Farewell to Erin (with free gelato)

Thursday, July 21, 1:00P to 3:00P

Erin, our beloved Manager, has been at La Vita Dolce since we opened our doors over 7 years ago. She’ll be leaving for a new job in the nonprofit sector later this month, and we want to send her out with what is both a farewell event and also a celebration of all she has done for La Vita Dolce, and all of our stakeholders. Because it’s really so much.

Join us Thursday, July 21 from 1pm to 3pm on one of Erin’s last days to say goodbye, hear what’s next for her — and enjoy a FREE gelato while you do! No ticket or RSVP  required — just drop in and help us send Erin off with lots of love!

School’s Out Gelato Party!

Tuesday, June 7, 2:30-5p

Celebrate the beginning of summer vacation with us on Tuesday, June 7, 2:30-5p, at our School’s Out Gelato Party!

We’ll have a gelato topping bar, a raffle, and patio games set up for kids!

It’s $5 + tax for a scoop of made-in-house vanilla or chocolate gelato plus your choice of any and all of the toppings at our self-serve topping bar. No tickets needed, just show up and enjoy!

Paint a Pumpkin 2020

Tuesday, October 27, 2-4p or 4-6p

Smiling girl painting pumpkin

We’re keeping the seasonal spirit (BOO!) alive, even in the craziness that is 2020! Our 6th annual Paint a Pumpkin event is coming up next week, and this year there are a few changes…

 In order to make the event as safe and smooth as possible, we’re requiring reservations and breaking the event into two time slots on Tuesday, October 27th, either 2-4p or 4-6p. Here’s how it works:

  1. Head to http://www.lavitadolcecafe.com/order-online/ to choose a ticket for either 2-4p or 4-6p.  (Click the button and then tickets are located at the bottom of the order page.)
  2. Buy one ticket PER PUMPKIN you’d like to paint! Make sure to include your email address when purchasing so we can send you information and reminders about the event. Each purchase — whether it’s one ticket or more — will get 1 reserved table. So if you need to social distance from another painter who isn’t in your “quarantine pod,” be sure to purchase those tickets separately.
  3. On October 27, arrive during your time slot (we recommend arriving within the first hour to have plenty of painting time!), give your name to a crew member, and we’ll provide everything you need: your pumpkin(s), paint, and brushes!

Seasonal drinks and treats (think Spiced Pumpkin Lattes, creamy hot chocolates, Spiced Apple Chai Lattes, pumpkin gelato, and more!) will be available to fuel your creativity!

Masks are required unless seated and all tables and art supplies will be disposable or disinfected between uses.

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating 2019

Tues. 12/17, 2:30pm

Kids decorating gingerbread cookies

Get in the holiday spirit at our annual Gingerbread Cookie Decorating event, fun for all ages! Just show up and we’ll provide everything you need: gingerbread cookies, candy, icing, and holiday tunes!

Seasonal drinks and treats — Gingerbread Lattes, S’mores Hot Chocolates, made in-house Gingerbread gelato, and more — will be on hand, and all are welcome. $5 for cookies and decorating supplies, until we sell out. We recommend getting here by 3:00p to ensure that we still have cookies available. And if you really want to get in the spirit, feel free to wear your holiday get ups — our staff will be decked out!

Big Pink Party

Sunday, October 20, 5-8p

La Vita Dolce and Fit4Mom Chapel Hill are honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a family-friendly event to raise funds for UNC’s Get Real & Heel cancer recovery program!

Join us Sunday, October 20, from 5 to 8pm for rosé, pink gelato, and more treats at La Vita Dolce! No ticket needed — just drop by! There will be a raffle and the opportunity to donate directly to Get Real & Heel. 20% of all sales during the event will be donated to Get Real & Heel.

Jazz Night October

Jazz Musician

Friday, October 11, 6-8p

Our first Jazz Night in September was a hit, so we’re bringing it back in October! We’ll have a full jazz band performing on the patio (sax, guitar, drums, and bass) and wine, craft beer, small plates, gelato, and more available for purchase. Free to attend, full menu available, all ages are welcome (four footed friends welcome on the patio, too)!

Paint a Pumpkin 2019

Thursday 10/24, 2:30-4:30 pm

Our 5th annual Paint a Pumpkin event is coming up! One of our most popular family-friendly annual events, Paint a Pumpkin is a chance for you and your kids (or friends — all ages welcome!) to get seasonal with others in the community. We’ll supply everything you need — pumpkins, brushes, and paint — for an afternoon of festive fun. Seasonal favorite drinks and treats (think Spiced Pumpkin Lattes, Spiced Apple Chai Lattes, Pumpkin Pie gelato, and pumpkin beer) will be available to fuel your creativity! $4.50 for a pumpkin and painting supplies, until we sell out.

Wine & Gelato Pairing

Thursday, August 29, 7pm

Wine? Check. Gelato? Check. What else do you need?

Our first ever Wine & Gelato Pairing is a fun, social tasting event where you’ll enjoy 6 different wines, each carefully paired with a made in-house gelato or sorbetto. Tyler Morgan and Elise Kimple will lead the event, telling you about each wine and why we paired it with the chosen gelato/sorbetto.

Tickets available for purchase ($25) now at La Vita Dolce and limited space is available.

School’s Out Gelato Party 2019

Thursday, June 13, 2:45-5:30p

Summer is coming and we know that the best way to kick off the long warm days is with our second annual School’s Out Gelato Party! Students, parents — or anyone who just wants to have a good time — is invited to join us on the Thursday before the last day of Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School classes for an afternoon of gelato and fun on our patio.

We’ll have a Gelato Topping Bar with a dozen different toppings — help yourself to any or all of them — games, music, and a raffle to win a gelato party at La Vita Dolce or other prizes for local treats. It’s $5 for a bowl of our made-in-house chocolate or vanilla gelato topped off with up to a dozen kinds of candy, whipped cream, cookie crumbles, brownies and more! Each bowl of gelato purchased gets you a raffle ticket and our patio of games and activities is open to all.