Welcome to New Haven, Connecticut
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.
In our city, the walk between places matters as the experience unfolds block by block. Streets connect galleries to cafés, historic architecture to the makers and ideas shaping New Haven today, and planned stops to moments of discovery along the way. Scroll on to see what’s happening, what’s new, and what’s waiting for you in the Elm City.
Who Knew?
Your monthly dispatch for stories, spotlights, and what’s shaping the conversation.
Pull back the curtain on the people, places, and quirks that give New Haven its spark. From chefs sharing recipes and shopkeepers spotting what’s next to creative voices and the stories that shape the Elm City, this is a closer look at a city full of character, flavor, and perspective. Start reading and don’t be surprised if you find yourself thinking, who knew?
Plot Twist: You’ve Got Plans
Plan like a local with our comprehensive city-wide calendar.
Concerts, gallery openings, trivia nights, and special events fill our calendar with options worth choosing. Whether you’re building a night out or chasing a spontaneous idea, this is where plans come together for the latest events in New Haven.
The Elm City Scoop
Thoughtful, local, and worth the open.
Signature events, foodie finds, shopping trends, and hidden gems shape each edition of The Elm City Scoop. Delivered monthly to your inbox, this curated roundup keeps you connected to what’s happening across New Haven and what’s worth planning around.
Family-friendly October events just dropped in New Haven & we can officially say ✨October is for the families✨
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Hold on to your PSLs, October in New Haven is pumpkin-packed. 📆 Also, stay tuned for our Guide to an Elm City Halloween.
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🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
New Haven Grand Prix 🏁 + Apizza Feast 🍕
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.
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THE LINEUP
🚴 New Haven Grand Prix: Professional & junior cycling races throughout the evening
🍕 A-1 Toyota Apizza Feast: 70+ vendors, pizza, food trucks, drinks, crafts, live entertainment & more
🍺 Beer, wine & cocktail garden
🎉 Family Fun Zone with activities for all ages
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
➡️ Street closures begin at 9am & include College Street, between Chapel & Elm Street.
➡️ The Apizza Feast & Wine/Beer garden are open from 4-10pm & unticketed (free) for the general public.
➡️ 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.
📍 Downtown New Haven + New Haven Green
🕓 4-10pm
ℹ️ More details at the link in bio
#NewHavenGP
⚡️GIVEAWAY ALERT⚡️
We’re teaming up with @westvillebowl to get you into the Avett Brothers show, tomorrow, September 17th 🙌
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New Haven Cocktail Week kicked off yesterday & it’s shaping up to be the best one yet!
👉👉 for 6 drinks that caught our eye (& tastebuds)
👆Link in bio & follow @newhavencocktailweek for more info.
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Summer may be winding down, but the Elm City shows no signs of slowing down this September. 🚴
Mark your calendars & save these dates - these are just *some* of the events creating buzz in the group chats.
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Friday feeling ➡️ Monday mood.
📸 @handsomedanyale
Tax-Free week in Connecticut is the perfect time for some back-to-school shopping and exploring around Downtown New Haven. New “Favorite Aunt” level unlocked! 😎
