Tag Archive: Events and Festivals

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How to Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Downtown New Haven

The year of the snake is upon us; welcome to 2025. Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the new year, celebrated primarily in Asian communities across China, South Korea, Vietnam, and beyond. Fireworks displays, street parades, and energetic representations of culture traditionally mark the celebration. This year’s holiday, which falls on Wednesday, January 29th, will usher in the year of the snake. On February 1st, visitors and locals will gather for Connecticut’s most prominent annual Lunar New Year celebration in New Haven. Hosted by Yale-China, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between the United States and... View Article

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New Year New Haven [2025]

If you’re trading in the raucous champagne-fueled New Year’s Eve celebrations of your youth for a quieter event with your loved ones, please join us on the New Haven Green from 2:00-7:00 PM! “New Year New Haven” is the hottest family-friendly ticket in town (though there’s no ticket). This free event has it all – a Ferris wheel, ice sculptures, and festive programming for the kids. Find out more here →

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4 Signature Holiday Events Worth Checking Out

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

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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2024 New Haven Cocktail Week

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 →

2024 New Haven Pride Fest

In the Elm City, we take our fun in doubles. Double scoops, double shots, and double Pride. Each September, New Haven celebrates its own dedicated Pride Month, with support from New Haven Pride Center. The annual Pride celebration will take place on September 7th from noon to 6 PM on Crown & Orange Street, complete with local vendors, live performances, and fun activities for the whole community. Support by showing up and showing out, or support the New Haven Pride Center directly by volunteering at one of their many programming and fundraising events. Learn more here →

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Puerto Rican Festival & BWS Fest Return to Downtown [August 2024]

Our city thrives on its cultural tapestry, and this month, we unite to celebrate our vibrant diversity. Puerto Rican Festival Celebrate the vibrant culture of Puerto Rico on August 10 from 1 – 9 pm on the New Haven Green! Enjoy mouth-watering food from diverse food trucks, engage in fun family activities, explore unique arts & crafts, and groove to live music. Don’t miss this lively event honoring Puerto Rican heritage.  See more here. The BWS Fest The Black Wall Street Festival returns to Downtown New Haven August 12 – 17 for a six day celebration empowering black and brown... View Article

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Elm Shakespeare presents Richard III

Elm Shakespeare Company’s 29th annual summer production, Richard III, directed by Rebecca Goodheart, Elm’s seasoned Producing Artistic Director, is set to be a landmark event at the Alexander Clark Playhouse Stage in Edgerton Park, running from August 15th to September 1st.  Goodheart, with over two decades of experience in directing, acting, and teaching Shakespeare, will explore the role society plays in creating villains and the cost of political violence on us all. Internationally renowned actress Lisa Wolpe, known for her groundbreaking work on Shakespeare and gender, will play the title role of Richard. Wolpe’s involvement is set to bring a... View Article

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2024 BWS Fest

The 2024 BWS FEST is produced by the Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism in partnership with The Breed Entertainment, is a festival highlighting black and brown business owners and creatives.  Aug. 12 – The BWS Fest Artist Showcase: Plug & Play Edition Aug. 13 – The BWS Fest: Film Fest Aug. 14 – The BWS Fest: Investment Summit Aug. 15 – The BWS Fest: Fashion Show Aug. 16 –  The BWS Fest: Entrepreneur Party Aug. 17 – The BWS Fest Photo credit: BWS Fest