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8 NYC Holiday Markets to Visit This Weekend: December 13-14 Guide
Your weekend guide to New York’s coziest holiday markets and maker pop-ups
Best Christmas Markets in Manhattan This Weekend
December 13–14 brings one of the strongest indie holiday market weekends of the season. Instead of the major tourist-heavy markets, this weekend’s standout shopping is happening across local, design-forward, community-rooted pop-ups — from the Lower East Side to Red Hook to DUMBO.
These markets emphasize small businesses, emerging designers, handmade gifts, and artist-led goods. If you're trying to shop local this year (or just want something more unique than the usual mass-produced ornaments), these events are where you’ll actually find it.
Manhattan’s independent markets keep things cozy and creative, with vendors selling jewelry, art prints, ceramics, small-batch foods, and gifts you won’t find on Fifth Avenue. Brooklyn’s markets lean even more heavily into fashion, art, and design. These are the kind of pieces you end up explaining the story behind.
Below is your guide to the best NYC holiday markets happening this weekend, tailored to the actual events from your list.
Manhattan Holiday Markets (Dec 13–14)
Small Business Holiday Market
This neighborhood holiday market brings together small vendors, handmade goods, treats, and a donation raffle benefiting City Harvest. It’s intimate, community-driven, and great for finding gifts by local makers rather than mass-market shops.
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Affordable Holiday Art Market
A curated shopping experience featuring ceramics, prints, jewelry, candles, and other thoughtful, giftable pieces — all priced way more reasonably than typical Manhattan holiday markets.
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BoHo Bazaar (Holiday Edition)
Hosted at a downtown gallery, this market channels classic East Village creative energy: indie artists, vintage sellers, handmade goods, prints, zines, collectibles, and quirky, one-off pieces you won't see anywhere else.
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Brooklyn Holiday Markets Worth Visiting (Dec 13–14)
Ceramic Holiday Pop-Up
A creative holiday ceramics pop-up featuring handmade ceramic goods, and indie vendors offering unique, design-forward gifts.
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Not-So-Silent Holiday Auction
A community auction for a good cause! Enjoy music, drinks, and time with friends at this auction-style event that donates proceeds to the community.
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Gowanus Makers Market
A curated lineup of crafters and makers offering everything from ceramics, candles, books, clothing, snacks, art and more.
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Fancy Gift Market
The Anti-Black Friday market. Shop meaningfully at this art-centric holiday shopping event featuring fancy gifts by small businesses.
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Holiday Market at Pete's Candy Store
Swing by this small holiday pop-up at New York's iconic Pete's Candy Store. There will be food, tarot readings, and a good vibe all around!
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Winter Market Pop-Up
A cozy winter pop-up with gifting items, treats, and seasonal crafts — perfect for casual browsing with friends. There will be activities, warm drinks, ceramics, art, fandom merch, ad so much more!
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Bushwick Maker's Market
A maker-forward holiday marketplace featuring ceramics, jewelry, candles, and handmade goods from local artisans.
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Free NYC Holiday Markets Happening This Weekend
The best part: all of these markets are free to enter.
That means you can wander, browse, and vibe without spending anything unless something catches your eye.
Free to browse:
Market-hopping is actually encouraged — each one has a distinct vibe and vendor mix.
Indoor & Weather-Friendly Markets
NYC weather in mid-December is unpredictable. Here’s where you can stay warm:
Affordable Art Market
Indoors at an event space and free hot chocolate! Great for a cold day.
Fancy Gift Market
Indoor or covered spaces that make browsing cozy.
Winter Market Pop-Up
Usually hosted inside a boutique or loft-style space.
If you're cold-sensitive, these should top your list.
How to Plan a Holiday Market Day With Friends
Shopping is more fun with people — but coordinating weekend plans in December is the real challenge. Here’s what helps:
Best times to visit
Right at opening (10–11am): calmest
1–4pm: peak crowd
After 6pm: best for lights and lighter foot traffic
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
A reusable tote
Cash for smaller vendors
Layers (markets get warm inside and cold outside)
Use Partiful to coordinate
Send your friends a Partiful link! Share all of the event details including
Meetup location
Which markets you’re hitting
Post-market drinks or dinner
Backup indoor options
Your friends will actually show up. Create your invite
Why These Markets Are Worth It
NYC’s independent holiday markets are the best place to find thoughtful gifts — from artist-made prints to handmade ceramics and small-batch goods. They feel more personal than the big tourist markets, and you directly support creators.
December 13–14 is one of the last great weekends before peak holiday chaos hits. Pick a market (or two), send a Partiful link, and make it happen.
FAQs About NYC Holiday Markets
Which New York holiday market has the most unique gifts?
Markets like Affordable Art Market, BoHo Bazaar, Collective Edit, and the Indie Creator Holiday Market are all strong bets for one-of-a-kind items you won't find in Midtown.
Are these markets free to attend?
Yes — almost every market on this list has free entry.
Do vendors accept credit cards?
Most do, but artisan vendors often prefer cash or have card minimums.
Which market is best for indoor browsing?
BoHo Bazaar and select creator pop-ups offer the warmest browsing experience.
Which market is best for art and prints?
Holiday Art Vendor Market, Indie Creator Market, and BoHo Bazaar top the list.
