{"id":12992,"date":"2023-08-16T15:08:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T19:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/uncategorized\/connecticut-tax-free-in-downtown-new-haven\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T10:27:19","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:27:19","slug":"connecticut-tax-free-in-downtown-new-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mnh.silvermangroup-dev.com\/cms\/who-knew-blog\/connecticut-tax-free-in-downtown-new-haven\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecticut Tax-Free in Downtown New Haven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backpack feeling a little light? The season of sharpened pencils and freshly bound notebooks is upon us. Parents have one last hurdle to mount before sending their kids off to school, the most taxing hoop to jump through \u2013 back-to-school shopping. Fear not, if you play your cards <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(read: calendar)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right, this year\u2019s shopping list can be tax-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, Connecticut\u2019s tax-free week is from<\/span><b> August 20-26<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Over these six days, your wallet will breathe a sigh of relief, and as you check back-to-school shopping off of your to-do list, you will too. Downtown New Haven welcomes back-to-school lists of all lengths, with 78% of businesses independently owned or operated, from quirky boutiques to fabulous fashion finds, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our distinct shopping district<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has everything your kid needs, from school supplies to an on-point first-day outfit. Where is that outfit waiting, you ask?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re searching for vintage denim, quirky statement tees, or the latest sneaker releases, we&#8217;ve got it all in downtown New Haven.\u00a0 Located in the heart of downtown on Chapel Street and Broadway, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theshopsatyale.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shops at Yal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a one-stop shop for independent and national retailers like <a href=\"https:\/\/theshopsatyale.com\/listings\/apple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theshopsatyale.com\/listings\/lululemon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theshopsatyale.com\/listings\/urban-outfitters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Outfitters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shopmoreamour.com\/\">More Amour Boutique<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.lululemon.com\/stores\/us\/new-haven\/new-haven\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lululemon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/theshopsatyale.com\/listings\/jcrew\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J. Crew<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro shopping tip The Shops at Yale is offering a FREE ice cream with purchase of $50 or more through August 26 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/theshopsatyale.com\/icecream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> for complete details and a list of participating retailers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not a new school year without new kicks, gear, wheels or accessories. <a href=\"https:\/\/sneakerjunkiesusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sneaker Junkies<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stores.snipesusa.com\/ct\/new-haven\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snipes<\/a>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <a href=\"https:\/\/plush-tek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plush<\/a> all have you covered with the latest sneakers, hats, and gear. Accessorize your fits with trends from <a href=\"https:\/\/loulouboutiques.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lou Lou<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stores.warbyparker.com\/ct\/new-haven\/268-york-st.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warby Parker<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strange-ways.com\/pages\/storefront\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strange Ways<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As you wander through the streets of New Haven, you&#8217;ll notice that back-to-school shopping is not just about checking off items on a list. It&#8217;s a time to embrace our city&#8217;s vibrant energy, plan for a better year ahead, and help your kid discover their sense of style. As your kids head back to school and summer bids adieu, you can count on downtown to be in your corner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Backpack feeling a little light? The season of sharpened pencils and freshly bound notebooks is upon us. 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