Tag Archive: Parks and Public Spaces

The Best Leaf Peeping Spots in New Haven this Fall

October 9, 2024

In New Haven, leaf-peeping season is arguably the best season of the year. With fall foliage colors peaking October 16th -30th, there is no better time to plan an autumn adventure. From East Rock to Westville, we’ve narrowed down the best spots to take in nature’s fireworks show in New Haven. So grab your pumpkin spice lattes and a pair of hiking boots, and let the leaf-peeping commence! East Rock Park Rated as one of TripAdvisor’s top ten things to do in New Haven, East Rock Park is a must-visit spot for leaf peeping this autumn. Open daily from sunrise... View Article

Elm Shakespeare Company Brings Richard III To The Edgerton Park

August 14, 2024

The city of New Haven is home to talent abound. Natives and newcomers shine in our city’s lecture halls, laboratories, high-rises, and stages; and here, not all stages come with curtains. For nearly 30 years, Elm Shakespeare Company has been welcoming neighbors to completely free Shakespeare productions in our city’s parks. Their work is a recommitment of their core purpose – to celebrate shared humanity and cultivate community-wide empathy. In this 29th season, the Company will present the iconic text of Shakespeare’s Richard III, a compelling exploration of the cyclical nature of grief and violence, offering a poignant message of... View Article

Cool Down With These Four Waterfront Activities in and Around Downtown

August 7, 2024

Things are heating up and we’re cooling down. We love to talk about our ample green space and delicious culinary corners, but a few of downtown New Haven’s more undersung experiences are waterfront. Catch a sea breeze or dip a toe in the water, either way, we’ll see you there. For your outdoor adventures, add these four activities to the agenda. Stack ‘em up on the deck at Shell & Bones Oyster Bar Frolic in one of the city’s more than 15 splash pads Kayaking the Mill River in East Rock Park with Kayak New Haven Visit the Canal Dock... View Article

Elm Shakespeare presents Richard III

July 26, 2024

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

6 Ways to Spend a Family Day in the East Rock Neighborhood

July 17, 2024

Looking for a fun-filled family adventure? Look no further than the neighborhood of East Rock, home to some of the best bites in town and some engaging activities for families of every size and age. This itinerary is complete with good eats, educational experiences, a bit of shopping, a walk around the park, and finally, a coal-fired pie. Here’s your Saturday, delivered. Breakfast at Olmo for their original “New Haven style” bagels Visit the Yale Peabody Museum, recently reopened after a four-year renovation Go toy shopping at Pebbles, New Haven’s first-ever dedicated toy store Grab some soft serve at Elena’s... View Article

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

For The New York Times, New Haven Is “A City of Creative Entrepreneurs”

April 17, 2024

The Elm City has once again been spotted on the refined radars of The New York Times’ readers, this time in a standalone feature story titled, “Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven.” The story highlights the best of New Haven, from the history that graces the halls of our museums and galleries, to the creative force alive in the largely Black and brown Dixwell neighborhood, to the communities fostered in the mezzanine and orchestras of the Shubert and Long Wharf Theaters. WIth dedicated sections on museums, culture, history, and cuisine, this story is... View Article

3 Places to Watch the ’24 Solar Eclipse In and Around Downtown New Haven

April 3, 2024

Look up, but not without your eclipse glasses, you snag a free pair at Warby Parker, located at 268 York Street in the heart of the Shops at Yale. April 8th marks a major astronomical event, the biggest in a decade, New Haven will experience a 90.79% eclipse starting at 2:12 pm, with the maximum time to view happening at 3:27 pm, ending at 4:37 pm. The solar eclipse is inspiring travel across the globe, with millions traveling to see this solar event. The area in which the eclipse is fully visible is called “the path of totality,” with viewers... View Article

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