The weather that morning: Partly cloudy and 40°, 61° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 7:12 a.m., sets 5:58 p.m.
Waxing gibbous moon
Elm City Almanac: Walter Camp of New Haven, "the father of American football," wrote much of the modern rulebook.
The Lead, as printed
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 AM — Haas Family Arts Library
Visit the exhibit at Haas Arts Library that explores artists' reflections on American history and the concept of the American Dream. This exhibition runs through November 8 in New Haven.
Sat, Oct 24 — Schwarzman Center
Explore the work of designer Nontsikelelo Mutiti at The Dome Gallery, focusing on the aesthetics of hair braiding in black life. This exhibit is free and open to the public in New Haven.
Sat, Oct 24 — Sterling Memorial Library
Visit the exhibition at Sterling Memorial Library that narrates the botanical history of the rosebud orchid and its ecological significance. The exhibit runs from May 4 to October 25.
Events · by Sup, New Haven?
If you want one of those Sundays where New Haven really shows off, October 18 has a pretty solid lineup. You can build a day around farmers market stops, gallery time, and an easy dinner downtown or on State Street.
Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?
If your weekend plan works better with a little structure, here’s a New Haven version: art in the daytime, a neighborhood dinner, and maybe a cocktail after. These seven picks stay close to verified events and places, so you can actually use this list.
Events · by Sup, New Haven?
Thursday is doing a lot in New Haven: art all over Chapel Street and Grove Street, kid-friendly library stops in the morning, and Sylvan Esso at night. If you want one day that can turn into a very New Haven itinerary, this is it.
Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?
Fall in New Haven is one of the best excuses to spend a whole day outside, then turn it into coffee, dinner, or a drink after. These seven walk-and-hang ideas keep the foliage part simple and pair it with real New Haven stops from the fact pack.
Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?
If you want a New Haven weekend that starts at the Wooster Square farmers market and ends with a long lunch, this is the move. It stays close to downtown, East Rock, Wooster Square, and the waterfront, with a few solid reasons to leave your apartment before noon.
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New Haven weekends work best when you mix a real plan with a little wandering. Here are seven solid ways to do Friday, October 9, built from art shows, coffee stops, dinner picks, and a late-night set.
New Haven first responders safely rescued a man from the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge after he was reported in distress on the ledge. The incident highlights a dramatic emergency response in New Haven.
— via WTNH
A 1950s-themed senior prom brought music, dancing, and costumes to an East Haven assisted living facility, with students from Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden joining residents for the celebration. The event added a cheerful community moment for East Haven and the greater New Haven area.
— via WTNH
Long Wharf Cannabiz is looking to add medical sales at its retail dispensary in New Haven’s Long Wharf area. The move would expand the business at the former home of Long Wharf Theatre on Sargent Drive.
— via New Haven Independent
Yale’s Graduate School honored four distinguished alumni with the 2026 Wilbur Cross Medal, recognizing achievements in economics, medicine, earth science, and classics. The announcement highlights a notable Yale tradition in New Haven.
— via Yale News
Yale University is warning its community about an increase in car burglaries across New Haven, including areas near campus. The alert offers safety guidance for residents and visitors in New Haven.
— via WTNH
Artists of all types came together for the annual Seeing Sounds & The Art Of Discovery festival in New Haven, this time held at the Boathouse. The event highlights the city’s creative scene and brings together local art and music communities.
— via New Haven Independent
A planned auction for the Hill artist’s museum has been canceled amid related bankruptcy proceedings. The situation is part of an ongoing New Haven legal and property dispute involving the museum.
— via New Haven Independent
The City of New Haven has reached a $16.5 million settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit tied to a wrongful conviction case. The agreement marks a major legal development in New Haven.
— via WTNH