# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in New York City, 2026

> We found four Christmas markets and winter events in and around New York City with 2026 dates posted: four holiday markets. All of them are free to get in. All four are in Manhattan. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 4 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park** at Bryant Park, 42nd St. and Sixth Ave., Manhattan, NY · about 1 mile away. When: Oct 28 – Jan 3. Time: Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Price: Free to enter; skating rental extra. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Strollers: Narrow lanes between kiosks fill up fast after work and on weekends; go early in the day. For kids: Free-admission ice rink in the middle (bring skates or rent). Official page: https://bryantpark.org/activities/holiday-shops (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Grand Central Holiday Fair** at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan, NY · about 1 mile away. When: Nov 9 – Dec 24. Time: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Dec 17–23 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving. Price: Free to browse. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Dec 17–23 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving. Strollers: Indoors and step-free from the main concourse. For kids: Warm and dry on a cold day, plus the train-show windows nearby. Official page: https://grandcentralterminal.com/holiday-fair/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Union Square Holiday Market** at Union Square Park, Manhattan, NY · about 2 miles away. When: Nov 12 – Dec 24. Time: Sun–Wed 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Thu–Fri 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Price: Free to browse. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sun–Wed 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Thu–Fri 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Official page: https://urbanspacemarkets.com/pages/union-square (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Columbus Circle Holiday Market** at Columbus Circle at Central Park, Manhattan, NY · about 3 miles away. When: Dec 1 – Dec 31. Time: Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Price: Free to browse. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Official page: https://urbanspacemarkets.com/pages/columbus-circle (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in New York City in 2026?
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park at Bryant Park, 42nd St. and Sixth Ave.: Oct 28 – Jan 3. Free to enter; skating rental extra. Grand Central Holiday Fair at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal: Nov 9 – Dec 24. Free to browse. Union Square Holiday Market at Union Square Park: Nov 12 – Dec 24. Free to browse. Columbus Circle Holiday Market at Columbus Circle at Central Park: Dec 1 – Dec 31. Free to browse.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park: Narrow lanes between kiosks fill up fast after work and on weekends; go early in the day. Grand Central Holiday Fair: Indoors and step-free from the main concourse.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).