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The Ultimate 2024 NYC Guide to Holiday Markets and Ice Skating
November 29, 2024, 7:20.25 pm ET

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Photo: Bryant Park Winter Village

New York City is full of holiday cheer at these wonderful holiday markets where you can stock up on one-of-a-kind gifts, many from local artisans.

Union Square Holiday Market
Address: 14th St at Union Square, Manhattan
Dates: Thru December 24, 2024

Description: This iconic open-air market features over 185 vendors offering handmade crafts, artisanal foods, and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Find everything from handmade ornaments to gourmet treats.

Bryant Park Winter Village
Address: Bryant Park, 6th Ave & 42nd St, Manhattan
Dates: Thru January 7, 2025

Description: The Winter Village hosts a sprawling marketplace of 200 local vendors and a free ice-skating rink. This is the go-to for cozy winter wear, jewelry, and NYC-themed trinkets, plus festive snacks like mulled wine and hot chocolate.

Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Address: Columbus Circle at Central Park West & 59th St, Manhattan
Dates: December 3 to 31, 2024

Description: Nestled at the entrance of Central Park, this market is beloved for its intimate feel and local vendor selection with aisles of art, jewelry, home items and unique food eats.

Grand Holiday Bazaar
Address: 100 W 77th St, Manhattan
Dates: Open Sundays December 1, 8 15 and 22

Description: NYC’s largest weekly market transforms for the holidays featuring more than 300 rotating independent merchants featuring handmade gifts, jewelry, and vintage goods. A portion of proceeds supports local schools, benefiting more than 2,000 children.

Brooklyn Flea
Address: 25 Kent Ave, Williamsburg, BrooklynDUMBO Archway at 80 Pearl St
Dates: Weekends thru December, 10am to 5pm.

Description: Brooklyn Flea is known for its unique selection of vintage clothing, handcrafted decor, and quirky, eclectic gifts. Its Williamsburg location brings a trendy, local vibe to holiday shopping.

Brooklyn Holiday Market at Industry City
Address: 220 36th St, Brooklyn
Dates: Open Sundays December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Description: Look for a festive communiuty of locar artisans, craftspeople and food vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local businesses.

Not-a-Normal Holiday Market
101 7th Ave, Chelsea, NY
Dates: Dec 7-8 & Dec 14-15, 10 AM - 6 PM

Join this two-weekend holiday market featuring over 200 vendors with hand-made, responsibly sourced, and vintage treasures, spread across three floors and 30,000 square feet of the iconic former Barneys flagship. Perfect for finding unique gifts and more!

Holidays at the Park
Bella Abzug Park at Hudson Yards
Dates: November 30 to December 22 (Tues-Thur 4pm-8pm, Fridays 5pm-9pm and Saturdays and Sundays 10am-3pm)

Hitting the Ice: Iconic Ice Skating Rinks

The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Address: Rockefeller Plaza, 600 5th Ave, Manhattan, NY 10020

Description: Skate under the famous holiday tree at this iconic Midtown Manhattan rink. A festive classic, especially around the holidays! Seasonal passes, Premium Skate and VIP experiences available.

Wollman Rink in Central Park
Address: 830 5th Ave, Manhattan

Description: Nestled in Central Park, Wollman Rink offers skyline views, daily skating sessions, and a quintessential NYC experience. Skate rentals available. Kids ages 3 and under ar FREE.

Bryant Park Winter Village Ice Rink
Address: Bryant Park, 6th Ave & 42nd St, Manhattan

Description: This rink offers free admission (with skate rentals available), surrounded by a festive holiday market in Midtown. For a premium skate, join Santa on the ice during select dates at 9am and 10:45am.

The Rooftop at Pier 17
Address: 89 South St, Manhattan

Description: Skate with views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge at this scenic Seaport rink, part of The Dead Rabbit's Jingle Jangle experience complete with warm cottages and festive tavern and its own fireplace.

The Rink at Manhattan West
Address: 385 9th Ave, Manhattan

Description: Situated near Hudson Yards, this modern outdoor rink has a stylish atmosphere and a convenient location for Midtown adventures. Lessons, Hockey and Professional Skate events are also available.

Roebling Rink
Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, DUMBO, Brooklyn

Description: Located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge, this ice rink offers stunning bridge and waterfront views


Other Rinks in the Outer Boroughs.

Aviator Sports and Events Center
Address: Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Description: Located in Floyd Bennett Field, Aviator Sports has two indoor rinks, perfect for family outings and hockey practice.

LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
171 East Dr, Brooklyn

Description: With open air and outdoor-covered rinks, Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center offers open skating and a cozy Bluestone Café and Bar for post-skate treats.

Abe Stark Rink
Address: Surf Ave to Boardwalk betw W 19 St and W 20 St, Brooklyn

Description: This affordable seasonal rink on Coney Island’s boardwalk is a hit with locals and perfect for a day near the ocean.

World Ice Arena
Address: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 131-04 Meridian Rd, Queens

Description: A go-to rink for Queens residents, this indoor rink offers public sessions, lessons, and hockey leagues.

Staten Island Skating Pavilion
Address: 3080 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island

Description: Staten Island’s premier indoor rink offers open skate sessions and a welcoming environment for all skill levels.



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