Shopping Holiday Markets In Queens
Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa Holiday Markets & Shopping in Queens
December 16, 2021 / Astoria Neighborhood / Long Island City LIC Neighborhood / Sunnyside Neighborhood / Woodside Neighborhood / Jackson Heights Neighborhood / Forest Hills Neighborhood / Flushing Neighborhood / Jamaica Neighborhood / Queens Neighborhoods NYC / Queens Shopping NYC / Queens Buzz NYC.
*** Be sure to visit our Queens holiday events / Queens holiday things to do NYC page, as it contains related holiday events with a shopping element to them.
*** For links to holiday events and markets in all five boroughs of NYC scroll down to the bottom of this report.
EDITOR NOTE. While it seems we've turned the corner on the CoVid pandemic, it's after effects still linger. Hence a number of holiday markets we saw in 2019 may not yet return in 2021 for reasons related to CoVid, or possibly finances, or perhaps an assessment that the rewards of a holiday market at this time aren't worth the risks of operating one. Lastly, shopkeepers / market makers still have to operate knowing there remains some uncertainty in being able to obtain the selection goods you want in the time frame you want because of lingering issues associated with the supply chain. So while they may not return this year, they might make a comeback next year.
The growth in the number and size of Holiday markets has been on the rise in Queens and New York City in recent years. While some date back many years, most are traditions that started within the past five or ten years.
What does an increase in holiday markets mean? It means you have multiple opportunities to go holiday shopping yourself, or with friends, or with your kids or the whole family. Oftentimes the local markets offer unique items made locally, which you may not find anywhere else.
Each Queens holiday market is a bit different, as each of those listed in this posting are organized in collaboration with arts organizations and / or with religious or cultural organizations. Please feel free to send us a notice of your community organize Queens holiday market if it's not posted herein.
Queens Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa Holiday Markets
This is not meant to be a complete list of Queens holiday markets, but rather - as mentioned above - a curated listing of Queens holiday markets run by community organizations. The Queens holiday markets are organized individually in each Queens neighborhood including Astoria, Long Island City LIC, Sunnyside, Jackson Heights, Forest Hills, Flushing and Jamaica. Many of these markets may also host holiday tree lighting, menorah lighting or Kwanzaa candle lighting events in Queens.
- Click here for our report about the Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas holiday markets in Queens - Holiday markets in Queens, Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Flushing and Jamaica.
Shopping Holiday Markets In Queens
Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa Holiday Markets & Shopping in Queens
December 16, 2021 / Astoria Neighborhood / Long Island City LIC Neighborhood / Sunnyside Neighborhood / Woodside Neighborhood / Jackson Heights Neighborhood / Forest Hills Neighborhood / Flushing Neighborhood / Jamaica Neighborhood / Queens Neighborhoods NYC / Queens Shopping NYC / Queens Buzz NYC. Continued.
The following is a compendium of community and arts organization holiday markets in Queens. We may update as the season progresses and we learn new information, obtain photos or hear of other / new holiday markets in Queens.
- We have also posted a report about the holiday events in Queens, including Christmas / Xmas tree lightings, Hanukkah menorah lightings and Kwanzaa lightings.
- And you can always find Queens things to do over the holidays or anytime in our monthly event calendar.
Pay attention to the dates / year.
Asterisked markets have NOT been updated to 2021. Many Markets NOT RETURNING 2021.
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Astoria Christmas & Holiday Markets - Holiday Shopping Astoria
Also see Long Island City LIC or CLICK Astoria holiday events in Queens
As of the 12.1.21 update they hadn't publicized anything for 2021 on their website, so ...
Astoria Holiday Markets - Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden Holiday Market & Shopping in Astoria, Queens / Serving the Ditmars & Steinway Shopping Districts
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Sundays, December 1, 8 & 15, 2019 from 12 noon - 6 pm
Description. The Astoria Market is an artisan market filled with handmade, baked, and vintage goods. The market will take place in the Main Hall of the beer garden for the first 3 weekends in December from 12 noon - 6 pm. They tell us to expect, "... Accessories, Art, Baked Goods, Clothing, Toys, Jewelry & Gifts ... ".
