The Winter Village at Bryant Park Extends Season

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, home to holiday shops, an ice rink, the Lodge Deck, and so much more winter fun for the whole family, will remain open through March this year. This NYC holiday favorite is home to the city's only free admission ice skating rink and a variety of options for holiday shopping. This year, the Winter Village has implemented a variety of safety precautions and COVID-19 regulations to keep your family safe, as well as spotlight four NYC minority-owned small businesses.

Safety precautions at this year's Winter Village include required face coverings and increased sanitizing and cleaning on high-touch areas. The Rink is a completely outdoor experience this year and reservations and skate rentals must be made in advance online. There are fewer skaters on the ice at a time to decrease the overall capacity. Reservations and rentals are available on the website through March. 7.

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park offer an open-air market with artisans from NYC and all over the world. The shops will remain open through March 28  and feature fewer kiosks with a reconfigured layout to allow for more spacious walkways and no congestion. Staff will wear face coverings, hand sanitizer will be made available, and contactless payments will be conducted. As part of the Winter Village's Small Business Spotlight presented by the Bank of America, four NYC minority-owned small businesses with annual revenue of $1 million or less will have the opportunity to showcase their products in a rent-free booth, as part of the Holiday Shops.

Something completely new to the Bryant Park Winter Village this year is ICELESS curling. All ages are able to reserve a dedicated curling lane and bubble tent with food and drinks for 90 minutes. The packages allow for 1-4 or 5-8 guests on Wednesdays-Fridays, 3:30-9pm or Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30-9pm. A package, which are as follows, must be purchased to play: