One of my favorite things to do around the holidays is to shop at the charming holiday and Christmas markets in New York City.
There are 16 markets worth checking out.
And, in this post, I tell you about them, including locations, dates, typical vendors and food you can expect to find.
Throughout the post, there are videos from my fellow tour guides here at Tours By Foot NYC, Lori and Katie, giving you virtual tours of those markets.
In this first video, Katie explains the differences between the biggest markets.
MANHATTAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS
The holiday season in New York City is one of the most festive times of the year. It's also a great time to shop.
From mid-November through January, New Yorkers and tourists alike spend time browsing and shopping at the large pop-up Christmas and holiday markets spread throughout the city.
If you are like me and prefer to give unique gifts during the holidays rather than run-of-the-mill presents, you'll be happy to be in town to visit these markets.
You can find all kinds of artisan goods like handmade jewelry, beautiful paper items, aromatic candles, toys, glassware, bath products, knitwear, art prints, homeware, and so much more.
There are, of course, holiday decorations that you won't find in a chain store.
Even if you aren't interested in shopping, you may enjoy spending time at one of the markets to soak in the seasonal atmosphere and holiday spirit.
I never pass up a chance to have some of the fantastic food and warm drinks sold at many of the markets.
Here's a map of the top 16 Christmas and holiday markets. Below are details about each.
Click on the map to enlarge it.
TIP: Check a market's website before heading out to make sure there have been no changes to their schedule or locations.
A - Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
This is one of the prettiest and most centrally located holiday markets in NYC. It's like a small village with paths lined with more than 60 decorated stalls.
You can buy all sorts of items like winter clothing, Christmas decorations, jewelry, local foods and so much more.
I think you will find a wide enough range of items and prices that it will be hard for you to walk away empty-handed.
You can snack on delicious food and hot drinks, kettle corn, and holiday sweets.
Below, Lori and Katie take you on a virtual walk through the market. They even show you some of the food you can eat here.
Winter Village at Bryant Park is so special that it's included in our Holiday Lights and Window Displays Tour.
There is the famous Bryant Park ice skating rink (it's free if you have skates) and a giant Christmas tree. There are also special hangout igloos and curling rinks.
Read our full post on Winter Village at Bryant Park for more details on all that you will find there.
- Dates: Opens October 24 at noon. Last date TBD, usually the first week in January.
- Hours: 2025 hours TBD. Last year's hours were Monday - Friday 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm. Some stalls will have later hours after Thanksgiving, as Christmas draws near. Many shops will be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, especially from 12 pm to 5 pm.
- Location: Bryant Park, 40th to 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenue
Bryant Park is a year-round destination with free activities and a large, lush green lawn to relax on in the warmer months.
It's a stop on our Midtown Manhattan Tour and GPS-enabled audio tour of Midtown Manhattan.
See what you can do in Bryant Park any time of the year.
TIP: When I shop at Winter Village, I often walk down to the next holiday fair (B), three blocks away.
B - Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair
Even if you don't want to shop, I encourage you to go to this fair to see Grand Central's celestial ceiling, spectacular marble staircases and dazzling chandeliers.
While the market is half the size of Winter Village, it's indoors, so you’ll keep warm while perusing the stalls with an array of holiday gifts.
You can find clothing for adults and children, accessories, bath and body items, collectible toys, holiday items, and more.
- Dates: November 10th – December 24th, 2025. Closed on Thanksgiving.
- Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm, Sundays 11 am to 6 pm, and Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, 10 am to 6 pm.
- Location: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Learn about this historic train terminal from our free guide to Grand Central Terminal.
We also have a GPS-enabled audio tour version.
C - Union Square Holiday Market
This market is huge! It's a magical maze with over 150 vendors and the atmosphere is incredibly jovial.
I can't possibly list every type of item sold here! I always find unique items, though.
One year, I bought my family members kits to make water towers, an icon of New York City rooftops!
The Union Square Holiday Market is a great place to buy New York City-themed souvenirs.
Here are some other places where you can buy NYC souvenirs.
