Tag Archive: Spring

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New Haven Night Market Returns on May 16

April 28, 2025

Mark your calendars—New Haven Night Market is back on Friday, May 16, and it’s set to light up Ninth Square with one of the city’s most anticipated evenings of the season. First launched in December 2018, the Night Market was inspired by the vibrant tradition of Chinese night markets. Since then, it’s evolved into a true celebration of New Haven’s creative spirit—bringing together food, music, art, small businesses, and community pride. This spring’s edition runs from 5–10 PM and promises a choose-your-own-adventure kind of night, with 100+ vendors lining the streets. Expect delicious eats, hands-on experiences, and live entertainment on... View Article

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No Fork Left Behind: The Ultimate New Haven Food Crawl Returns!

March 27, 2025

Downtown New Haven’s most extensive food crawl series is back, and we’ve got the inside scoop! We recently sat down with event organizers at University Properties, the team behind The Shops at Yale, to get the details on this year’s appetizer and dessert crawl. The Shops at Yale, spanning the Chapel Street Historic and Broadway Districts, is home to a mix of top retailers and beloved local restaurants—including Apple, lululemon, Warby Parker, Claire’s Corner Copia, Villa Lulu, and more. Managed by Yale University Properties, this vibrant shopping and dining hub is key in shaping the downtown experience while supporting the... View Article

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The 2024 Audubon Street Arts Festival

April 30, 2024

Downtown New Haven is home to many festivals; more than 15, according to a recent report from International Downtown Association, commissioned by Market New Haven, the New Haven Parking Authority, and Town Green District. One of those festivals makes its annual return this month on May 18, from 12 pm – 6 pm. The Audubon Street Arts Festival celebrates and amplifies the BIPOC creatives that makeup New Haven’s Arts District. The event, produced by The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, will feature live performances from such artists as Desiré Graham and Tyler Goldchain, educational workshops, and even a live... View Article

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3 Ways to Spend Spring Break in New Haven

March 6, 2024

Temperatures are rising (slowly), and Spring Break is looming (sooner than you may think). If you haven’t had a chance to consider what exciting new activities await you and your loved ones this Spring Break, we’ve got you covered. Where else would you go when the place to be is right here? Downtown New Haven has no shortage of unventured interactive activities, provoking entertainment unseen and delicious eats that are untasted. If you’re staying home for the holiday, here are three activities you must book as we welcome spring into the Elm City. Experience the state’s number one escape room... View Article

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Mark Your Calendar for these Annual Celebrations in 2024

January 1, 2024

Another year in our rearview mirror, another year ahead. Each month, neighbors and visitors visit downtown New Haven for foodie events, community gatherings, and small business shopping. While we don’t yet know exactly what 2024 will hold for us, we’ve got a few things on the books. Read on and mark your calendar for the return of the Elm City’s most popular annual events. 2024 CELEBRATIONS CALENDAR FEBRUARY Yale-China Association’s Lunar Fest MARCH Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade JUNE Freddy Fixer Parade St. Andrew’s Society Italian Festa Caribbean Heritage Festival AUGUST Ecuadorian Civic Parade Puerto Rican Festival SEPTEMBER... View Article

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Summer Outdoor Dining Guide (2024)

July 1, 2023

Be it a rooftop or a patio, outdoor dining is in full swing in downtown. Layer on the SPF and pick your dining style, we’ve got it all. For Patios:  L’Orcio, Geronimo, South Bay, Mid-Point, and Tre Scalini For Sidewalk Cafes: Atelier Florian, Claire’s Corner Copia, Olea, Pacifico, and Villa Lulu For Rooftops: Elm City Social, High George, and Gioa (coming soon) For Waterfront Views: Il Gabbiano and Shell & Bones Can’t pick one place? 🤔 You don’t have to.

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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

Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival 2023

March 30, 2023

New Haven’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the Wooster Square Park on Sunday, April 16. This time-honored and resident-loved festival is a celebration of a seed planted 50 years ago – many, many, seeds actually. In 1973, the NewHaven Historic Commission and the New Haven Parks Department worked together to plant 72 Yoshino Japanese Cherry Blossom trees in Wooster Square. Come out and join us this year to mingle under the Cherry Blossoms!

New Haven Restaurant Week Spring 2023

March 30, 2023

Snackers and sommeliers, listen up! New Haven Restaurant Week returns April 16-21, featuring more than 20 of our award-winning and internationally diverse restaurants. Participating restaurants will offer a special pre-fixe multi-course menus and exclusive savings deals. Looking for a taste of Restaurant Week Spring 2023? Restaurants new to the promotion this spring include 9 Squared, 80 Proof, Il Gabbiano, and John Davenport’s. This event draws diners from every corner of Connecticut and tables fill up quickly, so be sure to book a reservation! 🍽 Be sure to follow all the NHRW action at #NewHavenRestaurantWeek