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NICE DAY CHINESE IS NOW OPEN
The Mead Visitor Center invites you to take a guided tour led by Yale College undergraduate students. Our student-led tours last approximately one hour and will depart rain or shine.
Tours listed here are open to all visitors, but high school students and other prospective undergraduates may prefer a tour hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Visit admissions.yale.edu/tours for times and details.
Registration is required.
Get ready for Connecticut’s most anticipated dining event—New Haven Restaurant Week! Explore the vibrant Elm City and savor dishes from the best restaurants of New Haven’s culinary scene!
The Shops at Yale will offer free 2-hour parking with a same-day paper receipt for $50 or more from any participating restaurant. Parking lots are located at 255 Crown Street and 56 Broadway. Offer is applicable October 6-11.
Park New Haven will offer a $6 parking rate during lunch in the Crown Street and Temple Street Garages. Offer is applicable October 6-11 between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Community members are invited to bring their gently used fashion items to be evaluated for resale during a special grand opening buying event at 2nd Street’s New Haven location from Saturday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 20. During 2nd Street’s grand opening buying event, sellers will receive an additional 20% in cash above the amount they would normally receive.
On Oct. 12, 2nd Street’s grand opening will offer shoppers a selection of special items from their other stores, including a mix of special items from overseas. Shoppers will be treated to a variety of unique fashion items ranging from luxury brands to vintage items, streetwear to sneakers, handbags, and accessories. Given the popularity of 2nd Street’s grand openings, which often attract shoppers from across the region, we recommend arriving early to take advantage of these limited-edition offerings. Complimentary parking will be available at 150 York Street Garage, with a validation stamp at The Shops at Yale tent on Broadway Island, across the street from 2nd Street from 12-4pm only.
New Haven Chalk Art Festival
Saturday, October 12, 2024 (rain date Sunday, October 13)
12-4pm at The Shops at Yale
Artist Locations: Broadway Island & Yale University Art Gallery Patio
Artwork Theme: Halloween (family friendly only)
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 7th New Haven Chalk Art Festival.
Bring the whole family — stroll the Chapel and Broadway districts to view and vote on elaborate chalk art designs by more than 75 talented artists at 2 locations, enjoy a Family Fun Zone with free chalk, exclusive offers to retailers and restaurants, a raffle and more! This event is free and open to the public, with free parking available at the 150 York Street Garage from 11am-6pm with a validation stamp at The Shops at Yale tent during the event.
Artists compete for bragging rights and gift cards to The Shops at Yale
⊕ 1st Place: $1,000 to Hull’s Art Supply
⊕ 2nd Place: $500 to Urban Outfitters
⊕ 3rd Place: $250 to J.Crew
⊕ Best Amateur/Beginner: $250 Sneaker Junkies
Winners in each People’s Choice Awards category (Teen, Adult and Group) will receive a $100 gift card to J.Crew for 1st Place and $75 gift card to Urban Outfitters for 2nd Place. Winners for Best Halloween Theme, Best Use of Color and Best Photo Rendition will receive $100 each to dwell New Haven. Everyone who votes will automatically be entered to win one of five $50 gift cards to local restaurants!
View Chalk Art at Two Locations
Broadway Island, 56 Broadway across from Apple, J.Crew & Urban Outfitters, and in front of the Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, only one block away!
Entertainment
The New Haven Chalk Art Festival will provide a fun-filled day with entertainment and activities for the whole family! The entertainment will feature:
♥ Roaming Magician
♥ Face Painting
♥ Lunch specials and more!
♥ Family Fun Zone with free chalk for the first 200 children, music and free drawing lessons from a professional artist with The Giggling Pig
Live Music from local musicians from 12:00 – 4:00pm at both artist locations:
- Broadway Island (56 Broadway)
- Outside Yale University Art Gallery (1111 Chapel Street)
