If you’re looking for the perfect, unique, handmade gift to give to a loved one for the holidays this year, stop by one of the many holiday markets in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens this month. From the annual Handmade Cavalcade in Chelsea, the Urbanspace markets in Columbus Circle and Union Square, and Bryant Park’s Winter Village in Manhattan to the P.S. 118 Holiday Market in Park Slope, the FAD Market Holiday Pop-Up in Boerum Hill, and the Industry City Holiday Market, to holiday markets in Flushing, Astoria, and Floral Park, you’re sure to find the perfect artisanal gift for your friend, child, partner, or colleague. There’s nothing better than a unique, homemade for the holidays!
Holiday Markets in Manhattan
Amazon Handmade Holiday Market at Bryant Park
WHEN: Dec. 6-7, Friday-Saturday, 10am-10pm
WHERE: Le Carousel Plaza, Bryant Park, 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
AGES: All
WHAT: Experience all that Amazon Handmade has to offer this holiday season across a variety of categories including jewelry, toys, and accessories. Guests can pick up genuinely handcrafted and unique gifts, interact with Amazon Handmade Artisan Kennedy Lowery, of artisanal bath and body brand LIVE BY BEING, and much more to help get ready for the season!
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods vary. 212-206-9780. amazon.com.
NY Handmade Collective's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
WHEN: Dec. 9-15, daily, 10:30am-7:30pm
WHERE: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., Chelsea
AGES: All
WHAT: With more than 10 years’ worth of history, the NY Handmade Collective’s Holiday Handmade Cavalcade has become a must for holiday shoppers looking for truly unique and locally crafted gifts for their loved ones. This very special holiday market showcases a curated selection of handmade wares from independent artisans, all of whom are based in the NYC metro area.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods varies. 917-463-3833. handmadecavalcade.com.
Columbus Circle Holiday Market by Urbanspace
WHEN: Dec. 4-24, Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-7pm
WHERE: Columbus Circle, 59th Street and Central Park West, Midtown
AGES: All
WHAT: Located at the entrance to Central Park, visitors can lose themselves in aisles of art, jewelry, home goods, and delicious eats from local artisans and designers.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods vary. 212-529-9262. urbanspacenyc.com.
Union Square Holiday Market by Urbanspace
WHEN: Through Dec. 24: Monday-Friday, 11am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Union Square Holiday Market, Union Square
AGES: All
WHAT: Visit this intimate holiday shopping experience where visitors can find one-of-a-kind gifts at more than 150 artisan booths.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods vary. 212-274-0986. urbanspacenyc.com.
Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair
WHEN: Through Dec. 24: Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm (Closed Thanksgiving; Dec. 24: 10am–6pm)
WHERE: Grand Central Terminal Vanderbilt Hall, 89 E. 42nd St., Midtown
AGES: All
WHAT: Explore one of the most beautiful architectural settings in the world featuring 40 talented artisans.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods vary. 212-340-2583. grandcentralterminal.com.
Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
WHEN: Through Jan. 5, 2020: Monday-Friday, 11am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-8pm
WHERE: Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, 40th to 42nd streets between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
AGES: All
WHAT: Peruse food and artisanal boutiques offering delicious eats and exquisite gifts at this European-inspired open-air market.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods vary. 212-768-4242. wintervillage.org.
The Market at Westfield
WHEN: Through Jan. 5, 2020: Monday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Westfield World Trade Center, 185 Greenwich St., World Trade Center
AGES: All
WHAT: Adorned with cobble stoned streets and glistening white lit garland throughout, The Market at Westfield will combine specially crafted holiday moments, the best of holiday shopping, engaging brand pop-ups, and festive entertainment all under one magnificent roof.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods vary. 212-284-9982. westfield.com.
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Holiday Markets in Brooklyn
Christmas Bazaar Extravaganza
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Aviator Sports and Events Center, Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Ave., Marine Park
AGES: All
WHAT: Local small businesses and vendors will showcase their merchandise.
WANT TO GO? Admission is free, prices vary for goods. 718-758-7500. aviatorsports.com.
