Events & Festivals

Each December, downtown New Haven shifts into a season that feels both familiar and fresh. Timeless traditions return across the Green and the city streets, while contemporary touches keep the experience rooted in the way New Haven celebrates today. From glowing lights and live performances to practical perks that make holiday shopping more rewarding, this […]

Chalk art lovers, take a deep breath. On October 11, the 8th Annual New Haven Chalk Art Festival, produced by The Shops at Yale, will turn Broadway and Elm into streets that dream in color. More than 60 artists will sketch beauty that disappears by nightfall, proof that some things are meant to be fleeting. Music […]

If there’s one thing New Haven knows how to do, it’s make pizza history. In May 2024, Congress crowned us the official Pizza Capital of the United States. Now, we’ve set our sights a little higher—or at least a lot hungrier. This September, the Elm City is taking a bite out of the Guinness World […]