Hotels near Columbus Circle Holiday Market

The Columbus Circle Holiday Market, often called the Columbus Circle Christmas market, sets up at the south-west corner of Central Park, with around 100 European-style booths selling artisan crafts, jewellery, toys, home decor and food. In 2025, it ran from 2 to 31 December, closing on Christmas Day, and Urbanspace has confirmed it will return in December 2026.

The market is a perfect start or finish to a winter walk in Central Park, and the Wollman Rink, where visitors can skate with views of the Manhattan skyline, is nearby.

The Shops at Columbus Circle, an indoor mall overlooking the market, are a good place to warm up. Check the 2026 dates before you go, as they are usually announced in the autumn.

Pro Tip: Combine the Columbus Circle market with a walk through Central Park to Wollman Rink, then warm up with hot chocolate inside the Shops at Columbus Circle.