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Union Square Holiday Market in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Phone: +1 212-529-9262
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–8PM
- Tuesday:11AM–8PM
- Wednesday:11AM–8PM
- Thursday:11AM–8PM
- Friday:11AM–8PM
- Saturday:11AM–8PM
- Sunday:11AM–7PM
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Get a tiny free hot chocolate [oat-based and dairy free ] whilst you check out the crafts and food [gifts as well as snacks to eat there like soft pretzels in different flavors and waffles , french fries and other stuff . Chocolate in the shape of gears is really cool - also tea and spices sold in bulk and hot sauce [ as well as scarves or jewelry or handmade toys .]
Very interesting holiday market. The holiday atmosphere is all around! Handmade beautiful things could be a good idea for presents
Always a joy durning the holidays to visit. Lots of shops, unique gifts and cool food market to get a snack or a little treat. I always find lots of my more personal gifts here. It can get pretty busy on the weekends especially the last weekend before Christmas. But we’ve really enjoyed going these past four years or so and made it sort of tradition to go and get an ornament from our favorite little shop!
The best part of being in Manhattan! Who doesnt love Christmas in Union Square!? 🎄I used to go here every year,sometimes multiple times, before the market was over. Theres such a charm to it.Vendors come from all over, some of them work all year for the market, its such a unique experience.
Is absolutely beautiful and very large Youll see quite a variety of vendors with all kinds of goods, handmade Jewelry to Knit & Crochet Hats Mitts and Sweaters Theres Lamps Scents Toys Ornaments & what makes it so special is that theyre all unique These are NOT your run of the mill gift as seen on TV items if you know what I mean 😉 So Go go go & shop 🛒, bring cash 💸💰or plastic 💳 Enjoy the Gluwein Hot Cider or Hot Chocolate too
When you visit, go to the unite chocolate works amazing hot nutella with almond milk and spices....soooo delish. Until christmas evening. The tool shaped chocolates are made from 60% dark chocolate no dairy. So vegan friendly. High quality chocolates! Also there are other shapes of chocolates with great details, from cars, trucks, sheeps lipsticks, shoes.... the list goes on.
I love the Union Square Market any time if year, but when its dressed up for the holidays, it is spectacular! There were so many unique and interesting gifts to buy, and such a variety of food kiosks. I ate the BEST poutine ever! Its worth going...you will not be disappointed...
Its simply not Christmas Time without this once yearly event. I wish that it could be 24/7... 365 days a year. The perfect place to stroll through, shop, browse and gather your thoughts. A visit there is always sure to bring a smile to the faces of all who include it as a part of their seasonal/traditional rituals.
Its the best winter ❄️ village market in NY! You can find some unique items / kiosque that you cannot find in others.There is one with the photos that the artist took himself. Its 15$/ small photo and 25$ for the small one with the frame.There are several nice options for snacks as well.
Another year of fun and interesting little shops. It is fully outdoors so some people wore their mask some didn’t. It was a bit crowded as everyone is probably looking for gifts for the holiday and/or probably just excited to have some semblance of non COVID years. Worth a visit.
The area around present-day Union Square was initially farmland. The western part of the site was owned by Elias Brevoort, who later sold his land to John Smith in 1762; by 1788 it had been sold again to Henry Spingler. On the eastern part of the land were farms owned by John Watts and Cornelius Williams. The northwestern corner of the park site contained 0.40 ha of land owned by the Manhattan Bank, which supposedly was a refuge for businesses during New York Citys yellow fever epidemics.When John Randel was surveying the island in preparation for the Commissioners Plan of 1811, the Bloomingdale Road (now Broadway) angled away from the Bowery at an acute angle. Because it would have been difficult to develop buildings upon this angle, the Commissioners decided to form a square at the union. In 1815, by act of the state legislature, this former potters field became a public commons for the city, at first named Union Place. Union Place originally was supposed to extend from 10th to 17th Streets. Several city officials objected that Union Place was too large and requested that it be discontinued, and in 1814, the New York State Legislature acted to downsize the area by making 14th Street the southern boundary.
We had a lot of fun at the holiday market! Its just the right size, lots of great local vendors and a nice crowd. We ended up buying a lot of little holiday stocking stuffers for friends.
While it can certainly get crowded closer to the holiday, it’s still a fun place to spend the afternoon, perusing the various vendors. So many great shops and food vendors, all with great staff. Be sure to stop by the CitiBank tent for a delicious, free surprise.
A lot of really useless products by unimaginative vendors and too many similar jewelry stalls. Its apparent because people dont stop and look at many of these jewery stalls. The food section here is much smaller than all the other christmas market. Jewelry vendors are jumpy and over scrutinizing potential buyers. Which is in understandable, because this is NYC. The capital of shoplifting in the USA. And Union Square is where the shady characters go to congregate. I hope the vendors make enough profit to offset the really high cost of stall rental in this christmas market. For those who dont, its their fault for selling unimaginative products nobody wanted.
