1. The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park
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Surrounding The Pond at Bryant Park, The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park offer a wide variety of items for sale, including many selling handmade goods.
The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park:
Open Friday, October 26, 2012 - Sunday, January 6, 2013
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
2. Holiday Shopping in Union Square
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One of New York City's most popular Holiday Markets, the Holiday Shopping Market in Union Square offers shoppers a variety of items including handcrafted jewelry, fine art, clothes, handmade ornaments, and toys.
Holiday Shopping in Union Square:
Open November 16 - December 24, 2012
- Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Monday, December 24th closes at 4:00pm
3. The Grand Central Holiday Fair
The Grand Central Holiday Fair has one distinct advantage over all the others -- it's housed inside of Grand Central Terminal, making it a great choice no matter what the weather might be doing outside.
The Grand Central Holiday Fair:
Open Monday, November 12 - Monday, December 24, 2012
- Hours:
- Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
4. Holiday Market at Columbus Circle
Located on the southwest corner of Central Park at Columbus Circle, the Holiday Market at Columbus Circle has 120 vendors selling a wide variety of gifts.
Holiday Market at Columbus Circle:
Open November 28 - December 24, 2012
Central Park (59th Street and 8th Avenue)
- Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Closes December 24th at 4pm
5. Gifted at The Brooklyn Flea
The Brooklyn Flea's holiday market, Gifted, features over 100 vendors selling vintage, handmade, art and food inside the beautiful Skylight One Hanson (a former Williamsburg Saving Bank building).
Gifted at The Brooklyn Flea:
Open Weekends November 2425 - December 22/23, 2012
Skylight One Hanson (1 Hanson Place, Fort Greene, Brooklyn)
- Hours:
- Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
