FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is there a Market Map? Where is it?
A: Market Maps are available and announced the week of the event!

Q: What’s happening? What is this? Where am I?
A: This is the New Haven Night Market, downtown New Haven’s evening bazaar! Check out the tabs and pages on this website to learn more.

Q: How do I get to the Night Market? Must I drive?
A: You can view suggestions for parking garages/lots, rideshare drop-off locations, public transit, bike rack locations, & more on the Transportation Page!

Q: How often does this happen?
A: Currently, the New Haven Night Market takes place twice a year in spring and fall, so save the date!

Q: Should I bring anything?
A: If you are 21+ and planning on purchasing any alcoholic beverages, please bring a valid form of identification. There will be 2 ID Check stalls where you will receive a free wristband. Please head there first! Vendors cannot serve you without seeing a wristband.
And your grandma asked us to tell you to bring a sweater.

Q: Do I need to pay for anything? Is this a free event?
A: Yup, this event is totally FREE to attend and incorporates many free elements such as art galleries, art-making, live music (dancing), window shopping, conversations with new or old friends, many dogs to pet, and impeccable ambiance to bask in.
That being said, we do plan to pack the street with many really cool curated vendors selling items, food and drink! We also encouraged dozens of local businesses to remain open, so you may want to plan on treating yourself a little; it’ll be hard to resist!

Q: Is this event ADA accessible and okay for those with special needs?
A: This event takes place on a public street space and using spaces that are readily available in the downtown area, so folks in wheelchairs will be able to access sidewalks using regular street corner lowered curbs. The street is also open for pedestrian use. Most Market areas are paved, but please be advised some may not be. Most Market Happenings take place on the street and first floor businesses, but please be advised that some may not.
If you or anyone you’re attending with has any special sensory considerations, there will be areas with loud amplified music, particularly near the stages. Please plan to bring ear plugs or ear coverings if needed.
Night Markets do tend to get crowded, so please factor this into your planning for the evening as well. We don’t want your tinier puppies underfoot.

Q: Is this event family and pet friendly?
A: Absolutely! However, please leash or contain any furred or scaled children you bring along.

Q: Wow, this is a great event! How can I become a sponsor for the next one?
A: Thanks so much; we’re so happy you enjoyed it!
For sponsorship opportunities, you can reach out to us at: nhvnightmarket@gmail.com

Q: Do you offer volunteer opportunities?
A: We absolutely do! Our paid Market Staff are integral to many parts of the evening, and each one receives a very yellow t-shirt/future pajama shirt!
For volunteer opportunities, you can reach out to us at: nhvnightmarket@gmail.com
Or click here to sign up!

Q: Will I be able to eat anything if I’m vegetarian/vegan?
A: Of course! Most may not serve only these items, but several street vendors will be vending vegetarian and vegan-friendly food items, as well as many of the brick-and-mortar restaurants within the Market area. You are also welcome to grab take-out from anywhere else you like and bring it to the Market to eat amid the ambiance.

Q: How can I become a vendor?
A: To learn about future vending opportunities the minute they go live, click here to fill out the Vendor Sign-Up Form and get your email on our mailing list.
We do solemnly swear that your email and personal information will not be used for anything other than communications regarding vending-related events.

Q: How can I become a performer?
A: We keep a list of artists, musicians, and entertainers who are interested in performing at future events! Click here to fill out the Musician/Entertainer Sign-Up Form.
We do solemnly swear that your email and personal information will not be used for anything other than communications regarding events and/or other performance opportunities.

Q: Who hosts this event?
A: Hi, our formal name is Town Green District, but our friends call us DowntownNHV! We are a Business Improvement District (or BID), which means we are a group funded by a sur tax on downtown New Haven properties and formed to fund special projects and improvements within district boundaries! Our core programs include clean & safe, placemaking, economic prosperity, marketing, events, and advocacy.
You can read all about us on our website here, including additional events we host.
You can also follow our DowntownNHV Instagram to stay in-the-know about downtown happenings!

Q: I read all of this and still have a question - what should I do?
A: You can reach out to us at: nhvnightmarket@gmail.com and we will get back to you posthaste.