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WFSB: Holiday festivities at The Shops at Yale in New Haven

Holiday festivities at The Shops at Yale in New Haven   By Owen Kingsley Published: Dec. 8, 2024 at 7:44 AM EST   NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – The Shops at Yale, one of New Haven’s most popular shopping destinations, is offering an afternoon filled with festive events that are perfect for families looking to […]

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New Haven Independent: Cold Comfort: Vegan Dessert Shop Opens

Cold Comfort: Vegan Dessert Shop Opens   The sign said ​“frozen desserts.” Some people called it ​“ice cream.”   Whatever they called it, a crowd dug into scoops of plant-based … ​“nice cream?” Tuesday at a ribbon-cutting event on Whitney Avenue.   The event marked the cold open of Vía Láctea (“Milky Way”), the city’s first all-vegan ice cream and […]

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VIA LACTEA PLANT-BASED ICE CREAM IS NOW OPEN AT 2 WHITNEY AVENUE IN THE WHITNEY-AUDUBON DISTRICT

Nov
29
Fri
Free 2-Hour Parking with Purchase @ The Shops at Yale
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – Dec 24 @ 6:46 pm

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.

 

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Free Hot Cocoa with Purchase @ The Shops at Yale
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm

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.

 

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Dec
14
Sat
Strolling Yuletide Carolers @ The Shops at Yale
Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

 

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Ice Carving Demonstrations on Chapel Street @ The Shops at Yale
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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 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

 

Full 2024 Holiday Events Schedule

Dec
15
Sun
Strolling Yuletide Carolers @ The Shops at Yale
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

 

Full 2024 Holiday Events Schedule

Festive Outdoor Horns @ Uni Life
Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ANDY WOLF HOLIDAY TUBULATION SERIES

Enjoy the festive sounds of horn and tuba duos in front of Üni-Home Life, 1046 Chapel Street.

Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm, December 1, 8, 15 & 22

 

Full 2024 Holiday Events Schedule

Dec
21
Sat
Strolling Yuletide Carolers @ The Shops at Yale
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

 

Full 2024 Holiday Events Schedule

Ice Carving Demonstrations on Chapel Street @ The Shops at Yale
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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 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

 

Full 2024 Holiday Events Schedule