The photo at right shows members of the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden performing at a holiday event.
Location. The Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is located at 29-19 24th Avenue in Astoria in their historic beer garden. They also host one of Queens holiday tree lighting events in Astoria. Free admission. Astoria holiday markets in Queens.
Contact. www.bohemianhall.com / Tel - 718.274.4925
CLICK HERE for Astoria holiday events in Queens.
Queens Holiday Markets Astoria - Queens Craft Brigade in Astoria
Queens Craft Brigade Holiday Market & Shopping in Astoria, Queens / Near the Ditmars & Steinway Shopping Districts
Sunday, November 28th & Saturdays, December 11 & 18, 2021 from 12 noon - 5 pm
Description. There will be about two dozen artists and craftspeople selling their unique wares including jewelry, art, crafts, fashion and food.
Location. At Katch Astoria at 31-19 Newtown Avenue in Astoria between 31st Street and 30th Avenue in Astoria near LIC. Holiday markets in Queens.
Contact. www.queenscraftbrigade.com
Any December events at Fifth Hammer Brewing in LIC at 10-28 46th Avenue in LIC?
CALDC is doing something for the holidays on Sunday 12.5 - Use Queens Holiday Events Link at top of Page to see their event details
CALDC is not doing a Holiday Market this year 2021
CALDC Holiday Market Astoria
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Saturday & Sunday, November 30 & December 1, 2019 from 10.30 am - 4.30 pm
Description. An Astoria holiday market organized by CALDC.
Location. In the Municipal Parking lot at 31-30 Steinway Street in Astoria between 31st Avenue and Broadway.
Contact. Central Astoria Local Development Corporation / www.centralastoria.org
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Corona Kwanzaa, Christmas & Holiday Markets - Queens
Also see Jackson Heights or CLICK Corona holiday events in Queens
I called and was told if the market returns this year it's likely to be Virtual / Online
Corona / Jackson Heights Holiday Markets - Langston Hughes Kwanzaa Celebration
Langston Hughes Cultural Center Kwanzaa Holiday Market & Shopping Queens / Serving the Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights 37th Avenue & Corona 103rd Street Shopping Districts
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10 am - 5 pm
Description. This Queens holiday market at the Langston Hughes Library & Cultural Center at 100-01 Northern Blvd in Jackson Heights / Corona includes arts, sculptures, crafts, clothing, books, music and film DVDs as well as things like perfume and lotions. Corona and Jackson Heights holiday markets in Queens.
The Langston Hughes Cultural Center described the Jackson Heights / Corona / Queens Kwanzaa celebration last year as follows, " ... [the selling of] art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, and food ... a full day of craft workshops, live music, dance, and spoken word performances ... and more." And this year they are showing the film 'Black Candle' about how Kwanzaa began.
Location. The Langston Hughes Cultural Center holiday market is located at 100-01 Northern Blvd in Corona. Free admission.
Contact. www.queenslibrary.org / Tel. 718.651.1100
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Flushing, Forest Hills, Glendale - Hanukkah, Christmas & Holiday Markets - Queens
Tree & Menorah Lightings or CLICK Flushing holiday events in Queens
We Don't See Anything for 2021 Yet, and they closed their website, so ...
Flushing - St George's Episcopal Church Holiday Market - Queens
The St George's Church Holiday Market & Shopping Flushing Queens
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 2019 from 10 am - 4 pm and 11 am - 3 pm
Description. Holiday market with an assortment of items for sale toys, frames, clothing, household wares, some small furniture, bedding, cosmetics, jewelry & accessories, lamps, purses & wallets. Sales by parishoners and thrift shop. Raffle and all proceeds go to the church.
Location. St George's Church on Main Street at 135-32 38th Avenue in Flushing is hosting a Holiday Bazaar.
Contact. www.stgeorgesflushing.org / Tel 718.359.1171
We Don't See Anything for 2021, so Stay Tuned
Flushing Town Hall Holiday Market - Flushing Queens
The Flushing Town Hall Holiday Market & Shopping Queens / Serving the Main Street, Roosevelt Avenue & College Point Blvd Shopping Districts
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 1 to 5 pm
Description. This Queens holiday market is one day only. It includes art works and crafts made by folks from Queens and the surrounding area. Wares include jewelry, paintings, hand-crafted ceramics, paper goods, greeting cards and clothing. Queens holiday markets and holiday shopping in Flushing.
