Shops at Yale expands its New Haven food crawl to 4 dates in 2026, targeting $14K for United Way, CitySeed, and 2 other nonprofits. Tickets are $25; May 2 includes dog adoption and live jazz.
Guilford Parks and Recreation hosts the free Eggstravaganza on March 28, 2026 on the Town Green — age-specific egg hunts for children up to 10, plus Easter Bunny photos. Rain date April 4.
New Haven's 183rd St. Patrick's Parade steps off March 15 at 1:30 p.m., with 325,000 spectators expected at Connecticut's biggest annual celebration.
New Haven's Arts & Ideas Festival is seeking an executive director at $150K. Applications due March 9, 2026. The organization has been under interim management for over a year.
Guilford Land Conservation Trust's 2026 event schedule runs March–July, offering 8 guided hikes, a trail run, wildflower walks, and a night moth event — all free and open to the public.
Branford's Blackstone Library offers free one-on-one Tech Help Tuesdays — drop-in sessions, 10am–noon, for help with devices, apps, and software. No registration required.
The 2026 New Haven Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Wooster Square Park on April 19 with live music, food vendors, and family activities under 72 Yoshino cherry trees.
Orange's Suzuki Music School hosts a free Cookie Concert on March 14 at 3 p.m. at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church.
The Hamden Black History Committee hosts its annual Black History Month program Friday at 6 p.m. at Thornton Wilder Hall, with speakers, entertainment, and book awards for graduating seniors.
Middletown and Portland co-host America's 250th anniversary events in 2026, reviving their 1976 Bicentennial partnership with a March 27 flag raising through a July 4 parade.
New Haven residents can engage with local government this week through several upcoming committee meetings. The Community Development Committee meets on February 18, followed by the Joint Legislation/Tax Abatement and Legislation Committees on February 24. All meetings are open to the public and available via livestream on the Board of Alders YouTube channel.
Hamden residents can participate in multiple government meetings this week, including sessions for the Fire Commission, Zoning Board, Finance Committee, and Human Rights & Relations Commission. Most meetings offer hybrid access.