This market seems to get better every year. This year, IMO, just visiting a new seller Makeshift would make it worth the trip! Hes the most inventive jewelry and accessory designer Ive ever seen. More on that in a sec. Of all the mkts in NYC, I rate this one best - better than Central Park, Bryant, you name it. Def worth the trip, and the flat iron district is a great neighborhoodThe market is deceptively large, as its rows serpentine around the center of the park. A lot of whats offered is usual fare for a market like this. But there are a good number of uniques.Theres snack food scattered here and there - cider, chocolates, cheeses, donuts, pretzels, coffee, and of course hot choc. I do suggest going early. You can expect it to get crowded.The adjacent farmers market on Sat is also excellent. Everything from local produce to locally processed meats and cheeses . . . even small batch spirits worth trying.About Makeshift - this guy Dave Johnson designs and makes jewelry and accessories out of old military metal - shell casings, parts from historic aircraft. Also even metal label plaques from old victrolas and cash registers. Really engaging, talented and great guy.
Super fun outdoor holiday market with a huge variety of vendors. You could pretty much do all of your gift shopping at this market alone. You’ve got to check it out!
Nice place to spend Christmas season in New York. The view is amazing. Many merchants sell their handmade products. Hot chocolate with marshmallows is always my favorite!
🎁🎄🍫🛍🍵🧣❄️. ⚠️🥶❄️ - dress warm🔥 because you may be there for a while.✔️150+ vendors.A staple during the holiday times in Union Square and NYC. A lot of great vendors who sell handmade items, delicious treats, knickknacks, holiday decorations, scarves, gloves, wine, chocolates, etc. Foot traffic is also heavy so be weary of pick pocketers. After you’re done, it’s worth visiting the farmer’s market that is there on some days.
Love this market!! Vendors from all over the World. Very unique, one of a kind items.The jewelry & artistic elegant figurines are gorgeous.Pricey but worth it.
Review for Monkey Business Ornaments only - Let my review be a warning to potential shoppersBought a gift. Was mischarged. Monkey Business immediately voided the wrong transaction and handed me a void receipt. Charged me the correct amount. I left with my gift and went on with my life.The next day, the business proceeded to reprocess the voided transaction from a day prior (I was not present, nor my credit card) and presented it to my credit card company as a valid charge. I provided my credit card company with both receipts.Conducting business this way does not engender trust and businesses like this should not survive. Personally, while I will never shop here again, let this be a lesson to anyone who is considering doing business with Monkey Business. While I am certainly glad I read my credit card statement and caught this, so many do not.Zero stars.
Lots of stands selling all kinds of stuff! Homemade lights, clothes, chocolate, art, jewelry, etc. This is a great place to get gifts for people. There are also lots of fresh produce, breads, and other processed foods like cheese, honey, alcohol, and pickles.
So many rats around the benches while eating 😯. The market itself was nice. Vendors are friendly and had interesting stuff. I had the Ukrainian food including pierogis and borscht—delicious. Only thing that was too bad is they shut down the seating area near the food vendors when it was still pretty “peak” hours for dinner.
Wow!!!!❤Loved this!!!❤As a tourist from Toronto, I fell in love with this market! Cute , colorful and festive stalls, filled with unique and lovely gifts.A delightful wandering through the laneways will get those holiday vibes flowing in you!I came away happy!!!
I went there after 12 years, because I moved closer to Bryant park and thought things would be same or similar. This market was magical and different than Bryant Park. I went there so many times this year and kept falling in love. Bought things only for myself, I came back to buy a similar artifact for mom else I wud have had to part from mine. Loved this place.
Love it!! Jewelry, bags, hats sweaters scarfs. Lot of cute things for you are a love one as a gift 🎁, I believe they are there until Dec 24 dont miss it😃
This place was really cute to walk around. I came with a friend and they had a lot of very sweet little shops with adorable nik-naks. There were items from passport holders, puppets, food, art, cider donuts, scarfs, gloves, custom gifts, and a lot more very well decorated gifts.We wandered up and down looking at the items and I decided to buy some donuts which were disappointing. I did buy an empanada and churros with nutella which were great but definitely needed to share with 2 friends because there was way too many.My friend found this very sweet shop that sold photography on wood. She found one of the Manhattan Bridge that she loved and bought it as a gift for someone in her family.I would recommend poking around this place and bring some cash because not every place takes card but a decent amount do so thats always a plus! If you dont need to spend money then you probably shouldnt take out cash in advance. :)
Wonderful market for Christmas shopping and hanging out. Lots of fun booths but dont expect too much, its a fairly small area. But its enjoyable and there are some pretty cool, unique vendors.
Great shops with lots of unique goodies. If you need a last minute holiday gift this is the place to stop! There are also many delicious food stands to keep you fueled up while you shop!
Lots of unique gifts and different vendors.Was glad we went.
Union Square Holiday Market is an unmissable event during the Christmastime. Here you can find lovely gift for relatives and friends.
