MARKET HAPPENINGS
NIGHT MARKET STAGE
AT HIGH & CHAPEL
5PM
The New Haven Jazz Underground
6PM
St. Luke’s Steelband
7PM
The Moose Knuckles
8PM
DJ Too Much DJ set
9PM
Line Dancing
with dance lessons from Bodacious Brandon
& beats by DJ Too Much
Grab your fan from Night Market Staff in yellow shirts near the stage at 9PM!
AT YORK & CHAPEL
Dan Klug Trio
Tie-Dye Station with Creative Arts Workshop
The rumors are true! Night Market logo t-shirts are finally here, and we’re making it a whole thing with the help of Creative Arts Workshop!
Purchase a pre-ordered shirt below or purchase one day-of (while supplies last), pick it up at the blue Welcome Tent, then visit the Tie-Dye Station where you can make your shirt as bold, wild, or weird as you want it to be.
While you’re at the Market Shop, grab any other Market Merch like posters, tote bags, and Market Tokens.
Junk Journal Journey with CT Junk Journal
It’s time to begin your junk journal journey and CTJunkJournal is ready to be your guide!
Stop by the junk journal station at the Night Market to meet Suellen, grab your free journal, and get started on your first page with everything you’ve gathered at the Night Market! Receipts, business cards, stickers, drink tokens, & beyond - glue or tape them in the first pages of your journal and let the memories begin!
Learn about CT Junk Journal workshops all around Connecticut on their Instagram here.
Scrap Happens – A Sorting Showdown! with EcoGreen Pathways
Think you know your recycling from your landfill? Ready to put your composting confidence to the test? EcoGreen Pathways invites you to Scrap Happens: A Sorting Challenge! Step up and try your hand at sorting everyday household “trash” into the correct bins — compost, recycling, or landfill — in this fast-paced, hands-on activity that’s equal parts fun and eye-opening.
Whether you’re a seasoned sustainability pro or just guessing your way through the green bins, there’s something to learn and eco-friendly prizes to win. It’s trash talk you can feel good about.
It’s New Haven IRL!
Looking to make a friend at the Night Market? New Haven IRL knows the way… Grab free conversation starter cards and get to yappin’!
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.
Swing by our booth at the Night Market for free conversation-starter cards, a chance to win our “New Haven IRL” raffle basket (packed with $100+ in local goodies), and a sneak peek at what we’ve got coming up!
Soulful Selfies at Soulful Threads
Stop into Soulful Threads at 1022 Chapel Street (down the alley) to shop curated 90’s and 00’s vintage clothes, accessories & more! Grab free selfies at the Downtown NHV selfie booth while you’re there!
Henna at The Graduate Hotel Lobby
Adorn yourself with Henna By Anil Tulsi, hosted in the beautiful Graduate Hotel lobby! Choose from a variety of traditional and modern designs or let Anil freestyle - You won’t regret it!
Make a Community Mural with artist Laura Boccadoro
Flex your artistic muscles! Grab a paint marker and help create this Night Market community mural, located in front of Union League on Chapel Street!
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!