16 Festive Holiday Markets in NYC

It’s the holiday season in NYC, and no one does the holidays better than the city.

There are countless holiday markets around the city for people to not only get their shopping done but also to experience a unique winter wonderland. Check out these 15 festive holiday markets in NYC that will transport you into a winter wonderland!

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Manhattan

Crafts at the Cathedral

1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
Dec. 6 – 8

Crafts at the Cathedral offers a distinctive holiday shopping experience within the awe-inspiring walls of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. With over 85 artisans offering handcrafted items in ceramic, glass, wood, fabric, and jewelry, this market allows visitors to explore unique items while surrounded by the grandeur of one of the world’s largest Gothic cathedrals.

Macy’s Holiday Square by Urbanspace

Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W 34th St., Herald Square

Daily, Nov. 1-Jan. 3

Monday-Thursday, 10 am-9 pm; Friday-Saturday, 10 am-10 pm; Sunday, 11 am-9 pm

Macy’s, the famed shopping destination synonymous with all things holiday, is giving you the opportunity to discover local small businesses within their flagship store. Discover over 25 specialty booths with items for everyone on your list from keepsake ornaments (Christmas in New York), to handmade body care (mumu bath), to artisan condiments (Hell’s Kitchen Hot Sauce), to challenging puzzles (New York Puzzle Company.) If all of that shopping makes you hungry, you can take a break with a treat from 16 Handles, crumbl, doc popcorn, and more.

The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Oct. 25- Jan. 5
Weekdays, 11 am- 8 pm
Sat.- Sun., 10 am- 8 pm

Known as Manhattan’s Winter Wonderland, the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is the pinnacle of holiday markets in NYC. The Winter Village includes free admission to the ice skating rink, and food and drinks. The Holiday Shops by Urbanspace are open-air markets inspired by those found in Europe and include almost 200 artisanal vendors. Other activities include a Curling Cafe & Bar, Cozy Igloos, and, of course, the tree lighting. While the holiday shops will only be around until Jan. 5, the winter village will be open through March 2.

Grand Central Holiday Fair

Vanderbilt Hall- Grand Central Terminal
89 E 42nd Street
Nov. 11 – Dec. 24
Mon.- Sat., 10 am- 7 pm, Sun. 11 am- 6 pm

Only a short walk away from Bryant Park (and always only a train ride away) is the Grand Central Holiday Fair. This event is a six-week-long celebration of small businesses that guarantees the best of NYC’s holiday cheer and talent. This year’s fair features a 6,000-square-foot indoor artisan market packed with unique handmade jewelry, pottery, amazing artwork, and more.

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Columbus Circle Holiday Market

59th Street and Central Park West
Dec. 3- 31
Mon. – Sat., 11 am-8 pm, Sun. 11 am- 7 pm

Internationally known as one of the most beautiful and elegant places for holiday shopping, the Columbus Circle Holiday Market is back! This holiday market contains countless aisles of art, jewelry, home decor, and food all from local vendors, and is the perfect place to do all of your holiday shopping.

Union Square Holiday Market

University Pl & E 14th St
Nov. 16 – Dec. 24
Weekdays 11 am-8 pm, Sat. 10 am-8 pm, Sun. 11 am- 7 pm

With over 160 vendors including local craftsmen, artists, and entrepreneurs, organizers say that this year will be better than ever! Each year, millions of people browse the aisles of this unique, eclectic holiday experience. There is something for everyone at Union Square.

Uptown Holiday Market

Jackie Robinson Bandshell
116 Bradhurst Avenue
Dec. 5-26, Thursdays, 4-10 pm

Embrace the holiday spirit at this holiday market which showcases local makers, crafters, and food vendors showcasing their one-of-a-kind offerings. Browse handmade items, savor delicious treats, and enjoy a lively community atmosphere while supporting local businesses.

Grand Holiday Bazaar

100 West 77th St at Columbus Avenue
Sundays, Dec. 1-22
10 am- 5 pm

With over 300 amazing local artisans and dealers, the Grand Holiday Bazaar is the perfect place to find unique gifts you cannot find anywhere else! You’ll find one-of-a-kind handmade holiday decorations and gifts, candles, skincare, fashion, vintage accessories, handmade jewelry, rare antique silver and glassware, and tasty artisanal chocolates.

Renegade Craft Fair

Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W. 18th St.
Dec. 14 and 15
Sat. 11 am – 5 pm, Sun. 11 am – 5 pm

With over 180 talented artists showcasing their work, this event is the perfect place to explore a variety of handmade gifts that are perfect for the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind decorations, stylish accessories, or thoughtful presents, you’re sure to discover something special.

