Attractions

Festivals & Events

M3: Music, Munchies, Market

New Haven's Music, Market, and Munchies (M3) Concert Series is a great family-friendly summer and fall event that features produce, baked goods, food trucks, adult beverages, and most importantly, live music! For more information regarding dates, times, and how to sign up to become a vendor, visit New Haven's Parks and Recreation's website, linked here.

Summer Fest

Summer Fest is New Haven's three-day Independence Day festival that takes place in the heart of downtown New Haven at Schnelker Park. For the 2025 season, the festival begins Thursday, June 26th, and features an all-ages car cruise-in as well as live music, craft food vendors, and an artisan market where visitors can find handmade goods. The fun continues on Friday, June 28th, with live music from Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra accompanied by more craft food vendors and market goods for people to enjoy. Saturday, June 28th, will be going out with a bang for a fun-filled, family-oriented day; we will be hosting our annual Summer Fest Parade and have activities including fair games, bounce houses, a photo booth, craft vendors, competitions, live entertainment, food vendors, and so much more. We will be posting updates on www.activatenewhaven.com and The City of New Haven's Facebook page. We hope you are as excited as we are to come out and celebrate!

Holiday Homecoming

New Haven's annual Holiday Homecoming event is our kick-off to the holiday season! The day after Thanksgiving, we encourage New Haven residents and visitors to join us on downtown New Haven's Broadway Street to enjoy a Christmas parade, carriage rides, the lighting of a Christmas Tree, and most importantly, a visit from Santa and his reindeer! Under the heated tent, there will be live holiday music accompanied by the Holiday Hoopsters, who will perform their special holiday dance routine. Several downtown businesses also come out to celebrate the holiday festivities and provide cookies, hot chocolate, hot dogs, and so much more for the community to enjoy. Join the City as we kick off the holiday season! For more information on this year's Holiday Homecoming festivities, visit the City of New Haven's website linked here.

Sample New Haven

Once a year, the New Haven Chamber of Commerce along with participating local restaurant vendors host a sampling event in downtown New Haven, providing the community with a taste of New Haven's best dishes and drinks! For a small buy in, guests are encouraged to try samples from all participating local restaurants and then vote for who they determine should be the People's Choice restaurant for the year. It is a wonderful way for residents and visitors to get familiar with some of New Haven's best cuisine. For more information, visit the New Haven Chamber of Commerce's website, linked here.

Things To Do

Visit New Haven's Historic Broadway Street

Take a day to explore the heart of New Haven, it's Historic Broadway Street! New Haven's Historic Broadway provides visitors with a variety of places to visit, from hunting for new treasures at The Edge, to shopping for furniture at Ruhl Furniture and Flooring, there is something for everyone. Start your adventure at Common Grounds Coffee House for cup of coffee, then make your way around downtown to explore the shops of Broadway.

Choose Joy Wellness Spa

Choose Joy Wellness Center is a collaboration of small businesses that have come together to provide the community with unique specialties. Some of their services include acupuncture, spiritual wellness, massage therapy, skin wellness, holistic treatments, nutrition coaching, aesthetician services, life coaching, inner healing, and much more. Choose Joy and stop in to come together in the name of healing, wellness, and self-love. For more information and booking options, visit Choose Joy Wellness Spa's website, linked here.

Whispering Creek Golf Club

Enjoy a morning or spend the day golfing at Whispering Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole, par 72 golf course located on roughly 140 acres of land along the Maumee River! Whispering Creek offers a "Stay and Play" program, where visitors are provided with the opportunity to have workers establish all of your tee times as well as handle making hotel reservations for a hassle-free visit to New Haven. Stay and grab a bite to eat at their bar at the end of your rounds, or head into downtown New Haven to visit one of our local restaurants. For more information on the Stay and Play program, visit Whispering Creek Golf Club's website, linked here.

Kurtz Produce

Kurtz Produce is your local, family-friendly destination that offers seasonal produce and experiences for three-out-of four seasons of the year; from fresh vegetables in the summer, pumpkins in the fall, and live Christmas trees in winter, Kurtz Produce is a family destination no matter the time of year. Enjoy fun, hands-on experiences like their "U-Pick" sunflower field and corn maze, and add Kurtz Produce to your "To-Do" list when in New Haven. For more information and updates on this year's schedule, visit Kurtz Produce's website linked here.

Bell's Skating Rink

Bell's Skating Rink offers fun for all ages with an indoor roller rink, concessions, and great music! Whether you're solo skating or stopping in for a family fun day, Bell's Skating Rink is a destination to practice your moves in the skating rink. Be sure to visit during one of their back-to-back school events, and stay updated through Bell's Skating Rink's Facebook page, linked here.

