Events Calendar
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CALENDAR – September 2026
Location is in New Haven unless noted otherwise.
*=Wheelchair accessible
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Now through October 4
Silent Springs, Windswept Seas: Rachel Carson’s Environmental Vision. This exhibit locates Carson’s work in relation to later social movements, such as those fighting for labor rights and environmental justice. Info: 203-432-2977, Beinecke Library, 121 Wall St. *
Sunday, Sept. 6, noon – 4 p.m.
Sunday Markets on the Green. Food and artist vendors, arts and crafts, lawn and board games, exercise classes, family-friendly event. Corner of College and Chapel streets. *
Monday, Sept. 7, all day
Labor Day! Celebrate the struggle for decent wages, safe jobs, overtime pay, healthcare, and the right to join a union.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Introduction to Conducting Oral History. Oral history is a great way to preserve memories. Learn about the importance of oral histories, best practices for conducting and preserving interviews. Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St. *
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.
Celebrate women and girls’ leadership with New Haven León Sister City Project. Social at 7 p.m., film showing Encanto at 8 p.m. Bring chairs and snacks. Pitkin Plaza, 145 Orange St. *
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2 – 4 p.m.
Black Women in the American Revolution of 1776. Presentation by Jill Snyder. Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St. *
Thursday, Sept. 10, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the ocean’s birthday with the New Haven Climate Movement. Snacks, drinks, games, ice cream cake. All welcome! newhavenclimatemovement@gmail.com.
In the park at Broadway and Park St. *
Saturday, Sept. 12, 4 – 5 p.m.
Dave Zirin will give a talk and have a book signing of his new release, The People’s Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn. Dave examines the radical historian’s 75 years of political engagement and impact on the Democratic Socialist Movement. Prof. Zinn’s pivotal work, A People’s History of the United States, was focused around the people at the ground level who are impacted the most by social and political changes. www.possiblefuturesbooks.com. Possible Futures Bookspace, 318 Edgewood Ave. *
Sunday, Sept. 13, 3 – 5 p.m.
Greater New Haven Labor History Association annual meeting. All welcome. The honorees of the Augusta Lewis Troup Pass It On awards are State Senator Martin Looney and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. New Haven Labor Center, 267 Chapel St. *
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Bread and Puppet Theater: The Upside World Circus. Donation $20, no one turned away for lack of funds. Bring your chairs and/or blankets. Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff St. *
Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.
When the Earth Speaks. A multimedia experience reflecting on a rapidly changing planet. The Vista Quartet performs new works by Jaebong Rho ’26MM and Forrest Eimold ’24MM ’30DMA amidst striking photos illustrating the impact of climate change. Yale School of Music, Morse Recital Hall, Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St. *
Saturday, Sept. 19
Peace Tree planting for the International Day of Peace. Time has not been confirmed at time of printing. Email manueldcamacho52@gmail.com for time and any questions. The Shack, 333 Valley St.
Sunday, Sept. 20, noon – 4 p.m.
Sunday Markets on the Green. Food and artist vendors, arts and crafts, lawn and board games, exercise classes, family-friendly event. Corner of College and Chapel streets. *
Monday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – noon
Building People Power for Environmental Justice. Join Integrity Acts during Climate Week for Building People Power for Environmental Justice. Free, in-person gathering will bring together environmental justice leaders, advocates, and community members to build collective power for environmental justice. All are welcome. Whitneyville Cultural Commons, 1247 & 1253 Whitney Ave., Hamden.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Author Talk with Hélène Landemore, author Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule. Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St. *
Saturday, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m.
Women Rock the Future Community Hike. Celebrate empowerment, health, friendship, and gender equality. Hike ends at Edgerton Park. To learn more and register, visit newhavenleon.org/womenrock. East Rock Park. Meet at Livingston and Cold Spring streets.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (rain date Sept. 27)
CT Folk Festival and Green Expo. Edgerton Park, Whitney Ave. and Cliff St. Donation. See ctfolk.org for details. *
Saturday, Sept. 26, noon – 5 p.m
Day One of ¡Fiesta Latina!, a celebration of Hispanic cultures featuring music and other community events. Junta for Progressive Action, 175 Grand Ave. *
Sunday, Sept. 27, noon – 5 p.m.
Day Two of ¡Fiesta Latina!, a celebration of Hispanic cultures featuring music and other community events. Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Ave. *