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New Haven Chalk Art Festival
Saturday, October 22, 2022 (rain date October 23)
12-4pm at The Shops at Yale
Enjoy a day of music, art and family entertainment in celebration of the local community in the heart of downtown New Haven and Yale University. The Shops at Yale invites all professional and amateur artists, students, and artist groups to participate in the 5th New Haven Chalk Art Festival.
College Night on Broadway
Mingle • Shop • Explore
September 29, 2022 | 4:00pm-8:00pm
FREE Event for all College & University Students
RSVP today! CLICK HERE!
College Night is on Thursday, September 29 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm on Broadway Island at 56 Broadway (across from L.L.Bean/Apple/J.Crew). This is a FREE event for all college & university students. You must RSVP to participate in this event. FREE parking is available at the 150 York Street parking garage. (Bring your ticket to the registration table for a validation stamp.)
Check-in begins at 3:30pm and closes at 7:00pm. On-site registration on your phone is available. Just look for the signs with the QR Code!
Valid college or university student I.D. is required.
FREE Food: Regular or Veggie Hot Dog from Bulldog Hotdogs, Chips & Salsa from Tomatillo Taco Joint, Pizza Slice from Yorkside Pizza Restaurant, Donut from Donut Crazy, Mango Lassi tasting at Sherkaan Indian Street Food, and more. While supplies last. Available to the first 1,200 students with food vouchers from registration/check-in.
Raffle: Want a chance to win a new Apple iPad? Spend at least $25 at any of The Shops at Yale retailers and bring your receipt to Broadway Island at 8:00pm to enter for a chance to win an Apple iPad, gift cards to your favorite stores or restaurants, and other prizes! You must be present to win.
Shopping Discounts: Up to 30% OFF one-night-only exclusive discounts for retailers!
DJ Mike Martone 4:00-8:00pm!
Say cheese for the photo booth with professional photographer at J.Crew and join in on one of the many games and giveaways as well as a strolling magician, a corn-hole challenge, and so much more!
Spin Campus Customs famous prize wheel and WIN discounts and giveaways!
*Exclusions may apply on shopping and dining discounts. See store or restaurant associate for details.
Join local artist and art teacher Kristy Lankford for a very special chalk art tutorial on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 12pm-4pm on Broadway Island, 56 Broadway. Kristy will demonstrate the best methods for chalk painting and help you create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece!Class 2: Ages 13-18 (2:15pm-4pm)
The 5th New Haven Chalk Art Festival is returning on Saturday, October 22! Enjoy a day of art, music, and family entertainment in the heart of downtown New Haven from 12-4pm (rain date Sunday, October 23).2nd Place: $500 to L.L.Bean
3rd Place: $250 to Urban Outfitters
Enjoy the festive sounds of solo horns and tubas at Sherman’s Alley, next to Union League Cafe, and on Broadway Island.
–Black Friday, 1:00-4:00pm, November 25
–Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm, November 27, December 4, 11 (Chapel only) & 18.
CONNECTICUT YULETIDE CAROLERS (ROAMING)
Festive carolers will be performing simultaneously in the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts wearing traditional garb. Great photo opportunities!
- 1 quartet of roaming carolers in the Chapel Street Historic District on Saturdays, November 26, December 3, 10 & 17, 2022 from 12:00-3:00pm
- 1 quartet of roaming carolers in the Broadway Shopping District on Sundays, November 27, December 4, 11 & 18, 2022 from 12:00-3:00pm
Carolers will be performing in front of merchants on Whitney Avenue wearing traditional garb. Great photo opportunities!
–Saturdays, 12:00-3:00, November 26, December 3, 10 & 17.
STORYTELLING & SELFIES WITH SANTA & MRS CLAUS
Santa and Mrs Claus will visit The Shops at Yale and read stories to children and take photos with families from 1:00-3:00pm. This event is free and open to the public with free snacks!
–Saturdays, November 26, December 3, 1:00-3:00pm – B Natural Kitchen, 260 College Street
–Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 1:00-3:00pm – Claire’s Corner Copia, 1000 Chapel Street
–Sundays, November 27, December 4, 11 & 18, 1:00-3:00pm – Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway
CONNECTICUT YULETIDE CAROLERS (ROAMING)
Festive carolers will be performing simultaneously in the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts wearing traditional garb. Great photo opportunities!
- 1 quartet of roaming carolers in the Chapel Street Historic District on Saturdays, November 26, December 3, 10 & 17, 2022 from 12:00-3:00pm
- 1 quartet of roaming carolers in the Broadway Shopping District on Sundays, November 27, December 4, 11 & 18, 2022 from 12:00-3:00pm
