Welcome to New Haven, Connecticut,ย
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 cafรฉs, 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 whatโs happening, whatโs new, and whatโs waiting for you in the Elm City.
Who Knew?
Your monthly dispatch for stories, spotlights, and whatโs 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 whatโs 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 donโt be surprised if you find yourself thinking, who knew?
ย 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 whatโs happening across New Haven and whatโs 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 youโre 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.
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. ๐๏ธ
See the full events calendar at the link in bio.
Weโve rounded up some of the best spots to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in New Haven. Swipe through and let us know where youโre heading in the comments๐
Apizza-around and find out ๐
โI Used to Think NY-Style Pizza Was the Best. Now, Iโm Questioning Everything...โ โ๏ธ @matadornetwork
This self-proclaimed โpizza enthusiastโ (with an entire album on his phone dedicated to pizzas of the world) spent a day in the Pizza Capital of the United States and couldnโt get enough. We love it here.
๐ Swipe for highlights, ๐ link in bio for full article.
Wine shopping just got a major upgrade. If youโve ever chosen a bottle of wine because the label looked fancy or had Snoop Dogโs face on it, this post is for you. โฌ๏ธ
Sometimes shopping for wine can feel intimidating, especially if youโre new to it. We recently visited The Wine Thief in New Haven and can confidently say this is the go-to spot.
โก๏ธ Our favorite part: No fancy wine jargon required.
The Wine Thief stands out for their approachable, no-pressure atmosphere. Their laid-back, welcoming vibe makes finding the perfect bottle effortless and dare we say, even *enjoyable*?
Also, they donโt just sell wine: think top-notch beer, canned cocktails, sake, liquor, bar accessories, aaaaand you can shop it all online. ๐ฑ
Local legends like The Wine Thief are what make New Haven such a standout city and shopping local means supporting the people who make New Haven feel like New Haven.
@wine_thief
๐181 Crown St, New Haven, CT.
Tired of cherry blossom content? We didnโt think so.
Get all the beautiful blossoms this Sunday, April 19th at the 52nd Annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival.
๐ธ Wooster Square Park
570 Chapel St, New Haven, Connecticut
๐ธ Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM โ 4:30 PM
๐ธ Live music, food trucks, and a kidsโ zone.
๐ธ The event is family-friendly and pet-friendly.
Itโs #NationalBeerDay and New Haven has plenty on tap.
From crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs, these local spots are pouring some of the best in the Elm City:
๐บ @eastrockbeer
โจ๐บ @armadabrewing
โจ๐บ @barcade โจ
๐บ @ordinarynewhaven
โจ๐บ @thetrinitybar
Grab a pint, try something new, and raise a glass to the local spots that keep New Havenโs beer scene flowing. Cheers.๐ป
Where do you belly up for a pint?
New Haven blossoms in April ๐ธ
From Edgewood Park to Wooster Square, Easter egg hunts to yoga with dinosaurs, April in New Haven has something for everything. ๐๏ธ
See the full events calendar at the link in bio.
In April, we wear pink. ๐ธ
The 52nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Wooster Square Park in New Haven on Sunday, April 19, and will feature live music, food, activities for all ages, and lots of moments made for the Gram.
Read all about it at the link in bio and TAG us in your best Cherry Blossom photos, it`s our favorite season for a reason. ๐
