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Bryant Park Winter Village Opens Oct. 24 With Free Skating and 190+ Holiday Shops

The Midtown tradition returns with The Rink’s free admission, an Urbanspace market, and on-site dining at The Lodge.

Overview

  • The 2025–26 season launches on Oct. 24 and is scheduled to run through March 1, 2026, according to multiple outlets.
  • Holiday Shops curated by Urbanspace will feature more than 190 vendors, with amNewYork and FOX 5 listing the market’s last day as Jan. 4, 2026, while the broader village continues afterward.
  • The Rink is billed as the city’s only free-admission ice skating venue, offering rental skates, lessons, and aids for children.
  • The Lodge returns as a food and drink destination next to the rink, serving seasonal meals, hot beverages, and cocktails from full-service bars.
  • Additional attractions such as Santa’s Corner, Cozy Igloos, and Bumper Cars on Ice are slated to be added later in the season, with scheduling updates posted at WinterVillage.org.