MARKET HAPPENINGS
The Cosmic Jibaros performing at a past Night Market
NIGHT MARKET STAGE
The Night Market is thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on the Stage all night long, with a lively multi-genre lineup! Get ready to dance!
5PM
The Cosmic Jibaros
6PM
Mariachi Voces De México
7PM
Fuselaje
8PM
Orquesta la Yunqueña
9PM
SALSA DANCE PARTY
Made possible by Sponsor, the Pfizer Clinical Research Unit
with instruction from Baila Con Gusto,
congero drummer Melvin Hernandez, & DJ El Clasico
The Pfizer Clinical Research Unit (PCRU) is excited to be part of the October Night Market as the sponsor of the Salsa Dance Party. Staff from the PCRU will be near the stage all night giving away swag and talking about clinical trials and participant diversity, so please stop by their table or visit their website to learn about what they do and how you can get involved right here in New Haven!
Tie-Dye Station at the New Haven Pride Center
The Tie-Dye Station is back by popular demand at the Pride Center, led by both Pride Center & Ely Center creative volunteers! Purchase a $12 white Night Market logo tee to dye or BYO dye-able fabric item!
Purchase a pre-ordered shirt below or purchase one day-of (while supplies last), pick it up at the Merch Tent, then visit the Tie-Dye Station where you can make your shirt as bold, wild, and weird as you want it to be.
While you’re at the Pride Center, ask about their programming and how to get involved with volunteering, donations, support groups, & so much more!
Also check out the Ely Center for info on their existing and upcoming events & activations!
Junk Journal Journey is back! Sponsored by Connex
We heard you, New Haven! Through sponsorship from Connex, the New Haven community’s fav credit union, CT Junk Journal is back hosting another Junk Journal Journey Station at the Night Market!
Make sure you keep everything from your explorations and adventures at the NHVNM - from beer bottle labels to ID check wristbands, event flyers, stickers, artists’ business cards and beyond. These are all perfect items for your first junk journal. Head over to grab your complimentary journal and begin crafting with instruction from the experts at CT Junk Journal!
Create a Mural Wall with Downtown NHV’s Public Art Department
The traditional Night Market community mural wall will grooooow with plenty of space for you to add your own artistic flare!
Paint over vinyl stickers that hide a special pattern to be revealed at the end of the night… At 9PM the stickers come off to reveal the full brilliance of the leading artist, Kendall Soliwoda’s design!
Learn more about facilitating artist Kendall Soliwoda’s work here.
Hand-pulled Noodle Demo at Kung Fu Kitchen
Come to Kung Fu Kitchen at 32 Orange Street with an appetite between 6-8PM to watch Chef Peter Song - the “Noodle Master" - do his thing!
New this year to the 9th Square, Kung Fu Kitchen specializes in freshly-made, hand-pulled noodles and they’re excited to show you just how it’s done! Take some time at the Night Market to watch the show, but don’t forget to order some dumplings or, of course, noodles for the road before you leave!
Flash Tattoos by Hope Gallery
For the first time, New Haven’s own beloved tattoo parlor Hope Gallery brings their ink to the Night Market!
Make sure you head to Pitkin Plaza during the Night Market to grab a spooky souvenir! Tattoos are first come, first serve at the Night Market. Black, grey, & color options will be offered. Designs begin at $120, and are palm-sized-ish.
Featured artists: Joe Santiago, Christian Perez, Adam Harmon
Check out some of the flash below, but check back again because there is more coming soon!
CITA Park hosts New Haven Fashion Week
Night Market takes place during New Haven Fashion Week, celebrating the city’s designers and their wearable art!
Head to CITA Park on the corner of Orange & Chapel Street during the Night Market for a night of fashion! Doors open at 5PM with the catwalk coming to life at 7PM. This event is FREE to attend, but you can support CITA by purchasing drinks to enjoy during the show. Night Market drinks tokens are accepted here along with card payments!
Check out the full week of NHV Fashion Week events here.
See more of what CITA Park has going on this season here.
Stamped Postcards with Brew & Glue
Brew & Glue has run a Collage Happy Hour at Three Sheets for years and now it comes to the Night Market!