Location. The Flushing Town Hall holiday market is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd in Flushing. Free admission.
Contact. www.flushingtownhall.org
We Don't See Anything for 2021 Yet, so Stay Tuned
Flushing Holiday Markets - Queens Museum
The Queens Museum Holiday Market & Holiday Shopping Queens
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 11.30 am - 4.30 pm
Description. This Queens holiday market is a one day event. In the past this Queens Museum holiday market had included hats, baskets, paintings, t-shirts, baked goods, music cds, prints, harps, jewelry, cards, pickled vegetables, knits, embroideries, cards and jars of mole by 65 vendors, but it's been changed. The new Queens Museum holiday market is now done in partnership with their gift shop, The August Tree and the Queens Night Market. I'm guessing most of the items mentioned above will be available at this event.
Location. The Queens Museum is located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park near the Unisphere.
Contact. www.queensmuseum.org
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Jackson Heights Hanukkah, Christmas & Holiday Markets - Queens
Also see Corona or CLICK Jackson Heights holiday events in Queens
The Jackson Heights Orchestra returns December 15th, 2021 - See - Holiday Events in Jackson Heights Queens
We Don't See Anything for 2021 Yet, so ... Stay Tuned?
Jackson Heights Winter / Holiday Market
Jackson Heights Holiday Market & Shopping Queens
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 10.30 am - 2 pm
Description. This Queens holiday market is new in 2019. We are informed that it includes food, fashion, trees, gifts and more. Jackson Heights holiday markets in Queens.
Location. Located at the I.S. 145 Joseph Pulitzer Parking Lot on 79th Street in Jackson Heights.
Contact. www.jhbg.org
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Jamaica Kwanzaa, Christmas & Holiday Markets - Queens
Tree & Kwanzaa Lightings or CLICK Jamaica holiday events in Queens
See - Holiday Events in Jamaica Queens / UPDATE COMING
Grace Episcopal Church at 155-24 90th Avenue in Jamaica Queens.
They oftentimes host a Christmas tree lighting or related event. Stay tuned.
We Don't See Anything for 2021 and nothing in 2019 or 2020, so Likely Closed
Holiday Market Jamaica NY - Afrikan Poetry Society
The Afrikan Poetry Society Kwanzaa Holiday Market & Shopping Jamaica Queens / Serving Jamaica Avenue and surrounding Shopping Districts
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 1 - 8 pm
Description. There will be crafts and food vendors, as well as music, dance and a candle lighting. Admission $15 / $8 kids. This is a Jamaica holiday market and Kwanzaa celebration in Jamaica Queens.
Location. The 41st Annual Kwanzaa celebration organized by the Afrikan Poetry Theatre will be held at the Amazura Concert Hall at 91-12 144th Street in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens.
Contact. They have a Facebook page that appears to be used periodically, but not sure of their status as neither the phone number nor website were working. ****
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Long Island City LIC Hanukkah, Christmas & Holiday Markets
Also see Astoria or CLICK Long Island City LIC holiday events in Queens
We Don't See Anything for 2021, and we're fairly close in, so ...
Holiday Markets / Holiday Shopping in LIC - The LIC Arts Open Gallery Night
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 6 - 9 pm
Description. LICAO is hosting an art fair on Saturday. There are about a dozen studios participating and you can shop any or a few of them on this night.
Location. There are about a dozen locations in Long Island City that are participating in this event. See the website listed below for a map.
Contact. www.licartsopen.com / email - gabriella@licartsopen.org
Long Island City Holiday Markets - LIC Brickhouse Ceramics
Brickhouse Ceramics Holiday Craft Show / Holiday Shopping Queens / Serving the Vernon Blvd, Jackson Avenue & Queens Blvd Shopping Districts in Long Island City
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 10, 11 & 12, 2021 from 5 to 9 pm Friday, 10 am to 7 pm Saturday and 12 noon to 5 pm on Sunday. There's an opening reception the first evening.
