Many of the organizations that make life better in New Haven depend on volunteers.
From Toys for Tots, to small local toy drives and even toy giveaways, (one with free pizza, too!), there are many ways to give.
1,000 city kids are expected at the holiday event that includes arts & crafts, cookie decorating, photo opps, special gifts for every child.
The Symphony's "holly jolly" holiday family-friendly concerts has performances around the state in December.
In New Haven, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
From the annual holiday tree lighting on the Green to Yuletide Carolers, there are many holiday events, now through the month of December.
Celebrate the season all month long with local lights, cozy stops, markets and hometown holiday charm.
Created in NYC in 2012 with a simple goal, to encourage people to do good, since then, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement.
At Westville Cemetery, the 29th CT Colored Infantry Regiment, other Black Civil War veterans' headstones will be rehabilitated.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around New Haven.
Among the largest in the state, New Haven's fireworks display from the top of East Rock, begin shortly after 9 p.m. Friday.
And, arts/cultural programs, academic tutoring/enrichment programs, youth employment. Check out City's Summer Youth Guide.
Here is a look at some events happening in New Haven on New Year's Eve.
Holiday Village includes music, amusement rides, Santa visits, a pop-up market, holiday movies at CITA Park, ice carving, Fantasy of Lights.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the New Haven area.
Here are some pumpkin patches nearby to check out, and an easy how-to carve a jack-o'-lantern guide.
From the legend of Midnight Mary, purportedly buried alive, the cemetery tour will highlight 16 of New Haven’s departed notables Oct. 26.
Here's what you need to know about fireworks in New Haven, and other July 4 celebrations.
The new playground, a new maintenance building, and the slated upgrades to the bath house represent an overall $2.8M investment in park.
The largest, single-day spectator event in the state and 6th oldest parade in the nation, the St. Pat's Parade kicks off Sunday at 1:30. ​
Benefitting Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Branford's animal shelter, the winning pet's pic will grace a beer label.
Sarah Parlato of East Haven named the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen, with Emily Burke of Hamden named the 2024 parade Honor Attendant.
28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Social & Environmental Justice is being held Sunday, Monday at Yale, New Haven Museum.
Caring for individuals with dementia is a challenge during the holidays. Here are some tips for keeping holidays happy.
Santa Claus is coming to town for Christmas. Find out where to see him below in the New Haven area and across Connecticut.
Fresh Christmas trees are available for purchase in and around New Haven. Here's where you can find them.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to compile a list of lights around town that deserve a drive-by.
Tree, Menorah, and Kwanzaa Kinara lighting, a pop-up winter market featuring local artisans and shopkeepers, Small Business Saturday, more!
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food.
Scary movies? Yes. But also, creepy crafts! Check out Mitchell’s Spooky Nail Art Workshop on Wed. Oct. 25th at 4 p.m.
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
The fireworks display is one of the largest in the state, a $30,000 performance including nearly 700 shells and lasting around 25 minutes.
New Haven lights up the sky for its Independence Day celebration from the summit at East Rock.
New Haven lights up the sky on Independence Day from the summit at East Rock.
Festa, New Haven’s only Italian Festival, includes Italian food, live music, and a celebration of Italian-American traditions through Sunday
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. New Haven, meet Tyree Epps.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.