Hello New Haven! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Hallmark stars go unscripted, movies in the plaza, and a farm visit + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Industrial noise identified: After years of complaints, West Haven residents learned the likely source of the hum. A May study flagged Glanbia equipment. The mayor moved to muffle it while a fix awaits -- see what happens next.
Hallmark stars go unscripted: Bennett, DeLoach, Walker, Williams, and Mowry-Housley will bring unscripted, absolutely unhinged behind-the-scenes stories and take fan questions at College Street Music Hall in New Haven on July 24 -- see the Hallmark panel stories.
Big wins for graduates: New Haven Public Schools graduated a record 1,177 students, with half headed to four-year colleges and more than 100 to voc-tech programs and the highest in-state retention in five years -- celebrate the record grads.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Gift panic, solved: BLOOM is Westville’s community-minded spot for thoughtful gifts, fresh florals, and feel-good finds, plus a cozy cafe for caffeine courage while you debate candles vs. plants. Swing by this week to discover makers from Connecticut and beyond, and leave with a present that says you actually tried.
Game night, upgraded: Third Space Arcade Lounge is a cozy community hangout where consoles, classic cabinets, pool and board games share space with creative energy and events. Text the group, swap the couch for actual fun, and let your button-mashing, trash-talking, puzzle-solving self get some reps in this week.
Neighborhood reset time: When the week feels a little extra, wander through Wooster Square Park for a low-stakes mental reboot. Tree-lined paths, plenty of open lawn, and just-right people watching make it perfect for a coffee walk, a quick read, or letting the kids burn off wiggles.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎬 Movies in the Plaza @ Pitkin Plaza | Wednesday (6/24) at 8:00 PM – If your living room has lost its charm, reclaim Wednesday nights at Pitkin Plaza with free movies under the stars, light snacks, and that takeout you pretend is supporting local. Bring chairs and blankets, register at the check-in, weather willing, and note some picks skew grown-up.
🎬 HML Free, Family-Friendly Movie Night: Now Screening Disney-Pixar's "Hoppers" @ Hagaman Memorial Library (East Haven) | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Free, family-friendly library movie night means Pixar, pizza, and a rare chance the kids sit still. It’s Disney-Pixar’s Hoppers, rated PG, with Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and a new SZA song. Tweed New Haven Airport is picking up the pizza, soda included.
🚜 Farm Visit @ Mr. Donald's Farm (Orange) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 AM – The farm is opening its gates for laid-back visits with bunnies, guinea pigs, goats, alpacas, sheep, and the neighborhood’s most judgmental peacocks. Let the kids run the play area while you stock up on fresh eggs, chicken, turkey, and duck, with zero admission drama.
🚋 Shore Line Trolley Museum Day @ The Shore Line Trolley Museum (East Haven) | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – All aboard for time travel at Shore Line Trolley Museum, with scenic rides, tours, and a membership drive. Those who join, renew, or rejoin get 10% off, and benefits start immediately. History you can ride, and a way to keep the wires humming.
🎆 America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration and Fireworks Show @ Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnsons (Branford) | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Big birthday energy for America’s quarter-millennial, coming with live tunes at the pavilion, picnic spreads, and fireworks you can feel in your ribs. Pack the good cooler, claim a lawn chair spot, and pretend we only do this once every 250 years.
👨 Family Day! @ Barcade | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Grab the crew and hit Barcade in New Haven for Family Day, where weekends mean good food, classic cabinets, and the rare chance to teach your kids why you still fear the Pac-Man death sound. Parents stick around, please, and token sales help Gamers Outreach.
🌴 New Haven Caribbean Heritage @ New Haven Green | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Think you know your jerk from your curry goat? New Haven’s Caribbean Heritage Festival brings steelpan, soca, and serious flavor, plus a tent full of heritage, neighborly banter, and the kind of heat that pairs perfectly with shade, patience, and a cold something.
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07 — The New Haven report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 1 to 8 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Westville Colonial pairs old-world charm with a full lineup of modern updates across 3,681 square feet. Highlights include a wood staircase, beam-lined living room, fireplace dining room, and a custom eat-in kitchen with checkered marble floors, Venetian plaster, and a marble island. A terrace, yard, two-car garage, and walkable location add extra appeal.
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