Fun time, lots of stalls for food and holiday gifts.However.... No public restrooms to be found. A real challenge, when you get lots of people together.
Had venezuelan hot choc (interesting) and rice balls from arancini bros (the pizza one was the best). i like the range of stalls and the nice xmas vibes!
A lot of great deals here…
Great spot to roam around and shop at Union Square, Manhattan. It is a big holiday market with probably hundreds of shops in Union Square, next to the farmers market and park.Loved roaming around with all the diverse shops.
Some nice markets here, and very crowded too. I recommend you come near closing, as the sellers would lower prices as to get rid of their product because of storage.
Love the Christmas market at Union Square, alot of great booths where you can find unique gifts and something different to snack on while you shop
Found this to be one of the biggest holiday markets around the city. A big selection of vendors, a great place to visit during Christmas season!
My first time here and wow! The fark maket is great.Are you looking for a chess game? This is the right place.
Union Square Holiday Market has a unique variety of vendors that have been part of many peoples’ New York holiday traditions! The market opens the week prior to thanksgiving and runs till Christmas Eve. Celtic Revival is one such tradition at the market. Go visit Joe for all your Irish and Celtic gifts needs and hear a lovely story or two about mythical Ireland!
Lots of vendors, lots of people, lots of food and sweets. Nice experience but make sure to pad your wallet. A trip here can be a lot of $$$
Everything in this area was amazing seeing old things and new thing people love to come by and hang out what is new on Union Square Holiday Market that people would love to look and or buy something amazing at home and in public places 😁👍
This is an annual Christmas spot for me to travel to during the holidays its cozy atmosphere and awesome shops a tribute to a wonderful Winter experience in NYC. For more Instagram = nyc_eats_drinks
I love the holiday shops around NYC during this time of year! Always fun to sip hot chocolate and find cool gifts!
Its crowded and laid out in a labyrinth, but the shops are amazing and run by such kind and creative artists.
This is a really love holiday market! They have something for everyone, I’ve done a lot of my Christmas shopping here.
Union Square is the most amazing public market. I look forward to it every year. I love Nirvana Designs. This year I bought jewelry from Saskia 😎.
Fun to take kids too even if not shopping!!!
Fresh produce and some stations accept EBT payment. Its a lot more healthier to consume goods from these markets, which foods are better for your immune system, amid COVID-19 and the Delta variant. We need the best protection and farmers market products are from the surrounding farms and more militating against opportunistic pathogens in the atmosphere... Stay Healthy!
Many various vendors were wonderful and beautiful
Is a wonderful farmers market thriving with humans and fancy dogs, with eclectic events panning from social activism to people playing chess to handmade cheese and maple syrups, aside the fresh vegetables and fruits and kitchen essentials. Wouldnt say the prices are reasonable but products seem definitely qualitative and made with love.
A great place to bring the family. Very festive. A nice place to bring the family. The only downside are the crowds.
Fun. but does it have to be every year the same and, worse, showing exactly the same vendors as all other Xmas markets?one exception: the guy selling awesome mens tweed hats!
Guaranteed to find something of good quality to gift this holiday season. But be warned, your wallet will suffer greatly here.
Ive missed it the last few years, but have been attending for a long time. I really enjoyed the selection this year. However, I wish they had more vegan options at the Holiday Market. Particularly at the outrageously delicious gingerbread cookie stand (that I loved before becoming a vegan)- they would sell even more if they were more inclusive and offered vegan food too.
So pretty and romantic!! You cant spell Christmas in NYC without these markets!Iconic, and cute.Youll be sure to find a unique gift or item here.
I love coming here every year. Many familiar shops from year to year and new surprises. Some good food too. It can get crowded on weekends though. Yummy treats available and farmers market just to the north on some days. You can certainly find a unique gift here for your loved ones.
Great place to buy one of a kind gifts
Feels like a German Christmas Market! 100% recommended by OliDayTours
My family and I go at least once a year at Christmas time, we have always loved the Christmas Markets of Germany, and this one tries to emulate those as much as possible. Impressive and diverse selection of vendors, all selling holiday merchandise, some great food options from local providers. My sole complaint is that it is usually far to crowded to really enjoy your visit. Just as with the companion market at Bryant Park, this one is typically solid people, gigantic strollers, and permanent gridlock. Try to go off-hours, if there is such a thing.
Crowded holiday market but has some nice finds.
A classic Christmas experience in NYC! Great vendors & the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
A variety of vendors with some incredible products. So many things caught our attention. Talented artistry and creativity. We would have looked around more, but the weather was miserably cold. Only one area had heating set up. I think it would have helped the vendors sell more if they could have made it more comfortable to shop. Outdoor heating options are available.Another drawback was the overinflated prices on items that were not based on creativity. Examples include gloves and scarves and hats. The prices were crazy. Some booths had gloves starting at $80. The prices were not in line. I guess they would rather sell less of the items than not receive a huge amount of sales.
Great atmosphere and beautiful crafts on sale. Delicious hot chocolate, too!
