: Step into the roaring ā20s for our Great Gatsby Halloween Party featuring live music by IAN BIGGS AND THE RUCKUS! āØ
š BOTH NIGHTS, weāll be hosting a BEST COSTUME CONTEST with prizes up for grabs! So bring your best looks, get creative, and come ready to party! šŖ©
@thetrinitybar
@friendsofthegreennewhaven
@pebblesnhv
This Saturday on Halloween Eve @tasteofnewhaven takes you on a walking tour of downtown New Haven to hidden cemeteries, haunted buildings, secret Yale societies & the darkest stories from this cityās past.
The Trick-Or-Eat Spooky Tour takes you to torturous tacos & murderous margaritas at @geronimotequilabar plus pulsating pizza, the gravest Greek food & overly fermented grape blood from @yorksidepizza & finishing off your life force with a devilish dance party
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New Haven Restaurant Week š½ļø returns November 1-14.
Participating Restaurantsš
@80ProofKitchen
@barcelonawinebar
@betweenbreadnewhaven
@bldg_newhaven
@caffebravonewhaven
@camachogarage
@chacranewhaven
@clairescornercopia
@encorebygoodfellasct
@atelierflorian
@geronimotequilabar
@gioianhv
@harvestnewhaven
@heirloomnewhaven
@ilgabbianonewhaven
@johndavenports
@lorcionewhaven
@lazeeznewhavenct
@meltingpot_newhaven
@pacificonewhaven
@southbaynewhaven
@trescalinirestaurant
@villaluluct
@zincnewhaven
Tap the link belowšfor all the tasty details & make your reservations today.
Who needs ribbon when you have fresh pasta?
From the culinary-inclined minds & talent behind Olmo comes a new tĢ¶wĢ¶iĢ¶sĢ¶tĢ¶ twirl on pasta in New Haven. Now open!
šTWIRL
260 College Street, New Haven
Someone mentioned October is National Pizza Month. Ok, but like so is January
...and February
...and March
...and April
...and May
...and June
...and July
...and August
...and September
...and November
...AND December.
Just saying. š¤·
Show us your apizza pics in the comments!š
Family-friendly October events just dropped in New Haven & we can officially say āØOctober is for the familiesāØ
š Sharing is caring. Send this post to the fam-chat because FOMO is real.
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šLet us know in the comments which event you wonāt be missing out on.
Hold on to your PSLs, October in New Haven is pumpkin-packed. š Also, stay tuned for our Guide to an Elm City Halloween.
š Sharing is caring. Send this post to a friend because FOMO is real.
āļøSave this post to come back to it.
šLet us know in the comments what events youāre looking forward to this month.
šļø SAVE THE DATE: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
New Haven Grand Prix š + Apizza Feast š
The New Haven Grand Prix and A-1 Toyota Apizza Feast returns tomorrow, September 25, bringing one seriously packed evening to downtown New Haven: bike racing, apizza, live entertainment & a whole lot of downtown energy.
šš Swipe for event maps, road closures & parking information.
THE LINEUP
š“ New Haven Grand Prix: Professional & junior cycling races throughout the evening
š A-1 Toyota Apizza Feast: 70+ vendors, pizza, food trucks, drinks, crafts, live entertainment & more
šŗ Beer, wine & cocktail garden
š Family Fun Zone with activities for all ages
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
ā”ļø Street closures begin at 9am & include College Street, between Chapel & Elm Street.
ā”ļø The Apizza Feast & Wine/Beer garden are open from 4-10pm & unticketed (free) for the general public.
ā”ļø The Pizza Costume Party is a ticketed event, running from 5-7pm.
Whether you come for the racing, stay for the apizza or show up dressed as a giant slice, September 25th is one for the calendar.
š Downtown New Haven + New Haven Green
š 4-10pm
ā¹ļø More details at the link in bio
#NewHavenGP
