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Beat the Heat: Tips to Cool Down in New Haven

August 9, 2023

Want to enjoy the dog days of summer without feeling like a hot mess? New Haven is filled with unique, historical, and recreational treasures to help you keep out of the heat. Whether your cup of (iced) tea is exploring an educational exhibit at one of the world’s largest natural history museums, browsing local boutiques and art galleries, or spending some quality time in the great (shaded) outdoors or making a splash at a balmy beach, New Haven is full of refreshing fun for everyone. Here are five ways to beat the heat in New Haven.  Take a dip at... View Article

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Explore Like a Local New Haven Tours

July 27, 2023

Explore Like A Local – A Guide to New Haven’s Many Tours You already know that Downtown New Haven is steeped in history, culture, and culinary delights, but there are parts of this story that still need to be told, corners of our city unseen and mysteries of our history unheard. Luckily, we’re home to a handful of local experts who share their knowledge with neighbors and visitors daily, embarking on captivating city-wide tours catered to niche interests and passions. Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, a foodie, or a curious traveler, there’s something for everyone in New... View Article

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WWBD: What Would Barbie Do In New Haven

July 19, 2023

This summer, there is one name on everyone’s lips – Barbie. Whether you’re hunting down vintage dolls at EBM Vintage or preselecting front-row seats at downtown’s Bow Tie Cinemas, the summer has been Barbie-fied. So, what would Barbie do in New Haven? Would she laze on the Green or hit the beach at Lighthouse Point? It’s impossible to choose. As we know all too well, there is no singular Barbie. There’s Doctor Barbie, Corporate Princess Barbie, Rollergirl Barbie, and beyond. Here’s what Barbie, in any form, would do in New Haven. Academia Barbie What would Academia Barbie do in New... View Article

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Focus On: The International Festival of Arts & Ideas

June 1, 2023

Each summer, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas returns to New Haven, bringing with it blossoming creativity, flourishing ideas, and blooming cultural connections. The festival transforms the city into a vibrant canvas of artistic expression, thought-provoking discussion, and tantalizing flavors of cultural exploration. There is still time to experience the festival this month, so join us and leave inspired. The International Festival of Arts and Ideas was founded on the idea that great art and big ideas can heighten our ability to understand and imagine – and they don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk. Returning for... View Article

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New Haven Parks to Explore this Summer

May 31, 2023

Walkable, loungeable, explorable, that’s New Haven. Our city is made of more than 2,000 acres of vibrant green parkland, and there’s no soul inside on the sunniest summer days (which, by the way, have arrived). New Haven has a park for every kind of explorer, whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to read, a pier to fish from, a splash pad to send your children into, a skatepark to wipe out on, or just a sunny spot to catch up with friends over a cold seltzer.  Choose a park, any park, and choose your summer adventure. Here’s your guide... View Article

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The Perfect Mother’s Day For Every Kind of Mom

May 8, 2023

When it comes to how we talk about motherhood, it’s out with the old and in with the honest. There is no one size fits all for parenting, and there is no right or wrong way to be a mother. For a mother as particular, authentic, and special as your own, your Mother’s Day gift should follow suit. Whatever sickly sweet mug you bookmarked or promo code you saved in your notes app, forget it. Mom deserves more this year, and we’re here to help you execute. Here are five great Mother’s Day activities for every type of mom in... View Article

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Festivals In Focus: The Cherry Blossom Celebration

April 12, 2023

Spring is in full bloom. Can you feel it? Have you seen it? We’ll show you the way.  Each spring season, the landscape of New Haven softens to welcome delicate petals and sprawling forest green leaves. Nowhere in our city is this on a more magnificent display than the blooming pink Yoshino Cherry Blossom Trees that return to our greens each year. The fledgling blooms are welcomed by a time-honored New Haven tradition, The Cherry Blossom Celebration, which celebrates the local community, the mystery of nature, and the connection between the two.  In Japan, the celebration of blooming cherry blossoms... View Article

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Ways to Spend National Self Care Day in New Haven

March 29, 2023

If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends since the new year, then it’s high time to take a moment for yourself. The holiday you never knew about, but now will never forget, National Self Care Day, returns on April 5th. Self care looks different for everyone, but there is no denying, we all need it. Whether you prefer to unwind in the sun, the shade, or the corners of your Netflix queue, April 5th is your day. Here are just a few of the ways you can spend National Care Day in Downtown New Haven.  Reading the Tea... View Article

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Vibe Like a Local at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 1, 2023

New Haven, the Emerald City at the end of the rainbow. Here, holidays and festivals are embraced with fervor, and on St. Patrick’s Day, our neighbors know where to find the best party in the state. For the last 181 years, we have been putting the march in March with the annual Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The largest single day spectator event in the state of Connecticut, the parade attracts more than 300,000 residents and visitors, sharing festive cheer and the luck of the Irish.  “St. Paddy’s Day” parades as we know them trace back to the... View Article

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Small Business Saturday Returns to Downtown

November 23, 2022

‘Tis the holiday season with festive happenings in the heart of New Haven this year. From our exceptional entertainment scene to our endless variety of retailers and local boutiques, New Haven is delivering that “Hallmark movie” holiday feeling with our quaint New England charm. Visitors and locals looking to fill their calendars with joy and jingle bells will find a rich slate of festive events and special shopping promotions in downtown this season.  Looking to finish your holiday shopping before cracking open your advent calendar? We’re closing out the month of November with the Small Business Saturday Pop-Up on November... View Article