39 Free Cookies - Every Month in 2025
Introducing Cookie39’s Free Cookie of the Month Promotion - The first 39 people to visit Cookie39 on the 1st day of each month in 2025 will receive a FREE Cookie of the Month. Doors open daily at 11am sharp. First come, first served. One cookie per person. Certain cookies may contain allergens. Please check with store associate. Must be 18 or older.
Lunarfest Parade in the Whitney-Audubon District
Lunarfest 2025 – Year of the SNAKE Join Yale-China Association on Saturday, February 1 at 10am on Whitney Avenue to ring in the New Year with their lion dance parade. After the parade, attend workshops, performances, and more inside Downtown New Haven venues. Lunarfest is Connecticut’s largest annual Lunar New Year celebration.
Valentine's Day Celebrations & Gifts
Your perfect moment deserves a perfect setting! Whether you’re looking for fresh flowers, unique greeting cards, something that sparkles, or a memorable night out, you’ll find it in historic Downtown New Haven. Explore all the retailers and restaurants at The Shops at Yale and in the Whitney-Audubon District.
Appetizer & Dessert Crawls
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.
Mother's Day
Surprise her with a custom or ready-to-wear piece. Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift in historic Downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale—from fresh flowers and locally made treasures to sparkling jewelry and unique fashion collections, you’ll find it here. Explore all the retailers and restaurants at The Shops at Yale and in the Whitney-Audubon District.
Father's Day
Surprise him with a gift he’ll cherish. Celebrate Dad with something special from The Shops at Yale. Whether you’re searching for handcrafted leather wallets, stylish clothing, rare books, the hottest sneakers, or cutting-edge electronics, you’ll discover it all at one destination. The wallet and tie shown above are from Raggs, 1020 Chapel Street.
Dog Adoption on Broadway Island
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.
Salsa Under the Stars
Every Monday Night | 7:30 PM | FREE! Presented by the Yale Salsa Society Get ready to turn up the heat this summer with Salsa Under the Stars — an electrifying outdoor dance experience you won’t want to miss! Join us every Monday evening through late August (except May 19) for free salsa lessons starting