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2 New Haven Causes to Donate To for the Holidays

November 27, 2024

This season, let’s turn celebration into action and make a difference where it counts. Take a moment to spread love and joy to those in need – it’s the most meaningful gift to give. Consider donating to New Haven Reads, a life-changing organization that empowers children through literacy. With one-on-one tutoring, family educational support, and a community book bank, they’re building brighter futures, one page at a time. Or, add a little extra magic to your shopping cart with a toy for the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Toy Closet Program. Every gift goes to a young patient spending the holidays in... View Article

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4 Signature Holiday Events Worth Checking Out

November 27, 2024

Downtown captures the magic of the season straight out of a holiday movie. Immerse yourself in a lineup of festive events and experiences that bring the spirit of the holidays to life. First up, on December 5th, the 112th Holiday Tree Lighting will spread cheer through live entertainment, amusement rides, a petting zoo, food trucks, and, of course, your neighbors.  The fun begins on the New Haven Green from 5 – 7:30 PM. But that’s not all. On December 7, The Shops at Yale will host the annual Ice Carving Competition and A Capella Concert. See professional ice carvers from New England... View Article

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10 Things To Do in New Haven in October 2024

September 26, 2024

There’s no solve for the fear of missing out, so just avoid it entirely. Here are 10 community events worth attending this month, plus three Halloween happenings you can’t miss. Will we see you there? 10/1 The Psychedelic Furs: The Jesus and Mary Chain College Street Music Hall 10/2, 9, 16, 23 Movies in the Plaza Pitkin Plaza 10/5, 12, 19, 26 CitySeed Farmers Market Wooster Square 10/4 Live Nation Presents: The Taylor Party Toad’s Place 10/5 Yale v. CCSU: Yale & New Haven Day Yale Bowl 10/10-10/31 Falcon Girls Yale Repertory Theatre 10/13 Bob the Drag Queen: This is Wild! Tour College Street Music Hall 10/17 Live... View Article

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Curtains Up on the Fall ’24 New Haven Theatre Season

September 26, 2024

The fall breeze lifts the curtain theater season, with New Haven’s most talented performers taking the stage across such hallowed halls as the Yale Repertory Theatre, the Shubert, and Long Wharf Theater. The ’24-25 season’s highlights include Macbeth in Stride, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, and Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny. The box office is open. Learn more here.

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Fall Annual Events: New Haven Night Market and New Haven Chalk Art Festival 2024

September 26, 2024

Now that you’ve been fed and entertained, it’s time to mix and mingle. On October 4th, we’ll see you at the New Haven Night Market, which runs from 5-10PM. And on October 12th, you’re cordially invited to gawk at the sidewalk during the New Haven Chalk Art Festival, a day of music, art, and family-friendly entertainment at the Shops at Yale. Across the Chapel and Broadway districts, our sidewalks will be adorned with elaborate chalk art designs by more than 60 talented artists.

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Fall in Love with New Haven Restaurant Week October 6 – 11, 2024

September 26, 2024

We get it, you can’t eat apizza for a month straight – though we’ve certainly tried. Luckily, National Pizza Month is not the only foodie calendar event landing in Elm City this month. Back for its 16th year, New Haven’s longest-running foodie event, New Haven Restaurant Week, returns this month from October 6-11, 2024. We’ve got 24 participating restaurants bringing hungry foodies to our city from across the state of Connecticut. Participating restaurants will offer $25 lunch specials, with all participating locations offering pre-fixe dinner experiences for $45 or $55 per person. Learn more here.

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5 Classes to Take in Downtown New Haven this Fall

September 18, 2024

Did you hear the rounds of the Yale carillon? School is officially back in session. In a city with as rich a history in educational institutions as ours, it’s only fitting that we share some of the top classes that you can take Downtown this fall – see below for our picks: Enroll in an instrumental music class specifically for adults at Neighborhood Music School. Get into the autumn spirit this fall with a pumpkin wreath-making class. Learn the art of New Haven Apizza during a three-hour pizza class. Live out your ballerina dreams at this class all about ballet... View Article

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5 Free Ongoing Events in Downtown this September (2024)

August 29, 2024

Here are 5 ongoing events worth checking out this Septebmer. 🥬 CitySeed Farmers Market Wooster Square, 9am-1pm | September 7, 14, 21, & 28 🍿 Movies in the Plaza Pitkin Plaza, 8-10:30pm | September 4, 18, & 25 🌈 Orange Street Promenade Orange, between Crown & Center, 6-9:30pm | September 5, 12, 19, & 26 🍻 Happy Hour in the Plaza Temple Plaza, 5-7:30pm | September 6 & 20 💃 Salsa Under the Stars Broadway Plaza, 6:30-9:30pm | September 3 & 17

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2024 New Haven Cocktail Week

August 29, 2024

A month of cycling and apizza, are you thirsty yet? You’re in luck. This month also brings the return of New Haven Cocktail Week, running from September 15-21. Throughout this week, we will celebrate all things libations – shaken and stirred. From cocktail education and tastings to the Annual Spirits Ball at Gioia Cafe & Bar, this boozy week cannot be missed. Participants must be 21 to partake in New Haven Cocktail Week events and activities. Learn more here →