Welcome to New Haven, Connecticut
Birthplace of the Frisbee, the lollipop, and the hamburger sandwich, New Haven is a city shaped by creativity, culture, and conversation. Independent shops surprise, flavors evolve, and a perfectly charred slice of pizza settles the debate, setting the stage for the experiences that define a visit to New Haven.
In our city, the walk between places matters as the experience unfolds block by block. Streets connect galleries to cafés, historic architecture to the makers and ideas shaping New Haven today, and planned stops to moments of discovery along the way. Scroll on to see what’s happening, what’s new, and what’s waiting for you in the Elm City.
Who Knew?
Your monthly dispatch for stories, spotlights, and what’s shaping the conversation.
Pull back the curtain on the people, places, and quirks that give New Haven its spark. From chefs sharing recipes and shopkeepers spotting what’s next to creative voices and the stories that shape the Elm City, this is a closer look at a city full of character, flavor, and perspective. Start reading and don’t be surprised if you find yourself thinking, who knew?
The Elm City Scoop
Thoughtful, local, and worth the open.
Signature events, foodie finds, shopping trends, and hidden gems shape each edition of The Elm City Scoop. Delivered monthly to your inbox, this curated roundup keeps you connected to what’s happening across New Haven and what’s worth planning around.
Plot Twist: You’ve Got Plans
Plan like a local with our comprehensive city-wide calendar.
Concerts, gallery openings, trivia nights, and special events fill our calendar with options worth choosing. Whether you’re building a night out or chasing a spontaneous idea, this is where plans come together for the latest events in New Haven.
A City-Wide Celebration
Events rooted in New Haven.
Exhibitions, talks, tours, and performances explore elevating local history, understanding democracy, and practicing civics.
Let’s Get Social
A front-row view of the city in motion.
Follow @InfoNewHaven on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for a visual look at the city as it unfolds. Streets, storefronts, sunsets, and everyday moments come together here. Scroll, save, and let what you see shape your next visit.
Here’s your Guide to Pride in the Elm City.
🌈 More events will be added to our Stories as we come across them so be sure to check back!
As promised - Part ✌️ of June events on New Haven.
You know the drill:
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👇Let us know in the comments what plans you’re making for June in the Elm City!
From parades to Pride🌈, comedy, concerts & kid’s craft camps (say that 5x fast) there’s so much happening in New Haven this month we couldn’t possibly fit it all in one post. So, here’s Part☝️of our June events lineup. Stay tuned for Part✌️+ Guides to Pride and IFAI.
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👇Let us know in the comments how many emoji fingers were used in the captioning of this post and what events you’re most looking forward to.🤭
The only way to celebrate National Hamburger Day is in New Haven. IYKYK
Louis Lunch is the birthplace of the hamburger sandwich.
🍔 It started in 1895 as a small lunch wagon.
🍔 In 1900, a customer requested a meal they could eat on the go, prompting Louis Lassen to sandwich a beef patty between two slices of toast et voila - the hamburger was born!
🍔 Served on toasted white bread, their burgers are famously simple, with no ketchup allowed.
Louis Lunch
📍261 Crown St, New Haven, CT.
📸 @agnesdaily__ clearly knows...
This International Museum Day we’re dropping our Official [Instagram] Guide to Museum-Hopping in New Haven.
From art, fossils and rare books to architecture & oddities, New Haven’s museum scene makes it easy to turn one afternoon into a world tour of art, science, history & wonder.
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👇Have a favorite NHV museum or exhibit? Let us know in the comments.
Happy ✨New Haven Night Market✨ Day to all who celebrate!
If your perfect night includes street food, live art & a little bit of “wait, there’s a rock climbing wall downtown?” then @downtownnhv`s New Haven Night Market is your kind of evening.
What to expect:
👉 Incredible food from local vendors
👉 Live art, mural painting, pottery demos, and screen printing
👉 Portrait drawing and hands-on creative activities
👉 A rock climbing wall in the middle of downtown
👉 Mahjong Mania with Mahjong Haven
👉 Family-friendly (human and pet)
Admission is free, but you’ll want to come hungry and leave room in your tote bag for a few impulse purchases.
This is your chance to support local, discover hidden gems, and experience New Haven`s creative spirit like never before.
📍 Where: Ninth Square, Downtown New Haven
⏰ When: Tonight (Friday), May 15th, from 5-10PM
👉 Swipe for market map & details
👆 Link in bio for complete list of Night Market happenings.
It might be a serene scene now, but it won’t last for long... 👉 Swipe for joy.
From confetti on Old Campus to proud families filling the Elm City, this weekend, Yale University celebrates commencement, bringing an unmistakable energy to New Haven each year.
🎓 This year marks Yale’s 325th Commencement.
🎓 Sunday is College Class Day. A tradition that dates back to the 19th century, this informal event takes place the day before the university commencement.
🎓 This year’s Class Day Speaker is the acclaimed author of Pachinko, Min Jin Lee (‘90). A few notable Class Day Speakers from years’ past include Barbara Walters, Tom Hanks, Henry Winkler, Bill & Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Ken Burns & many others.
🎓 While graduates wear traditional academic gowns, they are famous for wearing their own unique and eccentric headgear of choice.
🎓 The March of the Graduates takes place on Monday morning. The procession is led by the senior marshal & includes the university band. Graduates march through the iconic Noah Porter Gate and disperse across campus.
Caps off to the Class of 2026 & the 325th Yale University Commencement! 🎉
📸 | @yale
May is for the Moms...and the movies and the markets and the pasta-making (oh my!) The Elm City comes alive and thrives with vibes this month. 🗓️
See the full events calendar at the link in bio.
