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. Featuring […]

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.    Reserve your table early to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.   Make a day of it—explore our diverse mix of shops and restaurants at […]

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 […]

Salsa Under the Stars Join the Yale Salsa Society for Salsa Under the Stars on Broadway Island at The Shops at Yale. Yale Salsa Society will offer free Salsa Lessons from 6:30pm to 7:00pm, followed by open dance from 7:00-9:30pm. Free and open to the public. This event is organized and run by the Yale […]

Free Cup or Cone with Retail Purchase of $50 or more August 10-23, 2025! Spend $50 or more at one of the participating retailers at The Shops at Yale listed below and receive a free cup or cone at the New Haven locations of Ashley’s Ice Cream or Arethusa Farm Dairy. Offer valid from August […]

Welcome to New Haven Yale University, Quinnipiac University, Gateway Community College, Southern Connecticut State University, University of New Haven and Albertus Magnus College Students!   Welcome first year students, and for those of you returning, welcome back! The Shops at Yale has assembled more than 60 exclusive shopping and dining offers to New Haven retailers and restaurants for […]