Bryant Park Winter Village 2026

About this event

I may be somewhat partial, however, there’s no place like New York City during the holiday season. During this annual festive period, the streets and shops are buzzing, the ice skating rinks are filled with figure eights, arabesques and camel spins, while onlookers cozy together sipping on hot chocolate or mulled hot apple cider. At Bryant Park you may witness such events and perhaps even partake in them. The park is set up like a fairytale winter wonderland, with a sparkling tree, a delightful skating rink, beautiful holiday decorations everywhere, and holiday, artist and food vendors in charming kiosks throughout the park -- these do beautifully add to the holiday spirit of the place, you will see (while you are sipping on your hot apple cider with cinnamon stick). We will tour beautiful Bryant Park, order dinner from the few vegan food vendors, sit by the ice skating rink, and take in the delightful atmosphere. Where To Meet: We will meet at 6:45pm right on the corner of 42nd Street and 6th Ave (the Bryant Park corner of this street intersection). I (David Greene) am 6' 4" will be holding a sign that says "VEG MEETUP". We'll be waiting on the corner till just 7:00pm, so don't be late! At 7:00pm we will enter the park. This first holiday meetup of the year in Bryant Park will not be frigidly cold. I love going to Bryant Park throughout November and December, but it's great to catch it near the beginning of its season, not having to be severely bundled up. Come check out this year's vendors -- both food and merchandise. And sit by the skating rink with us. It's so beautiful, you are sure to be back. David