Expensive but fun to walk through and get a hot apple cider! Great place to get gift ideas too
Well done!! Lots of great shops and plenty of food vendors too
I love coming here every year. The vendors are great. I can always find the perfect gift and every year they add more and new vendors. Its also a great place to try some new things. The food is always great, so is the hot chocolate and desserts.
Union Square markets are a must whether a local or a tourists. Youre bound to find something you need or want... from food, to gifts, to homeware, etc. Christmas is always the best time to go but there are other markets throughout the year.
Sat in Union Square Park for awhile before I went into Barnes & Noble. There are markets lining one section of the square. Also in that area you will find plenty of shops and restaurants.
Great place during the holiday season to enjoy local food and visit with local artists and craftsmen.
I LOVE the union square holidays market. I look forward to this every year and can’t wait to go this winter! Its usually around Thanksgiving all the way to New Years. It’s so cutesy and feels very holiday like and gives you the perfect Christmas vibes. There’s always so many colorful lights and unique shops all around. I definitely recommend trying the hot chocolate there at “No chewing allowed”. They put truffles in your hot chocolate — absolutely delicious and a must!
The Market is absolutely amazing! I love going both during the day and at night because it feels like a different experience. Love all the food stands and just all the products that are produced by all small business owners.
The sun was nice, people enjoying the day, beautiful art work displayed while viewing other merchandise walking around.A really comfortable park just to chill out. 😎
I took a family trip out to the city and one of the locations was Union Square. I enjoyed the art work and the craftsmanship of the decorative art pieces and the people them selves. I could have walked there for hours learning about art and music and culture. This is honestly a gem of the city and highly recommend people to visit!
Lots of various vendors selling all kinds of gifts from jewelry to hand-carved chocolate and everything in between. Normally these markets are a collection of useless junk, but this one includes mostly higher quality merchandise. The Holiday market is attached to the usual Farmers market, so there are also several choices for various vegetables and other foods. Definitely worth a visit.
I love this! I used to come here when I was in High School. They show up every year around Middle of November and Leave by end of December. They have really cool stuff and I went here recently to buy some gifts. Some stuff are a bit expensive, depending on the vendor, but I do enjoy how unique everything is! I recommend everyone to come and take a visit to this place every year!!! :D
I visited here on a Monday afternoon, and compared to the market at Bryant Park, I preferred this one by a mile! All the shops are smaller stalls on a wooden deck, and there werent too many people around at the time (relatively speaking), which made the experience lower-stress. There may not be as many stalls or ice skating, but combined with the backdrop of Union Square Park, it was a very cozy setting.I also appreciated the maps of the different stalls and their locations that were posted around the market.
My favorite holiday spot in the city! I love the decorations and all of the vendors are so friendly. The best place to warm up on cold days in Manhattan. I definitely recommend visiting and getting some mulled apple cider or hot cocoa.
I used to live in Union Square and the one & only thing I am missing is the Farmer’s market and the Holiday Market. It makes my experience amazing and on my way back home, it always made me happy. Union Square is a crazy place to live but those markets bring the human feel that you need! Keep it up!!! And please bring one to Brooklyn (South Williamsburg).
This year there is no holiday market with constructed stalls for ventures but there are a lot of local artists selling their own stuff. So this is a good year if you were looking for a painting or for some jewelry or even some oils, but it is not the regular holiday market because of covid-19.
Fantastic for 1-stop shopping for the holidays or just a stroll to find a self gift!
So glad its back this year. Diverse vendors...something for everyone 😁
Have been here year after year. Lots of vendors and a ton of variety. Many vendors are the same each year - its good and bad - we love going back to the same stalls each year for treats like gluwein, apple cider donuts, and cookies, and to shop for our friends and family. They always have some new vendors, but I sometimes wish there was a better balance of old reliables and new vendors. Weekends are very crowded, so if you can take a weekday morning or afternoon off, it is much more pleasant. Added bonus is the union square farmers market is also on the north end of the park, so a single trip to Union Sq does double duty!
Cash only...but with that said, what a unique variety of gifts from so many amazing vendors! This is a nice way to spend an hour or two...browsing ths booths, speaking to the vendors, and choosing thoughtful gifts for loved ones! Jewelry, clothing, toys, ornaments, signs, totes and pouches... you name it.
So many great stalls! Love speaking with all of the kind vendors.
This market was so cool! There was all kinds of stuff to look at... not to mention snack and food vendors. The jewelry was creatively crafted, the boothes had so much to choose from and we could have stayed for hours just in this one market. Definitely going back next year!
Every time I end up there it is near closing hour but it is still pretty nice! It is well decorated and the maze of shops gives a nice feeling of wonder with every turn you make. Almost of all of them are small local businesses that sell unique wares, food, and gifts. If you are looking for something unqiue for a friend/loved one this holiday, you can find it here.The food options were good. Citi Bank who sponsors the event offers free hot apple cider, and there are paid stations where cider, tea, and coffee is offered. The main dinner cart is a Duck-fat centric burger joint that has duck fat loaded cheese fries also 😳 little pricey though.All in all, a fun little market to shop and enjoy an hour in.
