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<\/p>\nNew York City holiday markets make for a fun shopping alternative to department stores or shopping malls. These festive bazaars bring out small business owners, craftspeople and merchants offering unique gift ideas and special treats and decor. Many also feature food stands and family-friendly activities for a nice break in between browsing. <\/p>\n
Many holiday markets are open until close to the end of the holiday seasons. Others are here for a shorter amount time. Yet they all have much to offer. Here are the best holiday markets in New York City.<\/p>\n
Holiday Shops by Urbanspace at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park<\/p>\n
Holiday Shops by Urbanspace at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is a popular New York City holiday market.<\/p>\n
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Near the New York Public Library\u2019s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, this daily holiday market<\/a> showcases artisan vendors along rows of special “jewel box” kiosks. <\/p>\n Designed as an open-air European market, the village\u2019s participating vendors span multiple categories. Starting with apparel and accessories, their merchandise extends to artwork, jewelry, holiday d\u00e9cor, children\u2019s games and toys, and health and beauty. This lineup is also complimented by rows of food vendors preparing and selling onsite various meals, snacks and desserts. <\/p>\n 2025 participants include Doughnuttery, specializing in miniature donuts; Christmas in New York, selling holiday decorations and ornaments; Biquette, known for artist-designed knit blankets made with natural fibers like Egyptian cotton and Merino wool; and Colorful New York, with illustrations of the city\u2019s landscapes and neighborhoods. <\/p>\n The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park also features an ice skating rink and The Lodge, a rinkside bar and food hall providing an open air apr\u00e8s experience. <\/p>\n Dates: Now through January 4, 2026<\/p>\n Macy\u2019s Holiday Square by Urbanspace <\/p>\n Macy\u2019s Square by Urbanspace takes over the surrounding streets around this major New York City department store.<\/p>\n Bella Picicci<\/p>\n During the holiday season, this major department store in Manhattan\u2019s Herald Square gets a lot of shoppers and visitors wanting to see their famous Christmas window displays. <\/p>\n 2025 marks the second year for Urbanspace to bring an open-air holiday market to Macy\u2019s. Macy\u2019s Holiday Square by Urbanspace<\/a> is taking over Broadway and 32nd to 36th Street, where you can eat, drink, shop and be merry. Thirty-plus vendors are located on the lower level of Macy\u2019s Herald Square. They involve clothing and accessories, gift ideas, food and drink, beauty and skincare products and sweets. <\/p>\n Among other vendors, Pearl River Mart offers Asian home goods and NY Puzzle Co. offers state-inspired jigsaw puzzles. Herald Haus & Bar, a lodge making its debut this year, is where visitors can warm up.<\/p>\n Dates: Now through January 3; closed on Christmas Day. Broadway from 35th to 36th Streets opened on November 8, 2025; Broadway from 32nd to 33rd and 34th to 35th Streets will open on December 3, 2025. <\/p>\n Union Square Holiday Market by Urbanspace <\/p>\n The Union Square Holiday Market by Urbanspace is laid out as an European Christmas market.<\/p>\n Bella Piccci<\/p>\n At Union Square Park, this annual open-air holiday marke<\/a>t has a layout that seems like you\u2019re walking through a European Christkindlesmarkt. <\/p>\n As NYC\u2019s oldest holiday market, the 2025 edition is complimented by more than 185 local and national vendors offering just about every potential gift idea. This year, new decorations, a festive tree, and murals set the tone for the season. A new digital map will allow for easier market exploration.<\/p>\n Highlighted vendors include: Coco Bred, a Jamaican-born company specializing in coco bread sandwiches; Meow Parlour, New York City\u2019s first cat cafe, which sells merchandise and cat-related items, with all their profits helping cats get adopted; and Rubyzaar Baked: Liquid s\u2019mores hot chocolate topped with a toasted marshmallow .<\/p>\n Dates: Now through December 24, 2025; closed on Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n Columbus Circle Holiday Market by Urbanspace <\/p>\n The Columbus Circle Holiday Market by Urbanspace is near Central Park.