Welcome to New Haven, Connecticutย
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 cafรฉs, 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 whatโs happening, whatโs new, and whatโs waiting for you in the Elm City.
Who Knew?
Your monthly dispatch for stories, spotlights, and whatโs 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 whatโs 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 donโt 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 youโre building a night out or chasing a spontaneous idea, this is where plans come together for the latest events in New Haven.
ย 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 whatโs happening across New Haven and whatโs worth planning around.
๐๏ธ SAVE THE DATE: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
New Haven Grand Prix ๐ + Apizza Feast ๐
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.
๐๐ Swipe for event maps, road closures & parking information.
THE LINEUP
๐ด New Haven Grand Prix: Professional & junior cycling races throughout the evening
๐ A-1 Toyota Apizza Feast: 70+ vendors, pizza, food trucks, drinks, crafts, live entertainment & more
๐บ Beer, wine & cocktail garden
๐ Family Fun Zone with activities for all ages
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
โก๏ธ Street closures begin at 9am & include College Street, between Chapel & Elm Street.
โก๏ธ The Apizza Feast & Wine/Beer garden are open from 4-10pm & unticketed (free) for the general public.
โก๏ธ 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.
๐ Downtown New Haven + New Haven Green
๐ 4-10pm
โน๏ธ More details at the link in bio
#NewHavenGP
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New Haven Cocktail Week kicked off yesterday & itโs shaping up to be the best one yet!
๐๐ for 6 drinks that caught our eye (& tastebuds)
๐Link in bio & follow @newhavencocktailweek for more info.
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๐ Send to a friend because the FOMO is real & no one should New Haven Cocktail Week alone.
#NewHavenCocktailWeek
Summer may be winding down, but the Elm City shows no signs of slowing down this September. ๐ด
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 โก๏ธ Monday mood.
๐ธ @handsomedanyale
Tax-Free week in Connecticut is the perfect time for some back-to-school shopping and exploring around Downtown New Haven. New โFavorite Auntโ level unlocked! ๐
Tax-Free Week is here & your shopping list just got a little more interesting.
From new-season styles to sneakers, art supplies, campus essentials, and workout gear, New Haven has plenty of places to make the most of the tax savings.
๐๐ Swipe through our guide to see where to shop, what to look for, and which stores should be on your radar.
๐๐ Save this post, share it with a friend, grab your shopping list & make a day of it in New Haven. Whatโs at the top of your Tax-Free Week wish list?
The details & pro tips.
๐๏ธ 2nd Street | @2ndstreetusa
๐๏ธ Sneaker Junkies | @sneakerjunkies
๐๏ธ J. Crew | @jcrew
๐๏ธ The Yale Bookstore | @yale_bookstore
๐๏ธ Urban Outfitters | @urbanoutfitters
๐๏ธ Hullโs Art Supply | @hullsart
๐๏ธ lululemon | @lululemon
