Join us this holiday season for fun & festive experiences that are free and open to the public, along with exciting shopping rewards. 

FREE GOURMET HOT COCOA or COOKIE WITH PURCHASE, NOV 28 – DEC 24

Present a 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 28 to December 24 and receive one free gourmet hot cocoa from Claire’s Corner Copia, 1000 Chapel Street or one free cookie from Cookie39, 39 Broadway. See our official rules & regulations at the bottom of this page.

STORYTELLING & SELFIES WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at Yale, where they will read stories to children and take photos with families. This event is free and open to the public with complimentary snacks!
–Saturdays, November 29 & December 6, 1:00-3:00pm – B Natural Kitchen, 260 College Street
–Saturdays, December 13 & 20, 1:00-3:00pm – Barnes & Noble/The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway (lower level)

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 on the following days. Enjoy complimentary fresh kettle popcorn from The Kettle King on Nov. 29!

–Saturdays, November 29, December 13 & 20, 1:00-3:00pm – in front of Üni-Home Life, 1046 Chapel Street

Elm City Elf – 11/29
Reindeer – 12/13
Holiday Bear – 12/20