Brooklyn

7th Annual Wallabout Holiday Market

Brooklyn Navy Yard
141 Flushing Avenue, Building 293
Dec. 7 and 8

The 7th Annual Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market in Brooklyn Navy Yard features a winter wonderland-themed marketplace that brings the community together and supports small businesses. Shop for holiday gifts and enjoy a weekend of holiday cheer.

The Makers Show at City Point

445 Albee Square W
Nov 30 – Dec. 22

The Makers Show combines the idea of the retail market platform with values in social justice by promising a commitment to promoting equity and community investment through local markets. Founders Julie and Tiz believe in keeping resources within local economies, as well as amplifying businesses owned by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, and other underrepresented groups.

DUMBO Holiday Market at the Brooklyn Flea

DUMBO Archway
80 Pearl Street
Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas
10 am-5 pm

Located at the Brooklyn Flea Market, during the holiday season, Dumbo transforms into a winter wonderland shopping district that includes over 40+ vintage and handmade vendors. These vendors sell a variety of items that include, but are not limited to, antiques, clothing, art, jewelry, and more!

Holiday Market at Industry City

220 36th Street, Sunset Park
Nov. 25- Dec. 30
Mondays from 4 pm-10 pm

This festive holiday market comes to Brooklyn’s own Industry City. Local artisans, craftspeople, and food vendors will be on hand with a large selection of handmade goods, delicious seasonal treats, and unique offerings perfect for gift-giving.

FAD Market

Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, DUMBO
Weekends, Dec 7-Dec. 22
11 am- 6 pm

With three locations at The Invisible Dog Art Center, St. Paul Catholic Church, and Empire Stores, the FAD Market is bringing the holiday spirit back to the BoCoCa neighborhood. These markets contain the region’s most talented makers, designers, and entrepreneurs selling jewelry, apparel, bath and body care, home décor, handmade food items, and more.

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Queens

BrickHouse Ceramics Holiday Market

10-34 44th Drive
Dec. 13 to 15
5 pm

This unique holiday market in Long Island City offers a variety of handmade pottery for sale at affordable prices. Ceramic artists from all over New York participate and showcase their one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. They can be a special gift for any art enthusiast in the family.

Bronx

Bronx Holiday Market at Fordham Plaza

1 Fordham Plaza
Saturdays, Nov. 30- Dec. 28
4-10 pm

This fun, festive event features local artisans, craftspeople, and food vendors with all kinds of unique goodies. It’s a great chance to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy tasty treats, and soak up the holiday spirit with family and friends.

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Staten Island Holiday Markets and Fairs

