Welcome to the Downtown NHV Tree Farm! Yearning for a tree, but don’t have a car or just don’t ever want to leave downtown? For the second year, you don’t have to! Visit the Downtown NHV Tree Farm Pop-Ups across downtown’s neighborhoods - 9th Square, Chapel Street, & Audubon!
Schedule update: due to snow, our hours today will be 3 - 6PM!
Check the schedule, locations, & pricing below and save the date to grab your perfect tree!
You read right! While supplies last, tree customers receive a random $35 gift card to a downtown small business. Use it for holiday shopping, gift it, save it for a rainy day - anything you like!
Promotion made possible by City of New Haven, Economic Development Assocation.
SHOP SMALL WHILE YOU’RE DOWNTOWN!
Downtown New Haven is home to dozens of small businesses who have curated the finest gifts & items to treat yourself with. Explore what they have to offer this holiday season. Click here to check out our small, independently-owned retail business listings!
audubon arts district Organizations
Neighborhood Music School Holiday Play/Sing-In & Gingerbread House Fun-Raiser - Dec. 13, Play/Sing-In at 10AM & Fun-Raiser at 1:30PM
All ages, instruments, and voices welcome as we come together to make joyful music from around the world to celebrate the season!
Bring a bag of candy and join us to build and decorate gingerbread houses! All proceeds support NMS. Open to to all NMS families and friends. $10 per house.Creative Arts Workshop Holiday Market - More info coming soon!
The shops at yale - downtown new haven festivities
Free Hot Cocoa or Cookie with Retail Purchase - Nov. 28 through Dec. 24 at Claire’s Corner Copia (1000 Chapel Street) and Cookie39 (39 Broadway)
Present a same-day paper or electronic receipt for $50 or more from participating retailers at The Shops at Yale and receive one free gourmet hot cocoa from Claire’s Corner Copia or one free cookie from Cookie39.
Free Parking with Retail or Restaurant Purchase - Nov. 28 through Dec. 24 at 56 Broadway Surface Parking Lot and 255 Crown Street Surface Parking Lot
Receive two hours of free parking with a same-day purchase of $50 or more from any participating retailer or restaurant at The Shops at Yale. Surface parking lots include 56 Broadway and 255 Crown St. Show your paper or electronic receipt to the parking lot attendant upon exit.
Small Business Saturday Events - Saturday, Nov. 29, 12PM - 3PM along Upper Chapel Street
Strolling Yuletide Carolers will bring a festive spirit to the Chapel Street Historic District while you enjoy complimentary kettle corn, holiday crafts, and an ice carving demonstration in front of Union League Pâtisserie & Üni Life (1042-1046 Chapel Street). Santa & Mrs. Claus will greet families at B Natural Kitchen from 1PM - 3PM at 260 College St.
Our Downtown NHV Tree Farm (that’s us!), will be in front of Union League (1042 Chapel Street).
Storytelling & Selfies with Santa & Mrs. Claus - Saturdays, Nov. 29 & Dec. 6, 1 to 3 p.m. at B Natural Kitchen (260 College Street)
Santa and Mrs. Claus will read stories to children and pose for photos with families. These events are free and open to the public with complimentary snacks.
Ice Carving Demonstrations - Saturdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 13 & 20, 1PM - 3PM in front of Union League Pâtisserie & Üni Life (1042-1046 Chapel Street)
A professional ice carver will transform two 300-pound blocks of ice into holiday-themed works of art. The Elm City Elf on Nov. 29, a Reindeer on Dec. 13 and a Holiday Bear on Dec. 20!
Strolling Connecticut Yuletide Carolers - Saturdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 & 20, 12PM - 3PM in the Chapel Street Historic District
Performances by authentically costumed Victorian quartets.Free cotton tote bags with purchases - Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29 through the holiday season while supplies last.
And don’t miss the Festive Storefronts holiday window art at 14 Whitney Audubon District stores! Local artist Elizabeth Taylor hand-painted select storefront windows in white, creating elegant, festive displays that add seasonal charm to the neighborhood. Learn more at WhitneyAudubon.com/Holiday.
“Got my first tree in years...with @DowntownNHV last weekend + its making me soooooo happy! <3”
“Had an unexpected fabulous experience getting our Christmas tree at the Downtown NHV Tree Farm! I hope this will be an annual event. I’d love to make this my new family tradition for the holidays!”
“We managed to fit a 5 foot tree into a car backseat. THANK YOU because the whole staff was sooo friendly and made it such a wonderful experience !!! It was great to go to a spot right in the middle of town... [and] we were also early enough that we got a local gift card! So much love and winter appreciation :)”