The holiday season is fast approaching in New York City and we’re all searching for fun, festive activities to do all while following COVID guidelines. Here are some events happening this Fall/Winter season that you can enjoy with your friends and loved ones.
Bryant Park Winter Village
Everyone’s favorite annual holiday market is back and still magical as ever. With over 170 new and returning merchants, the Bryant Park Winter Village never misses a mark when it comes to your holiday shopping or cozying up with warm donuts and a cup of hot cocoa. The Village opens up on October 29th and runs through March 2022.
NYC Winter Lantern Festival
Fall in love with spectacular lights and lanterns all handmade to bring you joy, peace, and of course getting into the spirit of the holidays. In addition to Staten Island, the popular NYC Winter Lantern Festival will also be taking place in Queens and Long Island. Book your tickets here.
Photoville
Located in Brooklyn and open to the public, Photoville is back and is every artist’s dream. With its diverse audience, storytellers come together to share unique photographs and otherworldly art for the public to see. You’ll be able to connect with the artists and be able to experience educational aspects of art in a community of people. Photoville ends December 1st.
Brooklyn Flea Market
The very hectic and diverse Brooklyn Flea Market is headed indoors as the weather gets colder. From vintage clothing, antiques, and collectible records, Brooklyn Flea has a wide range of items you can shop from. Whether it’s a rainy cold day or the snow just doesn’t end, the Brooklyn Flea is the perfect spot to hide and explore.
The Butterfly Conservatory: Museum of Natural History
Opening November 20th, the Butterfly Conservatory is the perfect winter activity to get away from the freezing cold and enjoy “summer” inside with beautiful exhibitions of butterflies. Spots to see the Butterfly Conservatory fill up really quickly, so reserve your tickets here!