<\/p>\n Bella Picicci<\/p>\n Just right outside of Central Park, this holiday market<\/a> also has its share of artisan vendors and craftspeople. <\/p>\n Among many other 2025 vendors, Centuries Clayworks manufactures original framed pieces featuring handmade tiny, brightly colored clay pots in artful arrangements. <\/p>\n Cuddle Crepes is Brooklyn-based company offering freshly made crepes while the woman-owned Inti S\u00e4n\u00e4 presents silver and stainless steel jewelry made in Queens. Mosaic Puzzles specializes in wooden puzzles, made by puzzle lovers, for puzzle lovers.<\/p>\n Dates: December 2 – 31, 2025; closed on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n Grand Central Holiday Fair<\/p>\n The Grand Central Holiday Fair takes place in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Grand Central Terminal<\/p>\n As New York City\u2019s longest-running indoor holiday fair, the Grand Central Holiday Fair<\/a> will showcase more than 35 local-artisan vendors and small businesses offering one-of-a-kind products across many categories. It takes place in Grand Central Terminal\u2019s Vanderbilt Hall.<\/p>\n The Grand Central Gift Shop returns to the holiday fair along with a brick-and-mortar location in Graybar Passage. The shop is stocked with home wares, apparel and souvenirs. <\/p>\n Uncommon Goods Holiday Pop-up Store, a New York brand, will have a coinciding pop-up store showcasing a curated collection of artfully imagined gifts. <\/p>\n Following last year\u2019s popularity, Inciardi Prints is returning a full booth featuring five vending machines. More than 30 brand-new collectible mini prints, including limited-edition designs created exclusively for Grand Central, are available.<\/p>\n Related happenings at Grand Central involve the annual Holiday Train Show at New York Transit Museum\u2019s Grand Central Gallery, and Grand Central\u2019s Thanksgiving Market on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Biltmore Room, near Track 42. <\/p>\n Dates: Now through December 24, 2025; closed on Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n Wallabout Wonderland <\/p>\n This year’s Wallabout Wonderland pop-up holiday market at the Brooklyn Navy Yard happens in early December.<\/p>\n Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation<\/p>\n Now in its eighth year, the Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market<\/a> happens on the first weekend in December at the Brooklyn Navy Yard\u2019s Brooklyn Storehouse (Building 293).<\/p>\n This event, presented by the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, will welcome more than 150 local vendors offering handmade gifts, clothing, accessories, home d\u00e9cor and artisanal foods. Family-friendly activities, yard games for all ages, holiday workshops and local entertainment will happen throughout the weekend. <\/p>\n Among other activities, The Wallabout Workshop: Sip & Sweater Edition lets you craft your very own ugly holiday sweater with help from Lend Me Your Ears and The Christmus Corner. It is priced at $55 ticket with supplies included. <\/p>\n Dates: Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, from noon to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Other New York City Holiday Markets<\/p>\n The Church of Sweden in New York presents an annual Christmas shop at its Midtown Manhattan location.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Church of Sweden in New York<\/p>\n Other holiday markets in New York City are spread out across the boroughs.<\/p>\n The Church of Sweden in New York puts on annual Christmas shop<\/a> at its location at 5 East 48th St. in Manhattan. For 2025, the shop will open on November 21 and close on December 21. Find Swedish crafts and Christmas specialties. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n The Williamsburg Winter Village<\/a> will mark its inaugural year in 2025, taking place every weekend in December at Bk Backyard, at 151 Banker St. in Brooklyn. <\/p>\n This new festival will welcome 20 vendors, with 12 of them offering specialty foods and beverages. The list extends to Breads Bakery, Color of Chocolate, Cakes by Nerwan, Gnoccheria and Cookies by Drew. Other event merchants extend to local artisans, jewelers, and retailers; many of them are women-owned.<\/p>\n Also in Brooklyn, the Japan Village at Industry City will present a Japanese Holiday Market<\/a> on December 20 and 21, 2025.<\/p>\n Welcome to Chinatown is hosting the Chinatown Holiday Market<\/a> on the second floor of Kam Man Market at 200 Canal St. It happens on weekends from November 21 through December 21, 2025, with goods and items from 35-plus AAPI vendors. Each week, a rotating pop-up shop will serve treats all day long. <\/p>\n