Brooklyn Holiday Book Fair
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 7, 11am-5pm
WHERE: The Old Stone House at Washington Park, 336 3rd St., Park Slope
AGES: All
WHAT: Used and rare book dealers will sell one-of-a-kind books, ephemera, and other items.
WANT TO GO? Admission is free, prices vary for goods. 718-768-3195. theoldstonehouse.org.
2019 NY Handmade Collective's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
WHEN: Dec. 7-8, Saturday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn Heights
AGES: All
WHAT: This very special holiday market showcases a curated selection of handmade wares from independent artisans, all of whom are based in the NYC metro area.
WANT TO GO? Admission is free, prices vary for goods. nyhandmadecollective.org.
P.S. 118 Holiday Market
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 14, 11am-5pm
WHERE: P.S. 118 The Maurice Sendak School, 211 8th St., between 4th and 5th avenues, Park Slope
AGES: All
WHAT: During this fabulous, festive event, each floor of the school is transformed: The cafeteria becomes a delightful café and all the other floors are filled with children's activities, crafts, jewelry, and more (all for sale!).
WANT TO GO? Admission is free, prices vary for goods. 917-653-5357. ps118pta.org.
FAD MARKET HOLIDAY POP-UP
WHEN: Dec. 7-15, Saturday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
WHERE: The Invisible Dog Art Center, 51 Bergen St., Boerum Hill
AGES: All
WHAT: This holiday market will feature a rotating roster of more than 50 of the region’s most talented makers, designers and artisanal food brands offering a highly curated selection of impeccably crafted jewelry, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, handmade food items, home furnishings and more. Discover unique gifts and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers!
WANT TO GO? Admission is free; prices vary for goods. fadmarket.co.
IC Holiday Market by WantedDesign
WHEN: Dec. 6-22, Friday-Sunday, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Industry City, 33 35th St., 2nd floor, Sunset Park
AGES: All
WHAT: Industry City is collaborating with WantedDesign to create a design market dedicated to international, national, and local brands offering a selection of accessories, unique gift ideas, and design items for the home including lighting, small furniture, and textiles.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods vary. 718-736-2516. industrycity.com.
Kwanzaa Marketplace
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 22, 3-6pm
WHERE: Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance, 1368 Fulton St., Bedford-Stuyvesant
AGES: All
WHAT: Stock up on your holiday gifts from a variety of local vendors and enjoy activities and immersive cultural moments. You are invited to unleash your inner Kuumba (creativity) and Kujichagulia (self-determination) as vendors will show you how to make fun gifts and crafts through dance and music demos.
WANT TO GO? $10 suggested donation. 718-935-9700. cumbedance.org.
CaribBeing Holiday Market Experience
WHEN: Dec. 4-29, Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-8pm; Dec. 23, 11am-8pm; Dec. 24, 11am-4pm; closed Christmas Day
WHERE: The Plaza at 300 Ashland, 300 Ashland Place, corner of Lafayette and Flatbush avenues, Downtown Brooklyn
AGES: All
WHAT: Shop for handcrafted items from Caribbean makers and artisans offering food, beauty, jewelry, and more.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices vary for goods. downtownbrooklyn.com.
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Holiday Markets in Queens
Holiday Market
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 8, 1-5pm
WHERE: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Artists and Craftspeople from the Queens area will be selling their wares, including jewelry, paintings, hand-crafted ceramics, paper goods, greeting cards, and clothing.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices vary for goods. 718-463-7700. flushingtownhall.org.
Astoria Holiday Market at Bohemian Hall
WHEN: Through Dec. 15: Sundays, 12-6pm
WHERE: Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria
AGES: All
WHAT: A full house of fantastic vendors, offering art, jewelry, toys, chocolates, body care, handbags, clothing, stationery, scarves and hats, pottery, and more!
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods varies. 718-274-4925. astoriamarket.com.
Queens Farm Holiday Market
WHEN: Through Dec. 24: daily, 10am-5pm; Dec. 24, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
AGES: All
WHAT: Expect a rich assortment of Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, traditional games, toys, handmade stuffed animals, and Queens-made gifts.
WANT TO GO? Free admission; prices for goods varies. 718-347-3276. queensfarm.org.
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