{"id":387633,"date":"2025-11-18T13:25:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T13:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/387633\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:25:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T13:25:29","slug":"under-the-radar-holiday-markets-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/387633\/","title":{"rendered":"Under-the-radar holiday markets in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Skip the lines this holiday season and forget the crowds at Bryant Park. New York City\u00a0has plenty of smaller free-to-visit\u00a0markets where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts and actually enjoy shopping.<\/p>\n<p>Here are four under-the-radar spots to shop local, discover new makers and ring in the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"big-message\"><strong>Manhattan<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Church of Sweden Julmarknad (Midtown) <img alt=\"Inside the Church of Sweden New York, this cozy Julmarknad,...\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433.125\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763472326_994_image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Inside the Church of Sweden New York, this cozy Julmarknad, or holiday market, is lined with Swedish crafts, products and treats. Credit: Church of Sweden New York<\/p>\n<p>Hidden on 48th Street, this Swedish holiday market inside the 103-year-old <strong>Church of Sweden<\/strong> feels like a secret Nordic escape. The Julmarknad fills the space with handmade ornaments, Dala horses, winter crafts\u00a0and the scent of cardamom and saffron buns.<\/p>\n<p>Downstairs, the cafe serves Swedish meatballs, open-faced sandwiches and pastries, a cozy retreat right in Midtown.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHERE<\/strong>\u00a0Church of Sweden, 5 E. 48th St.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN<\/strong>\u00a0Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays Nov. 21-Dec. 21; 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>MORE INFO\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svenskakyrkan.se\/newyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">svenskakyrkan.se\/newyork<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chinatown Holiday Market (Lower East Side) <img alt=\"Head to Chinatown and browse the holiday market for unique...\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433.125\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763472327_997_image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Head to Chinatown and browse the holiday market for unique finds.  Credit: Getty Images\/Alexander Spatari<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, Chinatown is getting its own holiday market this season, thanks to the nonprofit Welcome to Chinatown, which has transformed the second floor of Canal Street&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>Kam Man Market<\/strong>\u00a0into a festive showcase of more than 35 local retail and food vendors.<\/p>\n<p>Expect ceramics, streetwear, children\u2019s books and a surprise pop-up food vendor\u00a0serving treats each weekend. A portion of proceeds supports Chinatown\u2019s small businesses and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHERE<\/strong>\u00a0200 Canal St., 2nd floor<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN<\/strong>\u00a0Noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 21-Dec. 21, Fridays through Sundays<\/li>\n<li><strong>MORE INFO <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/welcometochinatown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">welcometochinatown.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"big-message\"><strong>Brooklyn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FAD Market Holiday Pop-Ups <img alt=\"This holiday season, FAD Market is set to host three...\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433.125\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763472328_179_image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This holiday season, FAD Market is set to host three festive markets across Brooklyn. Credit: FAD Market<\/p>\n<p>This Brooklyn favorite returns with three pop-up markets across Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill and Dumbo. Each weekend features a rotating lineup of more than 150 small businesses selling jewelry, home decor, apparel and artisanal foods.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the Holiday Tote Challenge, where you can visit all three locations, collect stamps and score a limited-edition FAD Market tote (while supplies last).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHERE\u00a0<\/strong>51 Bergen St., Boerum Hill; St. Paul\u2019s Church, 190 Court St., Cobble Hill; Empire Stores, 55 Water St., Dumbo<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN<\/strong> Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21;\u00a0Dumbo:\u00a011 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1-21\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>MORE INFO\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fadmarket.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fadmarket.co<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Japan Village Holiday Market (Industry City)<\/p>\n<p>At Industry City\u2019s Japan Village, more than a dozen Japanese artists and makers will showcase handmade\u00a0jewelry and pottery, handwoven dolls, Japanese calligraphy, floral arrangements, wreaths, skincare, stationery\u00a0and anime- or K-pop-inspired stickers.<\/p>\n<p>The two-day event offers a relaxed, artful alternative to traditional markets and is ideal for finding thoughtful gifts with Japanese designs.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Carissa Kellman\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"88\" height=\"104\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763472329_90_image\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Skip the lines this holiday season and forget the crowds at Bryant Park. 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