If you’re looking for a one-stop destination for all things holiday, look no further than Brookfield Place. This December, the Battery Park City shopping and dining destination is transforming into a celebration of the season, filled with holiday experiences. From gift shopping to ice skating, sweet treats to Santa selfies, it has everything you need to cross off your holiday bucket list.
Take a Selfie with Santa
Great news for the little ones in your life — meeting Santa has never been easier. Throughout December, Brookfield Place is hosting a Santa meet-and-greet, complete with candy canes and crafts. Even pets are welcome during certain times! Simply hop on the virtual line once you arrive and get a sweet treat, or take spin around the ice rink while you wait.
Cross Gifts off Your List
Brookfield Place has gifts for everyone on your shopping list — from custom men’s suits to skincare, perfume, cashmere sweaters, stocking stuffers, watches, and splurge-worthy leather goods — thanks to its curated list of stores like Suitsupply, Cos Bar, Joe Malone, J.Crew,
Omega, Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. There’s even a complimentary gift-wrapping service if you present a receipt from one of the stores.
Celebrate Hanukkah at Hudson Eats
If, for your family, the holidays mean Hanukkah, Brookfield Place has you covered. On December 10, they’re hosting a spectacular Hanukkah celebration in Hudson Eats, complete with live music from Zisl Slepovitch’s Klezmer Ensemble, art-making, and photo ops.
Skate with a View
The holidays at Brookfield Place wouldn’t be complete without some ice skating. After all, its rink is known as one of New York’s best. With public skating, skate rentals, party packages, and even skating lessons set against the backdrop of the Hudson River, it’s a holiday experience like no other.
Discover Twinkling Lights and Seasonal Music
Every Wednesday afternoon in December, musicians will be playing holiday favorites during the Harmonies concert series. After catching the festive concert, head to the Winter Garden for the Luminaries Light Show, a mesmerizing collection of 640 interactive lanterns that dance in tune to holiday favorites like “Silver Bells” and “Let it Snow.”
Explore a Winter Wanderland
From now until 12/26, theSkimm is hosting a whimsical Winter Wonderland of colorful photo ops, from a life-size snow globe to an Arctic tunnel and gift throne. There will also be surprise snacks from December 11-17 and lots of festive cheer.
Snack on Sweet Treats
In between all these holiday experiences, you’re sure to get hungry. Thankfully, Brookfield Place has tons of sweet treats for you and your family to snack on. Stop at Sant Ambroeus for cornetti, pastries, and gelato, Tartinery for French desserts like warm apple tarts, Starbucks Reserve Bar for rare coffee and hot chocolate, and Mah Ze Dahr Bakery for anything from dark chocolate brownies to ginger snap cookies.
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