Guide to Brooklyn's Holiday Markets

What You'll Find: The Brooklyn Flea sets up their winter home in Williamsburg when it's too cold for the outdoor market to continue, with 50 vendors selling handmade holiday candles, knitted scarves and hats, a fine selection of vintage clothing, and much more. This is also the home of the weekly food truck festival Smorgasburg, and the usual restaurants set-up stalls in the market so you can also snack (or drink) while you shop.

The Date: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. all winter 

Where: 25 Kent Ave., Eighth Floor

What You'll Find: During the holiday season, FAD Market presents a multi-part market experience. The curated makers' markets and an artisanal food pop-up will take place over two weekends in December. Over 200 independent designer-makers showcasing unique handcrafted art, jewelry, apparel, bath and body care, tableware and home furnishings will display their wares. Enjoy locally crafted food and drinks. 

The Date: December 7-8, 2019, and December 14-15, 2019

Where: City Point BKLYN (455 Albee Square West) and The Invisible Dog Art Center (51 Bergen St.)

What You'll Find:  Make shopping fun at this bazaar which has a DJ, a photo booth, kid-friendly activities, and other events. The Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar, which takes place on Sundays throughout December, showcases the best of Brooklyn under one roof. Buy hand-made bags, jewelry, knit goods, and many other great gifts. Food vendors provide a variety of enticing snack and lunch items.

The Date: December 1, December 8, and December 15, 2019

Where: 501 Union St., Gowanus

What You'll Find: The BUST Craftacular Holiday edition has over two hundred juried vendors creating unique handmade crafts and products. With fairs in London, Los Angeles and Boston, this New York City holiday fair is a favorite for all crafty folks. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn crafts and will take away items made from scratch. You can try your hands at classic crafting skills such as macrame and cross-stitch, dive deep into herbalism and participate in a variety of exciting educational workshops.

The 2019 fair is focused on empowering businesses owned and run by women, so your shopping is also helping to support these female-led endeavors.

The Date: December 7-8, 2019

Where: Industry City Factory Floor, 220 36th St.

What You'll Find: There will be shopping, free fun activities, live music, and festive cocktails at the annual Greenpointers holiday market in the Greenpoint Loft. Past vendors have sold everything from chocolate to candles to tarot card readers and henna tattoos. If you want to have a festive shopping experience, head to this annual holiday market where you can find homemade goods and dine on artisanal doughnuts. If you don't have your picture picked out for your holiday cards, don't forget to take a festive holiday photo at their photo booth. 

The Date: December 8, 2019

Where: Greenpoint Loft, 67 West St., Fifth Floor

What You'll Find: The Artists and Fleas Market has locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and even Los Angeles. The Williamsburg location has over 75 sellers and has an international reputation among buyers, trend-spotters, and creative entrepreneurs as a place to showcase and discover what's new and exciting in fashion, vintage, art, design and more. 

This market is open every weekend of the year and located in the heart of Williamsburg. It's the perfect spot to pick up jewelry, records, clothing, and other one-of-a-kind goods. 

The Date: Every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Where:  70 N. Seventh St., Williamsburg