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The pressure to do all the holiday things is in full force this year. Even now, I am in at least three different group chats regarding Christmas light sightings, price checking seats for a Rockettes show and finding the best holiday bar for a bit of cheer. If you, too, are feeling overwhelmed by it all, we've just rounded up a festive lineup of events, from family-friendly ones to whiskey tastings. Even better? It is all going down in one place.
Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, is setting out to be the place to be this holiday season. Next to 19 amazing food vendors and three stellar bars, our Market is playing holiday host this year, offering hands-on doughnut-decorating classes and pop-up shopping for the season. Here are 11 ways to celebrate the holidays at our Dumbo market.
Looking to give back? Donate your clothes at our Winter Clothing Drive.
Here’s a simple way to give back this season. From now until Friday, December 26, Spread Love Brooklyn is hosting a clothing drive at Time Out Market New York, Dumbo. Guests can drop off their new or gently used winter coats and accessories at designated drop boxes located on the Market's first and fifth floors. Think men’s, women’s and children’s jackets (puffy, no dress coats), hats, gloves, mittens and scarves. At the end of December, the organization will distribute the donations to community members in need. Learn more here.
In need of holiday shopping? Check out FAD Market.
The race to finish your Christmas list is on! So shop local this season at FAD Market. Short for fashion, art and design, FAD Market is popping up at Empire Stores in Dumbo (the same building where Time Out Market calls home) from December 1 to December 21. Over 35 independent vendors, makers and creators will be selling their goods, including jewelry, apparel and home decor, all perfect for holiday gifting. The market will be open from 11am to 6pm daily. No tickets are needed, just come on by and shop small!
Looking to engage your artistic kiddo? Get crafty with our Holiday Craft Night Series.
For December, Creatively Wild Arts Studio (CWAS) is hosting three family-friendly workshops, all part of our Holiday Craft Night Series at Time Out Market. Looking to decorate your home with a bit of holiday cheer? Then sign up for the ornament and menorah-making workshop on December 3, or check out our 3D picture frame workshop on December 10. But if your kid is more adept at painting, then sign them up for the watercolor skyline paint night on December 17. Tickets for the ornament and menorah workshop are $40, register here; Tickets for the 3D picture frame workshop are $40, register here; Tickets for the watercolor workshop are $40, register here. Each ticket admits one child and an accompanying adult.
Looking to entertain the little ones? Check out these free concerts and puppet shows.
Sure to get your little ones moving and grooving, Macaroni KID Brooklyn NW has teamed up with the Market to present a free holiday concert with Suzi Shelton on Sunday, December 14th. For even more fun, the Market is also hosting two free puppet shows (think dancing, instruments, and bubbles) on Sunday, December 7, and Friday, December 19, hosted by Puppetsburg. Tickets to both the kids' concert and puppet shows are free and each ticket provides entry for one child and an accompanying adult. However, registration is required. Register for the kids' concert here; Register for the puppet show here.
Looking to mix it up behind the bar? Then this whiskey workshop is for you.
The world's most awarded rye whiskey goes to WhistlePig. And while we wouldn’t knock you for pouring it in a glass and drinking straight, we’ve got a few festive cocktail ideas up our sleeves. Curious? Shake it up with us at our mixology class on December 16. Led by our expert bartenders, you'll learn how to make your own cocktail using WhistlePig rye and bourbon, including the classic Paper Plane cocktail, a maple old fashioned and a hush-hush drink you’ll just have to sign up to find out. Tickets to the mixology class are $55. Register here.
Looking for a sweet treat? Decorate your own dessert at this holiday doughnut decorating class.
On December 8, our pint-sized doughnut shop, Doughnuttery, will be hosting a festive dessert-decorating class. After getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the doughnuts get made, participants will be given free rein to decorate, powder and glaze a full box of 25 doughnuts. Even better? Everyone gets to take home their own creations. Tickets are $45, register here.
Looking to celebrate Hanukkah with the whole family? Check out our holiday gathering.
For an extra special way to usher in the festival of lights, we have just the thing. On December 15, Time Out Market is hosting a special celebration on the second night of Hanukkah. In partnership with Chabad of Dumbo, the rooftop party will have a menorah lighting, live entertainment, Chanukah crafts, giveaways and more. The event is free and open to the public and all are welcome. Register here.
Ready to welcome 2026? Ring in the New Year on our rooftop.
Live DJS, cocktails and stunning rooftop views? It must be New Year’s at Time Out Market. We are ringing in 2026 with unlimited drinks, a lineup of killer DJs and a sparkling toast at midnight. Plus, several of our food vendors will be open well into the night so you can eat, drink and party your way to the new year. Tickets are $200; register here.