Shopping for holiday gifts can work up an appetite. Fortunately these NYC marketplaces have food vendors that will warm up your belly and keep you energized for more shopping. One market even has a beer tasting trailer. Be careful not too have too much, or else you might go overboard with spending.
Garment District Holiday Market
Dates: November 16 – December 24, 2015 (closed on Thanksgiving)
Hours: 11am – 8pm
Highlights: New to the Urbanspace roster is the Garment District Holiday Market, a brand new holiday project starting its inaugural year strong with approximately 30 vendors. Located right along Broadway, one of the most bustling avenues in New York City, the market runs between 39th and 41st street and features both local and international vendors in a central and easily accessible locale. Boasting a Stella Artois Beer Tasting Trailer, warm food and drinks and a great lineup of unique crafts from artisans and designers alike, enjoy this latest transformation of one of New York’s major avenues. Vendors include Rosie’s Poutine Kitchen, Black Iron Burger and more!
Union Square Holiday Market
Dates: November 19 – December 24, 2015 (closed for Thanksgiving)
Hours: 11am – 8pm (M-F); 10am – 8pm (S) 11am – 7pm (Sun)
Highlights: Urbanspace and the Union Square Partnership are delighted to welcome back over 150 small businesses to the new and improved Union Square Holiday Market. Now in its twenty-second season, the Union Square Holiday Market draws more than two million visitors from the United States and abroad each year — shoppers flock to Union Square for a curated blend of one-of-a-kind, handmade products, phenomenal food and unmatched holiday cheer. This year, they’ve amplified the experience with an expanded roster of fresh programming, sure to impress veteran shoppers and newcomers alike. Expect upgrades such as:
- Performance Stages (featuring funky independent acts and children’s choirs)
- Warming Station
- Interactive Children’s Art-Making Station
- Debut of Urbanspace Provisions (market section devoted to locally made home goods and pantry items)
- Expanded Dining Options (including Doughnuttery, Bar Suzette, Delaney Barbecue, Taste of Persia, Wafels & Dinges, Two Tablespoons and more!)
- Fresh Greenery, New Booths, Signage and Lighting Displays
- An Exciting Lineup of Local Vendors
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Dates: December 1 – December 24, 2015
Hours: 10am – 8pm (M-Sat); 10am – 7pm (Sun)
Highlights: Situated at 59th Street and Central Park West, near the southwest entrance of historic Central Park, The Columbus Circle Holiday Market features over 100 local artisans and a fully decked food court where shoppers can fill their bags (and their bellies) with original, unusual and affordable craft goods. Offering an intimate look at local makers, The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is the perfect place to enjoy bites from the city’s finest, soak in the splendor of a New York winter and roam stalls for the ultimate holidays offerings. Vendors include New York Puzzle Company, Hill Country BBQ, Retro NY Metro and more!
