Bryant Park Winter Village 2026/27: Dates (Oct 28 to Jan 3) and Fares | SlickTrip

New York, New York · October 28 to January 3, 2027

Bryant Park Winter Village

Name: Bryant Park Winter Village 2026/27
Start: 2026-10-28
End: 2027-01-03
Location: New York, New York

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When is Bryant Park Winter Village 2026/27?

Bryant Park Winter Village 2026/27 runs October 28 to January 3, 2027.

2026/27October 28 to January 3, 2027Confirmed

2027/28October 27 to January 2, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: The opening date is announced by the park each year, usually in late October.

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Source: bryantpark.org

Bryant Park Winter Village schedule

Wednesday, October 28, 2026: The Holiday Shops open at noon.
2025 shop hours: In 2025 the shops were open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
2025 rink hours: In 2025 the rink was open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and until midnight on most weekends, holidays and much of December.
Through January 3: The holiday shops run through the holiday season until January 3, and the rink stays open through February 28.

Sources: bryantpark.org, nbcnewyork.com, abc7ny.com

Getting to Bryant Park Winter Village

Winter Village is in Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan.
Unattended stroller parking is available first come, first served from mid-November near the info kiosk on the fountain terrace.

Sources: abc7ny.com, bryantpark.org

Tickets and cost

Entering the Winter Village is free. The rink is free if you bring your own skates, but you need to reserve an entry time. For the 2026 season the rink page lists rental skate tickets at $18.72 to $64.48, including an administrative fee.

Source: bryantpark.org

History of Bryant Park Winter Village

The 2026 season marks 25 years of the holiday tradition. The Holiday Shops are a European-inspired open-air market curated by Urbanspace, with artisans from New York City and around the world. The shops sit in custom-designed kiosks along the park's allees, plazas and terraces.

Source: abc7ny.com

Bryant Park Winter Village: questions people ask

When does Bryant Park Winter Village open in 2026?

It opens on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The Holiday Shops open at noon.

How long is Bryant Park Winter Village up?

In the 2026 season the holiday shops run until January 3 and the ice rink stays open through February 28.

Is the Bryant Park ice rink free?

Yes, if you bring your own skates. The rink is the largest free-admission ice rink in the city, and you should reserve an entry time ahead of your visit.

How long is a skating session at Bryant Park?

A reservation is about 70 minutes from arrival to departure. That includes time to put on skates and store belongings.

Sources: bryantpark.org, abc7ny.com, bryantpark.org

About Bryant Park Winter Village

A holiday market of about 180 kiosks and a free-admission ice rink in the middle of Midtown Manhattan.

Open-air shops fill the paths and terraces of Bryant Park each holiday season, with an ice rink as the centerpiece. Skating is free if you bring your own skates, and rentals are reserved online. The shops close in early January, while the rink stays open into late winter. Reserve a skating time before you go.

Know before you go

Reserve an entry time for the rink ahead of your visit, even if you bring your own skates.
A skating session runs about 70 minutes from arrival to departure, including time to put on skates.
All three New York airports serve the city, and the park is in Midtown Manhattan.

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