New Haven • June 24–27

Summerween Festival

Summerween brings spooky summer fun to New Haven through film, creative activities, and community gatherings across the city.

Inspired by the growing love for horror and supernatural storytelling beyond the fall season, Summerween invites residents to celebrate the eerie side of summer through playful events and local partnerships.

June 24–27 New Haven, CT
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Festival Schedule

June 24 - Watermelon Jack O'Lantern Carving - The Q House - [START TO END TIME] - 197 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
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Kick off Summerween with a playful summer variation on a Halloween tradition. This event centers on creative participation, seasonal atmosphere, and community gathering.

June [DATE TBD] - Outdoor Screening - Lit New Haven - [START TO END TIME] - 169 East St, New Haven, CT 06511
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A film screeening with live painting.

June 27 - Main Screening - Flint Street Theater - [START TO END TIME] - 25 Flint St, New Haven, CT 06513
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The festival concludes with the main screening at Flint Street Theater.

Special Partners
Introduction by Planned Parenthood Squad
Zine table hosted by Connecticunt
Raffle

Summerween Raffle

Support culture programming and local businesses in New Haven.

Support the return of communal cinema in New Haven.
Every entry directly helps bring Summerween to life.
Win rare prizes from local businesses only available through the festival!

Official Film Festival Selections

Our Sponsors & Partners

Community Partners
The Q House
Flint Street Theater
Connecticunt
Planned Parenthood Squad
Lit New Haven
Sponsors
TOMOS LLC

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