The holidays are here again, and if you're like me, you still have a lot of gifts to get in the next week. But thanks to the abundance of holiday markets in New York, you have a wealth of options at your fingertips. Whether shopping for the traditional gifts or something a bit more unique, get last-minute finds at these holiday shops:
Union Square Holiday Market
One of the most well-known holiday fairs in NYC, the Union Square Holiday Markets combines upscale goods with some seriously delicious grub. Now in its 16th year, the fair covers the south side of the park, with over 100 vendors selling everything from handmade leather bags to beautiful blown-glass vases. To keep your shopping energy up, grab a delicious treat from one of the gourmet food booths, offering everything from Belgian waffles to German brats. Best of all, the market is open every day until Christmas Eve, so you can find that last-minute gift here.
Union Square, Manhattan.
Nov 19-Dec 24.
Brooklyn Craft Central
Get a gift made locally with love at the third annual Brooklyn Craft Central. The craft market has become so popular among New Yorkers that it has expanded this year into two new spaces, five minutes apart. Browse the aisles of over 70 vendors to find handmade soap, stationary, jewelry, and more quirky items for the hipster on your list (a clock with different horse illustrations instead of numbers?).
Littlefield Art and Performance Space, 622 Degraw St, Brooklyn and Textile Arts Center, 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn
Dec 18-19.
Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair
Take a train into Grand Central Terminal around the holiday season and you’ll be tempted to linger at their Holiday Fair, a pop-up shop that takes over the station’s cavernous Vanderbilt Hall. Nearly 80 vendors participate in the market every year, selling goods from all corners of the globe. Jewelry, accessories, and clothing are the most popular items here; you can find scarves from India, silver from Argentina, and pillows from Nepal. But there are also items that will remind you of NYC: the New York Transit Museum sells their subway line-branded merchandise as a memento of your time in the station.
Grand Central Station, Manhattan.
Nov 15-Dec 24.
Gifted at the Brooklyn Flea
The Brooklyn Flea is a regular stop for New Yorkers looking for some vintage duds or handmade art. And for the holiday season, the Flea is bringing some of its favorite vendors together for a special celebration. This is the perfect place to shop for the antiques lover on your list, or anyone who wants a little old-timey bling. You’ll also find Brooklyn-made items, including Fine & Raw Chocolates, Brooklyn Salsa, and preserves from the SchoolHouse Kitchen. It’s the perfect way to give something from New York to far-flung relatives.
Skylight One Hanson, 1 Hanson Place, Brooklyn.
Dec 15-23.
The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park
With its ice skating rink and brilliant light displays, Bryant Park is already a magical place during the holidays. But with the holiday shops, it’s also the perfect place to do a little seasonal shopping in style. Inspired by European open-air markets, vendors hailing from the Himalayas to Istanbul are bringing their international flair to this holiday market. Eco-friendly gifts are in fashion here, as well as décor for the house and home. When you’re done shopping, take a spin on the ice and enjoy some pretzels from Sigmund’s, one of the hottest new foodie establishments to open this year.
Bryant Park, Manhattan.
Nov 5-Jan 2.
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