City of New Haven Economic Development

09/01/2026

More artists are choosing to bypass NYC -- living and making art in New Haven -- then taking the train to NYC when necessary.

With affordable studio space, room to create, and a growing creative community anchored by places like NXTHVN and Erector Square, New Haven offers artists another way to build their careers.

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Artists priced out of New York are finding affordable studios, institutions like NXTHVN, and a growing creative community in New Haven.

08/23/2026

THE CARNIVAL IS ON! 🎡🎠🎟️

A little rain can’t stop the fun. Rain is expected to clear before we kick things off, so we’ll you TODAY, Sunday, August 23 from 1–6 PM for the final New Haven Open Street Festival Sunday!

We’re going BIG for the finale with a full Carnival on the New Haven Green, plus live DJs, the Bazaar, roller skating, arts & crafts, street lounges, family-friendly activities, food, and so much more.

📍 Church Street + New Haven Green, Downtown New Haven
⏰ 1–6 PM
🎟️ FREE & open to everyone

Three Sundays. Three different experiences. Let’s close this one out the right way, New Haven!

08/22/2026

THE CARNIVAL IS ON! 🎡🎠🎟️

A little rain can’t stop the fun. Rain is expected to clear before we kick things off, so we’ll see you tomorrow, Sunday, August 23 from 1–6 PM for the final New Haven Open Street Festival Sunday!

We’re going BIG for the finale with a full Carnival on the New Haven Green, plus live DJs, the Bazaar, roller skating, arts & crafts, street lounges, family-friendly activities, food, and so much more.

📍 Church Street + New Haven Green, Downtown New Haven
⏰ 1–6 PM
🎟️ FREE & open to everyone

Three Sundays. Three different experiences. Let’s close this one out the right way, New Haven! 🥳

SEE YOU SUNDAY!

08/21/2026

🚨NEW HAVEN, IT IS TIME TO RUN IT BACK!🚨

New Haven United Football Club is taking over
Church Street this Sunday as part of the New Haven Open Street Festival! Come out and show us what you got on the field alongside real New Haven United players in the Open Street Sessions!⚽️⚽️⚽️

Think you have the skills? Prove it.👀

🏆5 sessions. 5 challenges. 1 champion.
Session 1 - Juggling
Session 2 - Shooting
Session 3 - 1 vs 1
Session 4 - Futsal
Session 5 - Finals (with prizes!)

NEW HAVEN UNITED OPEN STREET SESSIONS
Sunday, August 23
1 PM - 6 PM
Church Street, Downtown New Haven📍

⭐️Sign up at NewHavenOpenStreet.com
Spots are limited so do not wait - sign up now and secure your session. Walk-ups welcome based on availability.⭐️

Plus enjoy everything else the New Haven Open Street Festival has to offer - DJs, food trucks, vendors, activities, a carnival on the New Haven Green, the Red Bull Athlete Challenge, and so much more happening all afternoon throughout Downtown New Haven.

☄️THIS SUNDAY. CHURCH STREET. SEE YOU ON THE STREETS.☄️

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08/21/2026

🚨 NEW HAVEN, ARE YOU READY?! 🚨

The Red Bull Athlete Challenge is taking over Downtown New Haven this Sunday as part of the New Haven Open Street Festival! 🔥🏆

Think you’ve got what it takes? 👀

Come out and compete, test your skills, challenge yourself, and see how you stack up in this high-energy Red Bull experience.

💪 RED BULL ATHLETE CHALLENGE
📅 Sunday, August 23
⏰ 1–6 PM
📍 Church Street • Downtown New Haven
🔗 Sign up at NewHavenOpenStreet.com

Whether you’re competing or coming to watch, bring your people and bring the energy. ⚡️

Plus, enjoy the New Haven Open Street Festival with DJs, music, food, vendors, activities, and more happening throughout Downtown New Haven.

THIS SUNDAY. DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN. BE THERE. 🏆🔥⚡️

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08/20/2026

We’re Just 3 Days Away!

NEW HAVEN OPEN STREET CARNIVAL! 🎉🎡

Join us THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD for the final New Haven Open Street Festival of the summer — and we’re going BIG!

📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Church Street + The New Haven Green
Between Chapel Street & Elm Street
💰 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Bring the whole family out for an afternoon in Downtown New Haven featuring:

🎡 Carnival games & activities
🎧 Live DJs & entertainment
⚽ New Haven United Soccer Activation
⚡ Red Bull Athlete Challenge Station
🏰 Bounce houses
🎨 Arts & crafts
🍔 Local food trucks
🎯 Games & activities
🛋️ Outdoor lounge
🎤 Festival stage hosted by Pretty Girls Love Amapiano (PGLA)
✨ And MORE!

WE’LL SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD! 🎉🎡