Stop by the Brew & Glue activity station to choose from a curated collection of rubber stamps. Make a uniquely you collage stamp postcard and choose who you want to send it to!
While you’re there, check out their merch and ask about future Collage Happy Hour dates.
Day of the Dead Craft with Vivan Las Autonomas
Come get crafty with us as we prepare for this year’s Day of the Dead/Día de Muertas Festival!
Stop by the Vivan Las Autonomas table to learn how to make vibrant flor de muertos, colorful papel picado, paint festive skulls, and even help build life-sized puppets—fun for all ages!
While you’re there, ask about their work in the community and building a world free of violence for women & children.
Henna & Pop-Up Gallery at Fletcher Cameron
Take a seat on their cozy sofa for a henna session with Henna by Jada or stop in to gaze at film photographer Marion Belanger’s pop-up gallery!
While you’re there ask about Fletcher Cameron’s home design work!
Strange Ways x Frenemy Gallery & Merch Party
Announcing another fabulous collaboration coming out of Strange Ways in Pitkin Plaza!
Swing by Strange Ways at 151 Orange Street to view Frenemy’s pop-up art gallery and check out the exclusive merch collab drop! While you’re there, check out the new New Haven swag section, featuring hats, stickers, magnets, art and so much more to show off your NHV pride!
Autumnal Selfie Spot & Permanent Jewelry at The Archive
The Archive opens its lobby doors to all Night Market guests, hosting a fall-themed photobooth pop-up! Take a selfie (or 20) and text it to yourself for a cute NM souvenir! While you’re there, get some new, permanent bling with Avry Permanent Jewelry!
Learn more about The Archive Apartments here.
Check out Avry Permanent Jewelry here.
Artsy Raffle & Night Market Art Framing with Hull’s Art Supply & Framing
Hull’s is popping up in the 9th Square for the very first time! They will be hosting a raffle for the chance to win one of SEVEN different art kits hand selected by Hull’s staff artists! Several options of frames will be available for purchase and free installs of artwork bought at the Night Market.
While you’re there, ask about their custom framing services, extensive stock of art supplies & so much more!
Poet-TREE with the Yale Urban Resources Initiative (URI)
For the first time ever URI visits the Night Market to spread the word about their planting program transforming New Haven!
Check the map for the tree icon to see where their table is and stop by to contribute some Poet-tree to their giant homage to autumn! When you’re done, ask about how you can request a FREE tree be planted nearby and adopt it to ensure it has a prosperous, green future ahead.
It’s New Haven IRL!
Looking to make a friend at the Night Market? New Haven IRL is back to show you the way…
There’s a new event series coming to New Haven - designed to bring adults together for real connection with zero cringe. Meet New Haven IRL: curated gatherings, unexpected conversations, and community without the awkward small talk. It’s not dating - just real people, hanging out in real life.
Get in the Downtown NHV Game Zone
“Where are the games?!” is a question we hear every Night Market! This time our traveling Game Zone is in Pitkin Plaza!
Ping pong, corn hole, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga, & more! Or just lounge on the cushy turf grass with our LED glowing blocks. So cozyyy.
Screenprinting Demo with Creative Arts Workshop
The CAW screenprinting spot is back at this Night Market! Head to the nonprofit tents to find this hands-on demo that will leave you with a Night Market souvenir to take away! Once it dries, of course… Click here to purchase a tote bag to screenprint with CAW!
While you’re there, ask for additional information on CAW’s many many art workshops, events, gallery shows & beyond!
Rock AND Roll at Cafe Nine
Cafe Nine on the corner of State & Crown has a treat for you - a free night of heavy, tummy-vibrating rock n’ roll!
Doors are open before the Night Market even starts, but the show begins at 7:30PM through the night featuring Teddy Rose, Bad Dogs, and Bone Church headlining.
While you’re there take a breather on the pop-up patio installed just for the Night Market!
Night Market Photo Ops
Scattered throughout the market, find various photo ops! Giant crescent moons hidden in plain sight, & more! Bring a friend, practice your poses, and don’t forget to tag us @DowntownNHV!
Downtown is also scattered with murals of all shapes, sizes & themes - perfect for a group shot.
Click here and take a self-guided tour with the DowntownNHV Public Art Map!