'Holiday Village' Opens In Downtown Brooklyn

DOWNTOWN, BROOKLYN — A new "Holiday Village" is up and running in Downtown Brooklyn.

Brookfield Properties opened its first-ever holiday market at the MetroTech Commons on Wednesday and will run it each weekend until Christmas, the real estate company announced this week.

The open-air market includes more than 25 vendorswith an emphasis on artisans, contemporary fashion, accessories, home goods, beauty products, jewelry, plants and artisanal distillers, according to the company.

It can be found in the center of the Commons, directly in front of the Christmas tree.

The holiday village joins several other markets in the borough where Brooklynites can do their holiday shopping this year. Prospect Park's Caribbean-themed market also opened this week at the LeFrak Center and a "Winter Wonderland" has been set up in Bed-Stuy's Marcy Plaza.

Here's a look at the details about the MetroTech Commons market:

• Wednesday, Dec.2: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 3: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 4 - Sunday, Dec. 6: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 10 - Sunday, Dec. 13: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 17 - Thursday, Dec. 24: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Vendors:

• Beach House Towels, a vibrant and colorful brand with an obsession for all-natural Turkish textiles. They offer 100% natural towels, robes, throws, and blankets perfect for the beach, your home, and anywhere in between.
• Bellewaera, a zero-waste fashion company that makes its handmade garments in Brooklyn through sustainable practices.Brooklyn Bar, a small business of bar soaps, bath & body and scented candles handcrafted in Brooklyn.Cooper's Daughter Spirits at Olde York Farm, a woman-owned and family-operated distillery sourcing Hudson Valley ingredients to make seasonal spirits.
• Gone to the Dogs, a BIPOC, women-owned, social enterprise focused on well-designed, fun and stylish pet goods through an ethical and sustainable business model.
• JoyVanna, a Brooklyn based all-natural candle company
• Mama Lam's, a Queens-based company that hand cooks and jars small batches of delicious, mouthwatering Malaysian style curry paste and hot sauce.
• Planter Rob Store, a socially conscious plant shop that offers indoor plants and merchandise that encourages engaging conversations around social justice.
• Pop Pins NYC, a fashion pin line dedicated to celebrating black pop culture.
• Red Bridge Studio, artfully designed textiles and ceramics.