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Green Bliss is now open at 1092 chapel street, next to Derek Simpson Goldsmith.
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.
Registration required. https://apps.admissions.yale.edu/portal/vic_tours
Appetizer & Dessert Crawls
Saturdays, April 26, June 7 & August 2, 2025 | 12:00-3:00 pm
Join us on Saturdays, April 26, June 7 & August 2 for Downtown New Haven’s largest food crawl series, the 6th Annual Appetizer & Dessert Crawl with 12 appetizer and dessert tastings from some of Downtown New Haven’s most popular restaurants.
Tickets
Tickets are available for just $25 each, plus processing fees. Ticket holders will receive two-day exclusive offers at locally-owned boutiques and national retailers, a cotton tote bag, and free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage! The crawls take place rain or shine.
All guests, including children, must purchase a ticket, as quantities are based on ticket sales.
Tickets for April 26 Crawl (The New Haven Free Public Library)
Tickets for June 7 Crawl (Fellowship Place)
Tickets for August 2 Crawl (New Haven Animal Shelter)
Where Are Proceeds Donated?
Proceeds from the events will benefit The New Haven Free Public Library (April 26 crawl), Fellowship Place (June 7 crawl), and The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter (August 2 crawl). To date, The Shops at Yale has donated over $25,000 from this event to New Haven non-profits! This year, we hope to donate an additional $10,000 by hosting three crawls!
Check-in time for the Appetizer & Dessert Crawls begins at 11:30 am on Broadway Island, across from J.Crew.
Free Parking
Appetizer & Dessert Crawl ticket purchases include free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage, aka Chapel-York Garage. Bring your parking ticket from the garage to check-in to be validated.
Appetizer & Dessert Crawls
Saturdays, April 26, June 7 & August 2, 2025 | 12:00-3:00 pm
Join us on Saturdays, April 26, June 7 & August 2 for Downtown New Haven’s largest food crawl series, the 6th Annual Appetizer & Dessert Crawl with 12 appetizer and dessert tastings from some of Downtown New Haven’s most popular restaurants.
Tickets
Tickets are available for just $25 each, plus processing fees. Ticket holders will receive two-day exclusive offers at locally-owned boutiques and national retailers, a cotton tote bag, and free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage! The crawls take place rain or shine.
All guests, including children, must purchase a ticket, as quantities are based on ticket sales.
Tickets for April 26 Crawl (The New Haven Free Public Library)
Tickets for June 7 Crawl (Fellowship Place)
Tickets for August 2 Crawl (New Haven Animal Shelter)
Where Are Proceeds Donated?
Proceeds from the events will benefit The New Haven Free Public Library (April 26 crawl), Fellowship Place (June 7 crawl), and The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter (August 2 crawl). To date, The Shops at Yale has donated over $25,000 from this event to New Haven non-profits! This year, we hope to donate an additional $10,000 by hosting three crawls!
Check-in time for the Appetizer & Dessert Crawls begins at 11:30 am on Broadway Island, across from J.Crew.
Free Parking
Appetizer & Dessert Crawl ticket purchases include free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage, aka Chapel-York Garage. Bring your parking ticket from the garage to check-in to be validated.
Dog Adoption on Broadway Island
Saturday, AUGUST 2, 2025 | 12:00-3:00pm
The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter, The Friends of The New Haven Animal Shelter and North Shore Animal League America will be visiting Broadway Island on August 2 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm with select dogs available for adoption and information regarding additional animals. Note, those who wish to adopt must apply.
The Dog Adoption is a family-friendly event which is free and open to the public, featuring fun actives and free parking. The Shops at Yale marketing team will be presenting a check for $3,500 to Friends of The New Haven Animal Shelter from the proceeds of the third Appetizer & Dessert Crawl in 2025, also taking place on August 2.
The event will include:
• Live Jazz from Local Musicians
• Free Caricatures
• Free Face Painting
• Free Kettle Corn
• Free Parking
Broadway Island is located at 56 Broadway – across from Apple, Lululemon and J.Crew. Free parking is available at the 150 York Street Garage (Chapel-York Garage) with validation at the event.
