In the Spotlight

New Haven Night Market: May 2023

April 27, 2023

Snackers, minglers, and explorers alike – listen up! The New Haven Night Market returns Friday, May 12 from 5-10 PM. This neighborhood favorite event is open to all ages, free to attend and pet-friendly. Join us in exploring the northwest side of Chapel Street, tasting treats from local eateries like Menya Gumi & Tacos Los Gordos, shopping at the Strange Ways Flair Fair Pop-Up, sipping beers on Trinity’s patio in Pitkin Plaza, and listening to the sounds of The Nu Haven Kapelye (yiddish for “band”). This year, there’s even more to love. For the first time, the Night Market will expand beyond its... View Article

Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival 2023

March 30, 2023

New Haven’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the Wooster Square Park on Sunday, April 16. This time-honored and resident-loved festival is a celebration of a seed planted 50 years ago – many, many, seeds actually. In 1973, the NewHaven Historic Commission and the New Haven Parks Department worked together to plant 72 Yoshino Japanese Cherry Blossom trees in Wooster Square. Come out and join us this year to mingle under the Cherry Blossoms!

Black History on Display at the New Haven Museum

February 1, 2023

As we enter Black History Month, we’re taking a moment to spotlight a vital piece of the city’s Black history. New Haven is the site of the Amistad Affair of 1839, the history of which can be seen at the New Haven Museum. A permanent exhibit in the museum’s collection, “The Amistad Story: Cinque Lives Here,” chronicles the events of the revolt and subsequent legal case, a defining moment in the anti-slavery movement. The exhibition features 15 objects, including authentic kail keys, various portraits, paintings, and a vintage armchair from the period