New Haven’s Open Streets Festivals are meant to be enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities, and economic backgrounds to celebrate and embrace the Elm City’s rich diversity and culture by reimagining and experiencing streets as car-free public spaces to create, play, and have fun.

This year’s Open Streets Festivals will occur on Church Street, which will be closed between Chapel Street and Elm Street for the festivities which will occur on:

• Sunday, July 20 from 2 to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, July 27  from 2 to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, August 3 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Each Open Street Festival has been curated with a variety of events, activities, music, and food to engage people of all ages and include an open-air jazz café, bouncy houses for children, a bazaar, a basketball court, an interactive community art projects, a picnic area, and stage with entertainment ranging from DJs to dance troops. Entertainment is free, food trucks and vendors will also be onsite and will be offering items for purchase. 

What Is It?

Open streets is an opportunity for people of all ages, abilities and economic backgrounds to celebrate and embrace the Elm City’s rich diversity and culture by re-imagining and experiencing streets as car-free public spaces to create, play and have fun.

Why Open Streets?

– To create vibrant public spaces for everyone to enjoy;
– To build active communities and foster healthy, happy and sustainable streets and neighborhoods;
– To inspire creativity, pride, environmental and cultural awareness in public spaces; and more….

To join our mailing list and learn more about the Open Streets New Haven initiative, visit

www.openstreetsnewhaven.org