9 Alternative Holiday Markets and Pop-ups in New York City

The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
December 15 – 16 at the Brooklyn Historical Society

If you’re in search of unique handmade crafts, the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade is where you should plan to do your holiday shopping. The market showcases a selection of handmade goods from local indie vendors. Whether you’re looking for jewelry, artwork, home décor, stationery, or even skincare products, you’ll find it here.

Renegade Craft Fair Winter Pop-Up
December 22 – 23 at the Brooklyn Expo Center

With a selection of craft and design products, art installations, yummy food, and DJ sets, the Renegade Craft Fair has everything you need to make a day of your visit. You can shop highly curated goods made by both emerging and established makers.

The Better Shop
Now until December 30 at 155 Grand St., BK

Filled exclusively with ethically made goods, stepping into The Better Shop is like walking into the apartment of your well-traveled, very fashionable friend. The distinctly Brooklyn pop-up places a focus on sustainability and offers a range of fashion and beauty products.

Grand Holiday Bazaar
Sundays in December at 100 West 77^th St.

New York’s largest curated weekly market, the Grand Bazaar turns into a holiday market during this season. You’ll find wares from 150+ handpicked, local artisans and dealers. The market is both indoor and outdoor, and it houses vintage accessories, holiday decorations, antique silverware, and much more.

Art Students League of New York Holiday Sale
Now until December 21 at the Art Students League

Whether you want to give an extra special gift to an art lover or are looking to add to your own collection, you should head to the Art Students League’s annual holiday sale. Over 400 works by emerging artists will be on sale, and they’ll range in style, medium, and price.

Smorgasburg + Brooklyn Flea Winter Market
Every weekend at Atlantic Center

The Brooklyn Flea has become an established shopping destination over the years, and it’s a great option for your holiday shopping. There’s a seemingly endless collection of treasures to unearth, from vintage clothing, jewelry, and collectibles to furniture, artwork, and crafts. Plus, Smorgasburg food vendors will make sure you have delicious food to enjoy while you shop.

Home for the Holidays at STORY
Every day at 144 10^th Ave.

STORY is a unique establishment, one that’s part store, part gallery, and part magazine. Every few weeks, the space gets completely reinvented according to a new theme. Right now, the theme is “Home for the Holidays,” housing 2,000+ gifts from 300 small businesses and brands. It’s not only a great place to get your shopping done, it’s also worth checking out just to see how the space has been designed and decorated.

Astoria Market
December 16 at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

Great markets aren’t limited to just Manhattan and Brooklyn. Head to the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria for an afternoon of shopping, good eats, and of course, beer. There will be vintage finds, handmade crafts, baked goods, and lots more.

I Found It at the Strategist Pop-Up Shop
Now until December 30 at 347 West Broadway

If you’re overwhelmed by the amount of options at big holiday markets and want a more intimate, curated selection, consider The Strategist’s Holiday Pop-Up Shop. New York Magazine’s commerce wing has compiled some of its most popular vetted gift recommendations and opened up a shop for the holiday season. You can expect unique beauty products and home décor items. Plus, there are special free events and offerings each day the shop is open.

December 2018, for the Halstead Real Estate Blog