AKA the new haven hobby fair
Welcome to The New Haven Hobby Fair! We are often asked not only about events happening in New Haven, but ways to get more involved, make new friends, learn new skills, make art, volunteer, and do more in the local community. We hope through this event and connecting with some folks in person, including other attendees, you find new ways to become involved!
saturday, January 24th, 2026
11am - 4pm
at the
new haven pride center (50 orange street)
light Vegetarian-friendly snacks & drinks from Lazeez Indian Cuisine, Tacos Los Gordos, & Wow!Tikka.
check out who you’ll see TABLING in person below!
2026 EVENT PARTICIPANTS:
NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER
Spotlight on our event location host - The New Haven Pride Center! From opportunities to volunteer, community social & support groups, donation drives, arts & entertainment events, awareness events, celebrations, and so much more, the Pride Center has plenty of ways to be involved.
OTHER GROUPS:
These groups are not participating in this event, however they may interest you!
DESK - The Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen
Elm City Swing and Blues
New Haven Zine Scene
Knit New Haven
CT Junk Journal
Orange Theory
Creative Arts Workshop
Long Wharf Theatre
Chess Haven
CT Foraging Club
New Haven Bike Party
Friends of the Farmington Canal Trail
Pecha Kucha New Haven
Yale University Art Gallery
Junior League of Greater New Haven
New Haven Ultimate Frisbee
Wheelhouse Cycling Studio Neighborhood Music School Connecticut Radical Reading Group
Gather New Haven
Silent Reading Book Club New Haven
DISCLAIMER: Town Green Special Services District (DowntownNHV) does not own, manage, or claim affiliation with any of the groups listed here or participating in the New Year, New Hobby, New Haven event. Groups are independently-run by business owners, community members, nonprofit organizations, etc. We encourage everyone to do their own research into each group to see if it is a good fit!