Tag Archive: Events and Festivals

5-Free On-Going Events in July

June 28, 2024

July heats up in downtown, check out these 5-on-going events this month. 🥬 CitySeed Farmers Market Wooster Square, 9am-1pm | July 6, 13, 20, & 27 🍿 Movies in the Plaza Pitkin Plaza, 8-10:30pm | July 3, 10, 17, & 24 🌈 Orange Street Promenade Orange, between Crown & Center, 6-9:30pm | July 11, 18, & 25 🍻 Happy Hour in the Plaza Temple Plaza, 5-7:30pm | July 12 & 26 🎟 Movies in the Plaza Summer Sundays Pitkin Plaza, 4-6:30pm | June 21Be sure to check out our info new haven calendar and follow us on Instagram for all there is to see and do in downtown and beyond.

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Three Neighborhood Events to Check out in June (2024)

May 30, 2024

Across our city of neighborhoods, each cultured corner offers visitors and locals access to unique annual events and festivals. These time-honored traditions offer opportunities to come together to celebrate our city’s history, make a new friend or two, and eat some delicious food. The parties are planned and you’re invited. Dixwell Neighborhood: Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade returns on June 2 as one of the longest-running historic Black parades in the country, running from Bassett Street to Lake Place. Plus, it’s entirely free. Fair Haven Neighborhood: Quinnipiac Riverfest will take place on June 8, featuring family-friendly, educational activities for all ages, as well as... View Article

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Five Free Ongoing Events in Downtown this June (2024)

May 30, 2024

🥬 CitySeed Farmers Market Wooster Square, 9am-1pm | June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 🍿 Movies in the Plaza Pitkin Plaza, 8-10:30pm | June 5, 12, 19 & 26 🌈 Orange Street Promenade Orange, between Crown & Center, 6-9:30pm | June 6, 13, 20 & 27 🍻 Happy Hour in the Plaza Temple Plaza, 5-7:30pm | June 14 & 28 🎟 Movies in the Plaza Summer Sundays Pitkin Plaza, 4-6:30pm | June 9 & 23 Be sure to check out our info new haven calendar and follow us on Instagram for all there is to see and do in downtown and beyond.

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International Festival of Arts & Ideas: Move With Us (2024)

May 30, 2024

Festival talk isn’t over, it’s June in downtown after all. The 2024 run of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas will take place from June 14-29. This year’s theme, “Move With Us,” brings an exciting lineup of talent to New Haven, featuring more than 150 free and ticketed events throughout downtown. From circus performers, to film exhibitions, to dance showcases and more, there is something for every kind of culture-seeker. To learn more about the family-friendly events brought to the Elm City by IFAI, check out this blog post. For a roundup of free international performances taking place on the New... View Article

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IFAI Spotlight: 5 Free International Performances on the New Haven Green

May 28, 2024

With more than 150 events in one festival, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas has returned to the Elm City in grand fashion. Featuring a wide array of completely free and ticketed events for visitors and locals, the 2024 festival’s theme reads, “Move With Us.”  The included events spotlight undersung cultures, illuminating the world’s most historic and beautiful traditions and practices. If that sounds like your thing, read on for five completely free international performances taking place on the New Haven Green in June.  New Haven Symphony Orchestra: Celebrate New Haven Taking place on June 15 at 8 PM,... View Article

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3 Free Family Events Brought to You by the International Festival of Arts and Ideas

May 28, 2024

With more than 150 events in one festival, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas has returned to the Elm City in grand fashion. Featuring a wide array of completely free and ticketed events for visitors and locals, the 2024 festival’s theme reads, “Move With Us.”  The festival remains a hugely popular summer event for New Haven families, featuring countless performances and activities open to all ages. Read on to learn about three completely free, family-friendly events happening in downtown this June. Anne Cubberly’s Giant Puppets From June 14-29, artist Anne Cubberly’s Giant Puppets will roam the Green and Downtown... View Article

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New Haven’s Audubon Street Arts Festival Spotlighted on TravelPulse

May 2, 2024

Downtown New Haven is gearing up to celebrate one of our most-loved annual events, the Audubon Street Arts Festival, which takes place in our city’s Arts District on May 18th. The event, which celebrates our city’s BIPOC creative talent, was recently highlighted on TravelPulse in a roundup of the best May event taking place in every state. To learn more about the events, head over to TravelPulse to read the story.

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Festivals in Focus: Fair Haven Day Festival

May 1, 2024

As celebrated by the recent “Value of Downtown” study from the International Downtown Association, each year, downtown New Haven plays host to more than 16 annual festivals and parades. Our downtown area sits among the most culturally diverse in the country, and largely due to our annual festival circuit. One of those beloved festivals is returning to the Elm City this month, the Fair Haven Day Festival. Brought to downtown by the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and taking place on Saturday, May 4th at 12:00PM, the festival stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of artists and... View Article

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5 Things To Do in Downtown For Mother’s Day 2024

May 1, 2024

Your mom called, she said it’s her month. Do you have plans for Mother’s Day 2024? If not, it’s time to get started. Downtown is the place to be for Mother’s Day, complete with delicious dining, endless shopping, and enough green space to sprawl out. If you’re looking to go beyond the norm this year, there are plenty of unique activities taking place in downtown New Haven this month, perfect for a day with the woman who loves you the most. Here are five ideas to fuel your celebration planning.  Float your worries away at Ripple Float Center, located in... View Article

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12 Things to Do in Downtown this May

April 30, 2024

Here are 10 things happening downtown this May we recommend checking out: Ongoing Exhibit: Shining a Light on Truth – New Haven, Yale & Slavery New Haven Museum 5/1 – 5/5 HadesTown Shubert Theatre 5/1 – 5/18 The Far Country Yale Repertory Theatre 5/4 Met Gala Gone Wild Drag Brunch The Place 2 Be 5/4 The Shops at Yale Dog Adoption Event Broadway Island 5/8 Rodrigo y Gabriela College Street Music Hall 5/10 – 5/11 Art Walk Westville 5/11 Wake Up the Green New Haven Green 5/21 Sebastian Bach Toad’s Place 5/31 CitySeed Farmers Market Wooster Square 🎟🍿 Movies in the Plaza: May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 8-10:30pm 🌈💃 Orange... View Article