About this Event
Join Us at New Haven’s Wake Up the Green Festival!
The Garden Club of New Haven invites you to celebrate A Day On and Around the New Haven Green in honor of our 100th Anniversary!
Starting at 10:00 AM, enjoy a lively day filled with fun and excitement on and around the Green.
With local vendors, food trucks, live music, entertainment, guided park tours, and our fabulous Centennial Flower Show — there’s something for everyone to enjoy all day.
Come be part of the celebration and experience the vibrant culture and community spirit of New Haven.
Don’t miss this unforgettable day on the Green!
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
New Haven Public Library-GCNH Centennial Flower Show
Info: Nature and the Written Word — Join us for our Centennial Flower Show, celebrating 100 years since our very first show!
🕑: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Artist Painting on the Green
Info: En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view. Enjoy over 30 Connecticut artists paint and capture the spirit and essence of the New Haven Green and the surrounding landscape.
An exhibit at DaSilva Gallery of the paintings will be on view and for sale during the month of June with an opening reception on June 5th from 5:30-7:30. Please join us!
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Community Resource Tables
Info: ? Have a Gardening Question?
Ask a Master Gardener—free expert advice, right here!
? Curious about The Garden Club of New Haven?
Come say hello and chat with our President.
? Love Zinnias?
Take home a packet (or two!) of zinnia seeds—our gift to you.
? Bring the Kids!
Join us for fun children’s activities too!
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grove Street Cemetary Tours
Info: Grove Street Cemetery is a historic arboretum and burial ground in New Haven, established in 1796. It’s the first chartered cemetery in the U.S., known for its Egyptian Revival gateway and notable Yale and local figures laid to rest there. Join us for a tour!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Info: Learn about the rich landscape history of New Haven with city historian Michael Morand.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
The New Haven Museum
Info: Award-winning filmmaker Karyl Evans will present her latest documentary, "The New Haven Green: Heart of a City," narrated by the acclaimed actor and former New Haven resident Paul Giamatti.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Phelps Triangle Park
Info: With decades of dedication, the Garden Club of New Haven has helped steward the city park’s beauty and heritage.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
The Audubon Park of the Arts
Info: Enjoy cupcakes, lemonade, and a few thoughtful remarks as we honor the Garden Club’s decades long relationship with the park.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
New Haven Green, 250 Temple Street, New Haven, United States
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