Tag Archive: Seasonal

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Inside the Black Wall Street Festival: A Celebration of Black and Brown Brilliance

July 30, 2025

New Haven’s Black Wall Street Festival returns August 16, and this year, it’s got it all. More than 300 Black-owned businesses will fill The Green for the city’s biggest celebration of Black and Brown creativity, culture, and community. New to the lineup: The Audacity to Build summit on August 14, where conversations around wealth, identity, and power take center stage. On August 15, the Entrepreneur Party is back with a fresh new vibe and a live performance by R&B favorite Vedo. Also debuting: The Yard, a high-energy space honoring HBCU pride and the Divine Nine. We caught up with Aaron... View Article

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New Haven in the News: Summer 2025 Roundup

July 29, 2025

We’re only halfway through 2025, and New Haven’s already racking up some serious national attention. From pizza crownings to stress-free travel features — and even a little Hogwarts-level magic — the Elm City has been quietly (okay, not that quietly) stealing the spotlight. Here’s a look at some of the recent media love coming our way: Travel & Getaways “The Best Weekend Getaways from NYC” – Time Out New York Spoiler: New Haven made the list. Again. Big flavor, bold culture, and just a quick train ride away. “Is ‘Townsizing’ the Key to Stress-Free Travel?” – HuffPost Hint: It involves... View Article

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Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Holiday Market

November 22, 2024

Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a pop-up holiday market that brings the best of New Haven’s festive flair to life! Stroll down Sherman’s Alley and Hyperion Court (1022-1044 Chapel Street) for a day packed with music, unique finds, and holiday fun for all. Discover vintage treasures, one-of-a-kind collectibles, and fresh trees from Nuzzo’s Tree Farm. Enjoy food trucks, free kettle corn, and a live ice-carving show with the Elm City Elf! Gather your friends and family to shop local, savor seasonal treats, and soak in the holiday cheer. Join us on 11/30 11am – 4pm (rain date 12/1), brought to... View Article

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Three New Haven Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving

October 29, 2024

Laughs mark the Thanksgiving holiday shared, memories made, and dishes dirtied. Did you ever consider that a holiday meal doesn’t necessitate that third item? If you’ve ever been tempted to skip the culinary grunt work that goes into the Thanksgiving holiday and indulge in the creations of chefs more practiced than you, look no further. As one of New England’s most exciting culinary hubs, New Haven is home to a selection of celebrated restaurants that are open for business on Thanksgiving. These restaurants are here to give you one thing you really can be grateful for – a night off.... View Article

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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

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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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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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October is Pizza Month: Celebrate in the Nation’s Captial

September 26, 2024

Tens of thinly crusted, steaming hot apizzas have left the oven since you started reading this sentence. Do you know where your dinner is? October marks the return of National Pizza Month to our collective community calendar, and for the first time in our long-measured, coal-fired history, we’re celebrating the holiday as the congressionally declared National Pizza Capital. Back in May of this year, U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, representing Connecticut’s Third District, entered a statement into the Congressional Record declaring “New Haven the Pizza Capital of the United States.” The historic proclamation honored the thousands of Connecticut families and locals... View Article