{"id":7639,"date":"2025-10-18T14:50:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T14:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/7639\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T14:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T14:50:13","slug":"bryant-park-winter-village-returns-for-the-holiday-season-on-oct-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/7639\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryant Park: Winter Village returns for the holiday season on Oct. 24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"4MWYOEKN7FER5NUB3Z6UDDIHXI\">STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. &#8212; The holiday spirit will arrive in Bryant Park just in time for Halloween. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"PPCEPSKGQNGJPB4EHICW764HHY\">On Oct. 24, the Bank of America Winter Village reopens its iconic Holiday Shops. This year\u2019s edition features more than 180 merchants, combining familiar favorites with fresh entries in the lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"YTAY2BE7IRGVXDW2F5FDJAMVCY\">Organized by Urbanspace, the open\u2011air market will once again turn Bryant Park into a festive shopping destination. Custom \u201cjewel box\u201d kiosks will line the park\u2019s all\u00e9es, terraces and perimeter around the ice rink. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"MPCPK526LJHYHN3FDDGIGKSAVI\">The Holiday Shops run through Jan. 4, 2026, while the full Winter Village \u2014 with its ice rink and The Lodge food hall \u2014 stays open until March 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"5XMWCAE6IJDENKC3PI52IXIYSY\">This season\u2019s Holiday Shops also introduce several new vendors. Buttermee Pancakes, a woman\u2011owned operation specializing in mini pancake bites, will donate 10% of its proceeds to free mental health services in Asbury Park. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"6U7UF5V7NZBYREA77BAAYEN5HM\">Baked by Melissa, known for its colorful bite\u2011sized cupcakes, will make its Holiday Shops debut. Meanwhile, Soap for Sinners joins the roster with a clean, natural apothecary line free of preservatives, parabens and synthetic fragrances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"RSXI2ZDV5ZHHJE4PAK7QEL7JEI\">Returning crowd favorites are also back. Cheese Wheel Pasta will once again dazzle visitors by tossing pasta inside a giant cheese wheel before serving. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"7FPJSAXA7RBMDPO4QXCYX6VFNU\">Pinky Pilots returns with its collection of original prints and art pieces, known for their uplifting designs and affordable prices.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AP\" class=\"hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/776IQ7QCCREKZCBVH6VU2R37DA.jpg\"\/>People browse shops in Bryant Park&#8217;s Winter Village, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in New York.   (AP Photo\/Julia Nikhinson)AP<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"LLDCZ34LN5FRDKVTFOKIRJMQ3M\">The Small Business Spotlight initiative from Bank of America will also be featured again. In rotating booths, the Holiday Shops will host four New York\u2013area small businesses:<\/p>\n<p>Tribe &amp; Oak (Brooklyn): Founded by Taylor Tankson and Kareem Wallace, Tribe &amp; Oak offers handmade home goods including coconut soy wax candles, body butters, hand sanitizers and reed diffusers. All of their products are vegan, cruelty\u2011free and made with eco-conscious materials. Tribe &amp; Oak will be featured from Oct. 24 to Nov. 11.JAY CERAMICS (Staten Island): Ceramicist Judy Suh, trained in Icheon, South Korea, now works out of a Staten Island studio. Her designs use traditional Korean techniques to produce minimalist, functional ceramics. JAY CERAMICS will appear Nov. 12 to Nov. 30.Smar Art (Brooklyn): What began during the pandemic as a greeting card enterprise has grown into Smar Art, based in Greenpoint. Founder Sarah Mar produces art prints, bookmarks and stickers \u2014 all handmade in small batches on recycled, recyclable paper. Smar Art will be on view Dec. 1 to Dec. 16.Vanilla Joe &amp; Co. (Manhattan): Inspired by a Labrador Retriever named Vanilla Joe, Rachel Heim\u2019s brand pairs playful dog\u2011breed themes with signature scents like Aussie Autumn, Frenchie Fig and Labrador Lemon. Vanilla Joe &amp; Co. will be featured Dec. 17 to Jan. 4.<img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AP\" class=\"hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DCRAQEFTOZERDKZRFQMUKMICWE.jpg\"\/>People shop for Christmas trinkets in Bryant Park&#8217;s Winter Village, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in New York.  (AP Photo\/Julia Nikhinson)AP<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"O35OCKODF5BYVOONZRSNMAXVKY\">The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park began in 2002 as a modest winter market and have since grown into a hallmark of New York\u2019s seasonal culture. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"7WGBE7PIKNBJRFNCEZGJO7JL6A\">Over time, the market expanded in vendor count and popularity; last year\u2019s network of more than 180 shops \u2014 including the Small Business Spotlight merchants \u2014 generated roughly $50 million in sales.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"B4H6IUOLLZEGLF4DVPH5BFRTDY\">This season promises much more than shopping. Visitors can enjoy free ice skating, sample seasonal menus at The Lodge and soak in the festive ambiance that draws both locals and tourists. For a full vendor list, maps and programming details, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/wintervillage.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/wintervillage.org\">wintervillage.org<\/a> or follow Bryant Park\u2019s updates on social media.<\/p>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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