Westchester Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs

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TADA! Youth Theater

<div> <div style="text-align: center;">Endless Options-Endless Fun! TADA! is so excited to offer weekend and after school classes, week long private and public school camps, and our Broadway 1-Day camps available for ages 3-14! &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Winter/Spring Semester Classes</strong><br />Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! Gotta Act! Join TADA! Youth Theater this Winter and Spring for after-school and weekend musical theater classes available to students ages 3-14! Throughout the semester students will engage in musical theater training, learn vocals and choreography to the latest Broadway hits, and experience ensemble based instruction with two NYC teaching artists.&nbsp; Not only does our musical theater training inspire creativity, foster self-expression, and build confidence, but our classes also encourage students to explore and connect with others, creating lifelong friendships and a love for the arts.</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Limited spots available! All of our classes take place in person at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/15+W.+28th+Street?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/15%2BW.%2B28th%2BStreet?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736890280366000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2_eBpQuG9WbMH_ETP9cDKN">15 W. 28th Street</a> (between Broadway &amp; 5th) and culminate in a final sharing for an invited audience</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Classes Schedule:</strong><br />Mondays:<br />Mondays, Ages 4-5 | 3:45PM-5:15PM<br />Mondays, Ages 6-8 | 3:45PM-5:15PM<br />Tuesdays:<br />Tuesdays, Ages 12-14 | 4:15PM-5:45PM<br />Wednesdays:<br />Wednesday, Ages 8-12 | 4PM-5:30PM<br />Saturdays:<br />Saturdays, Ages 3-4 | 10AM-11AM<br />Saturdays, Ages 5-7 | 10AM-11:30AM<br />Saturday, Ages 8-12 | 12N-1:30PM</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Class Descriptions:</strong><br />AGES 3-5, MUSICAL THEATER MINIS: Creativity takes center stage! In this upbeat, high-energy class, your Musical Theater Mini will learn new introductory skills in the areas of singing, dancing, and acting. Each session, students participate in fun, creative-play activities as well as learn vocals and choreography to popular Broadway songs. At the end of the semester, your young star will belt out their favorite show tunes for an invited audience.</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">AGES 5-8, JAZZY JUNIORS and AGES 8-12, RISING STARS: This class offers the perfect blend of musical theater exploration and fun theater games to keep kids creative and active all semester long!&nbsp; Each session, students participate in musical theater training as well as learn vocals and choreography to popular Broadway songs. By the end of the semester, they&rsquo;ll be ready to confidently shine in their final sharing for an invited audience.</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">AGES 12-14, BROADWAY BOUND: Let passion ignite, talent soar, and dreams take center stage!&nbsp; Watch as students step into the spotlight and unleash their inner Broadway star in our advanced musical theater class for tweens &amp; teens!&nbsp; Throughout the semester, students will immerse themselves in the world of Broadway, learning iconic songs and exploring diverse theatrical styles. By the semester&rsquo;s end, they&rsquo;ll proudly showcase their talents in a spectacular cabaret-style musical revue. This isn&rsquo;t just about performing&mdash;it&rsquo;s about embracing the magic of musical theater, forging lasting friendships with fellow performers, and stepping into a world where every moment onstage feels like a standing ovation.</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Week Long Private and Public School Camps:</strong><br />When School is out, TADA! is in!&nbsp; Now offering Week-long Public &amp; Private School Break Camps for ages 4-5 &amp; 5-9 this February, March, and April! &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Write it! Rehearse it! Perform it! Immerse yourself in the magic of storytelling. Each week, students co-create an original musical in just five days!&nbsp; Have your child unleash their inner star, share their voice, and create memories that will last a lifetime.&nbsp; Join us for a week of laughter, creativity, and applause! Don't miss out on the most epic musical theater adventure of the school year!</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Spots are limited so don&rsquo;t miss out! Our in-person camps take place at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/15+W.+28th+Street?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/15%2BW.%2B28th%2BStreet?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736890280366000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2_eBpQuG9WbMH_ETP9cDKN">15 W. 28th Street</a> (between Broadway &amp; 5th). &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">*On the last day of all camps, we invite friends and family to attend the debut of your child&rsquo;s original mini-musical!</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Week-long Public School Break Camps:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br />February 17-21 | &nbsp;Ages 5-9, M-F, 9AM-5PM | I Wish My Life Was A Musical! | | $795&nbsp;<br />April 22-26 | Ages 5-9, M-F, 9AM-5PM | The Show Must Go On! | | $795</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Week-long Private School Break Camps:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br />March 17-21<br />Ages 4-5, M-F, 9AM-1:30PM | Pirates &amp; Princesses! | | $500&nbsp;<br />Ages 5-9, M-F, 9AM-5PM | The Show Must Go On! | | | $795&nbsp;<br />March 24-28<br />Ages 4-5, M-F, 9AM-1:30PM | Unicorns, Mermaids, Dinosaurs, OH MY! | | $500<br />Ages 5-9, M-F, 9AM-5PM | I Wish My Life Was A Musical! | $795</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Learn more &amp; register today!&nbsp;</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/school-break-camps-3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/school-break-camps-3/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736890280366000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2R13yNUGcd6RlQy0FsVMm1">https://tadatheater.com/<wbr />education-overview/school-<wbr />break-camps-3/</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Looking for a sample class? Join us at our In-person Open House on January 11th, 2025!<br /><a href="https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/open-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/open-house/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736890280366000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Nt2sRC86LUUhaw4DgKX5N">https://tadatheater.com/<wbr />education-overview/open-house/</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">No child should be turned away because of their inability to pay. Financial Assistance available.<br /><a href="https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/financial-assistance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/financial-assistance/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736890280366000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0W6olBN_Kib7HEmnv4Bq3Y">https://tadatheater.com/<wbr />education-overview/financial-<wbr />assistance/</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Broadway 1-Day Camps</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;">When School is out, TADA! is in! Join us for a fun-filled day learning vocals and choreography to a show-stopping musical number from a hit Broadway or movie musical. Our 1-day camps include vocal training, dance technique, exhilarating choreography, and fun theater activities led by two professional NYC Teaching Artists. Don&rsquo;t miss a jam-packed day of musical theater fun!</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">Monday, January 20th (MLK Day) | Wicked&nbsp;<br />Wednesday, January 29th (Lunar New Year) | The Little Mermaid&nbsp;<br />Monday, March 31 (Eidal-Fitr) | Frozen&nbsp;<br />Thursday, June 5th (Eidal-Adha) | Matilda&nbsp;<br />Friday, June 6th (Clerical Day) | The Greatest Showman&nbsp;<br />Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth) | Moana&nbsp;<br />Friday, June 27th (Public School is out) | The Lion King&nbsp;<br />Monday, June 30th (July 4th week) | Trolls&nbsp;<br />Tuesday, July 1st &nbsp;(July 4th week) | Wicked&nbsp;<br />Wednesday, July 2nd (July 4th week) | Newsies&nbsp;<br /><br /></div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

BAMkids

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3&mdash;11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!</span></span></p>

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