Below, Lori and Katie take you on a virtual walk through the market.
Of course, you shouldn’t shop on an empty stomach, so try some of the sweet and savory treats or a hot apple cider!
- Dates: 2025-26 dates TBD. Last year dates: November 14 to December 24. It's closed on Thanksgiving.
- Hours: Weekdays 11 am to 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am - 8 pm. On Christmas Eve, December 24, the market closes at 4 pm.
- Location: Union Square at 14th Street
Read our full post on the Union Square Holiday Market to see a list of vendors, special events and other useful information.
D - Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Located at Central Park’s southwest corner is historic Columbus Circle with a medium-sized holiday market.
At the Columbus Circle Holiday Market, you'll find lots of lovely artisan crafts, food, hot drinks to warm you and loads of holiday spirit!
Treat yourself to hot cocoa and gingerbread while browsing the stalls.
Here Lori and Katie take you on a virtual walk through the market.
One of my favorite things about this market is that it is the only market with a stand that serves hot mulled wine (Gluhwein) and German Beer at their Bratwurst Stand.
- Dates: 2025-26 dates TBD. Last year dates: December 3rd to December 31st. (closed Christmas Day). Check here for confirmation.
- Hours: Mon - Fri 11 am - 8 pm, Sat - Sun 10 am - 8 pm
- Location: West 59th Street and Broadway
Find out more about the Columbus Circle Holiday Market in our detailed post.
It's a great place to stop by after ice skating in Central Park.
TIP: To warm yourselves up if it's cold, step inside the Shops at Columbus Circle. The holiday lights there are wonderful!
The iconic department store with its magical holiday window displays has a Christmas Pop-Up market, which debuted in 2024.
Inside the store, there will be 25 vendors selling all kinds of gifts and foods made by artisans from NYC and beyond.
- Dates: November 1 until early January, 2026. Closed Christmas Day and January 1st.
- Hours: TBD. Last year's were Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 9 pm; Fri - Sat: 10 am - 10 pm; Sunday: 10 am - 9 pm
- Location: Macy's Herald Square at West 34th Street and 7th Avenue
F - Holiday Market at the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center
This small but charming pop-up holiday market is set up in the magnificent atrium of the Oculus in Lower Manhattan.
In addition to the 20 or so Christmas shopping stalls, you can shop at all the stores in the Oculus, which itself will be decked out for the holiday season!
- Dates: 2025 dates are not yet announced, but it is typically late October to January 2.
- Hours: 10 am to 8 pm Mon-Sat and 11 am to 7 pm on Sundays
- Location: 185 Greenwich Street at the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center
Read more about the Oculus here.
TIP: If you are down by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum or One World Observatory, you simply must stop by for a fantastic photo-op of this space-age-looking structure!
G - Harlem Night Market - Holiday Edition
For three weekends in December, the year-round Harlem Night Market will host a holiday edition at the historic La Marqueta in Central Harlem.
Spanning three blocks under the Park Avenue elevated train tracks, the market will have unique crafts and gifts from local artisans, foods of all kinds, and kids’ activities, including a bounce house.
- Dates: 2025-26 dates TBD. Last year dates: December 7, 14, 21
- Hours: 4 pm - 8 pm
- Location: La Marqueta, 1590 Park Avenue at E. 115th Street in Harlem
You can combine a visit to this market with a tour of Harlem with us or on your own with our self-guided tour.
We also have a GPS-led audio tour of Harlem.
H - Artists and Fleas at Chelsea Market
This market is open year-round, but during the holidays, you'll find an extra cheery mood!
The 30+ vendors here sell goods that are a bit more original than at some of the other markets since they are independent designers, emerging artists, and vintage collectors.
Before or after you go to Artists & Fleas, explore the Chelsea Market.
- Dates: Open daily
- Hours: 11 am - 7 pm
- Location: Chelsea Market, 88 10th Avenue at 15th Street
I was overjoyed when I learned that the city's oldest candy store, Economy Candy on the Lower East Side, had opened a small shop in Chelsea Market.
