Bryant Park's Winter Village opens Oct. 28 for its 25th season, with Serendipity3 joining the holiday shops
The free-admission rink, The Lodge and about 180 Holiday Shops return to Midtown in 11 days. Here are the dates, hours and what skating costs if you rent.
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- Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park opens Wednesday, Oct. 28, for its 25th anniversary season (amNY, Bryant Park).
- The 17,000-square-foot rink is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Feb. 28, 2027, and until midnight from Nov. 19 to Jan. 3. Admission is free; skate rentals run about $18.72 to $64.48 (Bryant Park).
- The Holiday Shops by Urbanspace bring about 180 small and local businesses and run through Jan. 3. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends (amNY, Bryant Park).
- New this year: Serendipity3, selling its Frozen Hot Chocolate, and (BY) Aleisha's hand-painted maps and prints. Returning: Koukli 'Saucy Greek' and Bara Boheme jewelry (amNY).
- Skaters bringing their own skates still need a free timed ticket, released daily one week ahead (Bryant Park).
The ice is coming back to Bryant Park. Bank of America Winter Village opens on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for its 25th anniversary season, with the free-admission rink, The Lodge food hall and the Holiday Shops by Urbanspace returning to the park behind the New York Public Library, amNY reported.
What's new
Serendipity3 makes its Winter Village debut this year, selling its famous Frozen Hot Chocolate and other sweets, according to amNY. Another first-timer is (BY) Aleisha, which sells hand-painted maps, neighborhood prints, postcards and tea towels. Returning vendors include Koukli "Saucy Greek," known for pita sandwiches and baklava hot chocolate, and the jewelry shop Bara Boheme.
About 180 small and local businesses will fill the Holiday Shops, and Bank of America's Small Business Spotlight is back, giving four New York City entrepreneurs a rent-free booth. The bank will announce the winners later, amNY said. The Winter Village first launched in 2002.
Dates and hours
- The Rink: Oct. 28 to Feb. 28, 2027, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with hours extended to midnight from Nov. 19 to Jan. 3, according to Bryant Park.
- Holiday Shops: Oct. 28 to Jan. 3, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Many shops stay open later on weekends and during peak season.
- The Lodge: Oct. 28 to Feb. 28, daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and until 11:30 p.m. from Nov. 18 to Jan. 3.
What skating costs
Admission to the 17,000-square-foot rink is free, but you need a timed ticket. Skaters bringing their own skates reserve a free "Bring Your Own Skates" slot, and those tickets are released daily for dates one week out. Skate rentals cost $18.72 to $64.48 depending on the day and time, Express Lane tickets with rentals cost $87.52, and helmet rentals are free, according to Bryant Park's price list. Skate aids are free before 10:30 a.m. while supplies last.
For smaller crowds, the park suggests weekday mornings and dates before Thanksgiving or after New Year's. Children under 14 must skate with an adult.
- amNewYorkBank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park to return to NYC for its 25th anniversary
- Bryant ParkBank of America Winter Village
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