2024 Holiday Events & Promotions
Schedule
Sat Nov 30 2024 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Shops at Yale | New Haven, CT
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Join us this holiday season for fun & festive experiences that are free and open to the public, along with exciting shopping rewards! We can't wait to see you soon!
FREE GOURMET HOT COCOA WITH PURCHASE, NOV 29 – DEC 24
Present a same-day paper or digital receipt for $50 or more from participating retailers (see retailer list and rules & regulations below) at The Shops at Yale from November 29 to December 24 and receive one free gourmet hot cocoa from Claire’s Corner Copia, 1000 Chapel Street or Common Grounds, 276 York Street. See our official rules & regulations at the bottom of this page.
FREE 2-HOUR PARKING, NOV 29 – DEC 24
Free 2-hour parking with a same-day purchase of $50 or more from any retailer or restaurant at The Shops at Yale from November 29 to December 24. Participating locations include the following surface lots; 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street. Simply show your paper or digital receipt to the parking lot attendant in the booth when exiting the lot.
SBS OUTDOOR HOLIDAY MARKET
On Saturday, November 30 from 11:00am-4:00pm, experience the festive spirit at our SBS Holiday Market with a DJ, vintage clothing, collectables, Nuzzo‘s Tree Farm, food trucks, complimentary kettle corn, an Elm City Elf ice carving demonstration, and more! Bring your friends and family for a day of fun, shopping, and holiday cheer! Located at Sherman’s Alley and Hyperion Court at 1022-1044 Chapel Street, New Haven. Rain date is 12/1. This event is brought to you in collaboration with Soulful Threads, Market New Haven, and The Shops at Yale. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be located at B Natural Kitchen from 1:00-3:00pm (see additional days/times below).
STORYTELLING & SELFIES WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at Yale, where they will read stories to children and take photos with families from 1:00-3:00pm. This event is free and open to the public with complimentary snacks!
–Saturdays, November 30 & December 7, 1:00-3:00pm – B Natural Kitchen, 260 College Street
–Saturdays, December 14 & 21, 1:00-3:00pm – Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway (lower level)
CHAPEL STREET ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS
A professional ice carver will be transforming two 300-pound blocks of ice into holiday-themed works of art in the Chapel Street Historic District with complimentary fresh kettle popcorn from The Kettle King on the following days.
–Saturdays, November 30, December 14 & 21, 1:00-3:00pm – in front of Üni-Home Life, 1046 Chapel Street
• Elm City Elf – 11/30
• Reindeer – 12/14
• Holiday Bear – 12/21
STROLLING CONNECTICUT YULETIDE CAROLERS
Festive carolers will be performing in the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts wearing traditional garb. Great photo opportunities!
–Chapel Street Historic District on Saturdays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21, 12:00-3:00pm
–Broadway Shopping District on Sundays, December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 12:00-3:00pm
CITY OF NEW HAVEN TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY VILLAGE
THURSDAY, DEC 5, 5:00PM
Join the Elm City as they kick off the holiday season with their official Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Village on the New Haven Green. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will feature entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and many more surprises for the whole family! This event is family-friendly, and pet-friendly with retail products by local entrepreneurs perfect for holiday gifts. The Holiday Village runs through the weekend.
CITY OF NEW HAVEN MENORAH LIGHTING
WEDNESDAY, DEC 25
(Time to be announced)
Join the City of New Haven for their celebration of Hanukkah with an official menorah lighting ceremony.
FEATURED EVENT — ICE CARVING COMPETITION & A CAPPELLA CONCERT
12:00-4:00PM, SATURDAY, DEC 7, BROADWAY ISLAND
5 professional ice carvers from all over New England will each transform 900lbs of ice into a spectacular sculpture in only 4 hours on Broadway Island (56 Broadway), across from Apple/J.Crew/lululemon. Great photo opportunities with the sculptures after the event. Vote on your favorites and automatically be entered to win one of five $50 gift cards! You’ll also be treated to performances by eight accomplished Yale a cappella groups.
• 12:00-12:30pm: Doox of Yale
• 12:30-1:00pm: Baker’s Dozen
• 1:00-1:30pm: Red Hot & Blue
• 1:30-2:00pm: New Blue of Yale
• 2:00-2:30pm: Pitches & Tones
• 2:30-3:00pm: Something Extra
• 3:00-3:30pm: Mixed Company
• 3:30-4:00pm: Cadence of Yale
Come early to join the Hot Cocoa Competition from 12-3pm, while supplies last. Receive your tasting cup at The Shops at Yale table and vote on your favorite to win gift cards! Don’t forget to stop by The Shops at Yale table during the event for exclusive Event Shopping & Dining Offers!
Free all-day parking is available at the 150 York Street Garage (Chapel-York Garage). Please bring your parking ticket to The Shops at Yale table under the big tent during the event to be validated. This event is free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine.
