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Ongoing Markets
The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park
Sixth Ave. at 42nd St.; 212-661-6640
Whatever you're looking for, the Winter Village has you covered, with crafts and goods from over 125 retailers, free ice-skating, and a pop-up restaurant overlooking the rink.
Dates: 10/24�01/04. Mon.�Fri. 11 a.m.�8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.�9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.�6 p.m.; wintervillage.org
Grand Central Holiday Fair
87 E. 42nd St., near Park Ave.; [email protected] (no phone)
Grand Central Terminal will play host to the 15th annual Holiday Fair with 76 vendors, from the New York Times to artisanal hat and jewelry makers. Who can turn down a break from the cold in Vanderbilt Hall?
Dates: 11/17�12/24. Mon.�Sat. 10 a.m.�8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.�7 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving); grandcentralterminal.com
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
59th St. and Central Park West; 212-529-9262
After a winter stroll through Central Park, stop off at this annual market to grab some top-notch chocolate, hot cider, or comfort food. Then check out the locally made wares, including jewelry and homemade wooden puzzles.
Dates: 12/02�12/24. Mon.�Sat. 10 a.m.�8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.�7 p.m.; urbanspacenyc.com/columbus-circle-holiday-market
The Union Square Holiday Market
14th St. at Broadway; 212-529-9262
When the red-and-white-striped tents go up, you know it’s time to start gift hunting. Sip on steaming hot apple cider as you wander through rows of stalls filled with ornaments, spices, and practically anything that can be handmade.
Dates: 11/20�12/24. Mon.�Fri. 11 a.m.�8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.�8 p.m., and Sun. 11 a.m.�7 p.m.; urbanspacenyc.com/union-square-holiday-market/
Winter Flea and Holiday Market
1000 Dean St., between Classon and Franklin Aves., Crown Heights; 718-928-6603
The Brooklyn Flea and its 100-plus vendors are taking refuge from the cold in a massive Crown Heights location, conveniently connected to the new beer and food hall, Berg’n.
Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday until March 2015, starting 11/08. Sat.�Sun. 10 a.m.�6 p.m.; brooklynflea.com
Artists & Fleas
70 N. 7th St., nr. Kent Ave., Williamsburg; 917-488-4203
The Williamsburg mainstay is unveiling its new expansion just in time for the holidays. With plenty of vintage and hand-crafted goods, live music, and hot mulled cider, this is one-stop shopping at its finest.
Dates: 11/01�12/31. Sat.�Sun. 10 a.m.�7 p.m.; artistsandfleas.com/williamsburg
Astoria Holiday Market
Bohemian Hall, 29-19 24th Ave. in Astoria, Queens; [email protected] (no phone)
On any Sunday listed below, drop by this gathering of Queens-based artists selling their homemade cookies, stationary, ceramics, and jewelry.
Dates: 11/16, 12/14, and 12/21. Sun. 12 p.m.�6 p.m.; astoriamarket.com
