Columbus Circle Holiday Market To Open In Late November

COLUMBUS CIRCLE, NY — Halloween and Election Day have come and gone, which means New York City is gearing up for the winter holiday season. A favorite among Manhattan holiday shoppers, the Columbus Circle Holiday Market, is set to return in late November.

More than 150 vendors will set up shop in the famed circle starting Nov. 28 and will ply their goods until Christmas Eve, Urbanspace — the company that organizes the marketplace — announced this week.

"Known as one of the most desirable places for holiday shopping, the market will showcase a large collection of unique gift options ranging from art and décor to homegoods and apparel," an Urbanspace press release reads.

The Columbus Cirlce Holiday Market is known just as well for its food offerings as its gift shopping. Some of this year's standout food and beverage options inlcude festive gluwine by German Delights, seasonal cocktails by Jicama and ciders by Breezy Hill Orchard.

Urbanspace is once again partnering with Citi, which will bring its "Holiday Lounge" to the outdoor market. The lounge will feature phone charging stations, photobooths and hot beverage samples.

The Columbus Circle Holiday Market will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sundays.

Photos courtesy Laura Fontaine/Urbanspace