I heavily, heavily, heavily enjoyed the few and multiple visits u have paid here to the Union Square Holiday Market Festival event. I have come here with my new girlfriend, 2 ex girlfriends , two best friends of mine that have past away, one if my sisters and her boyfriend, and actually a few times Ive trailed down here with a few strangers just to shop and grab a quick healthy , hearty, wonderful bit to eat from one of the if not many beautiful holiday themed Shoppes in the area.
Pretty cool little pop us spot definitely worth checking out
Very Nice organic farm products!
Stopped by last night and not to sound cliche, but this holiday market was magical. Everything set up and the people just made me feel like a doe-eyed kid again. It was fantastic. The stands and the vendors themselves are fantastic. Im definitely going to have to stop by again soon to grab some Christmas presents for the family!
Its a bunch of holiday vendors selling reasonably priced to over priced merchandise. Its crowded and hard to navigate but fun to look at all the stuff. I wouldnt come here looking to buy an actual gift for anybody unless they want a wool scarf or something special. But its fun to window shop
Pop up market of different shops located above the subway line on the promenade in Union Square. It has a mix of holiday items (ornaments) small gifts (soaps) food items (chocolates) and unique crafts. It’s a fun place to walk around and browse if you are looking for nothing in particular.
Its so cute here! All of the shops are very expensive, but even if you choose not to buy anything, its fun to window shop. Theres also food booths that typically arent as expensive as the merchandise so if you dont want to buy any items, but still hang out, the food makes it worth it. Definitely a must-do if youre visiting NYC or if you just want to take part in New York culture.
Its mostly busy because its one of the most visited places in New York. Theres a beautiful park too. Its on the 14th Street if you prefer to visit. Places like Best Buy, Staples, Chipotle, some banks, KFC, Noble & Barnes, Whole Foods etc. are found in that area.
Went there with the kids, kids enjoyed browsing / shopping in some of the shops that sell xmas ornaments / decoration we bought a couple of things home. Obviously not as nice as xmas markets in French / Germany but pretty good for what you can find over this side of the pond... Really wish they can sell some mulled wine!
The holiday market stalls in Union Square are always fun to wander through. I dont often buy more than a couple of small gift items, but combined with the warm food offerings, its an essential tradition to visit at least once during the season when Im in the neighborhood.
Every year I visit the Union Square Holiday Market at least once. Its a good place to get hand crafted and special gifts. Its not cheap but it is worth it. This market is super crowded but one of the best in comparison to Mad Sq Park and Columbus Circle. They even have food vendors.
Very nice market in Union square. It has a lot of diversity and great products. Its fun to go in the afternoon or evening as theres more people and more activity. They should think about doing this market a few times a year.
This time of year no good!. especially all the indoor places such libraries,cafes, restaurants are close because of since Covid-19 nightmare. so there is no indoor place to sit and spend time. in cold winter time really it suck to sit in the park for especially retired people.
Union Square is my home away from home. Always something going on. They have the Market in the Summer and Fall and the Holiday Market in the Winter & for 2015 they changed from the old red and white striped walls & gave it a beautiful make over. Bands are always playing in the Summer. A lot of demonstrating goes on. I love it, great place.....
Food stalls okay. Large variety of gift stalls.Fun time
This is a great place for holiday shopping right after Thanks Giving until the day before Christmas. The variety of gift ideas to food and beverages is huge. They also sell a lot of unique gifts. It does get very crowded, so pick your time.
Great events take place there as well as a nature of NY culture and mentality. Being one of participants lead me to open my mind for great beginnings. I recommend you to visit it with your close friends from oversees :))))))) you’ll get great experience eventually !
Got an awesome monkey hat from a hat lady here. Also salt and pepper shakers that were hugging one another. Its better to buy gifts here than in target. Isnt that everyones dream? To make cool things and sell your wares at a place like this? Well then, keep the dream alive, buy a piece of art for your mom.
This is a nice holiday market with something for everyone who has money in their pocket. There are no bargains here, but there are unique gifts, fun gifts, crafts and premium hot chocolate. Come out and enjoy the holiday in NYC!
Great place for gift shopping! They have everything from art, jewlery and winter clothes to chocolate waffles, hand-blown glass and home decorations. There are many-many items you wont see at the store and a lot of them are home made by local and international artists. Vendors stock up on the inventory before the market opens in November and sell their goods until end of December. Remember to get to the market early (Nov-early Dec) before the best items are sold out!!
I visited on Saturday and the market was booming! Lots of vendors with many things from hats and scarves (since it was cold) to wine and liquor tasting. The park itself is nice to walk through too!