Fort Wayne Comedy Club

One of two locations, Fort Wayne Comedy Club at 469 Sports and Spirits is a prime destination for anyone who is looking to enjoy a night filled with laughs. Enjoy a night out and be sure to visit the Fort Wayne Comedy Club website for events and booking information, linked here.

Winner's Circle Race, Sports, Pub

Winner's Circle Race, Sports, Pub is the perfect spot for sports lovers ages 21 and over to go and enjoy daily racing, wagering, and traditional pub fare. Winner's Circle offers state-of-the-art sports betting technology, high-definition televisions, and luxury seating to make guest's experience all the better. For more information, including promotions, menus, and house rules, visit Winner's Circle Race, Sports, Pub's website, linked here.

Explore New Haven's History

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

With a mission to preserve, restore, and operate historic railroad equipment and artifacts that are significant to Northeast Indiana, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society is an award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit corporation founded in 1972. The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society holds regular work sessions, open houses, and events at it's restoration facility that is located East of New Haven, with tours available by appointment. For more information, visit the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society's website, linked here.

Wabash Railroad Depot

New Haven's Railroad Depot has been restored to look much like it did when it first opened in 1887. The facility, located at 546 State Street (across from Moser Park) has been brought back from near collapse by the New Haven Area Heritage Association, where it was later donated to New Haven's Parks and Recreation's Department in 2018. The facility occasionally holds programs at the location over the summer, so be sure to be on the lookout for any events!

Canal Landing

This quaint, pocket park provides New Haven visitors with a tranquil oasis where they can observe some of New Haven's most prominent history. Our tribute to New Haven's rich river and rail-based history entails a historic plaque that details the significance of the location, accompanied by a gazebo, scenic flowers, and park benches that welcome visitors into a relaxing corner of New Haven's Historic Broadway Street.

Explore the Outdoors

Rivergreenway Trail

The Rivergreenway Trail is a 26-mile National Recreational Trail that provides connectivity across Allen County. The trail runs along the banks of the St. Mary, St. Joseph, and Maumee Rivers, providing occupants with a scenic overlook of the synergism between country and urban settings. New Haven is home to 3 miles of the 26-mile recreational trail, which begins at Moser Park, and ends at the boat launch that is located near the entrance of the Fort Wayne Trail at North River Road. For more information and a trail map, visit the link here.

Jury Pool and Park

Home to New Haven's only public pool, Jury Park is a New Haven hotspot during the summer. With an extensive renovation to the park, the space has recently been updated with resurfaced tennis courts, an updated pavilion, and a popular pool facility that includes a splash pad, diving board, slides, a tipping bucket, and lap lanes. Forgot any important gear? Don't worry; Jury Pool sells a limited amount of pool gear at their concessions. For more information on Jury Pool and Park including their dates of operation for the upcoming season, hours, and rental information, visit the New Haven Parks Department's website, linked here.

New Haven Community Center Park

New Haven's Community Center Park provides a multi-functional outdoor plaza, inclusive playground, seasonally accessible splash pad, pickleball and basketball courts, trail connections, and restrooms-- all free of access to visitors. This family-friendly destination is sure to provide something for all ages to enjoy! For more information on the New Haven Community Center Park, please visit the New Haven Parks Department's website, linked here.

Havenhurst Park

This spacious 29-acre park lies adjacent to the privately owned and operated Whispering Creek Gold Course. Havenhurst Park offers wide, open spaces for traditional outdoor spaces including baseball, basketball, football, softball, and tennis. Havenhurst also has a pavilion that is a popular spot for family reunions, anniversaries, and birthday parties. For more information, visit New Haven Parks Department's website, linked here.

Moser Park

Moser Park is the ideal scenic park, including features like a pavilion, pond, basketball court, baseball diamonds, and scenic nature trails. This park is one of the many nature centers located off of Fort Wayne and New Haven's 26-mile Rivergreenway Trail. For a map of the park, follow the link here.

Schnelker Park

Nestled in the heart of Downtown New Haven, Schnelker Park is downtown's peaceful hidden gem. The park's large trees create a calm, shaded area for visitors to relax, play, or even spend the day enjoying one of our annual events, Summer Fest and M3. For more information and park amenities, visit New Haven's Parks Department's website linked here.

Deetz Nature Preserve

Located at the intersection of Parrot and Hartzell Roads, Deetz Nature Preserve is a 72-acre low-lying wetland nature preserve. The preserve, now a beautiful, natural area, was donated by Waste Management and has now been replanted with native grasses and many new trees. The area has multiple mowed trails, a parking area, and an outdoor location; a fantastic destination for leisure walks, bird watching, and hiking. For more fun facts about the wetlands, the animals that occupy it, and the maintenance, visit the New Haven Parks Department's website, linked here.