MARKET HAPPENINGS
NIGHT MARKET STAGE
Live music beginning at the top of each hour at the Night Market… FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
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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!
Create a Mural Wall with Downtown NHV’s Public Art Department
The community mural will grooooow, expanding across the street 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 artists design!
Facilitating artist announcement coming soon!
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!
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 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 ask about living at The Archive, and schedule a tour of their beautiful 9th Square apartments!
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!
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 free Night Market souvenir to take away! Once it dries, of course…
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!