Probably one of the best holidays markets in the city. There is always so much to choose from, right from food, clothes, paintings etc.I really liked the way it was laid out in the union square park with one side being the actual market and other side with farmers market stuff. There were some really cool merchandise on sale by the vendors. I ended up buying some lamps ,couple of t-shirts and some tea coasters as gifts for my friends and family.The market had ample variety of food on display. I ended up having some kick ass Belgian waffles. The only small hindrance were the prices, some of the stuff is little pricey, but one is paying for the quality stuff!
Fabulous holiday market! One of NYCs best. Good variety of items, holiday-themed and not, including art, crafts, clothing, decorations, food, and other gifts. Super convenient as its located in Union Square park. Nice selection of hot food, drinks, & treats too, which you can enjoy in the Citi holiday lounge, an outdoor seating area with heaters. The wooden booths have a cozy rustic feel and have sufficient space between them so its easy to navigate. There are also maps throughout the market that keep you from getting lost.
Don’t come on a weekend... we made that mistake and felt like we were going to get trampled over at all times.The vendors did offer some cool things but we literally couldn’t breathe so we really couldn’t enjoy much of it.In terms of product there was everything from food and produce to handmade cards and trinkets.
Yaaaasssss its back! So much fun! Excellent shopping
Amazing holiday market on a Union Square, where you can found a great holiday gifts!!!
There are so many tables to see so many things you should come out and see if its wonderful out there it makes you feel like youre alive
I always, always enjoy the holiday market. From Denise Delongs ceramics to the Waffles &Dinges outpost,and everything in between, its a must-see/shop every holiday season, especially if you like supporting local artists and merchants. Id say a good 75%of the booths each year feature locally made goods.
Super crowded but an experience in itself various small shops with unique gift ideas. The prices range but its not that expensive depending on what youre getting. On fridays the farmers market is right next to it and it feels like one big place.
Been coming to the holiday market, seems like forever, since a child with my parents
This was my 2nd year visiting the market, it has some original stalls worth looking at amd then some quite normal stalls. Still worth a wander, plenty of places to have a hot chocolate, warm cider or Glühwein.
Fun shops and atmosphere, try the duck fat fries!
This is a great holiday market with tons of gift options from jewelry, perfume, spices, coffee to handcrafted items. In addition, there are a lot of awesome food vendors here to keep you full and hydrated.If you are in the area, make sure you drop by to sample the delicious Waffles & Dingers, hot apply cider and more.
The market is a great place to pick up a wide variety of goodies and do some last minute shopping. The stores range from food and drink to pet clothes, and jewelry, you can find something for anyone. The crowds leading up to Christmas can really make shopping painful though.
Going to the Union Square holiday market for the second year. Love the place, and artists are so nice to chat with. There are many vendors, from art to food. Its a nice place to hang out or shopping by yourself.
Interesting cross-section of products. Especially helpful for last minute gift shopping. The stands in the food section all boast samples. Conveniently located at a major thoroughfare (the 4,5,6,N,R,Q, & L trains all stop right inside the market). The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is because everything is a little expensive
Always a good shopping experience in Union Square
Cute shops and friendly vendors! The layout was a little confusing though - hard to make sure you saw everything. Smaller and less crowded than Bryant park holiday market with a lot of the same vendors
This market is always so fun with great vendors who are so talented! A must see/stop for holiday time. I got so many great gifts that youd never find anywhere else!
Great place to shop for holiday.
Love..great vendors and can find anything you want..including No Chewing Alowed candy. Makes a great gift...if you can keep from eating. All vendors very helpfu.
Good holiday market this season with whole bunch of stores full of art, presents and hot drinks & pastries to enjoy in the cold. I only feel bad for the sellers who have to stick it out in the cold, hope they have some other type of warm in their drinks!
Over crowded, but always a good variety of vendors.
Generally mobbed. Would be good if the hours were longer to provide some option to avoid the crowds. Also very few sellers of gifts for men. If you want inexpensive jewelry for a woman in your life there are many options. Tons of kitch too.
Lovely lovely idea to go here on a weekend afternoon. It makes you feel the christmas spirit. Not the best selection of products though. I felt that after a few rounds around the tents you were seeing the same stuff.
It feels like tge square inNew York is bustling. Yes people wearing masks too... Culture on display and live music to boot!
Dont miss out on this short-lived, but glorious transformation of Union Square into a Christmas/Holiday version of Disney Worlds Epcot Center! One of the best places in NYC (or anywhere) to get your holiday shopping done AND to treat yourself to goodies that only appear here once a year!
This may be the largest and most popular Holiday Fair Market in Manhattan. Its only open for the end of year holiday shopping season. Gifts, crafts, art, jewelry and clothing are available made both by local and international artisans.During your visit you should try the Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider to keep you warm during your shopping.
They come every year and so this ought not to be a surprise when they take up a good portion of the parks square. Theres a vendor for everyone, and even if you dont think there is, something will leap out at you, whether it be hot chocolate, hot cider, or a bar of soap. Definitely come on a weekday, or after work when its less packed. Obviously it goes without saying that weekends are insanely murderously bogged down with residents and tourists alike... best beware!