TIP: Chelsea Market is beneath the High Line, a one-of-a-kind urban park on a repurposed elevated railroad line.
The Grand Bazaar flea market on the Upper West Side of Manhattan operates on Sundays all year.
On four Sundays leading up to Christmas, the bazaar is all about the holidays!
This bazaar is already amazing, and during the holidays, it is extra special with over 350 unique merchants.
- Dates: 2025-26 dates TBD. Last year dates: November 24, December 1, 8, and 15
- Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
- Location: 100 W. 77th St. at Columbus Avenue
Vendors will be selling handmade holiday decorations as well as all these: candles, skincare, vintage accessories and collectibles, handmade jewelry, rare antique silver and glassware.
And as always, there will be delicious food stalls!
J- Hester Street Fair Holiday Pop-Up Market at the Seaport
A one-stop destination for exclusive finds and unique seasonal gems crafted by specialty-curated vendors.
In addition, there are other holiday events at the Seaport this season.
While you are at the South Street Seaport, there’s plenty to do.
- Dates: 2025 dates yet to be announced, but it typically runs from the end of November until December 31
- Hours: Thursdays: 3 pm-9 pm; Fridays to Sundays: 12 pm-7 pm
- Location: South Street Seaport, 18 Fulton Street
TIP: Holidays or not, pop down to the Seaport for incredible views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the harbor.
BROOKLYN + QUEENS CHRISTMAS MARKETS
There are several fantastic Christmas and holiday markets in Brooklyn and Queens. Since I live here I know my way around town.
But since you may not, I've chosen markets you can easily reach.
I am biased, but I highly recommend you discover my borough. You can use our guide on the best things to do in Brooklyn.
K - FAD Pop-Up Holiday Market in DUMBO
This pop-up holiday market is inside Empire Stores, a historic coffee and tea warehouse dating from 1869.
The vendors sell handmade jewelry, bath and body care products, artisanal food items and more.
You’ll find some unique stocking stuffers, too!
Since the Time Out Market is there, you can dine on food from 20 indoor food stalls.
- Dates: December 2025: 6+7,13+14, 20+21
- Hours: 11 am to 6 pm
- Location: Empire Stores at 55 Water St
If you like one-of-a-kind treasures like vintage hip furniture and housewares, vintage clothing, trendy antiques, collectibles, jewelry, and more, the Brooklyn Flea is a must!
- Dates: Open every weekend from April - December 2025.
- Hours: 10 am-5 pm.
- Location: DUMBO by the Archway at 80 Pearl St., Brooklyn
If you aren't familiar with DUMBO, a pretty cool neighborhood next to the Brooklyn Bridge on the Brooklyn side, you might like to join us for our Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Walking Tour.
M - Brooklyn Navy Yard Holiday Market
Located in the fascinating historic Navy Yard near Downtown Brooklyn, this huge market has over 200 local vendors selling their very best goods.
Plus, on both days, there are fun activities for people of all ages, and a special kids' zone!
- Dates: 2025-26 dates TBD. Last year dates: December 7th & 8th
- Hours: 12 pm - 5 pm
- Location: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 293 at Gee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
N - Astoria Market
Maybe a bit more about the food and drink than shopping, the market is located in the Main Hall of the famous Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden.
Here you will find an artisan market filled with handmade items, vintage goods, and baked treats.
- Dates: 2025-26 dates TBD. Last year dates: December 8th and 15th
- Hours: 12 pm - 6 pm
- Location: Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue between 29th and 31st Streets, Astoria, Queens
A holiday market located in Downtown Brooklyn at the City Point Market with 60+ vendors selling artisan crafts, unique gifts, home decor and more.
On the lower floor of City Point is the fantastic DeKalb Market, a huge food hall with international foods. Stop by the outpost of the famous Katz's Deli!
- Dates: 2025-26 dates TBD. Last year dates: Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 30 – Dec. 22
- Hours: Daily 11 am - 7 pm
- Location: 445 Albee Square West
When visiting this market, set aside time to stroll around the nearby historic and charming Brooklyn Heights. You will be glad you did!
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