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Winter Village at Bryant Park
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The Bryant Park Winter Village guide

Everything you need to know about the Bryant Park's Winter Village from admission-free ice-skating to shopping the vendors

Anna Rahmanan
Shaye Weaver
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Anna Rahmanan
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Shaye Weaver
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Bryant Park's Winter Village by Bank of America is now open in NYC with exciting holiday shops, food and activities through March 3, 2024.

Its 17,000-square-foot ice-skating rink that’s free to use (if you bring your own skates) is always the highlight, but its Winter Village in all its holiday spirit is a close second. This year, over 180 new and returning kiosks will be there for you to peruse through—all at one of the best NYC parks and the best Christmas market in the world!

This guide contains all the information you need to know, including when the market officially opens (and closes) to the public. Get ready to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!

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When is the Bryant Park Winter Village 2023?

The Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park is now open for business. The Winter Village opened on October 27, 2023 and will be open through March 3, 2024.

What are the hours of operation for the Bryant Park Winter Village market?

The holiday market is open Mondays through Fridays, 11am-8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-8pm.

What is there to do at the Winter Village this year?

Not only is there free ice skating on Bryant Park’s 17,000-square-foot outdoor rink (you may bring your own skates or rent them), Urbanspace—the brand that’s responsible for Union Square’s and Columbus Circle’s holiday markets as well as Mad. Sq. Eats—is bringing over 180 holiday shops, including a bunch of new kiosks and eateries for your shopping and eating pleasure through January 2, 2024.

It'll also bring back its Small Business Spotlight that gives four New York City-based minority-owned small businesses, with annual revenues of $1 million or less, an opportunity to showcase their products in a free booth at the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park.

You'll also be able to cozy up at The Lodge: a covered, outdoor après-themed area where visitors can grab a festive cocktail, enjoy delicious food, watch the ice skaters or admire the tree.

How long does the Bryant Park Winter Village market last?

The Winter Village is open through March 3, 2024, but the holiday market closes on January 2.

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