Written by Justine Golata & Claire Leaden
The Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair is one of the longest-running indoor holiday fairs in New York City. Unfortunately, the fair has been on pause for two years due to COVID-19. However, the MTA announced it’s long-awaited return for the 2022 season back in October!
For six weeks starting Monday, November 14th, dozens of local vendors will be taking over the Vanderbilt Hall wing of Grand Central selling their products. Goods range from jewelry to Christmas ornaments to original artwork. It’ll be the perfect place to find gifts for your friends and family, in addition to other NYC holiday markets at Union Square, Columbus Circle and Bryant Park.
“Just a few months ago we announced new tenants coming to Grand Central, including the well-known City Winery, and today we are happy to announce the return of the Grand Central Holiday Fair,” said President of Metro-North Railroad and Interim President of the Long Island Rail Road Catherine Rinaldi. “We are thrilled to bring back this enjoyable New York holiday tradition, which showcases the skilled craftsmanship of local vendors and is a sign of New York’s continuing retail recovery.”
Foot traffic through Grand Central Terminal has steadily picked up since 2020, from visitors to locals. So whether you’re waiting for your commute home or are just passing through Midtown on a cold day, swing by to see if you can find that extra special holiday gift.
Learn more details on their website here.
Where: Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall. 89 East 42nd Street
When: Monday, November 14, 2022 – Saturday, December 24, 2022
Also published on Medium.