Appetizer & Dessert Crawls

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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) SOLD OUT

Tickets for June 7 Crawl (Fellowship Place) SOLD OUT

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, August 2, 12-3pm on Broadway Island

Our Annual Dog Adoption is on August 2 to allow ticket holders from the crawl the opportunity to meet some of the beautiful dogs they are supporting from The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter. Free all-day parking is available at the 150 York Street Garage with validation at the event.