A holiday mainstays in the area.. a variety of merchants and holiday treats such as hot cider and bakery goods, cookies, cakes,etc.. the holiday spirit is strong and joyous..Worth attending..
Fun for local vendor shopping! Worth visiting!
A nice market with priceless to buy your needs
Great place to shop. The neighborhood is amazing. The people are great. I dont live in the area,but i would revisit just to hangout and enjoy the sights.
Standard holiday Faire.Some shops were pusher than others but thats to be expected.
Fun way to put yourself in the mood for the holidays. I always enjoy checking out wares from the artists. There are also lots of different kinds of foods to find around. I personally like hitting up the spice stand for some teas.
Fun place to go to during the holiday season. I like to come here to get some inspiration for shopping for gifts. If you go when the Farmers Market is there, pick up some cider and a gingerbread cookie.
Robicellis cupcakes, Liddabit sweets, fun cookies, jewelry galore, and really random mix of super gift-y stuff. Youd be amazed how quiet the place is on a Tuesday night. The mix of different products available and small business owners youll encounter is really lovely.
Great shopping day, awesome atmosphere.
I came here during the holidays with my family and all had a great time! It was very magical for the young ones and those doughnuts they had going were to die for!
Lots of handmade stuff... and beautiful stuff.. nice to gift at Christmas...
Dont get taken for a ride. Theres lots of impulse buying during the holidays and you dont always get great deals. Compare prices online before you make that purchase. Bought some holiday gifts here that I was not that happy with afterwards.Try the Belgian waffles!!!
Very cute and gives the square a distinct holiday feel, Im over thirty and still get excited and a bit nostalgic when they open
Doesnt really feel like a Christmas market so much as it does a bazaar (complete w/spice & tea stands - not kidding). The few stands that offer glüwhein offer the non-alcoholic knock-off, kinderpunsch. Whats the point? That said, you still get a good feeling walking around seeing all the diverse wares and there are still a good assortment of tasty treats.
I always go to this supermarket to buy some necessary goods needed for our home. They have all that you need and it was all affordable that is within your budget. Thanks!.
There are many holiday markets throughout New York, but this one was definitely one of the better ones. Nice artwork, food options and just lovely to stroll around.
Love this little market. What I dont love is using my debit/cc card and getting my digits lifted. I dont know if their little Square pay devices they use get hacked or if these ppl purposely lift the numbers. Either way this makes 2 yrs in a row! So advice to the ppl that attend is to ONLY use cash!
Top 3 favorite markets in NYC during the holidays. It has the small town, Hallmark feel with an abundance of incredibly talented vendors, craftsmen, and holiday treats :)
Great place! Very crowded, and very noisy. Great during Christmastime.
I love this little market. What I dont love is using my debit/cc card and getting my digits lifted. I dont know if their little Square pay devices they use get hacked or if these ppl purposely lift the numbers. Either way this makes 2 yrs in a row! So advice to the ppl that attend is to ONLY use cash!
It was Pleasant even though there werent any Peddlers or Kiosk.Just a Good Day in The Park and Some Shopping at the Green Market.
Eclectic and artisan food and crafts from all over converge in this adjunct to the normal Union Square farmers market. If shopping for gifts, unique items, or just hungry - this place is definitely for you.
Great Holiday Market to find new and unusual gifts
Went there for a date night with my husband and we loved it!! So many cute things to look at or buy and the food is delicious!!
Holiday market is a great place to find unique products and brilliant talented people. I learned about so many local brands from this market. I loved it a lot and enjoyed the atmosphere. Would recommend visiting this market.
It seemed smaller than other years and with less viariety of shops.
Everybody is there sitting,.reading,.eating, conversing, playing chess, next to each other, in the same space and enjoying the weather, ambiance with no conflict. It was great!
Holiday Market. Fun way to spend a few hours. Great variety of items and prices. The vendors dont seem to change much year to year. Lines for food of any kind are long, but tasty.
Wednesday spot to get a few treats
They take food stamps. These are wonderful warm people, who are selling their homemade jams and jellies, desserts and breads.
After coming from the Bryant Christmas market, we were disappointed with this one. Not very many good food options and not as many creative shops as Bryant Park. It is decorated but once again you don’t get the Christmas market feeling. Sadly disappointed.
Really nice place for shopping during the holiday season. You will find lot unique products there.
Fun place to visit during Christmas.
Cool atmosphere. Good place to just chill slight police presence. No open drug transactions like years ago.the very best market next to the one in bklyn
EXCELLENT PLACE TO SHOP...SOOOO MANY DIFFERENT IDEMS
I love this holiday market. Its slightly above my budget, but still fun to meander around. The only drawback was lack of savory food vendors.
I pass by this place on my way other places, ex, to get to the subway. I find it too crowded and a bit over price. I prefer the Bryant Park Holiday village more enjoyable.
No holiday market this year bc of covid. Lots of local fresh baked items, produce, wine, etc. but that’s about it.
