Brooklyn’s holiday markets pivot
to virtual, reimagined showcases
BY JESSICA PARKS
The city’s annual holiday markets
are looking a bit different this year as
the borough braces itself for a potential
second wave of COVID-19 cases,
with some retailers shifting to entirely
remote operations, while others are
utilizing outdoor space to offer a “shop
local” experience — right when Brooklyn’s
small businesses need it most.
Shop local, eat local
Downtown Brooklyn’s City Point will
be showcasing locally-made goods in
partnership with The Maker Show, a new
organization focused on empowering local
creators. Shoppers can snag gifts for
the whole family — including their furry
friends — with dozens of vendors offering
accessories, clothing, treats, and art.
As an added bonus, patrons can take
a break from shopping and stop by the
nearby Dekalb Market Hall’s expansive
range of global fare like Polish pierogies
or spicy Chinese cuisine.
The Makers Show at City Point (445 Albee
Square West, www.themakersshow.com)
COURIER L 20 IFE, NOV. 27-DEC. 3, 2020
Weeekends, Nov. 27 to Dec. 20, 11 am—8 pm.
Brooklyn-made
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is bringing
its third annual holiday market
online this year with more than 20 of
its tenants offering their wares via
the internet. From high-quality spirits
to high fashion, all items available
for purchase are produced exclusively
by manufacturers and makers operating
in the Navy Yard — many of whom
have pivoted their businesses to massproduce
PPE during the pandemic.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Holiday Market
(www.madeattheyard.com) Nov. 6
through Jan. 3, 2021.
Arts and crafts
Support local artists while surprising
your friends with one-of-a-kind
gifts at Brooklyn Waterfront Artist
Coalition’s premier holiday market.
At a time when the borough’s artists
are struggling more than ever, purchasing
a unique piece while keeping
Brooklyn’s infamous art scene alive is
exactly what is sounds like: priceless.
Holiday Makers Market at Brooklyn
Waterfront Artists Coalition (481 Van
Brunt St. at the intersection of Beard
Street in Red Hook, www.facebook.com/
BWAC.ART), Dec. 5 and Dec. 6, 1—6 pm.
Holiday extravaganza
Brooklyn Flea is taking over Dumbo’s
Washington Street for the holiday
season with a slew of activities — most
importantly a holiday market specializing
in vintage and handmade goods. In
partnership with the Dumbo Business
Improvement District, more than 40 vendors
will offer their goods each weekend
and many of the neighborhood’s shops
will expand to the outdoors. Stay warm
while walking through the open streets
with hot drinks and keep kids entertained
with fun and games.
Dumbo Holiday Market (Washington
Street in Dumbo) Weekends starting
Nov. 28 from 10 am—4 pm.
Brooklyn Flea will take over Dumbo’s Washington Street this season. Dumbo BID
Shop Local
Take a walk down 5th
Ave in Bay Ridge and feel
the energy. In the face of
adversity, the community
perseveres and continues
to invest in an optimistic
outlook for the future.
Nothing can cancel our
holiday spirit!
Join the 5th Ave BID in
upholding our holiday traditions.
Investors Bank
is generously sponsoring
our yearly tree lighting,
albeit there will be no formal
in-person ceremony.
Stay tuned for more details
about how to catch a live
stream of the lighting during
or after the event.
We are proud to announce
the launch of our
new holiday scratch off
tickets. Make qualifying
purchases at participating
businesses to receive
your scratch off ticket and
a chance to win prizes from
your favorite 5th Ave businesses.
This year Apple Bank
is partnering with Santa
Clause. Stop by the 5th
Ave branch and drop off
your Christmas wish list
at Santa’s mailbox. Apple
will be mailing letters to
Santa to the north pole via
1st class Reindeer Delivery
Services.
Be sure to visit www.
bayridgebid.com/holiday
to view our 5th Ave holiday
shopping guide. Find what
and where you can buy gifts
locally for loved ones while
supporting local business.
If history has taught
us anything, it is that you
can’t count out New York
City. And now is no different.
Let’s be All In on New
Yorkers, who are the source
of this city’s character and
strength. Let’s be All In on
the small businesses that
uplift, define, and enrich
our communities. Be part
of New York City’s comeback
- Be All In on NYC.
Be All In On Bay Ridge!
SCHNEPS E D I TO R I A L
We Are All In On Bay Ridge
Learn more at bayridgebid.
com.
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