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Complete Guide to Winter Village at Bryant Park 2024-2025
October 20, 2024, 11:13.55 am ET
Photo: Bryant Park
Experience New York City's Winter Village at Bryant Park, returning from October 25, 2024, through March 2, 2025. This holiday destination features free ice skating, festive shopping, cozy dining, and more.
Ice Skating at The Rink
Skate at the iconic 17,000 square-foot rink with free admission (if you bring your own skates). Rentals are available, and the rink hosts special events and performances throughout the season. More info
Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (later on weekends and holidays).
Holiday Shops
Stroll through the Holiday Shops, an open-air market offering local and international artisan crafts, unique gifts, and festive treats. The market is open through January 5, 2025.
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The Lodge
Warm up at The Lodge, a rinkside retreat offering food, drinks, and seasonal cocktails in a cozy atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to relax after skating or shopping.
Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (extended hours on weekends).
Curling Café & Cozy Igloos
Try iceless curling at the Curling Café, complete with food and drink service. Or, book a Cozy Igloo, a private heated dome near the rink, for a 90-minute session with festive food and drinks. Igloos accommodate up to 8 guests (no rink access included). More info
Food & Drink
Enjoy a wide variety of food vendors, including Doughnuttery (Gourmet mini doughnuts), Palenque BBQ (Colombian-style arepas), Cheesesteaks by The Truffleist (Cheesesteaks with a gourmet twist); Wafels and Dinges and more... [full list]
Bumper Cars on Ice
Bump, slide, and spin with friends and family at Bumper Cars on Ice! Perfect for guests 7 years and older, reservations are recommended. Find the entrance on the north side of The Rink.
Location & Hours
Location: Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, Midtown Manhattan
Dates: October 25, 2024 - March 2, 2025
Rink Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (extended on weekends and holidays)
Holiday Shops Hours: Monday-Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The Lodge Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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