Lovely place. Nice playing area for kids. There were so many kids having fun even on a weekday. Beautiful sight 😊
Always a treat to go there, most of my xmas shopping I do there. Loves all the unusual and fun things that you can purchase.
A little yuppied-out and on the expensive side, but its Manhattan. Ive never failed to find the perfect Christmas present here. Lots of good food to be had too.
This was the same place as the farmers market. Good spot to walk through with cool artwork and great for people watching if you are into that.
Very nice and lively environment. Local stalls have some really nice handmade things, leather journals, natural cosmetics etc.
I never fail to find something wonderful during the market. And they have vendors in a variety of price ranges. Also, no mall food court can compare to whats on offer here.
Ok but still too cold
Great spot for shopping and an unusual find. I liked the Secret Life of Toys and Scott Jordan Artifact Art. If you missed it in 2017 go next year.
Because of the pandemic it was closed. There are no vendors as yet, but usually you can find a plethora of things. Things you need, things you can use, and things you just cant help but buy.😉
Always wonderful to visit the Union Square Market for the variety of baked goods. Yummy!
Yeah...Nah. Everything is over priced. And if it breaks you don’t have any way to return your stuffAt least the stuff they sale is unique, and personable.Expect a big crowd.
There is always something unique 2 find @the market whether its fresh baked food or special items all year round!
Always so much fun to explore and see what different booths have to offer
So many exciting types of items in the market, with great holiday feel. Great place to scout for good gifts!
They had a lovely little farmers market. Too bad they closed an hour earlier than expected
Today was a beautiful day to walk around the square and look at all the homeless people get sun and no the big apple is going to be ok
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Union Square Holiday Market 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-31Some supercool finds! I found a shop that 3-D prints the ornaments/earrings/necklace in biodegradable material. Also found a store that turns old books into clocks. Its a wonderful and festive market. Brings great Holiday cheer. Has some food stalls as well. You can find decor, clothing, jewellery, eco products, sauces/oils, etc. They may be expensive so it is good to also go to the stores website to check the items, unless you are doing last minute shopping.
Review №2
2021-12-15We love the Holiday Markets and have gone for many years. This year, it felt especially crowded— perhaps because of the number of people not wearing masks. We ended up leaving much faster than in years past, but there was still a lot to see. The artists are great.
Review №3
2021-12-25Some real gems at the Union Square Holiday Market. Great to see so many unique gift options and to meet the artists! Tons of jewelry and snacks and silly gifts too. Worth a visit! Real.Weird.Art pictured; clever and cheery :)
Review №4
2021-11-22Fun place to walk around. We went on a a Saturday and it wasn’t too busy. The lines for hot cocoa and donuts were super long but lines for vendors were short/none. Nice talking to the local artists
Review №5
2022-01-17What a wonderful experience. An abundance of vendors with a plethora or goods to choose from! Simply spectacular!!!!
Review №6
2021-12-19Super crowded with lots of stores that sell similar goods.The Bryant park, Union square and Columbus circle holiday market are almost identical, which makes it less surprising as well.
Review №7
2021-12-18Fantastic, A Christmas Extravaganza of great gifts , food and plants. I went today and cant wait to go back tomorrow
Review №8
2021-12-11It’s a the holiday season, so don’t be a BRAT but do enjoy a BRATWURST at the German Bratwurst stand at the Union Square Holiday Market. the Union Square Holiday Market is an annual event for me to shop at a bunch of local merchants and eat some delicious eats from different restaurants, pop-ups, food trucks, etc. from across the city. the Holiday Market runs from late October to Jan 2, each year. this review is about German food stand on the east side of the Holiday Market.you can smell the German sausages as savory scents waft through the air. there’s a large bbq grill with a variety of German sausages sizzling (brats, bauernwurst, currywurst, etc) as well as German pretzels warming on the side. ordered a Bratwurst—it comes in a roll, topped with sauerkraut and mustard. you can get ketchup (but don’t bc that is sacrilege! lol). the brat’ in a warm roll was so good and hit the spot as an on-the-go meal. the bratwurst is meaty, full of flavor, and good-sized serving. the roll is warm, but is a hard roll…so it has the right amount of chew and is not too soft. sauerkraut and mustard add a nice layer of flavor of sour, sweet, and tart-and-tangy. this is a must-eat for carnivores. the bratwurst is $8 + tax + tip. the brat is filling but leaves enough room to pick up other eats from other stands. tour the world’s foods from Union Square.the staff is friendly and keep the lines moving.
Review №9
2021-04-05Amazing place!! One of the best holiday market in New York City! Loved the ambiance and atmosphere here.
Review №10
2017-11-26A very cheerful and fun Christmas Market in NYC. With over 100 vendors and shops, there is something for everyone here. Lights were gorgeous and we got a lot of variety of shops to explore and enjoy. We loved Pamelas bag shop with some hilarious one liners. Definitely a must see place for the holidays. Happy shopping and eating!