Description. This Queens holiday market includes ceramics and sculptures for the home, as well as classes. Long Island City holiday markets & LIC holiday shopping in Queens.
Location. Brickhouse Ceramics is located at 10-34 44th Drive in Long Island City.
Contact. www.brickhouseny.com
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Ridgewood Holiday & Christmas Tree Lighting Markets - Queens
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* Ridgewood Holiday Markets in Queens
Onderdonk House Holiday Outdoor Market & Holiday Shopping in Ridgewood
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 12 noon - 5 pm
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Sunday, December 8, 2019 - St Nicholas Celebation - see Queens Holiday Markets using link at top or below.
Description. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated at the Onderdonk House in Ridgewood. Visit with St. Nicholas, learn the Dutch legend, see the historic exhibit, and enjoy holiday colonial song singing, sweets and treats, ornaments and crafts. Admission free / Donations welcome.
Location. The Vande Ende Onderdonk House is located at 1820 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood.
Contact. www.onderdonkhouse.org / Tel 718.
* AWAITING UPDATE _ Ridgewood Holiday Shopping in Queens
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 2 - 6 pm
Location. At PS 290Q at 55-20 Metropolitan Avenue in Ridgewood.
Description. Free admission. The event is described as,
"... Artisans, Arts & Crafts, Handmade Goods, Custom Made Gifts, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Games, Music & Refreshments ..."
Contact. Tel 718.571.6900 / PS290PTA@GMAIL.COM
* NOT RETURNING 2019 _ Ridgewood Holiday Shopping & Markets in Queens
Gottscheer Beer Hall Ridgewood Holiday Market & Shopping Queens
OLD 2018 INFO _ Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 12 noon - 6 pm
Description. This Ridgewood holiday market is located inside the Gottscheer Beer Hall in Ridgewood. This Queens holiday market includes arts, crafts, toys, clothing, food, accessories and personal care items. Queens holiday markets in Ridgewood.
Location. The Gottscheer Beer Hall is located at 657 Fairview Avenue in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens.
Contact. Kiwanis Club of Ridgewood / Tel - 917.513.2508
* AWAITING UPDATE _ Ridgewood Holiday Shopping & Markets in Queens
Finback Brewery Ridgewood Holiday Market & Shopping Queens
2018 OLD / MIGHT BE SAT IN 2019 BY RIDGEWOOD SOCIAL AT GOTTSCHEER HALL SEE ABOVE _ Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 12 noon - 6 pm
Location. The Finback Brewery is located at 78-01 77th Avenue in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens.
Description. This Ridgewood holiday market is located inside the Finback Brewery in Ridgewood. This Queens holiday market includes handmade goods and artisanal products. Queens holiday markets in Ridgewood.
Contact. www.finbackbrewery.com / Tel - 718.628.8600.
F/Up. www.ridgewoodmarket.com / www.ridgewoodsocial.com / Tel 347.460.7549 / email contact at the 1st address.
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Sunnyside Christmas, Hanukkah & Holiday Markets - Queens
Also see Woodside Section or CLICK Sunnyside holiday events in Queens
Sunnyside Holiday Market - Sunnyside Artists Arts & Crafts Fair
Sunnyside Artists Holiday Market & Shopping Queens
Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 9.30 am to 5 pm
Description. This Queens holiday market includes art works and crafts made by folks from Sunnyside and the surrounding area. Wares include jewelry, paintings, hand-crafted ceramics, paper goods, greeting cards and possibly some small amount of clothing. Sunnyside holiday markets in Queens.
Location. Located at the Queen of Angels Parish Center at 44th Street and Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside.
Contact. https://www.facebook.com/SunnysideArtists/
Sunnyside Reformed Church Holiday Market
Saturday, December 4, 2021 - not sure what time but likely during the day
Description. Holiday market.
Location. At 48th Streeet and Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside Queens.
Contact. www.sunnysidenyc.rcachurches.org
New York City NYC Holiday Shopping & Holiday Events NYC - Related Links
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