14th Annual New Haven Family Stroll & Festival

Community stroll and family festival with food trucks, live music, activities, and resource tables at Quinnipiac River Park.

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The 14th Annual New Haven Family Stroll & Festival at Quinnipiac River Park is a vibrant community event celebrating early childhood education with a family-friendly stroll, live music, food trucks, and activities. It’s a perfect outdoor festival for 860 families and neighbors to connect, learn, and have fun together.

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When

Sat, May 30, 2026

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Venue

Quinnipiac River Park · New Haven

73 Front St, New Haven, CT, 06513, New Haven, CT

Host

Friends Center for Children

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From the source

the importance of high-quality early childhood education.

The event features a drum-led community stroll along the Quinnipiac River bridge loop, followed by an afternoon of family-friendly activities and entertainment.

Back in the park, attendees can enjoy food trucks, face painting, parachute play, magicians, live music, Zumba, bubbles, arts and crafts, and informational tables from over 40 community resource partners.

Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, May 31st.

Good to know

  • One-time event
  • Outdoor
  • Cost: $0
  • Family-friendly

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