FEATURED EVENT — COMMUNITY CHORAL CONCERT AND BABY TOY & COAT DRIVE WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
12:00-3:00PM, SUNDAY, DEC 8, BROADWAY ISLAND
Donate NEW toys (ages 0-3) and NEW coats (all ages) to benefit your neighbors in need this holiday season while enjoying seasonal songs from local high school and community choruses. Free activities include visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, photo booth with a professional photographer, complimentary fresh kettle popcorn from The Kettle King, and a craft activity.
Free all-day parking is available at the 150 York Street Garage (Chapel-York Garage). Please bring your parking ticket to The Shops at Yale table under the big tent during the event to be validated. Don’t forget to stop by The Shops at Yale table during the event for exclusive Event Shopping & Dining Offers! This event is free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine.
BOOK SIGNING WITH SARAH CODY
1:00-3:00PM, SUNDAY, DEC 8, THE YALE BOOKSTORE
Around Every Corner of Connecticut celebrates the abundance of beautiful destinations and exciting seasonal (and year-round) activities here in Connecticut. Makes a great gift! Available at The Yale Bookstore.
ANDY WOLF HOLIDAY TUBULATION SERIES
Enjoy the festive sounds of horn and tuba duos in front of Üni Life, 1046 Chapel Street.
–Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm, December 1, 8, 15 & 22
FREE CUPCAKE OR HOT COCOA WITH PURCHASE IN THE WHITNEY-AUDUBON DISTRICT, AND STROLLING CAROLERS ON SATURDAYS
Enjoy 1 Free Hot Cocoa from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea at 258 Church Street or 1 Free Cupcake from Katalina’s Bakery at 74 Whitney Avenue when you show a same-day receipt for $25 or more from participating retailers from November 29 through December 24, 2024. Experience holiday songs by strolling carolers Saturdays from 12:00-3:00pm on November 30, December 7, 14 & 21. Learn more, click here https://theshopsatyale.com/holidaysonwhitney/
OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS FOR FREE HOT COCOA
Spend $50 or more at one of the participating retailers at The Shops at Yale listed below and receive a free regular hot cocoa at Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) or Common Grounds (276 York Street). Offer valid from November 29 and ends on the earlier of (i) December 24, 2024, (ii) the date this offer is cancelled. Offer valid only at Claire’s Corner Copia, 1000 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT or Common Grounds, 276 York Street, New Haven, CT. Limit 1 per household, per day, with same-day paper receipt from a participating merchant. Store employees at any retailer at The Shops at Yale are not eligible. Offer may be cancelled and end at any time.
Participating retailers at The Shops at Yale are limited to the following:
• 2nd STREET
• Any Occasion Creation Florist
• Apple
• Atticus Bookstore Cafe (retail only)
• Barnes & Noble – The Yale Bookstore
• Book Trader Cafe (retail only)
• Campus Customs
• Derek Simpson Goldsmith
• dwell New Haven
• Grey Matter Books
• Hull’s Art Supply & Framing
• idiom Boutique
• J. Press
• J.Crew
• Lou Lou Boutiques
• lululemon
• More Amour Boutique
• Neville Wisdom Design Studio
• Paper Source
• Raggs for Men & Women
• Shiana Hair
• Sneaker Junkies
• Soap-edi
• Soulful Threads
• Üni-Home Life
• Urban Outfitters
• Warby Parker
• Zongozon
OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS FOR FREE 2-HOUR PARKING
Spend $50 or more at one of the participating retailers listed above or one of the restaurants listed below at The Shops at Yale to receive up to 2-hours of free parking at the parking lots located at 56 Broadway and 255 Crown Street in New Haven, CT. Offer valid from November 29 and ends on the earlier of (i) December 24, 2024, (ii) the date this offer is cancelled. Limit 1 per household, per day, with same-day paper receipt from a participating merchant. Store employees at any retailer at The Shops at Yale are not eligible. Offer may be cancelled and end at any time. Participating restaurants at The Shops at Yale are limited to the following:
• Anchor Spa
• Arethusa Farm Dairy
• Ashley’s Ice Cream
• Atticus Bookstore Cafe
• Ay Arepa
• B Natural Kitchen
• Book Trader Cafe
• Claire’s Corner Copia
• Common Grounds
• Cookie39
• Donut Crazy
• Good Nature Market
• Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant
• Heirloom at The Study at Yale
• J&B Deli
• Loose Leaf Boba Company
• Maison B Café
• Midpoint Istanbul
• Nice Day Chinese
• Old Heidelberg at Graduate New Haven
• Pacifico
• Pedals Smoothie & Juice Bar
• Philly’s A Taste of Philadelphia
• Pokémoto Hawaiian Poké
• Shake Shack
• Sherkaan Indian Street Food
• South Bay
• Strega
• Tomatillo Taco Joint
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe
• Union League Café
• Villa Lulu
• Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea
• Yamasaki Teriyaki
• Yorkside Pizza and Restaurant
• ZINC New Haven
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Where is it happening?
The Shops at Yale, Shops at Yale, 56 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511, United States,New Haven, ConnecticutEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
